More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

Jan 3, 2025

An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said. 

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A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

Jan 3, 2025

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by

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Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

Jan 3, 2025

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in

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Traditional Al-Sadu pattern forms integral part of the Saudi Arabia’s cultural fabric

Jan 3, 2025

RIYADH: The craft of Al-Sadu is alive across the Kingdom — not only in the depths of the Badia, where the art originated, but also in cities, houses, festivals, exhibitions, events, and art and creative galleries. Al-Sadu is a popular cultural and civilizational

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Czech president begins official visit to Saudi Arabia

Jan 3, 2025

JEDDAH: Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Jeddah on Thursday as part of his official visit to the Kingdom. The leader was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah province. The welcoming committee

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Live Updates: South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff

Live Updates: South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff

Jan 3, 2025

Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month. 

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Salsola, the camels’ favorite food, plays a big role in fighting desertification

Jan 3, 2025

ARAR: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region is characterized by an abundance of seasonal and annual pastoral plants which helps to fight desertification, increase vegetation cover and biodiversity, and stabilize soil.   Estimated at 104,000 sq. km, the region has many species of trees,

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Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely

Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely

Jan 2, 2025

Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as Israeli airstrikes have continued.Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and

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A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

Jan 2, 2025

No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth increases dramatically.No one was hurt by the object, believed

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Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

Jan 2, 2025

The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet

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