WATCH - AL JOUMHOURIA “WORLD AND ARAB NEWS IN 90 SECONDS” FOR 04-05-2021
WATCH - AL JOUMHOURIA “WORLD AND ARAB NEWS IN 90 SECONDS” FOR 04-05-2021
Tuesday, 04-May-2021 20:12

Mexico City Metro Crash

A metro overpass in Mexico City collapsed onto a road on Monday night, sending a subway car plunging toward a busy street, killing at least 20 people and injuring 70 others. The accident trapped cars under rubble and passengers in train cars hanging mid-air.

 

UK G7 Talks

US President Joe Biden quadrupled the limit on the number of refugees who can enter the US. Biden said he would allow in as many as 62,500 refugees by the end of September. However, he added that he doesn't expect to reach his goal this fiscal year.

 

Biden Boosts Refugee Cap

US President Joe Biden quadrupled the limit on the number of refugees who can enter the US. Biden said he would allow in as many as 62,500 refugees by the end of September. However, he added that he doesn't expect to reach his goal this fiscal year.

 

France, Egypt Fighter Jet Deal

The Egyptian defense ministry said on Tuesday, Egypt has signed a contract with France to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets. The ministry said the deal would be financed through a loan to be re-paid over at least 10 years.

 

Kuwait Bans 'Unvaccinated' Travel

Kuwait's information ministry said on Monday, the country has banned its citizens who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 from traveling abroad as of May 22. The ban does not include people in age groups not eligible to receive vaccinations against the virus.

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