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- The General Assembly, whose resolutions are nonbinding, could vote on a text for a ceasefire resolution at the meeting
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- Term used by Israeli PM Netanyahu faulted by experts for not offering clarity on status of Gaza once war is over
- West Bank-style system would mean loss of space for movement Palestinians had under Hamas rule
- Initiative includes four art exhibitions, music programs, theatrical performances, and specific events for schoolchildren
Update
- The General Assembly, whose resolutions are nonbinding, could vote on a text for a ceasefire resolution at the meeting
- The mission, known as MINUSMA, lowers United Nations flag on its headquarters in the capital Bamako
- Ongoing Israel-Hamas war topped news trends in 2023, per Google’s global data
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Soudah Peaks
Soudah Peaks, the highest point Saudi Arabia at 3,015 meters above sea level, is located in the southwest region of Aseer. It is being developed as a luxury mountain destination for adventurers, thrill-seekers, and lovers of serenity. Phase 1 of the project will start in 2024 and is expected to be completed by 2027.
Neamaa Mostadama project
It is part of the Hefz Al-Neamaa initiative to collect clothes across the Kingdom for the needy and to promote a culture of cutting food waste through preservation and sharing. The project was launched last week in Makkah last week amid concerns that food waste costs the country about $10.66 billion every year. Shoura Council member Hoda Al-Helaissi earlier pushed for a concerted effort to address this concern, calling for "community awareness and media coverage at all levels to reduce levels of waste, starting with schools and homes.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Republican senators last week blocked $106 billion in emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel after conservatives balked at the exclusion of immigration reforms they had demanded as part of the package
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- They closed with a 6-under 66 in modified fourballs to capture the first mixed-team event in 24 years
- It was the first time the PGA Tour and LPGA had a mixed-team event since the JC Penney Classic in 1999, and players on both tours spoke endlessly about looking forward to the next one
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