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- Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian minister of state for foreign affairs and expatriates, says Israel enjoys immunity, has no intention of stopping war in Gaza
- Warns of regional escalation if lack of accountability persists, insists the Arab League’s peace and reconstruction plan remains the best path forward
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![Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement]( "Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement")
- Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected pope on March 13, 2013, surprising many Church watchers
- The Argentine cleric, known for his concern for the poor, was seen as an outsider
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![Gaza civil defense describes medic killings as ‘summary executions’]( "Gaza civil defense describes medic killings as ‘summary executions’")
- Israel also accused of seeking to ‘circumvent’ its obligations under international law
- Aim to raise public awareness among school children
- ‘Our Environment is a Treasure,’ is the theme this year
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![Gaza civil defense describes medic killings as ‘summary executions’]( "Gaza civil defense describes medic killings as ‘summary executions’")
- Israel also accused of seeking to ‘circumvent’ its obligations under international law
- Francis, who suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14, 2025
- Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
- ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
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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 Times newspaper reported last month that Saudi Arabia could join with Qatar and the UAE in a joint bid for 2035 or 2039
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