- New flag used by former opposition groups to Assad regime is raised outside the UN for first time
- 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
- Entry of all humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2
- “We have to make decisions for the whole Church, so we really need to pray for ourselves,” added Luxembourg’s Jean-Claude Hollerich
- The conclave is likely to begin right after the nine days of mourning declared by the Holy See, which end on May 4
- 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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Laheq Island
Located off Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, Laheq is being developed with a focus on residences rather than tourism, bringing resort-style living and homeownership to Saudi Arabia. Laheq is part of an archipelago surrounded by one of the world’s largest barrier reefs that are home to over 2,000 rare and unique marine species.
Rub Al-Khali
Also known as The Empty Quarter, Rub Al-Khali is one of the world’s largest deserts, covering nearly 650,000 sq. km, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with dunes reaching 250 meters. A recent study has revealed that Rub Al-Khali was once much more hospitable, with a big lake emerging during the “Green Arabia” period, from 11,000 to 5,500 years ago. About 6,000 years ago, a sharp decline in rainfall resulted in arid conditions that forced nomadic populations to migrate to more hospitable areas.
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- Newcastle boss went into hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for several days
- He missed his side’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa
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