Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's visit to Moscow is seen as a potential move to repair relations the Syrian regime.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas in Moscow to mend ties with Syrian regime
Morocco shows support for Egypt in conflict with Ethiopia over Nile Dam
Although Moroccan King Mohammed VI's visit to Egypt had been postponed more than five times without clear reasons, a silent alliance between Egypt and Morocco may have been formed.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Morocco shows support for Egypt in conflict with Ethiopia over Nile Dam
For Tunisia, recovery means modernizing economy
Tunisia’s new government faces the formidable task of reversing the economy's downward spiral of the post-revolutionary years with an eye toward becoming a gateway to Africa.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: For Tunisia, recovery means modernizing economy
Coronavirus: Bahrain confirms four new cases, total now 166
Bahrain confirmed four new cases of the deadly coronavirus, raising the total number of cases in the country to 166, the Ministry of Health announced on Friday. For more coronavirus news, visit our
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Bahrain confirms four new cases, total now 166
Coronavirus: Oman will suspend tourist visas to all countries
The Sultanate of Oman will be suspending tourist visas for travelers from all countries in an effort to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported on Thursday.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Oman will suspend tourist visas to all countries
Senior Iranian IRGC commander dies of coronavirus
Nasser Shabani, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has died from coronavirus, the IRGC said on Friday. For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Senior Iranian IRGC commander dies of coronavirus
Palestinian COVID-19 state of emergency raises other fears
The Palestinian Authority declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, but critics believe it's a cover for the body to make political arrests.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian COVID-19 state of emergency raises other fears
Kuwait reports 20 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 100
Kuwait reported on Friday 20 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 100, the health ministry said. Fifteen of the 20 new cases are people
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Kuwait reports 20 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 100
Northeast Syrian airwaves home to radio tower of Babel
Multicultural northeastern Syria boasts a plethora of multilingual radio stations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Northeast Syrian airwaves home to radio tower of Babel
Israelis in panic over COVID-19, but not the 'occupation virus'
Despite attempts to spin events otherwise, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hijacked the coronavirus in an attempt to hold on to power and perpetuate the occupation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israelis in panic over COVID-19, but not the 'occupation virus'