- The three-starred flag that had previously been used by opposition groups has replaced the two-starred flag of the Assad era as the country’s official emblem
- European Union has begun to roll back its sanctions
- Abbas Araghchi will be leading a diplomatic and technical-expert delegation for indirect discussions with the US side
- President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States in the talks
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- While AI’s energy demands are widely known, its vast and growing water footprint remains largely out of sight
- Experts urge early-stage planning and water-smart designs to reduce risk and future-proof AI growth in arid climates
- The United Nations agency warns that it may have to reduce the number of people it can help across the country, from May, if more funding does not come through from donors
- US President Donald Trump has defied international norms and instructed a quick start to deep-sea mining in domestic waters and beyond
- Ministry ordered removal of post hours after it was published, citing ‘error’
- Move appears to be tied to outspoken criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, West Bank
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- The reigning Formula One constructors champions said in a statement on Friday that the decision, after three seasons in Formula E with a team racing under the McLaren brand
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