- Antony Blinken said that decades-long ties remain strong despite differing views on the decision by OPEC+ nations to cut oil-production targets
- He added that ‘there are important opportunities for our two countries to work together to advance some very positive issues, very positive trends’
- Washington says drones were built in Iran, shipped across Caspian Sea then used by Russian forces against Ukraine
- Handicrafts Week highlights community-building aspect of multinational crafts, including woodworking, blacksmithing, weaving and embroidery
- Experts skeptical about whether appointment signals change of economic policy
- Air India Express flight from Kozhikode carried 145 female pilgrims and six crew
- Kerala has the highest percentage of women pilgrims traveling without a mahram
- Studio’s partnership with NEOM to see 9 nine TV and film productions in next 3 years
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Gum arabic
Extracted from the sap of some Acacia tree species, gum arabic has plenty of uses, such as stabilizer in soft drinks and multiple uses for other foods. It is also used in watercolor paints, ceramic glaze, printmaking, pyrotechnics, glues, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wine, shoe polish and lickable adhesives for postage stamps and envelopes. Gum arabic is one of the main products of Sudan, which accounts for 30 per cent of total exports worldwide. Because of the war in Sudan, producers — such as soft drink giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi — and the local market are in dire straits.
Wadi Qanuna Dam
Located in Saudi Arabia's western province of Makkah, Wadi Qanuna Dam is one of the Kingdom’s largest barrages. The site is a popular tourist destination and the surrounding Qanuna Valley is characterized not only by its running water and natural beauty, but also unique rock formations and archaeological inscriptions.
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- Washington says drones were built in Iran, shipped across Caspian Sea then used by Russian forces against Ukraine
- Inter Miami's followers on Instagram have quintupled since the former Barcelona great revealed on Wednesday that he would be heading to the Major League Soccer club
- Inter though remains the second most popular Miami team on social media with the NBA's Miami Heat having 27 million followers on all platforms
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