- Israel said on April 2 that troops had begun seizing an area it called the Morag Axis, a reference to a former Israeli settlement once located between the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis, in southern
- Hamas official says delegation to reach Cairo Saturday for Gaza truce talks
- The Times of Israel reported that Egypt’s proposal would involve the release of eight living hostages and eight bodies
- UN members back joint initiative for peace talks in June
- Iran wields considerable political influence in Iraq and is a major trade partner for the country, the second-largest importer of non-oil Iranian goods
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- Dhaka protest was the largest Palestine solidarity rally in Bangladesh’s recent history
- Protesters call for reinstating the ‘except Israel’ clause in Bangladeshi passports
- 63.3% favor abolishing sectarian political system for secular state model
- 42.5% report direct personal or family harm from recent conflict
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What is Wrth Saudi?
It is the name of an initiative launched by Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, which features signage on highways across the Kingdom marking significant locations connected with national crafts. Wrth is the local name of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts."
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.
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- A meeting between Formula 1 governing body the FIA and engine manufacturers has ended without a clear commitment to any future return to fan-favorite V10 engines
- The FIA statement on the meeting says “all parties are committed to the 2026 regulations” but they also “agreed to continue discussions on the future technical direction of the sport”
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