The UAE has pledged to donate AED220 million (US$60 million) to support global efforts in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future pandemics, including coronavirus variants.The country’s donation will include AED 36 million (US$10 millio…
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Lebanon’s descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse
Published by Reuters UK BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon holds an election on May 15 that could see a shift of power that sends shockwaves far beyond this small country squeezed between Syria and Israel. Here is a timeline of the nation’s recent history, from assassinations and war to a devastating explosion and economic meltdown. 2005 […]
Even as COVID-19 Cases Rise, Mask Mandates Stay Shelved
An increase in COVID-19 infections around the U.S. has sent more cities into new high-risk categories that are supposed to trigger indoor mask wearing, but much of the country is stopping short of bringing back restrictions amid deep pandemic fatigue.F…
UAE calls on UN Security Council to facilitate closure of COVID-19 vaccination gap
The United Arab Emirates has called for continued commitment from the United Nations Security Council to close the stark COVID-19 vaccination gap around the world.Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, delivered the UAE’…
Qatar Calls for More Efforts to Promote Equal Access and Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
The State of Qatar stressed that the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic represented the greatest health challenge facing humanity for decades, and that there is still a need to make more efforts to promote equality in the availability of vaccines and ensu…
After Six Months Without a Goal, Ricardo Pepi’s Derailment Becomes of Note for USMNT
Published by Sports Illustrated By Avi Creditor Ricardo Pepi was the clear frontrunner to become the U.S.’s starting striker for the foreseeable future after his fall breakout. Now, it’s not so certain. It was Oct. 7, 2021, when Ricardo Pepi’s place in the U.S. men’s national team’s starting lineup looked to be fortified for the […]