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Asian markets closed mostly higher Tuesday as investors cheered good news about China’s factory output amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained 328 points, or nearly 1.50%, at the closing bell, while the index in Shanghai earned …

An international panel of human rights experts called today for the immediate release of political prisoners and detainees in war-ravaged Yemen to help avert a nationwide outbreak of COVID-19.

Despite calls from the UN Secretary-General and others for a global …

CAIRO – United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed Ben Zayed spoke with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by phone over the weekend to express solidarity over the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Some analysts said the call may also signify support from the UAE for reintegrating Damascus into …

Makkah, The Security Authorities in Makkah started today to implement additional preventive and precautionary measures in order to safeguard the health and safety of citizens and residents in light of the health recommendations submitted by the concerned authorities to enhance …

Riyadh, Eng. Ahmad bin Suleiman Al-Rajihi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, lauded today the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s order to provide a free health care to violators of residency, labor …

Riyadh, The Trade and Investment Ministers of the G20 affirmed that COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge that requires coordinated response, in which efforts unite to tackle this common threat, stressing that the time has come for the international community …