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Bahrain’s king, Kuwait’s emir and Oman’s sultan have sent messages of congratulations to leaders of the United Arab Emirates on the country’s 49th National Day. — WAM photo
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GCC leaders congratulate UAE on 49th National Day
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After a hiatus of three years, 4 universities obtain license for distance education
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Coronavirus deaths, infections drop in Saudi Arabia as recoveries surge
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HADAF warns against misuse of Hafiz by unauthorized persons
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November 29, 2020
S. Korea to develop big data collection and analysis system for military logistics by 2025
People wearing face masks walk in Tokyo's Shimbashi area amid the unabated rise in coronavirus infections in the capital. — courtesy Kyodo
November 28, 2020
Tokyo’s monthly coronavirus infections rise to record levels
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun presides over a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters at the government complex in Seoul on Friday. — courtesy Yonhap
November 28, 2020
S. Korea PM warns of full-fledged virus resurgence as daily cases exceed 500
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The United Arab Emirates registered on Tuesday 1,289 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 170,149. — WAM photo
December 1, 2020
UAE reports 1,289 new cases as COVID-19 surge continues
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has reiterated its categorical rejection of any insults to its staff or threats to their safety and stressed that it will take the steps it deems appropriate to protect Bahrain's security and stability, stressing that the Qatari side bears legal responsibility for all violations against the kingdom. — BNA photo
December 1, 2020
Bahrain’s interior ministry vows to take appropriate measures following Qatari interception of its vessels
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Bahrain has announced a reduction in the cost of PCR laboratory tests for all arrivals into the Kingdom of Bahrain, including citizens, residents, and visitors, from 60 Bahraini dinars (SR600 approximately) to 40 Bahraini dinars (SR400 approximately). — Courtesy photo
December 1, 2020
Bahrain reduces cost of COVID-19 test for all arrivals
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December 1, 2020
Security operations in the Kingdom — a reassuring visit
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December 1, 2020
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November 25, 2020
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November 23, 2020
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Europe
A videograb of French people protesting against the Article 24 of the security bill in Nantes.
December 1, 2020
French parties agree to 'total rewrite' of 'Article 24' security measure
File photo shows a family fleeing the violence in Idlib, Syria. — courtesy UNOCHA/HFO
December 1, 2020
UN appeals for $35 billion to help world’s ‘most vulnerable and fragile’ in 2021
An 11-year-old boy in India demonstrates the correct way to wear a mask. — Courtesy photo
December 1, 2020
New infections fall globally for first time since September: WHO chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg seen in this file photo.
November 30, 2020
NATO FMs to discuss Afghanistan developments and ties with Russia and China
More than 63 million (63,126,674) people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,466,049 have died.
November 30, 2020
Global coronavirus caseload crosses 63m
Asia
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz along with close associates and family members offered funeral prayers for his mother Begum Shamim Akhtar in London on Friday. — Courtesy photo
November 28, 2020
Pakistan ex-PM Sharif offers funeral prayers for his mother in London
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November 26, 2020
Australia to sack soldiers involved in Afghan killings
November 26, 2020
12 years on, victims of Mumbai terrorist attacks await justice
Africa
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grande meets refugees from Ethiopia in the Hamdayet Border Reception Center in Eastern Sudan. — Courtesy photo
December 1, 2020
UNHCR seeks $147mn for supporting scores of Ethiopians fleeing to Sudan
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November 26, 2020
Foreigners must transfer sponsorship within 2 months after separation from Saudi spouses
November 25, 2020
Jeddah’s ‘ship’ building dismantled
November 30, 2020
Saudia Cargo is ready to transport and receive coronavirus vaccine
America
UNDP is providing emergency support for coronavirus prevention in poor urban areas in Bangladesh. — courtesy UNDP/Fahad Kaizer
December 1, 2020
UN chief calls for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities
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UN chief calls for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities

A HIV-positive woman and her baby take their medication on a daily basis at their home in Mbarara, western Uganda. — courtesy UNICEF/Karin Schermbrucker
December 1, 2020
UN marks World AIDS Day urging ‘global solidarity, shared...

UN marks World AIDS Day urging ‘global solidarity, shared responsibility’

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Yellen, 74, chaired the US central bank from 2014 to 2018 and had served as the chair of President Bill Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers.
December 1, 2020
Biden names his picks for top economic advisers

Biden names his picks for top economic advisers

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