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Iran sends message of belligerence vowing new retaliation against US even as coronavirus crisis deepens

Region expects more trying times as infection cases continue to rise

Iraq’s PM-designate faces resistance of Shia bloc

Gulf countries announce tougher measures to contain virus outbreak

Mohammed Alkhereiji

Despite confinement Lebanon working on economic rescue plan

Interview

President of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation Makram Mohamed Ahmed. ((Al Arab)

Makram Mohamed Ahmed: Freedom of the press in Egypt is not to be feared

Richard Norland, US ambassador to Libya, talks to The Arab Weekly contributor Michel Cousins. (US Embassy to Libya)

Richard Norland, US ambassador to Libya, speaks to The Arab Weekly

Ghaith al-Omari (WINEP)

Former PA adviser says Trump peace plan ‘dormant’

Economy

Energy with potential. Wind turbines at a wind farm in the southwestern Moroccan city of Tarfaya . (AFP)

Wind energy is a ‘key technology’ with benefits for MENA

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks during a media conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 23. (REUTERS)

Amid global crisis, G20 holds huge significance under Saudi presidency

Culture

A scene from the Tunisian series "27". (Al Arab)

First real-life drama about military heroes to be shown by Tunisian TV

Ahmed Fayez al-Qudwa

Travel

A view of Mar Challita Church in Akkar. (Samar Kadi)

Akkar, the spectacular and yet forgotten part of Lebanon

Society

A closed theatre in central Cairo. (Hassan Abddel Zaher)

COVID-19 fears put Egypt’s cultural and social life on hold

Hassan Abdel Zaher

Lawmakers of the Egyptian Salafist Nour Party attend a special session of parliament to vote on new constitutional amendments, in the capital Cairo on April 16, 2019. (AFP)

Egyptian Salafists in uproar over bill restricting polygamy, underage marriages

Hassan Abdel Zaher

News & Analysis

Calls mount for protecting, releasing prisoners against COVID-19 risk

Special correspondent

Resignations raise questions about future of Egypt’s largest political party ahead of elections

US urges Yemen factions to implement Riyadh deal

Deprived of means, Syrian refugees face mounting virus threat

Next government policies, virus outbreak expected to affect Israeli settlement expansion

Environment

Energy with potential. Wind turbines at a wind farm in the southwestern Moroccan city of Tarfaya . (AFP)

Wind energy is a ‘key technology’ with benefits for MENA