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The IMF has urged Middle Eastern and North African countries to speed up the pace of economic reform as coronavirus and low oil prices take their toll.
In a recent letter reviewed by The Washington Post, US lawmakers signal Sisi's rights violation 'will not be tolerated' if Biden wins the presidency.
Top Palestinian official Erekat in ‘critical’ condition after hospitalisation
The Jerusalem hospital treating top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat for coronavirus complications has said that he is in an induced coma and his condition is ‘critical’.
Qatar Airways 'Think Pink' flight raises breast cancer awareness
'Think Pink' flight QR9901 drew a ribbon in the sky over Qatar to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Top Palestinian official Erekat's health worsens after contracting coronavirus
After contracting Covid-19, Saeb Erekat's condition now requires medical attention in a hospital, the PLO said in a statement.
Prayers resume at Mecca Grand Mosque after 7-month pause
The second phase of lifting of restrictions started at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Sunday, with prayers resuming for locals.
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid EastMed tensions
North Cyprus on Sunday is holding a presidential vote for a new leader amid heightened tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
27 Russian children evacuated from Syria's Al-Hol camp
Russia has resumed evacuations of Russian children from the Al-Hol displacement camp after operations were halted due to ...
New Zealand's Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office on Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions.
Iran announces its coronavirus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran has one of the highest rates of covid-19 in the Middle East as the country struggles under the pressure of the pandemic.
UN, humanitarians reiterate concerns over 'inhumane' Al-Hol camp
Humanitarian groups and the UN have 'expressed alarm at the deteriorating security situation' in the sprawling tent city of Al-Hol.
Turkey's theatres fear politics at play in coronavirus funding
Independent theatres and those associated with the opposition are being left out of relief funds.
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal risks drone warfare
A drawdown of American diplomacy and the withdrawal of US land forces could instead herald enhanced military involvement in Iraq using air ...
Family of Covid-hit Egyptian doctor face removal from UK
The wife and children of Basem Enany, an Egyptian cardiologist hospitalised with Covid-19, could be forced to leave the UK ...
The Lebanese board game fighting corruption with humour
'Wasta', a new board game inspired by anti-government protests, takes aim at Lebanon's broken political system.
Qatar to stage Asian Champions League final
Qatar will host the postponed Asian Champions League final after staging the knockout rounds.
Iran says cyber attack targeted country's ports
The cyber attacks targeting Iranian ports and another government institution have been blamed on the Islamic Republic's 'sworn enemies'.
Lebanon sets grim record of daily coronavirus cases: 1,550
Lebanon's covid-19 cases have shot up, prompting concern from authorities as the country still reels from the Beirut explosion ...
US court gives Iranian jail term for sanction evasion
Seyed Sajjad Shahidian has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for running a business that helped people in Iran evade US sanctions.
HRW urges Algeria to free men jailed for homosexuality
Human Rights Watch has called on Algeria to release two men sentenced to three years jail for homosexual relations and 44 other people ...
Prospects of US mediation in the Lebanon-Israel border talks
Comment: As Israel and Lebanon begin landmark maritime border talks, Joe Macaron takes an in-depth look at the players and issues involved in ...
Gulf states using Covid-19 pandemic to ramp-up repression: Amnesty
Gulf states are using the Covid-19 pandemic to clampdown on online expression.
Saudi, Russia urge oil producers to adhere to limits
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Vladimir Putin 'agreed on the importance of all oil-producing countries to continue ...
Virtual aid conference to be held for Rohingya refugees
The conference will be co-hosted by the UN, US, and EU to help fund the Rohingya refugees made homeless after Myanmar military massacres.
Covid-19 has taken over 10,000 lives in Iraq, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday.
Iran marked its highest single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus.
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