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Despite having 20,005 deaths from the Covid-19 illness, the Middle East has been relatively lightly hit by the virus, which has killed over half a million people across the globe.
Date of publication: 12 July, 2020
Gantz may 'veto' Israel's West Bank annexation plans
Benny Gantz, who has disapproved of the unilateral annexation of the occupied West Bank will be given extra powers to veto in a new agreement.
Clashes erupt between allied army units in Yemen's Taiz
Clashes were reported between different units belonging to Yemen's government forces, including UAE-backed fighters.
Ghosn 'aiding' those who helped him flee to Lebanon
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Haftar's forces set conditions for lifting oil blockade
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Pro-Haftar forces say will maintain Libya oil blockade
"The closure of ports and oil fields will be maintained until the demands of the Libyan people are satisfied," a statement published by the group said.
Kuwait investigates five social media influencers for 'money laundering'
Kuwaiti authorities will reportedly issue summons warrants against the influencers after intelligence is gathered.
Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing
This error "initiated a hazard chain" that saw further errors committed in the minutes before the plane was shot down, said a CAO document.
Top UK architect under fire over Saudi airport deal
Climate-concerned architects have demanded answers from Norman Foster and his firm Foster and Partners over the airport contract.
Pope 'distressed' over Turkey's Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
"My thoughts go to Istanbul. I'm thinking about Hagia Sophia. I am very distressed," the pope said
Iraqi army launches military operation to secure oil-rich Kirkuk
A number of security forces will take part in a new military campaign against Islamic State sleeper cells in the oil-rich Kirkuk governorate, Iraqi authorities confirmed on Saturday.
Palestinian prisoner in Israeli jail tests positive for Covid-19
Palestinian detainee Kamal Abu Wa'ar who was diagnosed with cancer last year has been tested for coronavirus.
New Tunisia protests over unemployment
"Either we get a better life or we all die," demonstrators, including women, could be heard shouting.
Protesters pack Tel Aviv rally against virus cash crisis
The event was organised by self-employed, small business and performing ...
Erdogan rebuffs criticism over Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
"Those who do not take a step against Islamophobia in their own countries ... attack Turkey's will to use its sovereign rights," Erdogan said.
World Council of Churches 'dismayed' over Hagia Sophia decision
The council of 350 churches worldwide wrote to Turkey's president to express its opposition to the move.
Hagia Sophia resurrection paves way for 'Al-Aqsa liberation': Erdogan
An Arabic-language statement published on the official Turkish presidency website said the move to 'resurrect' Hagia Sophia paves the way for the liberation of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque.
Iraq PM vows to fight customs corruption
Customs offices are accused of getting kickbacks from traders in exchange for charging no or low import duties.
UN restarts aid to Syria but shuts access point
Following a week of division and seven ballots, the Council passed a proposal submitted by Germany and Belgium allowing the use of the Bab ...
More coronavirus cases reported in Syria's Idlib
The enclave is currently under threat of losing crucial humanitarian aid access.
Iran's Rouhani says coronavirus lockdown would cause 'chaos, hardship'
Iran has battled the Middle East's worst outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
US 'disappointed' by Turkey mosque move on Hagia Sophia
Turkey's decision to transform the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia into a mosque was 'disappointed' the United States said on Friday.
Iraq Olympic football team goalkeeper found dead in car
Karrar Ibrahim was found dead in his car in the Al-Saadoun area of the capital Baghdad on Friday, authorities confirmed.
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