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Lebanon Tuesday registered its first death case linked with the Coronavirus as the government takes measures to deal with the fast-spreading virus. A 56-year old Lebanese man who was receiving treatment at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri state hospital passed away, the Read more
The kingdom’s leading company Aramco has signed a sponsorship deal with car racing Formula 1 as both pledged to “combine their shared expertise to identify opportunities for the advancement of sustainable fuels, enhanced engine efficiencies and emerging mobility technology”. The Read more
Iran Monday confirmed 43 new deaths due to the Coronavirus with overall death toll now put at 237, the highest outside epicenter China. “Our colleagues have confirmed 595 new cases across the country,” Kianoush Jahanpour, the health ministry’s spokesman said Read more
Two US soldiers were killed in north-central Iraq during an operation on the side of Iraqi forces in the Islamic State group’s stronghold, reports say. “Two members of the US military have been killed by enemy forces while advising and Read more
Qatar has expanded the list of nationalities banned from entry as part of measures to curb contamination by fast-spreading Coronavirus. Besides Egypt, the ban now covers Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Read more
National carrier Iran Air announced Sunday the suspension of all flights to Europe until further notice citing restrictions from the EU member countries. The airline said European countries imposed the restriction for “unclear reasons”. “With attention to the restrictions that Read more
A contingent of special forces of Moroccan armed forces (FAR) will participate in Qatar in Impregnable Guard exercise to be held March 8 to 27. The military drill is held in the buildup to 2022 FIFA World Cup. Besides Morocco, Read more
Egypt Wednesday imposed a temporary entry ban on Qatari citizens over Coronavirus, in response to similar ban by Doha earlier this week. The ban also applied to those who have valid residency. “In light of what Qatar has decided regarding Read more
Hamas political Chief said Tuesday the Palestinian resistance movement had turned down an invitation by the Trump Administration for a secret meeting. Ismail Haniyeh in an interview with Beirut-based Al Mayadeen TV indicated that the US is to spread the Read more
Dubai has been chosen to play host to the Asia Cup to allow archrivals,Pakistan and India, to clash, AFP reports citing the Indian cricket top official. “The Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and both India and Pakistan will Read more