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Palestinian youth swirl homemade sparkler firework for Ramadan

Palestinian youth swirl homemade sparkler fireworks made of steel wire wool as people celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Rafah refugee camp, in the southern Gaza Strip.

05/05/2020

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Displaced Syrians break Ramadan fast amid rubble of former home

Tareq Abu Ziad and his family break the daily fast for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan while sitting in the rubble of their destroyed home in the town of Ariha in the southern countryside of Syria's Idlib.

05/05/2020

Uzbekistan

UN hails Uzbekistan’s move to end statelessness for 50,000 people

Hundreds of thousands of people were left without citizenship across Central Asia following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

05/05/2020

Earth News

World's largest solar project to provide record-low energy tariffs

A solar plant in Abu Dhabi is set to be the largest anywhere in the world, with the cheapest prices for solar power.

05/05/2020

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A quintessential quarantine dish

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Euronews' meets up with Chef Reif at his Japanese restaurant, Kushiyaki, to watch him cook a quintessential quarantine dish.

05/05/2020

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Visiting the WHO’s COVID-19 logistics hub

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To keep up with global demand for protective equipment (PPE) the World Health Organization has strategically positioned itself to reach two-thirds of the world in a few hours.

05/05/2020

Uzbekistan

100,000 residents evacuated after Uzbek dam burst

Around 100,000 people had to be moved from homes after a dam burst in Uzbekistan close to the border with Kazakhstan

04/05/2020

Israel

Israel top court hears petitions aiming to stop Netanyahu rule

Israel's high court began hearing petitions seeking to block Prime Minister Netanyahu from forming a government after he was indicted with charges of accepting bribery, fraud and breach trust

03/05/2020

South Korea

South Korea accuses North Korea of starting exchange of fire on border

South Korea’s military reported it returned fire after North Korean troops shot at a South Korean guard post.

03/05/2020

North Korea

Kim Jong-un reappears in public amid health speculations

The North-Korean leader appeared in public for the first time in 20 days, ending an absence that had triggered global rumours that he may be seriously ill.

02/05/2020

World

How to make money in a pandemic: Buy ‘stay-at-home' stocks?

During this unique time in history, some stock market analysts believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to change the investment landscape forever.

01/05/2020

World

MSCI delays Kuwait’s emerging market upgrade due to COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted stock markets around the world. Amongst them is one of the oldest indexes in the Middle East, the Kuwait Stock Exchange.

01/05/2020

Lebanon

Lebanese government 'treats population with disdain'

Riots are taking place in Lebanon because of the government’s failure to address deep-seated economic problems in the country, it's been claimed.

30/04/2020

China

Euroviews. Irresponsible wet market practices led to COVID-19. China hasn’t learned its lesson ǀ View

The US should convene the UN Security Council (UNSC) for an emergency session in order to engage with China and others to seek an immediate cessation of all wet-market activities around the world, provide transparency on that cessation, facilitate international inspection of all relevant sites...

30/04/2020

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Coping with Covid 19 : how cargo companies and big brands are adapting to the coronavirus

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Business Line Dubai explores how cargo companies are dealing with the Covid 19 health crisis. The team also finds out how some big brands are adapting their advertising during the pandemic.

29/04/2020

Sport

Postponed Tokyo Olympics could be 'scrapped' if 2021 date doesn't work

Health experts have cast doubt on whether the Games could be held next summer without a vaccine or effective drugs to treat Covid-19 being found.

29/04/2020

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Lebanon riots: Protesters face off against police after funeral

The protests follow a devastating crash in the national currency, the Lebanese pound.

28/04/2020

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Zoom meetings, Uber Eats and home workouts: ‘Lockdown’ life in Dubai

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‘Staying at home’ and ‘self-isolating’ have become everyday terms in the UAE, whilst Zoom meetings and home workouts have become daily tasks for people in lockdown.

28/04/2020

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings

The latest royal decree by King Salman could spare the death penalty for at least six men from the country's minority Shiite community who allegedly committed crimes while under the age of 18.

27/04/2020

World

How much influence has China had on the coronavirus pandemic?

Freedom of speech is not some leftist nonsense, says Filip Jirous, if it had existed in China, COVID-19's impact on the world would not have been as damaging.

24/04/2020

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Ramadan under lockdown: Aerial images show Mecca completely empty

Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under the coronavirus blockade on Friday.

24/04/2020

World

How are MENA athletes reacting to the ​delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

For the first time in its 124-year history, the Olympic Games have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

24/04/2020

World

UAE cyclist Yousif Mirza shifts from track to ‘online cycling' during pandemic

The cancellation of sport events due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has affected many athletes worldwide. UAE athlete Yousif Mirza considers himself fortunate to be a cyclist and be able to train at home, almost achieving the full benefits of a regular training.

24/04/2020

World

Taking the reins: Saudi Dalma Malhas pines for her horses in Europe as she self-isolates

Equestrian Dalma Malhas from Saudi Arabia has had her training program halted due to the impact of COVID-19 and social distancing measures, like many athletes worldwide.

24/04/2020

World

A breed for speed, Salukis in the Gulf race to be top dog

With long legs, a lean body, and sometimes feathered ears, the Arabian Saluki is not only considered a canine beauty, but also a skillful hunter.

24/04/2020

Earth News

Indian artist makes breathtaking sculptures out of recycled metal

Gopal Namajoshi hopes his artwork will open up conversations about how humans and animals can coexist on the planet.

24/04/2020