Nations calls for green recovery to revive virus-hit economies
With major economies drawing up enormous economic packages to cushion the shock of the Coronavirus pandemic, many investors, politicians and businesses see a unique...
Coronavirus: Global developments
China reports 242 new deaths and 14,840 new infections in Hubei, the biggest one-day increases since the crisis began.
China's new official toll stands at...
Over Coronavirus, Dubai Expo 2020 recommends postponing a year
The pandemic has grounded flights by Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates, jeopardized global tourism and caused further panic in a real-estate market.
Local organizers recommended Monday...
Hundreds of dead animals in Pakistan amid lockdown
Weeks into the shutdown of Pakistan’s largest cities, hundreds of caged cats, dogs and rabbits have been found dead inside pet markets hurriedly shuttered...
Palestinian leaders stay the course as crises mount
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — In three decades of failed peace efforts, the Palestinians have never faced a more hostile U.S. administration, a more...
Facebook offer grants of $100 mn to help virus-hit news media
Out of the need for reliable information about the crisis, Facebook said Monday it was donating $100 million to support news organizations globally hurting...
Misinterpreting Islamic law robs Muslim women of land
The misinterpretation of Islamic law and a lack of knowledge about inheritance rights are major hurdles in improving women's access to land in Muslim...
1,420 released prisoners in Tunis over Coronavirus
Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the release on 1,420 prisoners in an amnesty to combat the spread of the Coronavirus in prisons,...
Sales down 70% in Turkey’s Markets due to virus
Due to Coronavirus, Turkey suspended collective mosque prayers until further notice to limit the spread of the virus, while ordering the closure of public...
Thousands of shoppers in Pakistan prepare for Eid in spite second highest daily infection...
Despite Pakistan declaring its second highest daily infection toll, Pakistanis crowded markets on Saturday after a nationwide Coronavirus lockdown was eased.
Prime Minister Imran Khan...
