This Christmas season, see one of the oldest icons of the Virgin Mother and Child in Met exhibit
This Christmas season, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly known as “the Met,” is displaying one of the oldest Madonna and Christ Child icons in existence along with other pieces of early Christian art in its “Africa & Byzantium” exhibit. Although North Africa is primarily Muslim today, the region had a rich Christian history prior to the Islamic invasions of the seventh century. According to the Met, the depiction of the Virgin and Child is one of the oldest surviving icons in the world. “Africa & Byzantium builds upon the long legacy of the Met’s award-winning Byzantine exhibitions,” Achi said in the November press release. In this way, this long overdue study offers a more complete global history.”More information on how to see the Met’s Africa and Byzantium exhibit can be seen here.
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December 17, 2023 06:44 UTC
Art becomes life in Palestinian film about the hunted and a hostage
Join NowDirected by Palestinian-British director Farah Nabulsi, the film tells the story of Israeli occupation and settler colonisation of the West Bank inspired by several real-life incidents. The film also has a hostage drama about a fictional Israeli soldier, the son of an American-Jewish couple, in the custody of Palestinian resistance. Following its win in Saudi Arabia, The Teacher was bestowed the opening film status at the Bosphorus Film Festival in Istanbul, Turkey, held from December 8-16. It was also the opening film of a Window on Palestine special section at the ongoing El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short and won the BAFTA award for Best Short Film in 2021.
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December 17, 2023 04:55 UTC
Exercise Bright Star-23 To Kenya Port Call: INS Sumedha Is On A Grand Mission To African Coast
This was the largest maritime exercise ever held in the Middle East and North African region, which included Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania, along with Arabian and European countries. It underscored the Indian Navy’s shared commitment to global maritime security and stability through collaborative training and mutual understanding. The participation of INS Sumedha in the Exercise Bright Star is also a testament to the prowess of India’s shipbuilding industry. As a part of Navy’s long range mission based deployment, Sumedha undertook port calls at Antsiranana, Madagascar from December 4-6. INS Sumedha has thus reenergised India’s maritime relations with Africa, which needs to be leveraged to exploit Africa’s huge economic potential.
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December 17, 2023 03:38 UTC
Over 60 dead off Libya coast in latest migrant tragedy: IOM
Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa. Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe, via Italy. An IOM team "provided medical support" and the survivors are all in good condition, the IOM office said. The Adriana, a fishing boat loaded with 750 people en route from Libya to Italy, went down in international waters off southwest Greece on June 14. More than 153,000 migrants arrived in Italy this year from Tunisia and Libya, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
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December 17, 2023 03:03 UTC
Boys basketball: Nashua North holds off Trinity
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December 17, 2023 01:58 UTC
Higher Interest Rates Testing Banks In Middle East, North Africa, And Pakistan – Analysis
It could tighten financial conditions, trigger credit stress, and reduce funding for financial institutions, including in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan. In our recently published Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, we detail the first region-wide stress test. In a low-inflation environment, central banks can respond to financial stress by cutting interest rates. Troy Matheson is a Senior Economist in the Middle East and Central Asia at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He contributes to the Global Financial Stability Report and is a member of the IMF’s market surveillance team.
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December 17, 2023 00:49 UTC
Migrant Tragedy: More than 60 dead off Libya in latest migrant tragedy: International Organization for Migration
TRIPOLI: Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya 's coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa.The "large number of migrants" are believed to have died because of high waves which swamped their vessel after it left from Zuwara, on Libya's northwest coast, the IOM's Libya office said in a statement to AFP.Citing survivors, it said there were about 86 migrants aboard.Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe, via Italy.In the latest incident most of the victims -- who included women and children -- were from Nigeria, Gambia and other African countries, the IOM office said, adding that 25 people were rescued and transferred to a Libyan detention centre.An IOM team "provided medical support" and the survivors are all in good condition, the IOM office said.Flavio Di Giacomo, an IOM spokesperson, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that more than 2,250 people died this year on the central Mediterranean migrant route, a "dramatic figure which demonstrates that unfortunately not enough is being done to save lives at sea. "The Adriana, a fishing boat loaded with 750 people en route from Libya to Italy, went down in international waters off southwest Greece on June 14.According to survivors, the ship was carrying mainly Syrians, Pakistanis and Egyptians. Only 104 survived and 82 bodies were recovered.More than 153,000 migrants arrived in Italy this year from Tunisia and Libya, according to the United Nations refugee agency.Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won elections last year after vowing to stop illegal migration.More than a decade of violence in Libya since the overthrow and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising helped turn the country into a fertile ground for human traffickers who have been accused of abuses ranging from extortion to slavery.
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December 17, 2023 00:40 UTC
ETAA North India Chapter organises Business Coaching Session for its members
ETAA- North India Chapter organised a Business Coaching Session by, “Action Coach” at The Lalit, New Delhi for its members on December 16, 2023. The interactive session was attended by almost 50 ETAA members that comprised of business owners, directors and CEOs of Travel companies. The session began with a welcome note by the ETAA – North, Committee members. Business Coaches Abhimanyu Yadav, Indranil Mukherjee and Ratish Pandey gave valuable inputs on how to enhance profitability, and effectively conduct business with defined road maps and plans for business growth. The ETAA North India Team of Saurabh Tuteja, Chairperson; Punit Bhasin, Senior Vice Chairman; Deepika Khanna, General Secretary, Praveen Ghai, Treasurer; Gaurav Arora, Joint Secretary; and Arush Mittal, Alliance Head; presented a memento to the Action coach team for their valued support and knowledge sharing with the ETAA members.
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December 16, 2023 23:37 UTC
'We should have won it!' - Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall demands more efficiency after disappointing 1-0 loss to Tottenham in north London derby
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has claimed his side deserved to win the north London derby against Tottenham on Saturday afternoon. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Spurs beat Arsenal 1-0 in WSLEidevall claims they should've wonGunners face break before next game
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December 16, 2023 21:29 UTC
Embarrassment for Arsenal women as historic Martha Thomas goal secures Tottenham's first ever WSL north London derby win
Martha Thomas scored the only goal of the game as Tottenham picked up a first ever north London derby win in the Women's Super League. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 in WSLFirst ever north Lonon derby win for SpursMartha Thomas scores the winner
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December 16, 2023 20:14 UTC
Busy and momentous year ahead for the Middle East and North Africa
Busy and momentous year ahead for the Middle East and North AfricaHafed Al-GhwellElection officials count the ballots at a polling station at Abdeen district in downtown Cairo on December 12, 2023. (AFP)Short Url https://arab.news/7ju8mAs we close out one year and look ahead to the next, a whirlwind of convulsions threatens to push the Middle East and North Africa region over the edge. Once a formidable regional power, Egypt is grappling with myriad challenges. Robust peace efforts involving global and regional players will be crucial if these conflicts are to be deescalated and further polarization prevented. In the year ahead, Arab countries will continue to carefully navigate this complex landscape, balancing their partnerships with global powers, responding to internal and regional challenges, and striving for stability and growth.
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December 16, 2023 17:44 UTC
The leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
Share Comment on this story Comment Add to your saved stories SaveROME — The leaders of Italy and the U.K. agreed on Saturday to tackle irregular migration to Europe, pledging to intensify cooperation in the fight against human trafficking. The two leaders reportedly agreed to co-fund a first Italian-British project of assisted voluntary repatriations to countries of origin drawn up by the International Organization for Migration for migrants stranded in Tunisia. The talks also touched on other issues, including Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and “the crisis in the Middle East,” it added. In recent months, Sunak has developed a strong partnership with Meloni, and has sought to win support from other European leaders to help crack down on migration, with both Albania and Italy seen as crucial partners. After meeting Meloni, Sunak also made an appearance at a political gathering organized by her Brothers of Italy party, along with other international guests including Rama and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
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December 16, 2023 16:56 UTC
Maersk, Hapag halt Red Sea movements after attacks
Shipping majors Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have stopped their carriers from entering the Red Sea after repeated attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. "We are deeply concerned about the highly escalated security situation in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Hapag spokesperson Nils Haupt said "some of the company’s ships were asked to pause and drift outside the strait, a narrow stretch of water that links the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea. The World Shipping Council (WSC) issued a statement saying "is deeply alarmed and concerned about the escalating security crisis unfolding in the Red Sea region. "It’s not just container freight rates that stand to gain from Red Sea disruptions.
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December 16, 2023 16:46 UTC
Rahul backs young guns as India set to face South Africa in ODI series
India ODI skipper on South Africa tour KL Rahul has stated that the Indian youngsters won’t be expected to play the roles of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.. (Photo: IANS/Dhananjay Yadav)Johannesburg, Dec 16 (IANS) India ODI skipper on South Africa tour KL Rahul has stated that the Indian youngsters won’t be expected to play the roles of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. With the absence of stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill, the spotlight turns to the emerging talents – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, and Sai Sudharsan. Rahul, leading the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma, emphasized the need to give the fresh faces time to find their footing at the international level. “To expect them to play the role that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played in the World Cup will be too early. India enters the series with a boost of confidence, having recorded their largest victory against South Africa by 106 runs at the same venue in Johannesburg.
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December 16, 2023 16:43 UTC
Spain describes as fruitful its Foreign Minister’s visit to Morocco – The North Africa Post
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described Spanish top diplomat José Manuel Albares’ visit to Morocco on Wednesday and Thursday as “fruitful.”“Two fruitful days of visit to Morocco by Minister Albares,” wrote the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday in a message posted on its X account, specifying that Madrid and Rabat reaffirmed their “strong ties of friendship, neighborliness, and cooperation” on this occasion. The message recalled that the Spanish Foreign Minister, during this first bilateral trip to a foreign country since the beginning of the new legislature, was received by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, before holding talks with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. The Spanish Foreign Minister also had a meeting with Moroccan and Spanish economic actors and visited the Colegio Español de Rabat . Albares’ visit to Morocco is part of the strengthening of the constantly evolving strategic partnership between Morocco and Spain. It reinforces the scope of friendship ties and the serenity and strength of the strategic relations between the two countries.
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December 16, 2023 16:26 UTC