Iran has rejected claims by the UN's nuclear watchdog that it denied….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran challenges nuclear watchdog report over cooperation
Twitter must relocate its Middle East office from oppressive UAE to democratic Tunisia
Comment: To protect Twitter and its users, immediately relocate Twitter's regional office to Tunisia, the only democratic country in the Arab world, argues ex-Al Jazeera chief, Yasser Abu Hilala..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Twitter must relocate its Middle East office from oppressive UAE to democratic Tunisia
How can Olim help defend Israel? – watch
Join Nefesh B'Nefesh for a virtual fireside chat about taking Aliyah to the next level by defending Israel globally with two of the most influential Olim in that space.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How can Olim help defend Israel? - watch
Netanyahu calls to imprison journalist for criticizing him, retracts
Gantz: Journalists must criticize us politicians
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu calls to imprison journalist for criticizing him, retracts
Annexation is not a Christian issue
For Christians, the prophets promised that the children of Israel would return to these mountains and rebuild Jewish cities and Jewish towns.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Annexation is not a Christian issue
Senior Haftar-allied Libyan official calls for Israeli support in unprecedented interview with far-right newspaper
In the first interview of its kind, the deputy prime minister of Libya’s unrecognized east-based government has told an Israeli newspaper that Israel should support Haftar’s war..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Senior Haftar-allied Libyan official calls for Israeli support in unprecedented interview with far-right newspaper
The US is re-fighting its Civil War narrative – analysis
Officers under Gen. Lee are seen today as “traitors” and “white supremacists,” part of an unfolding narrative in the US that sees the current police brutality and racism as linked to the Civil War.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The US is re-fighting its Civil War narrative - analysis
50 Years On, Biafra’s Pain Is Still Fresh
Activists are calling for independence in eastern Nigeria once more as the government tries to stamp out separatism..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: 50 Years On, Biafra’s Pain Is Still Fresh
Lebanon tax revenue down 12.5% in Q1 as economic crisis bites
Lebanon's tax revenues dropped 12.5% during the first quarter of 2020 compared to a year earlier, ministry of finance data showed on Thursday, as a bruising financial crisis took its toll..
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Full Article: Lebanon tax revenue down 12.5% in Q1 as economic crisis bites
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia revises mosque timings for Friday prayers
Mosques in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to open 40 minutes before the call for Friday prayers in order to avoid overcrowding, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Thursday.The decision was made in accordance with the Kingdom’s safety measures and protocols to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The ministry had announced last week that daily and weekly Friday prayers would be allowed throughout the Kingdom, with the exception of Mecca and Jeddah, given that everyone follows a set of guidelines including social distancing and mandatory temperature checks. Also, Mosques must close no later than 20 minutes after the prayer ends.Imams were instructed to deliver the sermons on the topic of the virus and preventative measures that Saudi Arabia has taken in order to slow the spread. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh said in a Twitter post that this would give individuals an active role in promoting the health and safety of the members of society.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Guidelines issued - Mosques can open 40 minutes before the call to prayer and must close 10 after the prayer. The The waiting time between the call to prayer and the actual prayer is limited to 10 minutes.- Mosques must keep windows and doors open during the duration of the prayer- Hard copies of the Holy Quran and other books must be removed- Worshipers must maintain social distancing by keeping two meters distance between each other, and every other row should be left empty.- Water coolers and refrigerators are not to be used. The distribution of food and food in the mosques is prohibited as well.- Restrooms and ablution sections must be closed.Read more:Here are the 10 guidelines as Saudi Arabia prepares to reopen mosquesSaudi Arabia records 3,733 new cases, its highest increase yetSaudi Arabia installs PPE, sanitizer vending machines in Riyadh airport
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia revises mosque timings for Friday prayers