According to bernama.com, a Malaysian student was killed and four others were injured when a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle they were travelling in skidded and plunged into a ravine along the road between Petra and Aqabah, about 320 kilometers from Amman, Jordan, Friday. The accident which occurred between 5pm and 6pm (Jordan time) claimed the live of first year Public Service Department (PSD) sponsored student in physical astronomy at University College London (UCL), Sumaiyah Romli, a statement issued by the Education Ministry said here Saturday. Read article
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Foxnews.com reported that, militants opened fire on a Shiite Muslim mosque where worshippers were gathering for Friday prayers, and then a suicide bomber detonated his explosives inside, killing 15 people in the latest attack aimed at the minority sect, police said. Read Article
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As reported by Aljazeera.com, Iran has detained 13 fisherman from two United Arab Emirates vessels which crossed into what Iran claims as its territorial waters in the Gulf, the Iran-based Press TV has reported. The 12 Emirati nationals and one Indian national were transferred to a military dock, Press TV quoted base commander Colonel Ali […]
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As reported by Lebanonfiles.com, four armed members of the Al-Jaafar tribe managed to kidnap 3 Syrian citizens and one Lebanese. Read Article
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According to Gov.uk, demonstrations and protests are a regular occurrence in Bahrain. Some can be violent. You should avoid large crowds and demonstrations. See Political situation. The Government of Bahrain has imposed a curfew on the waterways around Bahrain between 6pm and 4am. You should respect this curfew. See Sea travel. Read Article
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As reported by Travel.state.gov, The security environment remains complex in Israel and the West Bank, and U.S. citizens need to be aware of the continuing risks of travel to these areas, particularly to areas described in this Travel Warning, where there are heightened tensions and security risks. The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens […]
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Reuters reports that the new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late last year is a serious risk in hospitals because it is easily transmitted in healthcare environments, infectious disease experts said on Wednesday. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers said the Middle East […]
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As reported by Twincities.com, a son and daughter of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi moved from Algeria to Oman in apparent violation of a U.N. travel ban, the committee monitoring U.N. sanctions against Libya said Tuesday. Read Article
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Indianexpress.com reports that in a worrying sign, an Indian living in Oman has been found to commit suicide every sixth day, owing to financial stress or personal issues, official data shows. 23 Indians had committed suicide in different parts of the Sultanate till mid-April this year. In January and February, eight Indians committed suicide in […]
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According to indianexpress.com, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has warned its citizens not to overstay their visa in Saudi Arabia and leave the country immediately once they have obtained Emergency Certificates to avoid penal action over Nitaqat law. “Anyone who overstays their visa in Saudi Arabia beyond the grace period will face penal action including […]
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