- Macron says situation in the Palestinian territory 'intolerable' as he visits Egyptian city of El-Arish, a key supply point to Gaza
- French president and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi tour hospital treating wounded Palestinians
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- Conflicts worldwide will forcibly displace a further 6.7 million people over the next two years, according to an AI forecast
- Sudan alone will account for 2.1 million new displacements, adding to the 12.6 million already uprooted since April 2023
- Israel has expanded and consolidated settlements in the occupied West Bank as part of the steady integration of these territories into the state of Israel in breach of international law, the UN human rights office said last month
- President Donald Trump’s administration has announced dramatic cuts to USAID whose annual budget was close to $43 billion
- The picture is increasingly grim in Kakuma refugee camp, which hosts more than 300,000 people mostly from South Sudan, Somalia, Burundi and Rwanda
- Protests broke out last month after news that rations, already lowered last year, would be further reduced because of the cuts to US foreign aid spending
- New SPAC framework aims to enhance private sector access to public markets
- Trump has moved aggressively against the media on several fronts since taking office again
- The outlet said it would continue to use Gulf of Mexico, as the body of water has been known for hundreds of years, while also noting Trump’s decision to rename it the Gulf of America
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What's a janbiya?
It is the short, curved dagger worn by men in parts of Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Oman as an accessory to their clothing. Dating back to pre-Islamic times, the iron blades used to be an essential tool for self-defense and survival. Today the janbiya is carried as an emblem of tribal identity and can command a price of tens of thousands of dollars.
Sharaan Nature Reserve
Located in AlUla, the reserve is distinguished by its unique rock formations shaped over millions of years. Protected as a safe habitat for many endangered species, Sharaan offers opportunities to explore its stunning rock formations, embark on safari trips, hike mountainous trails and camp amid its remarkable terrain.
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