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Scientists at the World Health Organization warned that mass vaccinations would not bring about herd immunity to the coronavirus this year, even as one leading producer boosted its production forecast.
The New Arab's picks for the best of Middle Eastern films and TV series from a difficult year.
Detained Saudi rights advocate launches hunger strike
Muhammad al-Qahtani, the co-founder of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association (ACPRA) organisation, launched a hunger strike in al-Ha'ir Prison.
US looking 'very carefully' at new virus variant
US authorities are looking "very carefully" into the virus variant spreading in the United Kingdom, while indicating that a ban on UK ...
Saudi halts international flights over new UK virus strain
Saudi Arabia halted international flights and suspended entry through its land and sea ports for at least a week, after a new fast-spreading ...
Flights banned as new UK virus 'out of control'
European countries banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that a new strain of the virus was "out of control".
UAE says visa ban 'temporary coronavirus measure'
The UAE Foreign Minister told his Pakistani counterpart that the travel visa suspensions were 'temporary'.
Erdogan calls US sanctions 'attack on sovereignty'
Erdogan noted that sanctions had never been used against a fellow NATO member before.
Jailed Saudi activist in terrorism court on 'spurious' charges
Loujain al-Hathloul's court case, which is being heavily criticised by the international community, has begun.
How US-Saudi ties could change in the Biden era
Analysis: Among GCC states, the most dramatic impact could be felt in Saudi Arabia once the Biden administration takes over.
Saudi Arabia begins trial of activist Loujain al-Hathloul
Jailed Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence on what UN experts called 'spurious' charges.
Saudi Arabia hands American doctor six-year prison sentence
A Saudi court sentenced Dr Walid Fitahi to six years in prison and renewed a travel ban against his wife and children, all of ...
Tunisia extends night-time curfew until end of year
Tunisia extended a night-time curfew until the end of the year in a bid to tackle spiking novel coronavirus cases, amid growing discontent and ...
Egypt adds leading activist, politician to terror watch list
The ruling last week includes a travel ban and freeze on assets for three years. The decision may be appealed within 60 days.
Israel's Netanyahu welcomes end of travel ban on ex-spy
Pollard served 30 years in prison for giving away classified US documents, and had been confined to the US since 2015, despite Israeli pressure ...
Russia stops UN blacklisting of notorious Libya militia
Moscow reportedly said it wants more evidence of civilian killings before it agrees to the sanctions.
Brother of Saudi reformist cleric sentenced to five years
A leading human rights platform corroborated the development in several posts to Twitter.
Iraqis working with US fear reprisal from Iran-backed militias
There are serious concerns among translators who worked with US coalition forces in Iraq over their personal information being made available to ...
Russia to set up strategic naval base in Sudan
Russia has plans to set up a naval base in Sudan, as the country expands its reach further into Africa.
Biden begins transition as Trump refuses to concede
US President-elect Joe Biden took the first steps Sunday towards moving into the White House in 73 days, as Donald Trump again refused to admit ...
Biden intends to scrap 'Muslim ban' upon taking office
US president-elect Joe Biden intends to lift Trump's controversial 'Muslim ban' when he takes office in January.
Joe Biden set to roll back controversial Trump policies
The Democratic president-elect plans major changes in immigration, healthcare and climate policy.
Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP
Black, South Asian and a woman: Kamala Harris has made history with her appointment as VP.
Arrest warrant issued for Beirut Port customs chief
The customs chief was accused of lifting a travel ban on a Saudi Prince after he was inprisoned for smuggling two tonnes of an ...
Tunisia is imposing a nationwide curfew in new coronavirus restrictions.
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