The Dubai World Cup, one of the world’s richest horse races and a premier annual sporting event in the United Arab Emirates, will not go ahead this year amid the worsening coronavirus epidemic..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Horse racing-Dubai World Cup meeting cancelled due to coronavirus
Iran-backed blocs reject new Iraqi premier-designate
Iraq's powerful Iran-aligned power blocs, many of whom disapproved of al-Zurfi's relations with the US, will now name a candidate to replace him..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran-backed blocs reject new Iraqi premier-designate
Israelis evacuated from Ghana hours before borders close
Israeli students in Croatia to be evacuated early after earthquake; Flights announced for Israelis still in Italy.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israelis evacuated from Ghana hours before borders close
African churches swap holy water for hand sanitiser
Part of Africa's battle to stop the virus from taking hold could be fought in its churches.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: African churches swap holy water for hand sanitiser
At the time of coronavirus, Jerusalem comes to pilgrims in VR
A new Stereo 360 VR documentary called “The Holy City” launched by The Tower of David Museum brings visitors inside the city’s holiest sites ahead of the holidays of Passover, Easter and Ramadan.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: At the time of coronavirus, Jerusalem comes to pilgrims in VR
As U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan, Diplomats Are Left to Fill Uncertain Mission
The future role of the American Embassy in Kabul is tied to the fate of the peace process and a military withdrawal, even as violence continues..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: As U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan, Diplomats Are Left to Fill Uncertain Mission
Syria Weekly: Activists claim the regime is embarking on a major coronavirus cover-up
Regime areas of Syria look set to be hard by the coronavirus crisis..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria Weekly: Activists claim the regime is embarking on a major coronavirus cover-up
Anti-Netanyahu protesters put black flags on key sites
The sites included the grave of Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion, a memorial to assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and memorials for military battles.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Anti-Netanyahu protesters put black flags on key sites
Qatar announces 13 new coronavirus cases
Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday 13 new coronavirus confirmed cases, adding that most of the new infections are related to travelers who recently arrived in Qatar, including five cases of Qatari citizens, while the other cases are expatriates.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Qatar announces 13 new coronavirus cases
Iran pleads for medicine as it fights epidemic under sanctions
Iran’s foreign minister has made a public plea for medical supplies and sanctions relief as the country struggles with the coronavirus explosion.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran pleads for medicine as it fights epidemic under sanctions