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Bahrain updates COVID-19 measures amid rising cases
Manama: Concerned over the spread of the COVID-19 cases worldwide, Bahrain on Friday updated its COVID-19 precautionary measures, starting from January 9, 2021, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The National Medical…
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Kuwait reimposes COVID-19 measures for mass events, mosque prayers
Kuwait: Kuwait has reimposed strict health measures in mosques and marriage ceremonies as the country has recently seen a surge in COVID-19 infections, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. Worshippers visiting mosques…
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Doctor’s mistakes leave six people blind in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Six patients have lost their sight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to a mistake made by a doctor while performing cataract surgeries, local media from the gulf country reported…
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Qatar reimposes restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Doha: Qatar will reimpose restrictions on commercial activities, effective from today, January 8, as the country battles a surge in new COVID-19 infections, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. The Ministry of…
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Dozens of Palestinians injured in West Bank clashes
Ramallah: Dozens of Palestinian protesters were injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers in West Bank, medics said on Saturday. The clashes broke out near the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday,…
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Israel probably passed the peak of bird flu outbreak
Jerusalem: The peak of the bird flu outbreak in Israel has probably passed, and there is no indication of harm to humans, said a joint statement issued by the state’s Ministry of…
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Iran displays missiles amid nuclear talks with world powers
Dubai: Iran put three ballistic missiles on display at an outdoor prayer esplanade in central Tehran on Friday, as talks in Vienna aimed at reviving Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers flounder.…
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Iran ready for bilateral talks on crashed Ukrainian jet
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country is ready to hold bilateral talks with each of the related countries on issues concerning the crash of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran…
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Lebanon arrests 23 Syrians for illegal entry
Beirut: Lebanese security authorities have arrested 23 Syrians for illegally entering the country, according to authorities. The Syrians, who were arrested on Friday in the northern district of Akkar, have been referred to…
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Saudi Arabia to impose huge fine for violating social distancing rules
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior on Thursday announced that those who break social distancing rules at public and private establishments will be fined 1,000 Saudi riyals, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Now women in Saudi Arabia can become taxi drivers
Riyadh: Nearly four years after the historic decision to allow women to drive, the Saudi General Directorate of Traffic has announced that women will now be allowed to drive taxis and become…
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Kerala family in UAE makes world’s largest screw art piece
An Indian family in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has created a giant screw art piece featuring the UAE’s ‘Spirit of the Union’ picture, as well as the Expo 2020 Dubai emblem.…
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Planning trip to Dubai from India? Check COVID-19 guidelines
Several countries have tightened COVID related restrictions and bans because of the increase of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. In that list, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is also taking…
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Israel to scrap travel ban
Tel Aviv: Israel is set to lift the travel ban to eight countries as the Covid-19 positivity rate among the arrivals from these nations has dipped, the Ministry of Health said in…
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Viral video: Girl seen catching escaped lion in Kuwait
Kuwait: A bizarre clip of a girl casually catching a growling lion, which appears to be trying to escape, is going viral on social media. The lion had reportedly escaped in the…
