Truce in Gaza extended another day but talks over remaining hostages held by Hamas could get tougher
- Hamas is expected to demand greater concessions for many of the remaining captives
- Blinken is expected to press for further extensions of the truce and the release of more hostages
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- Up to 200 global leaders will join over 80,000 delegates gathered in Dubai for the UN climate conference
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- Over a seven-week period, Israel’s military has reduced much of once densely populated part of Gaza to rubble
- More than 1 million Palestinians have fled the enclave’s north, including Gaza City, considered the urban center
- Astronauts were received by KAU acting president, Dr. Hana bint Abdullah Al-Nuaim, and other officials
- Astronauts highlighted the importance of teamwork to successful research and development and reviewed 14 scientific experiments carried out in the ISS
- “I work from this, I produce from this, I live from this,” Zaynab Suweidan said as she sowed wheat in the village of Yater
- The crops should have been planted at the start of November
- The Russian foreign minister spoke for 15 minutes before walking out of the meetings
- “The very existence of Russians and their decisive contribution to the history of Ukraine are denied,” Lavrov said
- Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
- Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
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Who was Tarafa bin Al-Abd?
A sixth-century poet from the Bakr tribe, Tarafa bin Al-Abd was one of the seven renowned poets featured in the ancient Arabic poetry anthology. The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet.
Islamic World District Project
A major initiative being implemented in the holy city of Madinah, the Islamic World District Project is envisioned to offer high-quality residential and hospitality services to enrich the religious and cultural experiences of visitors, along with Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, during their visit to Madinah. The project is expected to include 18,000 hotel rooms upon completion, with eco-friendly means of transportation.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- The Russian foreign minister spoke for 15 minutes before walking out of the meetings
- “The very existence of Russians and their decisive contribution to the history of Ukraine are denied,” Lavrov said
- Agreement includes live event distribution of PFL MMA Global Regular Season, Playoffs, World Championship on ESPN platforms
- Combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30 percent of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight class
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