Cuba says Iran to start producing one of its COVID-19 vaccines
Iran and Cuba will produce millions of doses of Soberana 2 in the Middle Eastern country under the name PastuCovac.
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Israeli judoka praises Saudi opponent's bravery
Tahani Al-Qahtani was under heavy pressure to boycott match against Israel's Raz Hershko, although some social media users wanted to see her "beat the devil." Hershko: "I'm glad the sport won out."
Israeli tech helps secure Tokyo Olympics
The SkyStar 180 aerostat from Israel's RT are being used by Tokyo police for public safety, event traffic and crowd control.
Israel loses to S. Korea in heartbreaking fashion in Olympic baseball
The Israeli team will look to bounce back against the United States in Group B on Friday.
WHO: Delta variant, low vaccination rates driving 4th COVID wave in Middle East
Most of the new cases and hospitalized patients are unvaccinated people, says head of WHO's Eastern Mediterranean region Ahmed al-Mandhari.
PM says 'reality proves the vaccines are safe,' calls on seniors to get booster shots
Healthcare providers to offer third jab to Israelis 60 and over who received their second jab more than months ago.
Health Ministry gives green light for 3rd vaccine dose to seniors
The decision comes hours after a special advisory panel recommended Israel start giving a booster shot to mitigate waning antibody level for those vaccinated in early stages of vaccine drive.
Tokyo Games bets on technology to make up for lack of fans
The International Olympic Committee has had to fast-track its digital plans to add new elements at venues and heighten the experience for competing athletes, while also connecting them to the millions watching on screens at home.
Health Ministry: Time not on our side in COVID battle
Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash says Israel analyzing data to see whether to offer third coronavirus vaccine dose. "If there is a way to protect the population with a booster shot, this must be done," he says.
US Olympic basketball team routs Iran
The US and Iran are longtime rival nations in the political arena but have only faced off on the basketball court once, a US victory in the 2010 world basketball championship in Istanbul.