In southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi revitalizes the Narenjestan neighbourhood in Shiraz through vibrant paintings and relief faces, transforming dilapidated walls into a cultural and tourist hub with intricate designs in vivid colors. Drawing inspiration from Persian and Islamic heritage, Yazdi’s work, including the face of Scheherazade, has become a social media sensation and tourist attraction, attracting visitors like Mahdieh who discovered his murals on Instagram. Living and working in a century-old building with a traditional Persian style, Yazdi hopes to create a vibrant cultural center in Shiraz akin to the Pompidou Centre in Paris, with unique installations like the “Finger Room” reminding visitors to seize the present moment.
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France, Britain and Germany call for end to war in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The leaders of France, Britain, and Germany, known as the E3, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to end the humanitarian crisis and opposing Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied Territories. Since October 2023, over 59,700 Palestinians have been killed, prompting war crime charges against Israeli leaders and an ongoing genocide case at the International Court of Justice. Want More Context? 🔎
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