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Web Desk — On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia implemented new COVID-19 testing procedures that require travelers to take a rapid antigen test upon arrival.  Furthermore, the General Authority for Civil Aviation updated the rules for those departing the Kingdom.All citizens and foreign nationals are required to show a negative PCR or rapid antigen test certificate within 48 hours of their departure …

By Web Desk — The teacher who physically stopped a Muslim schoolboy from praying in London called it an “act of defiance.” Thaher Tarawneh, 12, was forced to pray outside because his school’s prayer room was closed. While praying in the playground of the newly opened Ark Soane Academy, Taher and his friends were aggressively interrupted and told to “stop …

By Web Desk — As part of its efforts to ‘reshape’ Islam in France and rid it of ‘extremism’, the French government on Saturday introduced a new council made up of clergy, laymen, and women to help lead the largest Muslim community in western Europe. Having already witnessed past Islamic extremist attacks in France, having hundreds of French citizens who …

By Web Desk — Saudi authorities announced new travel restrictions for both citizens and visitors on Thursday in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the Kingdom. From Feb. 9, Saudi citizens wishing to travel outside the country will only be allowed to do so if they have received a third, or booster, a dose of the Coronavirus …

By Web Desk — Protests continue in Turkey against the possible visit of the Israeli President, but despite all this, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Turkey in March this year. Speaking to the media, the Turkish president said he was ready to improve relations with Israel and that the purpose of …

By Web Desk — On Wednesday, President Joe Biden relaunched the White House’s “Cancer Moonshot” initiative, pledging to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years.Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot in 2016, with the goal of accelerating progress against cancer. Cancer patients and medical researchers responded with tremendous energy and ingenuity.  As …

By Web Desk — German expert panel on vaccine use (STIKO) is preparing to recommend a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, its head Thomas Mertens told media group Funke on Thursday. Mertens told Funke, “Data from Israel shows that a fourth dose significantly improves protection.” “The STIKO will make the recommendation soon,” he said. The panel would recommend booster shots …

By Web Desk — Saudi nationals over the age of 50 are exempt from having to attend an interview to obtain a US tourist visa. “The US Embassy and Consulates General are pleased to announce that interview waiver are now available for Saudi citizens at least 50 years old renewing a tourist visa,” the US Embassy in Riyadh tweeted on …

By Web Desk — A senior US official has urged Iran to agree to direct talks to help forge a deal on the latter’s nuclear programme as time was running out for it. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said that Iran’s nuclear program was nearing “breakout” toward nuclear weapons capability, leaving just “weeks” to reach a deal that …

Web Desk — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson regretted and apologised to the nation for his irresponsible act of holding a birthday party at his Downing Street residence during lockdown, vowing that he will “fix it”. Senior civil servant Sue Gray’s inquiry report into lockdown-breaking gatherings at Downing Street under Johnson condemned some of the behaviour in government as being …