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Female Saudi falconer chronicles her journey in falcon training

Amina Al-Anzi, a falconer from the Northern Borders of Saudi Arabia, has shared her experiences raising and training falcons, highlighting the Kingdom’s enduring connection to its ancestral traditions. Her journey reflects a transition from childhood fascination to disciplined expertise grounded in patience, learning, and incremental skill-building. Al-Anzi told local authorities that her interest in falcons…

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Saudi Fashion Commission launches executive master’s program in partnership with French institute

The Saudi Fashion Commission has launched an executive master’s program in collaboration with the Institut Français de la Mode, one of the world’s leading fashion institutions, marking a new milestone in specialized education for the sector. The 15-month Executive Master’s in Fashion and Luxury is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and managerial…

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YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted at Karachi sessions court during hearing

YouTuber Rajab Butt was physically assaulted at a sessions court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing in a case filed against him over allegations of hurting religious sentiments. Butt appeared before the sessions court (Central) following the expiry of his interim bail, which had been granted on December 20. The proceedings were disrupted when…

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China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan, Warning Against ‘Separatist Forces’

China has begun large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating the seizure and blockade of key areas of the island, in what Beijing described as a warning against “separatist forces”. The exercises involve China’s army, navy, air force and rocket force and include live-fire drills, according to the Chinese military. The operation, codenamed “Justice Mission 2025”,…

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Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks Made Progress, But Key Issues Remain

Former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky say talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have made progress, though major disagreements remain unresolved. The two leaders met on Sunday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida to discuss an updated peace proposal. While both sides described the discussions as constructive, they stopped…

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Recognition of Somaliland

Arab and Islamic States Reject Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

A coalition of Arab and Islamic nations, together with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has strongly rejected Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The decision, announced on December 26, has sparked widespread diplomatic condemnation. In a joint statement released on Saturday, foreign ministers described Israel’s recognition as an unprecedented violation of…

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