Middle East
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
March 19, 2020
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to the fast-spreading coronavirus…
Saudi Arabia to slash spending by 5% as oil prices fall
March 19, 2020
Saudi Arabia to slash spending by 5% as oil prices fall
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said the government will cut spending by 5%, or about $13.3 billion,…
Israel’s Netanyahu accused of exploiting virus crisis
March 19, 2020
Israel’s Netanyahu accused of exploiting virus crisis
JERUSALEM (AP) — With the Israeli government enacting a series of emergency measures to stem the spread of the new…
Iran’s Nowruz New Year, typically joyous, haunted by virus
March 18, 2020
Iran’s Nowruz New Year, typically joyous, haunted by virus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At this time of year, the meandering arcades and alleys of Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and other…
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
March 18, 2020
Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases: WHO
CAIRO/GENEVA (Reuters) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that Middle East states needed urgently to offer more…
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
March 18, 2020
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Watchdog says Israel’s West Bank settlements surged in 2019
March 18, 2020
Watchdog says Israel’s West Bank settlements surged in 2019
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank surged ahead in 2019, a watchdog group said in a…
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
March 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer be open for the customary five daily…
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
March 18, 2020
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s King Abdullah approved on Tuesday a law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a…
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
March 18, 2020
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…