Dubai roads will be closed for the UAE Tour 2023 on Thursday, February 23
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Major Dubai roads to close for 2023 UAE Tour on Thursday
Syria/Türkiye: Human rights must be ‘at the heart of response’ to earthquakes
Human rights protection must be upheld following the catastrophic earthquakes that devastated southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February and again on 20 February, Amnesty International said today in a new publication outlining human rights concerns and obligations of the authorities. “The humanitarian crises resulting from these catastrophic earthquakes have led to a worsening ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria/Türkiye: Human rights must be ‘at the heart of response’ to earthquakes
Egypt court extends detention of two Al Jazeera journalists despite calls for release
At least 24 journalists are currently behind bars in Egypt. An Egyptian court has renewed the detention of Al Jazeera journalists Hisham Abdelaziz and Bahauddin Ibrahim, extending their imprisonment to…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egypt court extends detention of two Al Jazeera journalists despite calls for release
Lebanon central bank governor charged with money laundering, embezzlement
Judicial authorities in at least five European countries are investigating the Salameh brothers over the same allegations..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon central bank governor charged with money laundering, embezzlement
Israel's hospital bed shortage continues, wait times longer than ever
The rate of beds for acute care in Israel is only 2.0 per 1,000 people, a figure significantly lower than the OECD average, which is 3.5.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel's hospital bed shortage continues, wait times longer than ever
One year of war: Almost 300,000 estimated to be dead in Ukraine, Russia
Military losses are disputed, but it is widely agreed that the death toll has been monumental.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: One year of war: Almost 300,000 estimated to be dead in Ukraine, Russia
Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis
Israel's innovative climate technology uniquely positions Israel to help tackle the climate crisis.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis
Türkiye/Syria Earthquakes: A Human Rights Approach to Crisis Response
The catastrophic earthquakes that devastated southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February and again on 20 February require a committed and sustained global humanitarian response. To date, the combined death toll is over 46,000 and climbing. Hundreds of thousands have been left homeless and without shelter, food, potable water, and medical care. Thousands remain ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Türkiye/Syria Earthquakes: A Human Rights Approach to Crisis Response
British meta-analysis claims face masks had little effect in preventing COVID-19 infection
During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israelis were fined by government authorities for not wearing face masks in public places, and violent incidents ensued when people refused to don them.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: British meta-analysis claims face masks had little effect in preventing COVID-19 infection
Ramat Gan municipality celebrates 'Family Day' with five gay weddings
Couples arrived at the LGBTQ+ Center in Ramat Gan to a venue decorated with flowers and balloons for the upcoming nuptials.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ramat Gan municipality celebrates 'Family Day' with five gay weddings