coronavirus
Saudi Arabia temporarily resumes flights to Egypt
Egypt
March 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia temporarily resumes flights to Egypt
The Saudi embassy in Cairo announced on Monday that it would resume flights between Saudi Arabia and Cairo only for…
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
Middle East
March 10, 2020
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has temporarily freed about 70,000 prisoners to combat the spread of the coronavirus in jails, the…
Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US
World
March 10, 2020
Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US
Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday…
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
Middle East
March 10, 2020
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel will require anyone arriving from overseas to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution against the…
Over 5,000 Egyptian pilgrims trapped in Saudi Arabia due to virus
Egypt
March 9, 2020
Over 5,000 Egyptian pilgrims trapped in Saudi Arabia due to virus
More than 5,000 Egyptian pilgrims are stuck in Saudi Arabia after flights between the kingdom and several countries, including Egypt,…
US virus cases pass 500 as California readies for cruise ship arrival
World
March 9, 2020
US virus cases pass 500 as California readies for cruise ship arrival
The number of US coronavirus cases soared past 500 Sunday, including two further deaths, as California braced for the arrival…
Coronavirus cases in Egypt reach 56, 1 death: WHO
Health & Fitness
March 9, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Egypt reach 56, 1 death: WHO
Egypt’s total number of coronavirus cases reached 56 while the country confirmed its first death from the disease in a…
Gold prices jump in Egypt as coronavirus fears weigh on global economy
Business
March 9, 2020
Gold prices jump in Egypt as coronavirus fears weigh on global economy
The price of gold made a record jump in the Egyptian market on Monday by about LE 4, a result…
Egypt installs thermal scanners at Rafah Crossing to detect coronavirus
Egypt
March 9, 2020
Egypt installs thermal scanners at Rafah Crossing to detect coronavirus
Upping its level of readiness against the coronavirus, North Sinai has installed scanners on the Rafah border crossing in cooperation…
Coronavirus to cause first annual decline in oil use in decade: IEA
World
March 9, 2020
Coronavirus to cause first annual decline in oil use in decade: IEA
The world is set for its first annual decline in oil consumption in more than a decade due to the…