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Israel announces third nationwide virus lockdown

JERUSALEM: Israel announced Thursday that it will impose a nationwide lockdown starting next week, the third in the Covid-19 pandemic, just days after it began vaccinating against the virus. “A general lockdown will be imposed starting at 17:00 (1500 GMT) on Sunday for two weeks,” said a statement from Prime …

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Israel and Bhutan establish formal diplomatic relations

Bhutan and Israel established formal diplomatic relations on Saturday, and the tiny Himalayan nation now has diplomatic relations with 54 countries and the European Union. Bhutan’s ambassador, Vetsop Namgyel, and his Israeli counterpart, Ron Malka, exchanged verbal notes on the establishment of diplomatic relations during a ceremony held at the …

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