BEIRUT - The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) estimated that 130 million people lives under poverty line in the Arab region after recording the world's highest unemployment rate in 2022.
LONDON - Passengers arriving from China to England from 5 January will need to show a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test (PDT) taken no more than two days prior to departure, the UK Department of Health announced.
BRUSSELS - President of the European Commission Von der Leyen said that from January 1, 2023, citizens driving to and from Croatia could start traveling without internal border controls.
ISTANBUL - At least 7 people were killed and four others wounded when a blast took place at a restaurant in Nazilli town in the Turkish city of Aydin, governor Huseyin Aksoy announced. 3075299 RIYADH - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo signed Friday for the Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Sports Club. (end) ibi