Saudi Desert Art Expo Puts Alula’s Natural, Cultural Gems Under Global Spotlight

RIYADH, Feb 12 (NNN-SPA) – A Saudi desert exhibition, inspired by AlUla’s natural and historic surroundings, has been taking the art world by storm. Desert X AlUla, the first site-responsive contemporary art display of its kind in the Kingdom, brought together an international collaboration of artists for a cross-cultural exploration…

Over Two Tonnes Of Cannabis Seized At Border In Northwest Turkey

ISTANBUL, Feb 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish customs officials, on Tuesday (yesterday), seized over two tonnes of cannabis, during an operation carried out at the Turkish-Bulgarian border gate, in northwestern Turkey, Trade Minister, Ruhsar Pekcan, tweeted. Customs enforcement teams launched a search operation, on a suspicious truck, at the Kapikule border…

Iranians Mark 41st Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Feb 12 (NNN-ISNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians attended nationwide rallies on Tuesday, to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. In different cities, people swarmed to the streets, chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli slogans. In Tehran, the demonstrators burned the U.S. and Israeli flags.…

Seven Attempting Arson Attack On Polling Stations In Southwest Cameroon Killed

YAOUNDE, Feb. 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Seven armed separatists were killed on Sunday, during their attempted arson attack on polling stations, in Cameroon’s English-speaking region of Southwest, the army said. The incident, at the town of Bangem, occurred during the legislative and municipal elections, held Sunday, in the central African country.…

Two Tourists Killed, More Than 20 Others Injured In Phuket’s Boat Collision

BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb 10 (NNN-TNA) – Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured, when two speedboats collided in Phuket, on Monday morning, police said. One of the speedboats, carrying tourists, most of whom were Russians, was leaving a pier, near the Royal Phuket Marina, when it accidentally…

Fresh operations kill 35 insurgents in Afghanistan’s northern province

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Feb 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 35 militants have been confirmed dead, as a cleanup operation continues in Balkh district, of the northern Balkh province in Afghanistan, said an army statement. The mopping-up was launched late Sunday night, and so far, 35 insurgents have been killed and five…

Kuwait Launches Robotics, AI Festival

KUWAIT, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwait launched, on Sunday, the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Festival, to promote scientific awareness in Kuwait. At the opening ceremony, Salam Al-Ablani, scientific culture director, of the Kuwaiti Foundation for Advancement of Science (KFAS), said that, the festival aims at boosting the scientific culture…

Two Lebanese Soldiers Killed, Three Injured When Hunting For Stolen Car

BEIRUT, Feb 10 (NNN-NNA) – Two members of the Lebanese army were killed on Sunday, and three injured, while they were on a mission, to hunt for a stolen car, in Hermel town, in the northeast of Lebanon. Members of the Army Intelligence were fired upon, while they were carrying…

Egyptian Army Kills 10 Terrorists In North Sinai Province

CAIRO, Feb 10 (NNN-MENA) – The Egyptian army announced on Sunday, that it killed 10 terrorists, as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai province. In a statement, spokesperson of the Egyptian armed forces, Tamer al-Refai, said, members of the armed forces managed…

Jordan Urges International Efforts To Preserve Syria’s Territorial Integrity

AMMAN, Feb 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Jordan on Sunday, urged intensified international efforts, to preserve territorial integrity, protect civilians and enhance deescalation efforts in Syria. During talks between Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi and Russia’s Deputy Foreign, Minister Sergei Vershinin in Amman, the two sides looked into the crisis in Syria,…
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