Middle East
COVID-19: Bahrain suspends entry for travellers from India, four other countries
Bahrain reported 214,870 positive COVID-19 cases with 809 deaths so far, as per World Health Organisation
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
The fighting erupted on May 10, when Hamas militants in Gaza fired long-range rockets toward Jerusalem
Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum
A senior official in the Hamas militant group predicted a ceasefire within days
UN Security Council to meet after Gaza destruction, rocket fire into Israel
Israeli forces pummeled the densely populated Gaza Strip on Saturday
EXPLAINER: Why is Gaza almost always mired in conflict?
Gaza, sandwiched between Israel and Egypt, is just 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and six miles (10 kilometers) wide
Israel strikes kill senior Hamas commander, Palestinians fire rockets
At least 56 people have been killed in Gaza since violence escalated on Monday, according to the enclave's health ministry
Saudi Arabia issues new COVID-19 guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
From the 1st of Ramadan, only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques
Saudi envoy disputes crown prince role in Khashoggi killing
The whereabouts of Khashoggi's remains are unknown, and the Saudis have not released the names of those tried and sentenced
US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan: Report
The report said that just USD 1.2 billion of the USD 7.8 billion went to pay for buildings and vehicles that were used as intended
Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East
The Israeli government made documents public that showed the extent of its collaboration with Pfizer in its vaccination campaign