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- “Hamas has given the criminal occupation excuses to commit its crimes in the Gaza Strip, the most prominent being the holding of hostages,” Abbas said
- “Every day there are deaths. Why? Because they (Hamas) refuse to hand over the American hostage,” Abbas said of Edan Alexander
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![Local residents wait in a park in Istanbul on April 23, 2025, following an initial quake at 0949 GMT followed by three others.]( "Local residents wait in a park in Istanbul on April 23, 2025, following an initial quake at 0949 GMT followed by three others.")
- Quake started at 12:49 p.m. during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets of Istanbul
- “Due to panic, 151 of our citizens were injured from jumping from heights,” the Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement
- Ayman Salem Ghulam was chosen to lead the Asian branch of the World Meteorological Organization
- He highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to efforts to improve meteorological and climate services, and address environmental challenges
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- Armed groups attacked Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps on April 11, killing at least 100 people in one day
- More than 120,000 survivors fled to Tawila, where water, food, and medical supplies are critically scarce
- The flight from London Heathrow to King Khalid International Airport marks start of carrier’s daily service to the Kingdom from the UK
- Airline also announces new service to South Korean capital Seoul, which will begin in March 2026
- Platform reveals that Saudi-based channels earning 7 figures or more increased by 40 percent year over year, with total reach of 20 million adults
- YouTube says it remains committed to the region and its content creators as it enters third decade
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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.
What is Wrth Saudi?
It is the name of an initiative launched by Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, which features signage on highways across the Kingdom marking significant locations connected with national crafts. Wrth is the local name of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts."
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- The Basque side sit fourth with five games to go
- Bilbao also have a Europa League semifinal against Manchester United to come
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