Middle East Experience

In a viral Facebook Live broadcast, a Jordanian woman claimed that she and her son were expelled from their family home, despite Jordan's coronavirus lockdown..
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Full Article: Jordanian woman speaks out over alleged 'family abuse' in coronavirus lockdown viral video

As Iran formally suspended flights to the virus' one-time global epicentre, Mahan Air flights between China and Iran continued unabated, reports suggest..
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Full Article: Mahan Air's return flights to China 'fuelled coronavirus outbreak in Iran'

As Governor of New York, Cuomo has shown plenty of solidarity with the Jewish state.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Andrew Cuomo is a pro-Israel alternative for the Democratic nomination

In many countries in lockdown around the world the authorities are reporting a number of cases of people breaking the regulations to contain the outbreak to buy cannabis.;
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Full Article: Coronavirus: Besides food, are people stocking up on cannabis?

"My goal is to enable the Knesset to function as well as possible under the circumstances," Gantz said.;
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Full Article: Gantz decides to exempt Knesset from Corona rules

For many in the business sector there is little appetite to celebrate at all. Others, looking at measures implemented by other governments, are green with envy.;
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Full Article: How does Israel's NIS 80b. stimulus package compare to global efforts?

Likud, Blue and White restart talks;
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Full Article: Blue and White under pressure to compromise on ministers

Iran sanctions waivers relating to Russian, European and Chinese companies have been extended by the Trump administration..
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Full Article: US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

Govt to bring back Lebanese expats starting April 5: information minister..
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Full Article: Govt to bring back Lebanese expats starting April 5: information minister

Saudi Arabia is asking Muslims around the world to be patient and delay their plans for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages amid uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Kingdom’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah said.The Kingdom’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten, said that Saudi Arabia was ready to receive and serve pilgrims at any time, but that the priority is currently placed for everyone’s safety.“Saudi Arabia is currently providing care for 1,200 pilgrims who could not return to their home countries. We also returned the sums to those who obtained an Umrah visa but could not perform the Umrah,” Benten told al-Ekhbariyah television channel.Read more: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 110 new cases, with two new deathsSaudi Arabia suspended all prayers in the outer courtyards of the Two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina as part measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It also stopped all nationals and residents from visiting Mecca to perform Umrah or visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam’s five pillars, which all Muslims who are financially and physically able must perform at least once in their lifetime.Read more:Umrah and Hajj explained: Your simple guide to Islam’s pilgrimagesTimeline: Here are all the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to combat the coronavirusCoronavirus in Saudi Arabia: The latest facts about what is closed and bannedSaudi Council of Ministers holds virtual session to discuss coronavirus developmentsCoronavirus impacts religionThe coronavirus pandemic has impacted religion across the world, with many religious gatherings and ceremonies delayed to avoid human-to-human contact.Religious gatherings have been some of the places where coronavirus has reportedly spread. In South Korea, the leader of a cult church apologized after his congregation became the center of an outbreak of the virus in the city of Daegu. In Malaysia, authorities reported a jump in the number of cases after 16,000 people attended a religious gathering.As a result, countries including the UAE and Qatar have suspended communal prayers.The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Mohammed al-Issa previously described the temporary closure of mosques in some countries across the Islamic world as a “religious duty.”“This is considered a religious duty dictated by the Islamic Sharia and its general and specific rules. Everybody knows that this pandemic requires taking every measure of precaution including preventing any form of gathering with no exception,” al-Issa said in a video clip exclusive to Al Arabiya.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.
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Full Article: Coronavirus: Defer Hajj, Umrah plans urges Saudi Arabia amid pandemic