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The United States announced it is ending sanctions waivers that allow Russian, Chinese and European companies to work on sensitive Iranian nuclear sites, dealing another major blow to the Iran nuclear deal. — Courtesy photo
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US deals a double blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions
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US death toll from coronavirus tops 100000
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US deals a double blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions
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COVID-19 crisis is causing the biggest fall in global energy investment in history: IEA
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UAE sees 30% drop in air pollution between February and April
The ill-fated Airbus A-320 that took off from Lahore crashed into one of the densely populated neighborhoods street in Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan on Friday, causing significant damage to houses in the area. Of the 99 people aboard, 97 were killed and only two passengers survived. — Courtesy photo
May 25, 2020
Crashed Pakistan plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings: Report
Muslims wearing face masks attend the Eid Al-Fitr prayers outside a mosque in Gaza City on Sunday. — Courtesy photo
May 25, 2020
Muslims celebrate Eid Al-Fitr amid restrictions, lockdowns
At least two passengers had a miraculous escape after their ill-fated Pakistan International Airlines plane carrying nearly 100 people crashed into a residential neighborhood in the southern city of Karachi on Friday. — Courtesy photo
May 22, 2020
Top banker survives Pakistan plane crash as scores die
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in the United Arab Emirates has recorded a notable drop in the concentration of major air pollutants due to the transportation restrictions that have been imposed to counter the spread of COVID-19. — Courtesy photo
May 28, 2020
UAE sees 30% drop in air pollution between February and April
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he United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday announced 883 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country to 31,969. — Courtesy photo
May 28, 2020
UAE detects 883 new coronavirus cases, 389, 2 deaths
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Oman is to end on May 29 the lockdown implemented to slow the spread of coronavirus in the province of Muscat, including the capital city, according to Oman's national news agency. — Couresy photo
May 27, 2020
Oman to end Muscat lockdown on May 29
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opinion
Ryan M. Gliha
May 17, 2020
Standing together to face down a pandemic
May 16, 2020
Public health after COVID-19
Naif Moalla
May 13, 2020
There is no breakdown of reforms machine in the Kingdom!
May 10, 2020
Literature of isolation in the time of pandemic as collective memory and the new Saudi Vision
Europe
UNWTO General Secretary Zurab Pololikashvili
May 27, 2020
WTTC launches world’s first ever global safety stamp
UK PM Boris Johnson said that outdoor markets and car showrooms can resume operations on the condition if they are able to meet the coronavirus guidelines in order to protect shoppers and workers and all other non-essential retail from June 15 if the government’s tests are met.
May 26, 2020
All non-essential retail shops can reopen from June 15: UK PM
A photo of the Akademic Lomonosov reactor in the distance. — Courtesy photo
May 24, 2020
World’s first floating nuclear power plant commissioned for service
Josip Juratovic seen in this file photo.
May 16, 2020
EU at crossroads
Rohingya refugees use a handwashing station, installed to help combat the spread of COVID-19 at a settlement in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. – courtesy photo UNHCR
May 15, 2020
Support stepped up for Rohingya camps as first COVID-19 infections confirmed
Asia
A massive clean-up operation has begun in both the countries after the storm flattened homes, uprooted trees and left cities without power. — Courtesy photo
May 22, 2020
Death toll rises to 95 as India, Bangladesh clean up after devastating cyclone
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May 22, 2020
Scores feared killed as passenger jet crashes in Pakistan
May 21, 2020
Dozens die as cyclone causes devastation in eastern India, Bangladesh
Africa
Medical workers in protective suits carry the body of a man who died of COVID-19, before he is buried in Mogadishu, last week. -- Courtesy photos
May 19, 2020
One hospital for 15mn in the world's ‘worst prepared’ country
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May 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia takes steps toward post-lockdown normal
May 22, 2020
24-hour curfew comes into effect across Saudi Arabia
Minister of Health Dr.Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
May 25, 2020
Health minister outlines two-pronged strategy to deal with coronavirus
America
According to a tally by Johns Hopkins University Worldwide, the virus has infected more than 5.6 million people and killed over 350,000, with the US having the most confirmed cases and deaths by far. Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US reached more than 100,000 in less than four months. — Courtesy photo
May 28, 2020
US death toll from coronavirus tops 100000
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a long-term perspective to deal with the current difficulties, risks and challenges facing China's economy and to boost confidence in the country's development.
May 27, 2020
China’s president calls for long-term perspective to deal with economic...
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In a White House proclamation, President Donald Trump said he is banning nearly all non-US citizens from coming to the US if they were physically present in Brazil during the 14-day period prior to travel. — Courtesy photo
May 25, 2020
US restricts travel from Brazil as coronavirus cases spike in Latin America
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