The festival, curated by Saudi-based music and media platform MDLBEAST, featured four stages showcasing laser shows and state-of-the-art sound systems. From local acts to international sensations, the diverse lineup treated music lovers to an unforgettable experience. The latter expressed his excitement at being part of the festival, telling Arab News: “I enjoyed performing to the crowd in this amazing place. This is unique, and we look forward to coming back again.”Local house music DJ Azm said: “Performing at Balad Beast for the second time was an incredible experience. There was such a diverse range of genres that appealed to everyone’s tastes, and the sound quality was absolutely impeccable.

Fascinated by science, creativity, and the ability to shape human interaction with the world, Alfadhel explored several academic paths before discovering her passion and purpose in product design. I’m looking forward to producing the most unique leather sheets in the industry. Lamees Alfadhel, Product designer“I find inspiration in cultural designs that incorporate elements of my country, such as the iconic date palm trees,” she said. The vegan leather sheets then become ready for the manufacturing and production operation, which includes the making of leather clothing and accessories. “I’m looking forward to producing the most unique leather sheets in the industry.

Celebrations have been taking place in Ethiopia's historic holy city of Gondar for the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian festival of Timket. The celebration, which marks the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan, is considered one of the most important religious festivals in the country. Saturday's main event took place after pre-sunrise rituals, and hundreds of youngsters used the pool in front of one of Gondar's fortresses to get baptised. Priests carried tabots into one of the fortresses in Gondar, where they will be kept until the end of the festivities. A group of women at the festivalA priestPriests carrying tabots into a castleAttendees get baptised in a huge outdoor poolAttendees line the baptism pool

Earlier this week, a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta had to return to San Antonio where an emergency landing happened due to an engine fire. Incident: Engine Fire: Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in San Antonio…Data provided by RadarBox.com. Delta Air Lines flight DL2009 is a routine scheduled flight between San Antonio and Atlanta, with the affected rotation being operated by N323US. DL2009 departed San Antonio at 1800 local time on January 16, and proceeded eastbound in the direction of Atlanta. As per reporting from The Aviation Herald, Delta flight DL2009 was climbing through 15,000 feet when the left hand engine produced a fire indication in the cockpit.

The global running icon, Mebrahtom or Meb as he’s known around the world, now retired, is an Olympic medallist and a New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon winner. “His life is the stuff of movies” said marathon commentator Tim Hutchins at the press meet. Assefa used to specialise in the 3000m steeplechase and placed eighth in the Amsterdam Marathon 2023 with 2:23:33. The men’s field has defending champ Hayle Lemi Berhanu from Ethiopia, who finished in a course record of 2:07:32 in last year’s TMM. He said his training was going “great.” There is countryman Kinde Atanaw, who stopped the clock at 2:03:51 in 2019.

Members of Rapid Action Force (RAF) sit in front of a painting of Hindu Lord Ram, his wife Goddess Sita and younger brother Laxman on a street ahead of the opening of the grand temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya in India, January 19, 2024

East Africa’s Intergovernmental Authority on Development has given Sudan’s warring factions two weeks to meet face-to-face to de-escalate the situation. The meeting, which also discussed the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, made it clear that Somalia’s integrity must be respected. The IGAD meeting in Kampala described the conflict and political tension in the Horn of Africa and Sudan as a disturbing, senseless and devastating development. The IGAD leaders condemned the ongoing conflict that has caused suffering, with people losing hope and the state about to collapse. Early this month, Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, giving Ethiopia access to the sea.

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The cities with emerging Blue Zones, and where plant-based fare is king, are Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; and New York City, according to the insights. The growth of vegan businesses and qualitative factors such as the ease of finding vegan options and the city’s overall engagement with veganism are also crucial components of HappyCow’s evaluation. The overlap in these methodologies suggests a significant link between the rise of vegan-friendly cities and the characteristics of Blue Zones. Moreover, the sense of community, particularly evident in the strong vegan scenes of these cities, echoes the social connectedness observed in Blue Zones. “Blue Zones exhibit a holistic approach to living at the intersection of diet and lifestyle,” Cebuliak says.

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The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. The groups also called for an end to tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over an agreement signed between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region Somaliland. Sudan's armed forces and the rival Rapid Support Forces have been fighting for control of Sudan since April. "Guns must be silenced," he said, adding that the war endangers "stability of the entire region and beyond." Tension has been rising after land-locked Ethiopia signed an agreement on January 1 with Somaliland to give it access to the sea.

Mogadishu says a deal to grant Addis Ababa access to sea in Somaliland is a violation of its sovereignty. An agreement between Ethiopia and a breakaway part of Somalia is raising tension on the Horn of Africa. Somalia regards Somaliland as part of its territory, and has warned Ethiopia against interfering in its affairs. But Ethiopia is landlocked and wants access to the sea – something Somaliland can provide. And is war a possibility?

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On 18 January, an Ethiopian Airlines DHC-8-400 (registered ET-AVS) operated domestic flight ET106 between Addis Abeba and Mekele, Ethiopia. During landing at Mekele Airport, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The left main gear collapsed allowing the left wing and prop to strike the ground. In a press statement, Ethiopian Airlines wrote: “ET106/18 January which departed Addis Ababa at 12:30 Local time had a runway excursion after landing at Mekelle Alula Aba Nega International Airport at 14:10 Local time. We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience encountered.”By Bart NoëthAviation 24

In a bid to prevent the escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia from spiralling into a full-blown war, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has deployed former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for negotiation efforts. In 1977, they disputed territory, and in 2006, Ethiopia invaded Somalia as part of the fight against terrorism. However, Somalia has declared that it will not engage in any discussions with Ethiopia unless the latter reverses its January 1 agreement with Somaliland. "The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia have been violated by Ethiopia when it signed an illegal agreement with the northern region [the administration of Somaliland] of Somalia. That is why there is no room for mediation unless Ethiopia reverses its illegal agreement and reaffirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia," stated the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs.