Israeli authorities plan to demolish a newly built primary school in a remote Palestinian village..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel refuses to halt planned demolition of Palestinian school
Tens of thousands mark Shi'ite Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid COVID fears
With Iraq already recording up to 5,000 new COVID-19 infections daily, authorities have tried to enforce health regulations however many pilgrims have stood in large crowds without face masks..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tens of thousands mark Shi'ite Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid COVID fears
Jordan’s PM-designate Khasawneh faces host of challenges
Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday appointed veteran diplomat and palace aide Bisher al-Khasawneh as the country’s new prime minister, days after accepting the resignation of Omar al-Razzaz, the royal palace said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Jordan’s PM-designate Khasawneh faces host of challenges
Sheba recruiting volunteers to take part in Israeli COVID-19 vaccine trial
Some participants will receive the vaccine and others will be assigned to a control group and receive a placebo.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Sheba recruiting volunteers to take part in Israeli COVID-19 vaccine trial
Shifting perceptions of the Holocaust in the Arab world
It is not everyday that a minister of an Arab or Muslim state visits a Holocaust memorial.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Shifting perceptions of the Holocaust in the Arab world
Coalition shakes as Gantz asks Netanyahu to prep 2021 budget
"You have already breached the agreement we signed. It will be tragic if you breach the agreement with the citizens of Israel."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coalition shakes as Gantz asks Netanyahu to prep 2021 budget
How the Arab League failed Palestine
Analysis: The Arab League's failure to condemn normalisation deals with Israel has soured already complicated ties with Palestine..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: How the Arab League failed Palestine
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to maintain distance learning system for rest of semester
Saudi Arabia has announced that students across all levels will remain under the distance learning system for the remainder of the semester amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a confirmation from the Kingdom’s Education Minister.“Given the emphasis on the importance of the leadership’s concern for students from coronavirus, and after assessing the situation during the past weeks, a Royal Decree has been issued to continue the remote education system for the remainder of the first semester in general, university and technical training education levels according to the applicable protocols,” Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh tweeted on Thursday.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.The Kingdom successfully implemented an internal emergency and crisis plan from February 1 that helped facilitate the move from in-person classes to distance learning, the report added.More than six million students in Saudi Arabia returned to another academic school year on August 30 remotely from their homes via distance learning measures in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. At the time, education officials said students will continue distance learning measures during the first seven weeks of the new academic year and a review of a return to schools would be taken later on.Saudi Arabia suspended all schools, universities and educational institutions in the Kingdom since March 9 as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and instituted distance learning via online tools as an alternative.Read more:Coronavirus: UNESCO praises Saudi Arabia’s successful distance learning initiativeCoronavirus: More than 6 million students in Saudi Arabia begin school year remotelyDistance learning in Saudi Arabia may continue even after coronavirus: Minister
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to maintain distance learning system for rest of semester
Iran expected to ramp up oil exports if Biden defeats Trump in presidential election
Joe Biden's win at next month's presidential election could have a major effect on the world oil market..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran expected to ramp up oil exports if Biden defeats Trump in presidential election
Trump willing to debate Biden if events are postponed
His words came moments after the commission that oversees the debates said the event would be conducted from remote locations in the wake of his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump willing to debate Biden if events are postponed