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Unesco has added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros – once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes – to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation.The ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares and narrow streets, some dating back to the 12th century, are still occupied today, even though many structures are in serious disrepair.”This listing is not a finish line but a starting point,” said Comoros Culture Minister Said Mohamed Ali Said, part of a government delegation that travelled to Unesco’s meeting in Busan, South Korea, for the announcement Saturday.It was a moment of “immense national pride”, he told AFP.The medinas are the first sites from the Comoros archipelago to join the Unesco list, which counts more than 1,200 properties around the world considered to have “outstanding universal value” worth protection. Men perform a traditional dance during a ceremony as part of the grand marriage tradition, at Badjanani…
Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border.The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran’s control of the strait, following a June memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war that had briefly eased tensions. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of negotiations were held in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday and Saturday between Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers.The discussions focused on “common principles and operational mechanisms” for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Baqaei said. He described the talks as “useful” and said progress had been made, adding that “technical and political consultations between the two sides were continuing”. Source link
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Al Rayyan and Al Arabi booked their places in the Amir Cup Basketball semi-finals with convincing wins Sunday at Al Gharafa Arena. Al Rayyan produced an impressive offensive performance to defeat Al Gharafa 104-82 in a high-tempo clash that saw momentum shift across all four quarters. Malik Carey led the charge with a remarkable 44 points, while Devin Morris Ebanks responded with 41 for Al Gharafa in a game defined by standout individual efforts. Al Arabi maintained their strong form with a commanding 104-73 victory over Qatar SC to complete the semi-final lineup. Despite Joshua Nicholas leading all scorers with 31 points for Qatar SC, Abdulrahman Yahya paced Al Arabi with 20 points in a balanced team display. Al Ahli will meet Al Arabi and Al Sadd will face Al Rayyan. Both games are scheduled for May 4. Related Story Source link
US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said Sunday — shortly after President Donald Trump said he would not make the trip.Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conflict that has raged in the Middle East, with a ceasefire soon set to expire.The president however said Vance — who led the last round of talks with Tehran in Islamabad, but came away with no deal — would not make the trip, citing security concerns.”It’s only because of security,” Trump told ABC News. “JD’s great.”But the White House quickly flipped the script, when asked about those comments.Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will attend the talks, a White House official told AFP on condition of anonymity.The trio were on hand last time around on April 11-12. Related Story Source link
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