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Critics see it as yet another example of official corruption in a country reeling from the August 4 explosion.
Flights from at least 31 'high risk' countries will no longer be permitted to land in Kuwait, authorities said, as the Gulf state continues to battle Covid-19.
Sri Lanka must end forced cremation of Muslims
Comment: Sri Lanka's policy of compulsory cremation for victims of coronavirus is an assault on the religious burial rites of its minority Muslim community, writes Tasnim Nazeer.
The human cost of Saudi Arabia's dystopian Neom megacity
The killing of a tribal activist has shone a spotlight on the Western firms helping to build Saudi Arabia's Neom megacity.
Coronavirus outbreak detected among Sri Lankan workers from Kuwait
Almost 160 Sri Lankans returning from Kuwait have tested positive for coronavirus, including one woman who has died.
Lebanon's migrant workers' plight worsens as crises multiply
Suspected suicides or escape attempts of foreign household workers have become a frequent occurrence in Lebanon, with local reports recording at least one incident a month.
Facebook apologises for role in 2018 Sri Lanka unrest
Facebook has apologised for its role in the 2018 deadly unrest in Sri Lanka, after an investigation found incendiary content ...
Massive India repatriation begins with flights from UAE
India has planned to repatriate some 15,000 nationals stranded 12 countries due to the coronavirus pandemic, beginning with flights and ships ...
Saudi accused of stifling women's rights in G20 talks
Saudi organisers are accused of stifling debate about women's rights and turning the G20 event into a public relations sham.
Amid coronavirus lockdown, Muslims turn to Zoom, Houseparty 'nikahs'
Meet me at the altar? Probably not for now, but maybe Zoom or HouseParty...
Sri Lanka's Muslims mark a year of persecution
Comment: Since last year's Easter bombing, Sri Lanka's Muslim community has suffered increased attacks and Islamophobia at both the ...
Ethnic minority healthcare workers praised in new coronavirus video
A new viral trend call #YouClapForMeNow is celebrating ethnic minority essential workers working in the front lines to battle the Covid-19 ...
UK urged to investigate coronavirus deaths of BAME doctors
The head of the British Medical Association has urged the government to investigate if and why black, Asian and minority ethnic people are more ...
Saudi Arabia bashed for reckless coronavirus response
Saudi Arabia is facing stern criticism ahead of a G20 meeting to tackle Covid-19, with the kingdom accused of aggravating jittery markets in an ...
Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Europe over coronavirus outbreak
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to a number of countries, some of which have not yet been affected by the coronavirus.
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners amid rising coronavirus toll
Iranian authorities have released thousands of inmates from prison in a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Iran bootleg booze touted as 'corona cure' kills dozens
Rumours the bootleg alcohol in Iran could cure the deadly coronavirus have killed at least 27 people so far, authorities confirmed.
Qatar shuts schools over coronavirus fears
Travellers from 14 countries will no longer be allowed to enter Qatar, where the number of coronavirus cases has increased to 15.
Riyadh asks travellers arriving from Lebanon, Egypt to self-quarantine
Saudi Arabia asked people returning from Lebanon, South Korea, Egypt and Italy to self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia reopens area around Kaaba amid coronavirus measures
Muslim visitors are able to enter the area next to the Kaaba but the area between two hills that pilgrims must go between seven times to ...
Can the defunct Quartet keep Palestinian hopes alive?
Abbas laid out his roadmap for peace with the Israelis, calling for the reinvigoration of a defunct Quartet with new members to broker a deal, ...
Saeb Erekat leads Palestinian pushback against US plan
PLO Secretary-General, Saeb Erekat, is railing against the 'Deal of the Century peace plan', saying it is really a cover for Israel to grab ...
US-Israel circle wagons as Abbas heads to NYC
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to address the UN Security Council on February 11, hoping to rally international support behind the ...
Yemenis fleeing coronavirus in China enter Aden 'unexamined'
Nearly 100 Yemenis arrived from China on Saturday, though no medical checks were taken at Aden International Airport.
Khalifa Haftar was due to sign a peace deal with the UN-recognised government.
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