After A Spike In Infections, Lebanon Reimposes Strict Orders To Stay At Home
The Middle Eastern country had relatively few cases and had relaxed its shutdown.
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Factories In Syria Ramp Up Production Of Hydroxychloroquine Amid Soaring Demand
"Hydroxychloroquine is included in the [Syrian] national case management guidelines for COVID-19," though there's no evidence that it's effective, a World Health Organization representative tells NPR.
Israeli Voters Protest After Center-Left Candidates Partner With Netanyahu
As Israel moves to form a new government, many center-left politicians are breaking their promises to voters and joining a coalition with right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.N. Humanitarian Aid Request Due To COVID-19 More Than Triples
"Unless we take action now, we should be prepared for a significant rise in conflict, hunger and poverty," the U.N. humanitarian chief says. In total, the aid would reach 63 countries.
Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan's COVID-19 Lockdown
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over.
Iraq's Former Spy Chief Voted Prime Minister After 6 Months Of Caretaker Government
Mustafa al-Kadhimi was the third candidate whom Iraq's president had asked to try to form a government. Parliament approved the majority of Kadhimi's Cabinet early Thursday morning.
Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It 'Very Insulting'
As promised, President Trump vetoed a resolution that would have limited his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval.
As Pandemic Sweeps Globe, U.S. Foreign Policy Remains Unchanged
The Trump administration doubles down on its hard-line policies toward China and Iran, even as the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.
'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return
The coronavirus pandemic has done what even war did not — bring Jordan's vital travel industry to a halt, and with it, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers.
Migrants Are Among The Worst Hit By COVID-19 In Saudi Arabia And Gulf Countries
Even with stringent lockdowns, the coronavirus has spread through migrant communities in some Middle Eastern countries where foreign workers live in cramped quarters.