Middle East
In Syria camp fearing coronavirus, young teachers adapt again
April 1, 2020
In Syria camp fearing coronavirus, young teachers adapt again
ATMEH, Syria (Reuters) – After bombs forced him and his students from their homes, Ahmed Hadaja began teaching in a…
US has lost opportunity to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus: Rouhani
April 1, 2020
US has lost opportunity to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus: Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s president said on Wednesday that, with the advent of the coronavirus, the United States had missed…
Hezbollah asserts role in Lebanon’s coronavirus fight
April 1, 2020
Hezbollah asserts role in Lebanon’s coronavirus fight
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah is marshalling its deep resources in the fight against coronavirus, using a…
UN begins home food drops for Gaza’s needy to stem virus
April 1, 2020
UN begins home food drops for Gaza’s needy to stem virus
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A UN aid agency Tuesday began delivering food to the homes of impoverished Palestinians…
Saudi official urges Muslims to delay hajj plans over virus
April 1, 2020
Saudi official urges Muslims to delay hajj plans over virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A senior Saudi official urged more than one million Muslims intending to perform the…
Dubai throws Emirates Air a cash lifeline as travel grounded
March 31, 2020
Dubai throws Emirates Air a cash lifeline as travel grounded
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s government announced Tuesday it will inject equity into Emirates airlines as the Middle…
Europe sends medical goods to Iran in trade test
March 31, 2020
Europe sends medical goods to Iran in trade test
BERLIN (Reuters) – France, Germany and Britain have exported medical goods to Iran in the first transaction conducted under a…
Manufacturing turns local in Gulf as coronavirus disrupts supply chains
March 31, 2020
Manufacturing turns local in Gulf as coronavirus disrupts supply chains
DUBAI (Reuters) — Three weeks ago Fahmi al-Shawwa’s 3D printing workshop in Dubai was making parts for the Gulf oil…
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
March 31, 2020
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and…
Dubai Expo 2020 recommends postponing a year amid virus
March 31, 2020
Dubai Expo 2020 recommends postponing a year amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s Expo 2020 should be postponed to next year over the new coronavirus pandemic,…