Egyptian expatriates to vote in Senate elections next week
Egyptian embassies adopt absentee voting as part of precautionary measures against COVID-19
Update: Huge explosion hits Lebanon’s capital Beirut, dozens dead, injured
The two huge explosions in Beirut left dozens dead and injured, al-Jadeed TV channel reported. A local hospital, however, said at least 500 were injured
White House mandates random coronavirus tests for staffers
White House has already been testing Trump and Vice President Pence regularly for coronavirus, as well as individuals who come in close contact with them
Egypt’s COVID-19 infections keep dropping, with 157 new cases Monday
Egyptian researchers have started developing a COVID-19 vaccine, with experiments on four potential vaccines already underway
Oil prices gain amid positive data
West Texas Intermediate for September delivery rose to $41.01 a barrel, while Brent crude for October delivery climbed to $44.15 a barrel
Lebanon newly-appointed FM says to boost ties with all friendly countries
Charbel Wehbi noted that Lebanon is not besieged by the United States but the U.S. has imposed sanctions on specific parties in the country.
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj amid COVID-19 pandemic
Pilgrims on Monday bade farewell to Mecca after Hajj rituals were concluded. Exceptional Hajj season included a limited number of pilgrims due to COVID-19
Venice Film Festival puts final touches to upcoming 77th edition
Andrea Segre’s documentary Molecole will be pre-opening film of festival
COVID-19 causes significant drop in Arab import bill: CAEU Secretary General
In response to rumours, Ambassador Mohamed Al-Rabei says he remains in his position until 2022
CAF readopts home-away format for Champions League semis
In a statement, on Monday, CAF announced the final calendar for both semi-final matches, as well as the finals of both the Confederation Cup and Champions League.