Middle East Experience

Oman confirmed 348 new coronavirus cases and one death on Tuesday, raising the country's overall infections to 8,118 and the death toll to 37, the Omani news agency ONA reported.Out of the new cases, 171 were Omani citizens and 177 were foreign residents, the country’s health ministry said.For the latest updates on coronavirus, visit our dedicated page.The total recoveries from the disease in Oman have increased by 134 cases to reach 20,67, the ministry said.The health ministry’s statement also continued calling on citizens and residents to follow all precautionary measures, including social and physical distancing, in addition to staying at home and not going out unless necessary.Also read: Coronavirus: Holy Land churches reopen in Jerusalem, BethlehemCoronavirus: Dubai restricts luxury, focuses on safety for tourism post-pandemicWorld coronavirus cases top 5.5 million: AFP tally
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Oman reports 348 new coronavirus cases, total: 8,118

A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission announced a major discovery in the Bahnasah region, in Minya governorate, consisting of a unique cemetery.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt makes major archaeological discovery amid coronavirus crisis

Saudi Arabia reported on Tuesday 1,931 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths, bringing the total number of infections in the Kingdom to 76,726 and the death toll to 411, according to the Saudi Health Ministry.The ministry reported its highest daily toll on May 16 with 2,840 new cases. The number of new daily cases has since been decreasing day by day.The Kingdom also reported 2,782 recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 48,450 so far.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Of the new cases, 25 percent are female while 75 percent are male, according to the health ministry spokesman. He also said that 45 percent of the newly detected cases are of Saudi nationality while the remaining 55 percent are of various nationalities.The Kingdom currently has the highest number of cases in the region; however, it is also by far the largest country in the GCC, both in terms of population and area. Saudi Arabia recorded its first case on March 2, after a Saudi Arabian national returned from Iran. Easing restrictions“Today, we’re in an important phase of facing the coronavirus: Returning to normal life while sticking to social distancing measures,” the health ministry’s spokesperson said during the daily coronavirus press conference.Saudi Arabia will ease coronavirus restrictions, resume some economic and commercial activities, and return to “normalcy,” as per the approval of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Kingdom's Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced earlier on Tuesday.Read more:Effect of sunlight and heat on coronavirus being studied: Saudi Arabia officialSaudi Arabia cases could reach 200,000 within weeks, says ministerSaudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman says hard times will pass
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 1,931 new cases, 12 deaths

Israeli-Arabs are adapting to the new coronavirus reality, where mosques are open but restrictions remain in place.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli-Arabs adapt Eid al-Fitr celebrations to new coronavirus reality

Judge Chana Miriam Lomp’s decision does have an air of finality about it in terms of the final outcome.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Friedman, Hendel discuss US warnings against Chinese involvement in 5G networks.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Jerusalem District Court rules that after six-year-long legal battle alleged sex offender Malka Leifer is fit for extradition, appeal of decision to Supreme Court likely.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Malka Leifer fit for extradition, judge rules

Vondráček concluded that support for Israel should not be based on a two-state solution.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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The US has asked its allies, including Israel, in recent weeks to sever ties with China in areas with security risks, according to a US official.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US prioritizes stopping Chinese involvement in Israeli 5G

Internet personalities in Egypt, especially women, are the target of a government campaign against debauchery and other charges that rights activists say violate free speech.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cairo cracks down on social media influencers