President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to "look at" a potential embargo on Saudi oil shipments to the United States as record low oil prices turned negative for the first time ever.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Trump to 'look at' blocking Saudi oil exports as Republican pressure mounts
Iran says it's released 1,000 foreign prisoners since outbreak began
Amid criticism from rights organizations, Tehran said it has temporarily released more than 1,000 foreigners due to the pandemic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran says it's released 1,000 foreign prisoners since outbreak began
Israeli strikes said to target Hezbollah fighters in Syria
An Israeli airstrike in central Syria killed nine fighters, including some foreign militants loyal to the Lebanese Hezbollah group, said an opposition war monitor Tuesday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli strikes said to target Hezbollah fighters in Syria
The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories from 21 April
In today's roundup: As Lebanon reports no new coronaviruses cases for….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories from 21 April
Grapevine April 22, 2020: Something for Hollywood to think about
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Grapevine April 22, 2020: Something for Hollywood to think about
Country loses 48-year-old father, 100-year-old grandmother to coronavirus
Close to 200 people dead * Health Ministry to roll out serological tests * Patient No. 7 found to lack immunity to COVID-19
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Country loses 48-year-old father, 100-year-old grandmother to coronavirus
Amnesty complains to Premier League about Saudi Arabia's Newcastle bid, citing human rights abuses
The Human rights group has expressed grave concerns over Saudi Arabia's potential purchase of Newcastle, given the country's history..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Amnesty complains to Premier League about Saudi Arabia's Newcastle bid, citing human rights abuses
Westchester residents sue WHO for alleged coronavirus cover-up
"When the WHO should have been focusing on global counter-pandemic efforts, it was instead politicizing the crisis," the suit reads.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Westchester residents sue WHO for alleged coronavirus cover-up
Coronavirus: Israeli hospital allows families to say goodbye
"No one shall be allowed to die alone. In Ichilov, it will no longer happen and I believe that the rest of the world will follow our example, as it should."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus: Israeli hospital allows families to say goodbye
Worst-case report: 75% of Iranians may contract coronavirus
A state-funded Iranian research center predicted that in a worst-case scenario, some three-fourths of the country’s population could ultimately contract the coronavirus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Worst-case report: 75% of Iranians may contract coronavirus