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
- Stresses imperative of accounting for humanitarian and civilian protection needs in southern Gaza
- When he was sworn in for a new term, Sanchez said his foreign policy priority would be to “work in Europe and in Spain to recognize the Palestinian state”
- Event hosted by Kingdom’s Ministry of Media
- Showcases best of Saudi cultural, development projects
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Luxury tourism destination atop KSA’s highest peak
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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
- A court in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday sentenced Yegor Balazeikin, 17, on “terrorism” charges
- The propellant in the home-made Molotov cocktails failed to ignite and did not result in any casualties or significant damage
- Sport is not only a victim of climate change but also a contributor to it
- Anyone who attended World Cup matches in Delhi, as did your columnist, cannot have failed to have noticed or been affected by the appalling air quality
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