IHG to bring iconic Kimpton hotel brand to the UAE as Dubai named for debut property
Source: Arabian Business
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Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah announce major partnership; reveals UAE’s first cross-emirate hiking trail
This initiative aims to link Ras Al Khaimah's peaks and adventure facilities with Fujairah's wadis and heritage paths
Source: Arabian Business
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Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes Syrian Kurds over decentralization calls, but keeps tone mild
The Turkish president's restrained comments hint at an evolving strategy toward Kurdish forces in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes Syrian Kurds over decentralization calls, but keeps tone mild
Amnesty accuses Iran of 'sinister crackdown' after deadly port blast
Amnesty International accused Iranian authorities Wednesday of carrying out a "sinister crackdown" on media outlets to conceal the truth about a deadly blast at the country's main commercial port.At least 70 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Saturday's explosion and ensuing fire in the southern port of Shahid Rajaee, state media reported.Iranian officials have attributed the explosion to negligence without giving a fuller explanation.
Source: Al Monitor
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Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory
Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say.Since April 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group has been at war with the army, which has lately recaptured some territory and dislodged the paramilitaries from the capital Khartoum.The latter appeared to have the upper hand before Sunday, when drone strikes began blasting key infrastructure in Port Sudan, seat of the army-backed government on the Red Sea coast.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory
Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help
On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees
United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Migrants' dreams buried under rubble after deadly strike on Yemen centre
Africans in search of a better future became the latest casualties of Yemen's decade-long conflict after a deadly strike blamed on the United States hit a migrant detention centre, killing dozens of people.The pre-dawn attack on Monday killed more than 60 people in their sleep, the country's Huthi rebels said, attributing the raid to the US military.Rubble, blood and body parts dotted the grounds of the compound in rebel-held Saada, with several buildings left in ruins, twisted metal glittering in the sun.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Migrants' dreams buried under rubble after deadly strike on Yemen centre
IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts
The IDF has also deployed dozens of rescue teams to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fires.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts
Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect
Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect