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A one-of-a-kind festival celebrating jazz, culture, and community amid Sharjah’s iconic islands  Al Noor Island’ on December 6th and 7th will feature internationally acclaimed artists like Nesrine, Tania Kassis, Mezzotono, and Aleksandra Krstic. Le Trio Joubran at The Flag Island: December 14th for an enchanting performance. Enjoy immersive cultural activities including guided tours, 2 jazz workshops, and performances beneath the stars. Sharjah is set to come alive with the soulful sounds of jazz this December as the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announces the ‘Jazz at the Island’ festival;…

Washington:  The Biden administration is all set to send a USD725 million arms package to Ukraine,  two U.S. officials said in report. This move aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defense efforts against Russian forces as President Biden wraps up his term before leaving office in January. The planned aid includes various anti-tank weapons from U.S. stockpiles to counter Russia’s advancing troops. It is expected to feature land mines, drones, Stinger missiles, and ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Additionally, the package may include cluster munitions, typically used in Guided Multiple…

Indian Railways is committed to maintaining hygiene and comfort for passengers, with blankets being washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet included in the bedroll kit for use as a quilt cover. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this information in a written response to a question raised by Congress MP Kuldeep Indora in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The MP had queried whether woollen blankets provided to passengers were only washed monthly despite passengers paying for hygienic bedding. Addressing the concern, Vaishnaw stated, “The blankets used in…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the archaeological site of Deopahar located in Numaligarh, Golaghat district, on Wednesday and directed the District Commissioner of Golaghat to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the appropriate preservation and enhancement of the site. It may be noted that the remnants of a stone temple at this site are believed to date back to between the 10th and 11th centuries AD. “Devparvat in Assam is a witness to our ancient Sanatan civilisation and a symbol of the skill of our ancestors. This…

The Prime Minister of Israel noted that the State of Israel denies both the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the legitimacy of the arrest warrants that have been issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The follow-up posts, it was noted, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, with US Senator Lindsey Graham, who updated him on the efforts that he is advancing in the US Congress against the ICC and countries that have cooperated…