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IDLIB: A picture taken on September 19, 2017 shows people walking through rubble and debris past a damaged ambulance following a reported air strike by Syrian government forces in the village of Al-Tahh.—AFP
IDLIB: A picture taken on September 19, 2017 shows people walking through rubble and debris past a damaged ambulance following a reported air strike by Syrian government forces in the village of Al-Tahh.—AFP

Al-Qaeda-led fighters on widest offensive against Syrian troops

The 2025 Venice Carnival, which began on February 16, takes inspiration from the legendary Giacomo Casanova, marking the 300th anniversary of his birth. The festivities kicked off in St. Mark’s Square with a stunning water procession and vibrant celebrations that embrace the spirit of Venice’s storied past.

This year’s theme delves into Casanova’s adventurous legacy, offering visitors a chance to enjoy a mix of extravagant costumes, performances, and street theater, all set against the city’s historic backdrop. The Carnival runs until March 4, 2025.

Samia Alduaij The past 19 months have unfolded as one of the most brutal acts of environmental and human destruction in modern history, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Gaza. The sheer scale of devastation in this besieged enclave transcend...
By nature, human beings are considered social creatures. Yet, in reality, we tend to be more “team-oriented” than truly social. From the moment we enter the world, society begins to shape us—not to engage openly with diverse ideas, but to pick...
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