- Washington’s decision to block the resolution comes amid unprecedented international calls to end the violence and ease the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
- The US uses its veto power despite last-gasp talks between Arab ministers and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and a heartfelt plea from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- Prince Faisal disagreed with the US veto on Gaza ceasefire
- Prince Faisal met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken for talks on Gaza
- Launched in 2019 in Muslim-majority countries, the scheme allows pilgrims to fulfill all visa, customs and health requirements at their airport of origin, saving hours of waiting before and on arrival in the Kingdom
- Amini died aged 22 while being held by Iran’s religious police for allegedly breaching the Islamic republic’s strict dress code
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lately been accelerating the expansion of his nuclear and missile program
- US and its Asian allies have responded by increasing the visibility of their trilateral security cooperation in the region
- The host later asked Beilin about dubious evidence surrounding the events of Oct. 7 and evidence of Israeli friendly fire on the same day
- Beilin became furious with the direction of the interview before deciding to walk away
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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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- Building a lasting tennis culture and attracting more women’s and men’s events a priority moving forward, says federation chief
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