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JEDDAH: One of the oldest structures in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatly House has been transformed into a center for cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovations were carried out by Abdullah Sharbatly's granddaughter, businessman Seifalah Sharbatly, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations and interiors, as … Read more

JERUSALEM: Israel's army said Sunday it has not changed “until now” its policy to protect civilians, as Iran and Hezbollah are expected to avenge killings blamed on Israel by two senior members. “I would like to refer tonight to the various reports and rumors that we are on alert for the enemy's response on the … Read more

DUBAI: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakr has documented the crisis in his homeland that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. Sudan's armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, have been locked in battle with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, under Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as … Read more

How conflict and mass displacement in Sudan are taking a devastating toll on civilians DUBAI: Sudanese freelance photographer Faiz Abubakr has documented the crisis in his homeland that began in April 2023, when violence erupted between rival military factions. Sudan's armed forces, led by Sudan's de facto president, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, have been locked in … Read more

Bangladesh faces indefinite curfew, shuts down internet as fresh protests rage in Dhaka DHAKA: Bangladesh's military took to the streets to impose an indefinite nationwide curfew on Sunday as protesters clashed with authorities amid a new wave of demonstrations demanding the prime minister's resignation, which comes weeks after a deadly crackdown. Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters … Read more

TRIPOLI: Libya's internationally recognized government on Sunday condemned attempts to shut down operations at the Sharara oil field, describing them as “political blackmail”. In a statement, the government said it would spare no effort to defend the interests of the Libyan people after local protesters partially blocked the field on Saturday. The Sharara field, one … Read more

RENNES, France: When Israeli airstrikes hit his neighborhood early in the Gaza war, Palestinian social worker Tareq Abu Eita, 42, saw his whole life turned upside down in seconds. The October 14 bombing blew through the walls of his two-story family home. It killed his 77-year-old father Hamed, his wife of 15 years Muntaha, 37, … Read more