A new covering (Kiswa) was installed early Sunday at the holy Kaaba in Makkah on the first day of the Islamic new year (1 Muharram, 1446h) by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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G20 discusses state model for sustainable and socially equitable development
Global experts from governments, civil society, academia, the private sector and international organisations will be meeting from July 22 to 26 in Rio de Janeiro to discuss issues that require new development models.
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UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves
UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries, including Belgium and Gambia for the first time and two transboundary biosphere reserves.
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King of Thailand receives Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, praises efforts of Al-Azhar, Muslim Council of Elders in promoting values of dialogue, peace, tolerance, human coexistenc
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand along with Queen Suthida have received Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
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China’s Fengyun-3F satellite begins operational services
The Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday following ground and application system in-orbit testing reviews and operational trial runs, according to its ground application system operator, China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
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5-magnitude earthquake strikes Maluku Province in Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday Maluku Province in Indonesia.
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens on way to Jamaica, threatens catastrophe
Hurricane Beryl strengthened on Monday into a "potentially catastrophic" category 5 storm as it moved across the eastern Caribbean, putting Jamaica near its path after downing power lines and flooding streets elsewhere, Reuters reported.
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India appoints new point person for Gulf affairs
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has appointed Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, as the new point person for the Gulf.
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UAE leaders congratulate President of Slovenia on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Nataša Pirc Musar of Slovenia on the occasion of her country's National Day.
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About 20 bodies found at battery plant fire site in Seoul
About 20 bodies were found at the site of a lithium battery plant fire in Hwaseong, south of the Republic of Korea's capital, Seoul, on Monday, after the blaze had already left one worker dead and three others injured earlier in the day.