Ultra-Orthodox Knesset member Moshe Gafni surprised everyone recently by announcing that ultra-Orthodox schools will be established where mathematics and English will be taught.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Ultra-Orthodox shifting stance on children learning math, English
Two Dubai expats hack into firm’s website, cause Dh1 million loss
The incident ran from August 28 to 31 last year, and a complaint was filed at the Bur Dubai police station..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Two Dubai expats hack into firm’s website, cause Dh1 million loss
Two new cases of coronavirus in Lebanon confirmed: Health Ministry source
Two new cases of coronavirus in Lebanon confirmed: Health Ministry source..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Two new cases of coronavirus in Lebanon confirmed: Health Ministry source
Intel: Uproar in Israel as Erdogan stars in anti-Netanyahu campaign video
A video comparing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has set off a political storm in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: Uproar in Israel as Erdogan stars in anti-Netanyahu campaign video
Art, culture victims of Lebanon's economic crisis
Lebanon’s cultural organizations, which have long been regional models, struggle to keep their heads above water as economic and political crises deepen.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Art, culture victims of Lebanon's economic crisis
Iran cancels Friday prayers amid rapid coronavirus spread
Iran has cancelled Friday prayers in all major cities in a bid to….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran cancels Friday prayers amid rapid coronavirus spread
Can Istanbul's mayor forge tourism as a tool for democracy?
Tourism is providing a test case of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s advocacy of “local participatory democracy," prompting a struggle with the government in Ankara over prominent landmarks in his city.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Istanbul's mayor forge tourism as a tool for democracy?
Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia said the suspension was provisional, but with the Umrah attracting millions of people annually, the decision has a huge potential impact..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears
Idlib exposes Erdogan's untenable policies
Turkey’s predicament in Idlib has laid bare its weaknesses and the longstanding inconsistencies in its foreign and security policy as never before, boding adverse repercussions for the government, both at home and abroad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Idlib exposes Erdogan's untenable policies
Oil rises $1 as OPEC, allies work on big output cut
Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday on expectations that major producers have mov….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Oil rises as OPEC, allies work on big output cut