Almost half of all Israelis have now received Covid-19 vaccines. Thanks to a world-leading inoculation programme, the country is one of the first developed nations to now be rolling back its latest round of restrictions. At the weekend, it introduced its Green Pass scheme: opening up restaurants, cinemas and gyms to anyone who can prove they've had both doses of the jab. For more on Israel's Covid-19 strategy, we speak to Professor Cyrille Cohen, director of the Immunotherapy Lab at Bar-Ilan University. He's also a member of Israel's advisory council on vaccines.
Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the Islamic Republic could increase uranium enrichment from 20 to 60 percent if needed, stoking yet more fears that Iran's nuclear crisis is far from over. This as a new Iranian law imposing fresh limits on inspections at its nuclear sites comes into force.
And for decades, Heliopolis was known for being one of Cairo's most affluent and attractive neighbourhoods with its own distinct architectural style and excellent transport links to the capital. But today, swathes of Heliopolis resemble a construction site, with many locals saying they feel their home is being sacrificed as part of the government's push to build a new and shiny administrative capital up the road.
