- Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel was due to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by February 18 after missing a January deadline, but it has kept troops in five places it deems “strategic”
- Dead included 8 Red Crescent workers, 6 members of Civil Defense emergency unit and UNRWA staffer
- Worshippers relish the festive spirit of the holy city on the first day of Eid
- Throngs of pilgrims complete their Umrah rituals at Grand Mosque
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- The inferno, which was visible kilometers away, was caused by ‘a gas pipeline leak stretching approximately 500 meters’
- The valve to the affected pipeline belonging to Malaysia’s state-run oil firm Petronas has been shut off
- Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the popular short video app by April 5 or see it banned in the US
- US in talks with four groups interested in acquiring the platform, Trump said
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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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- The team is the third American football franchise to secure marketing, fan-engagement and commercial rights in the UAE, after the LA Rams and Washington Commanders
- The 49ers say the move follows more than 3 years of significant growth in the UK and Mexico, during which their fanbase in those countries grew by more than 50%
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