12 members of the Security Council vote in favor of the resolution, with the UK and Switzerland abstaining
The representative of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tells council his people long to live in freedom, security and peace ‘in an independent state’
Launched on March 27 by Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission, the Madarik program aims to develop a cadre of citizens with the necessary skills and knowledge to take part in the growth of nation’s space industry. The program offers three career paths: Space Business. Space Software and Data, and Space Engineering.
It is a celebration that is held twice in an Islamic year, on 15th day of the months of Sha’ban and Ramadan, primarily in Gulf countries or the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, specifically Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. During these festive days, children wear traditional attire and go knocking door to door to receive sweets and snacks.
Race’s bizarre finish saw China’s He Jie cross the line first after two runners from Kenya and one from Ethiopia seemed to deliberately allow him to win