Mosques across 132 "low-risk" cities reopened in Iran under strict guidelines meant to ensure social distancing.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran begins reopening mosques despite coronavirus concerns
Bahrain opens up second Covid-19 field hospital
The new 154-bed field hospital, staffed by 55 doctors and 250 nurses, took 14 days to build
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Bahrain opens up second Covid-19 field hospital
Israel’s unity government to help gay couples become parents
Into the outline of the new government, Knesset member Itzik Shmuli has succeeded in introducing a clause by which the state will financially assist same-sex couples undertake surrogacy procedures abroad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s unity government to help gay couples become parents
Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks
Iraq declared IS defeated in late 2017 but sleeper cells have survived in remote northern and western areas, where security gaps mean the group wages occasional attacks..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks
Rescue plan first step to economic recovery: Nasrallah
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah endorsed Lebanon’s economic rescue plan Monday, calling on various political groups to cooperate and work with the government on lifting the country out of economic crisis..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Rescue plan first step to economic recovery: Nasrallah
Israel’s top court weighs Netanyahu-led unity government
The High Court of Justice heard arguments Monday over a coalition unity deal that would put an end to a year of political deadlock in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s top court weighs Netanyahu-led unity government
Syria's Assad warns of 'catastrophe' if coronavirus cases spike
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned on Monday that the country could face a..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria's Assad warns of 'catastrophe' if coronavirus cases spike
US Appeals Court rejects $900 million lawsuit against Palestinian Authority over Israel attacks
A case brought forward by US victims of a 2002 suicide bombing in the West Bank seeking $900 million in damages from the Palestinian Liberation Organisation has been dropped..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US Appeals Court rejects 0 million lawsuit against Palestinian Authority over Israel attacks
J. Crew files for bankruptcy in wake of coronavirus crisis
The maker of preppy clothing is the first high-profile retailer to seek bankruptcy protection since the coronavirus spread across the globe
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: J. Crew files for bankruptcy in wake of coronavirus crisis
End of lockdown brings avalanche of demonstrations to Israel
People from across Israeli society have been demonstrating against the government, demanding both looser and tighter restrictions and increased aid
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: End of lockdown brings avalanche of demonstrations to Israel