Middle East Experience

Oman saw its highest daily increase after recording 1,605 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Monday.Of the new cases, 921 were foreign nationals and 684 were Omanis, according to the ministry.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Meanwhile, six people who had previously tested positive for the virus have recovered, raising the death toll to 137.Despite an increase in daily cases, the Sultanate continues to see an increase in recoveries as well. Out of the total 31,076 cases, 16,408 people have recovered as of June 22 after an additional 856 cases recovered.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the appThe health ministry also said 407 people are currently receiving medical care with 100 in the intensive care unit.As countries ease coronavirus restrictions, individuals are urged to continue taking precautionary measures to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. People should continue wearing masks to cover their mouths and noses, avoid crowds and gatherings, and maintain social distancing.Read more:World records highest number of new coronavirus cases in 24 hours: WHO dataDubai welcomes returning residents from June 22, tourists from July 7‘This is my world:’ Qatar Emir’s brother killed driver, ordered murders, says lawsuit
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Oman’s highest daily COVID-19 rise sees 1,605 new cases, six deaths

The chief of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has arrived in the Libyan city of Zuwara to meet with senior Government of National Accord (GNA) officials, reported Libyan media on Monday.The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in Libya, with the GNA and its Turkish backers threatening to advance on the strategic city of Sirte.The Libyan National Army (LNA) opposes the GNA and has vowed to defend Sirte against any attack. Egypt has also said that it will protect its national interests and oppose Turkey's expansion of its presence in its neighboring country.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the appThe GNA has said that Egypt's comments about defending its interests were a "declaration of war," a statement that was rejected by Egypt.“The Egyptian army is one of the strongest armies in the region, but it is a rational army ... that protects and does not threaten... and is able to defend Egypt’s national security inside and outside the borders of the homeland,” said Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday.Egypt supports the LNA led by Gen. Khalifa Haftar, while Turkey has sent thousands of Syrian mercenaries to the country to fight for the rival GNA.The US Africa Command, is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.Read more: Libya’s GNA should realize its size, who it’s talking to: Egypt official in reportLibya’s GNA calls al-Sisi’s remarks on defending Egypt a ‘declaration of war’Egyptian army able to defend the country's security: President al-Sisi
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Libya tensions: US Africa Command chief meets Turkey-backed GNA officials

Kuwait has recorded 641 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 40,291, the health ministry announced on Monday as the total recoveries reached 79 percent.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Of the new cases, 383 are Kuwaiti nationals and 258 are foreign nationals, according to the ministry.Four people who had previously tested positive for the virus have died, raising the death toll to 330 as of June 22.Despite an increase in new cases and some deaths, 530 people confirmed their recovery over the past 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to 31,770Read more:Dubai welcomes returning residents from June 22, tourists from July 7Oman records 1,605 new cases, its highest daily increase, six deathsUS Africa Command chief meets GNA officials amid rising Libya tensions
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Kuwait records 641 new cases with 79 pct total recoveries

Saudi Arabia announced 3,393 new cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases 161,005, while 105,175 have already covered, the health ministry said Monday.There were also an additional 40 deaths recorded by the ministry, bringing the total toll to 1,307.The Kingdom’s recoveries spiked upwards to 105,175, an increase of 4,045, and nearly twice the recorded recoveries on Sunday.Health ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Abd al-Ali continued to urge people to comply with precautionary measures such as avoiding crowds and gatherings, wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing on Thursday.“The virus is still there, the virus is active, the pandemic is still there, and there is still no vaccine. Research is ongoing, and we are hopeful. Treatment protocols are constantly being updated,” he said.“A return to normalcy is now possible, but must be done with caution,” al-Abd al-Ali added.The infection rate in the Kingdom had been decreasing until early June when the number of infections increased again, he added, noting that the increases are directly connected to the lack of compliance with precautionary measures.As the Kingdom continues its efforts in returning to “normalcy,” all economic and commercial activities are allowed to resume operations given they adhere to precautionary measures.International travels remains suspended until further notice, however, the decision to resume flights outside of the country is being reviewed by special committees.Individuals who violate any of the preventative measures will be penalized, according to the interior ministry.Read more:Saudi Arabia reopens cinemas with coronavirus protocols: The Dos and Don’tsSaudi Minister: Security of Egypt, Saudi Arabia ‘indivisible’ amid tensions in LibyaCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia continues ‘shisha’ ban, closure of restaurants’ play areas
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 3,393 COVID-19 cases, recoveries rise over 105,000

When two players of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club were suspected of sexual relations with minors, club owner Mitchell Goldhar made it clear this was intolerable on all levels.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Players of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club involved in sex scandal

Israel authorized 700 Jordanians to enter the country and work at hotels in Eilat and another 800 are expected to follow, but some hotels will still remain understaffed.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel grants 700 Jordanians permits to work in Eilat hotels

Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai announced that same-sex couples will enjoy similar municipal benefits to those enjoyed by married couples.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Honoring Pride week, Tel Aviv recognizes same-sex couples

Technology developed by Israeli cyber security company NSO Group was used by the Moroccan government to spy on journalist Omar Radi, a critic of Morocco's human rights record, Amnesty International said on Monday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UPDATE 1-Morocco used NSO's spyware to snoop on journalist, Amnesty says

The Southern Transitional Council has been in secret talks with….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen's UAE-backed STC 'in secret talks with Israel', report claims

Although mass gatherings were off limits, smaller groups met to practice a variety of yoga styles.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israelis stay socially distanced while celebrating International Yoga Day