UN’s Palestinian refugee agency in limbo after Israel vote

Dubai introduces the world's first Museum of Candy, an interactive, vibrant space dedicated to the art of sweets, offering a range of candy-themed rooms filled with larger-than-life creations and interactive surprises. Visitors can enjoy innovative scent stations, candy-making experiences, candy-inspired art, and complimentary treats like ice cream, macaroons, and more. With VIP options available, this destination is perfect for families, friends, and those with a sweet tooth, accessible through Fever for a unique cultural experience....

The Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aims to elevate the sector's economic impact by increasing transaction volumes and attracting international investors, with over 163,000 transactions and AED544 billion recorded in the first nine months of 2024. Aligned with Dubai's vision, the strategy includes key performance indicators to double the sector's contribution to GDP, increase home ownership rates, and raise the market value to AED1 trillion, focusing on sustainable communities, Emiratisation, and tech-driven initiatives to...

Hezbollah announced Naim Qassem as the successor to leader Hasan Nasrallah following his death in an Israeli strike in Beirut. Qassem, a founding member of the group, has been deputy secretary general since 1991 and has taken on a more public role since Nasrallah's assassination. He has pledged to continue the group's resistance against Israel and work towards a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Full Article

Iran executed German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond. Sharmahd, accused of playing a role in a 2008 mosque bombing, was sentenced to death for "corruption on Earth". The execution led to condemnation from German officials, with calls for severe consequences for Iran's "inhumane regime" and accusations of extrajudicial killing. Full Article

Paramilitaries in Sudan, specifically the Rapid Support Forces, have killed over 120 people in al-Jazira state, including at least 10 children, intensifying their violence against civilians following the defection of their commander. The UN has warned that Sudanese are enduring a "nightmare" of violence, with tens of thousands dead and millions displaced, leading to the world's largest displacement crisis and humanitarian crisis. Despite the atrocities committed by both sides, the conditions are not conducive for...

Iranian authorities executed German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd, abducted in the UAE in 2020, for alleged corruption charges, a move condemned by NGOs as an extrajudicial killing. Norway-based Iran Human Rights called it a hostage taking to cover up failures, while the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights criticized the lack of fair trial and justice. Sharmahd's family maintained his innocence, rejecting allegations of involvement in a 2008 mosque bombing, and NGOs accuse Iran of...