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UAE says Israel should back off threat to annex West Bank

A senior United Arab Emirates official said Monday that any unilateral move by Israel to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would be a serious setback for the Middle East peace process. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said cabinet discussions would begin on July 1 on his...

World Bank: Palestinian economy could shrink by 11 percent

The Palestinian economy could shrink by as much as 11 percent in the coming year as the coronavirus pandemic inflicts yet another blow to the Palestinian Authority's already shaky finances, the World Bank said Monday. The economic deterioration comes as tensions with Israel soar ahead of...

Turkey's COVID-19 cases remain at 'anticipated level'

The number of Turkey's COVID-19 cases remains at the "anticipated level," while the number of patients who need respiratory support continues to drop, according to Turkey's top health authority on Sunday. The number of patients who recovered from the disease reached almost 128,000 as 989...