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Singapore reports 38 new local COVID-19 cases, highest in months 16 May 2021 - 11:53 am

Singapore's health ministry on Sunday preliminarily confirmed 38 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number since mid-September, as the city-state returned to...

Germany's Greens plan to cut jet fuel subsidies -Bild am Sonntag 16 May 2021 - 11:50 am

FRANKFURT The German Green party's candidate for chancellor, Annalena Baerbock, plans to cut jet fuel subsidies and abolish short-haul flights if she comes...

Lack of just solution to Palestinian issue root cause of deterioration of situation: Chinese FM 16 May 2021 - 11:39 am

Beijing: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the root cause of the deterioration of the situation is that for a...

Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks 16 May 2021 - 11:25 am

KABUL, Afghanistan: A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks - most claimed by the Islamic State group - ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid...

Turkey to ease daytime lockdown measures from Monday but curfews to stay: Ministry 16 May 2021 - 11:13 am

Istanbul: Turkey will start easing its strict coronavirus lockdown on Monday by allowing movement during the day while keeping overnight and weekend curfews...

Indonesia pauses distribution of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccine 16 May 2021 - 10:59 am

Jakarta: Indonesia has suspended distribution of a batch of AstraZeneca PLC's novel coronavirus vaccine to run tests for sterility and toxicity following the...

Palestinian injured, dozens suffocate during clashes with occupation forces in Jenin 16 May 2021 - 10:42 am

Occupied Jerusalem: A Palestinian youth was injured by rubber-coated bullets and dozens of people suffocated as the Israeli occupation forces suppress marches condemning...

UNICEF calls for the protection of civilians, especially children, from Israeli attacks 16 May 2021 - 10:05 am

New York: UNICEF Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland and Regional Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) ...

Taiwan urges no panic buying as new COVID-19 rules kick off 16 May 2021 - 09:59 am

Taipei: Taiwan appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings...

Greece formally opens to tourists 15 May 2021 - 10:22 pm

ATHENS: Greece formally opened to visitors on Saturday, kicking off a summer season it hopes will resurrect its vital tourism industry battered by...

Biden talks to Abbas on latest Gaza escalation 15 May 2021 - 10:15 pm

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has spoken on the phone with President Joe Biden and urged the U.S. to intervene in...

Al Jazeera strongly condemns destruction of its offices in Gaza by Israel 15 May 2021 - 07:12 pm

Doha: Al Jazeera condemns in the strongest terms bombing and destruction of its offices by the Israeli military in Gaza, and views this...

Arab League condemns brutal attacks by Israel in Gaza 15 May 2021 - 06:39 pm

Cairo: The General Secretariat of the Arab League said that the brutal attacks of the Israeli occupation on Gaza Strip, which claimed a...

China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal 15 May 2021 - 06:13 pm

BEIJING: China has canceled attempts to climb Mount Everest from its side of the world's highest peak because of fears of importing COVID-19...

France has reached 20 mln first COVID-19 vaccine shots: Macron 15 May 2021 - 06:02 pm

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said in a Twitter statement on Saturday that 20 million people in France had now received at least...

Lebanese man killed by Israeli troops on border, Lebanese agency says 15 May 2021 - 05:12 pm

BEIRUT: A Lebanese man was shot and killed by Israeli troops after he and others protesting in support of Palestinians tried to cross...

Suez Canal starts dredging work to extend double lane 15 May 2021 - 05:06 pm

CAIRO: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has started dredging work to extend a second lane that allows for two-way traffic in a southern...

Success story Taiwan faces its worst outbreak in pandemic 15 May 2021 - 04:54 pm

TAIPEI, Taiwan: The island of Taiwan, which has had enviable success in containing COVID-19, imposed new restrictions in its capital city on Saturday...