Middle East

Covid-19: UN warns number of global hungry could double

The UN highlighted ten countries at risk GENEVA, April 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations has warned that the coronavirus…

Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Ticket revenue had dried up amid coronavirus travel bans SYDNEY, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Virgin Australia has confirmed it has entered voluntary…

Israel: Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal

Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a coalition to tackle the coronavirus crisis JERUSALEM, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Covid-19: Turkey orders four-day curfew in major cities

ISTANBUL, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a four-day lockdown from Thursday in Istanbul and 30…

COVID-19: MCO leaves Langkawi’s famous Chenang beach eerily quiet

LANGKAWI: An aerial shot of the Kilim Karst Geo-Forestpark, a popular destination in the island for those looking for eco-tourism…

Update: Oil plunges below US$5 with traders fleeing expiring contract; some US buyers offering $2 per barrel

Oil plunged below $5 a barrel as the coronavirus pandemic ravages global economies LONDON, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil plunged…

Covid-19: Middle East braces for bleak Ramadan as virus threat lingers

RIYADH, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — From cancelled iftar feasts to suspended mosque prayers, Muslims across the Middle East are bracing…

Thousands of Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu to ‘let democracy win’

TEL AVIV, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv to warn against what they said was…

Covid-19: Global death toll rise to 165,216 at 1100 GMT Monday

PARIS, April 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The worldwide death toll from thenovel coronavirus pandemic rose to 165,216 on Monday, according to…

More than 200 Egyptians in Malaysia waiting to go home

File photo of Egypt’s Ambassador Gamal Abdelrehim Metwally (second, left) having a light moment with former Chief Executive Officer of…