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![Hunger returns to Gaza as Israeli blockade forces bakeries shut]( "Hunger returns to Gaza as Israeli blockade forces bakeries shut")
- UN agency: All 25 WFP-supported bakeries in Gaza have shut down due to lack of fuel and flour
- International charities working in Gaza warn that its 2.4 million people cannot endure more shortages
- Israeli PM due to fly to International Criminal Court member state this week
- Visit ‘must not become a bellwether for the future of human rights in Europe’
- Families embrace Eid Al-Fitr by enjoying picnics and outdoor fun
- The intense campaign of airstrikes in Yemen under US President Donald Trump has killed at least 65 people, according to casualty figures released by the Houthis
- “Iran is incredibly weakened as a result of these attacks, and we have seen they have taken out Houthi leaders,” Leavitt said
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![Philippines steps up disaster preparedness in wake of deadly Myanmar quake]( "Philippines steps up disaster preparedness in wake of deadly Myanmar quake")
- Philippine officials are warning of a 7.2-magnitude quake that could kill up to 50,000 people
- Officials are working to improve building resilience across the country to withstand earthquakes
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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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- Nikola Jokic’s scoring spree was the most by a player in the NBA this season
- Jokic’s previous career best was 56 points in a loss at Washington on Dec. 7
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