Some eligible Israelis could receive cash as soon as Sunday; high wage earners excluded while some needier Israelis, bigger families, allocated larger sums

Russia, suffering from the world's fourth-largest coronavirus caseload, hopes to beat the West in developing a usable coronavirus vaccine

Kremlin calls American allegations 'conspiracy theories,' denies that it is promoting fake news via English-language websites

First version of HaMagen app was marred by mistakes; new features include use of Bluetooth, which is said to improve accuracy

Worldwide case count surpasses 16 million, with nearly 4.23 million in the United States; infections swell in Australia, Hong Kong, Spain

Under proposal, incoming travelers from countries with low morbidity will only have to spend 5 days in quarantine, those from harder hit countries will take tests before flying

Central Bureau of Statistics finds 26% of people over age 21 report deterioration of their mental health during coronavirus crisis, 42% report feeling anxiety and dread

Proposal draws immediate rebuke from left-wing ministers and MKs; one denounces 'fundamentalist capitalist ideas' that 'erode workers' rights during an unprecedented social crisis'

Despite hard limit of 10 participants at indoor events, at least 35 activists affiliated with Netanyahu's party caught at Jerusalem gathering to honor Yaakov Hagoel Monday evening

Indictment of two Chinese nationals comes amidst rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, with President Trump blaming the People's Republic for coronavirus pandemic