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Asma Al-Assad: Syrian First Lady Seeking Divorce From Bashar Al-Assad
Vogue magazine published a profile on Asma al-Assad, the wife of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was titled "A Rose in the Desert," and in the words of Joan Juliet Buck, the writer, Asma was "the freshest and most magnetic of first ladies".
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At COP16, Saudi Arabia Bets On Climate Tech To Make Deserts Bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions.
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Man Who Once Guarded Russia's Nuclear Base Reveals Its War Secrets
A former officer in Russia's nuclear forces is among the rare few to speak out about his experiences at one of the country's most secretive military bases.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
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Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens Amid Conflict In Middle East
The Future Investment Initiative debuted in 2017 as a showcase for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's dream of diversifying the economy of the world's largest crude exporter away from oil.
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Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space
A groundbreaking study by University of Warwick scientists has revealed a new region in space called the Neptunian Ridge. This discovery shows how planets move between harsh desert zones where atmospheres are stripped away and safer savannah regions where they can survive. The research provides crucial insights into planetary migration and evolutio...
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Sahara Desert Turns Green, NASA Shares Stunning Image of Transformation
Historically, the Sahara was once covered in vegetation and lakes between 11,000 and 5,000 years ago
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Artificial Intelligence Uncovers 300 New Nazca Lines, Including 'Knife-Wielding Orca'
It took nearly a century to discover a total of 430 figurative Nazca geoglyphs, which offer significant insights into the ancient cultures at the Nazca Pampa.
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US' Phoenix Breaks Heat Record With 113 Days Straight Over 100 Fahrenheit
The desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, suffered a record 113 straight days with temperatures over 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) this year, leading to hundreds of heat-related deaths and more acres burned by wildfire across the state, officials said.
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Trump Accused Of Deserting Anti-Abortion Movement In Battle With Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has been accused of deserting the anti-abortion movement as he seeks to negate attacks by Kamala Harris over one of the most polarizing issues of the US election.
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How Climate Change Is Threatening "Pearl Of Kazakhstan" - Lake Balkhash
Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan".
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Bangladesh Cut-Off From Rest Of The World As Protests Escalate, 110 Killed
Bangladesh soldiers patrolled the deserted streets of the capital Dhaka on Saturday and set up roadblocks during a curfew meant to quell deadly students-led protests against government job quotas that have killed at least 110 people this week.
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Earliest Evidence Of Biblical Scarlet Dye Found In Israel Desert
Israeli archaeologists working in the Judean Desert found the earliest evidence of Biblical scarlet dye, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
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6 Unique Ice Cream Flavours You Must Try For A Delightful Experience This Summer
As temperatures rise, its the perfect time to indulge in some icy-cool delicacies. While you can never go wrong with the traditional vanilla and chocolate flavours, this summer go the extra mile to try something more adventurous. From the spicy notes of chai to the exotic sweetness of nolen gur - there's a world of flavours waiting to be explored...
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Shunned By The West, Russian Army Deserters Live In Constant Fear
Faced with a choice between taking part in a war of aggression or going to prison for refusing to fight in Ukraine, hundreds of deserters and draft dodgers have fled to neighbouring ex-Soviet countries where they are now stuck in limbo.
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Asma Al-Assad: Syrian First Lady Seeking Divorce From Bashar Al-Assad
Vogue magazine published a profile on Asma al-Assad, the wife of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was titled "A Rose in the Desert," and in the words of Joan Juliet Buck, the writer, Asma was "the freshest and most magnetic of first ladies".
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At COP16, Saudi Arabia Bets On Climate Tech To Make Deserts Bloom
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions.
-
Man Who Once Guarded Russia's Nuclear Base Reveals Its War Secrets
A former officer in Russia's nuclear forces is among the rare few to speak out about his experiences at one of the country's most secretive military bases.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
-
Saudi 'Davos In The Desert' Opens Amid Conflict In Middle East
The Future Investment Initiative debuted in 2017 as a showcase for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's dream of diversifying the economy of the world's largest crude exporter away from oil.
-
Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space
A groundbreaking study by University of Warwick scientists has revealed a new region in space called the Neptunian Ridge. This discovery shows how planets move between harsh desert zones where atmospheres are stripped away and safer savannah regions where they can survive. The research provides crucial insights into planetary migration and evolutio...
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Sahara Desert Turns Green, NASA Shares Stunning Image of Transformation
Historically, the Sahara was once covered in vegetation and lakes between 11,000 and 5,000 years ago
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Artificial Intelligence Uncovers 300 New Nazca Lines, Including 'Knife-Wielding Orca'
It took nearly a century to discover a total of 430 figurative Nazca geoglyphs, which offer significant insights into the ancient cultures at the Nazca Pampa.
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US' Phoenix Breaks Heat Record With 113 Days Straight Over 100 Fahrenheit
The desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, suffered a record 113 straight days with temperatures over 100 Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) this year, leading to hundreds of heat-related deaths and more acres burned by wildfire across the state, officials said.
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Trump Accused Of Deserting Anti-Abortion Movement In Battle With Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has been accused of deserting the anti-abortion movement as he seeks to negate attacks by Kamala Harris over one of the most polarizing issues of the US election.
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How Climate Change Is Threatening "Pearl Of Kazakhstan" - Lake Balkhash
Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan".
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Bangladesh Cut-Off From Rest Of The World As Protests Escalate, 110 Killed
Bangladesh soldiers patrolled the deserted streets of the capital Dhaka on Saturday and set up roadblocks during a curfew meant to quell deadly students-led protests against government job quotas that have killed at least 110 people this week.
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Earliest Evidence Of Biblical Scarlet Dye Found In Israel Desert
Israeli archaeologists working in the Judean Desert found the earliest evidence of Biblical scarlet dye, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
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6 Unique Ice Cream Flavours You Must Try For A Delightful Experience This Summer
As temperatures rise, its the perfect time to indulge in some icy-cool delicacies. While you can never go wrong with the traditional vanilla and chocolate flavours, this summer go the extra mile to try something more adventurous. From the spicy notes of chai to the exotic sweetness of nolen gur - there's a world of flavours waiting to be explored...
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Shunned By The West, Russian Army Deserters Live In Constant Fear
Faced with a choice between taking part in a war of aggression or going to prison for refusing to fight in Ukraine, hundreds of deserters and draft dodgers have fled to neighbouring ex-Soviet countries where they are now stuck in limbo.
