- The Israeli army said its forces killed several militants who opened fire on Israeli troops
- Reflecting Israeli concerns about Turkish influence in the new Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused Ankara of playing a “negative role” there
- The Israeli military ordered the residents of several areas — Shujaiya, Jadida, Turkomen and eastern Zeytoun — to evacuate on Thursday
- Israel has imposed a month-long halt on all imports of food, fuel and humanitarian aid that has left civilians facing acute shortages as supplies dwindle
- Suspects arrested in multiple regions as authorities tighten grip on drug trade
- Many from Assad’s Alawite minority have feared reprisals for his brutal rule
- The massacres “must be investigated as war crimes,” Amnesty said in a statement
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- With 160,000 startups, India is world’s third-largest startup ecosystem after US, China
- Startup Mahakumbh 2025 focuses on AI, cybersecurity, health, energy, gaming, space tech
- The Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Studies found that since Oct. 7, 2023, the Gaza war has killed more journalists than all major US wars combined
- Report warns that increasing threats against journalists not only endanger individuals but also undermine global news coverage, facilitate the creation of ‘news graveyards’
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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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- Pakistan players fined 5 percent of match fees for being one over short of target on Wednesday
- Visiting team was two overs short, fined 10 percent after losing first ODI by 73 runs on Saturday
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