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On today’s episode, US military forces struck more than a dozen Houthi missiles that had been primed to fire on commercial and US naval shipping in the Red Sea.

The Iranian Foreign Minister defended recent strikes inside Iraq and Pakistan at the World Economic Forum at Davos.

Qatar announced that humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza and medicine for hostages being held there has entered the war-torn Palestinian territory under a deal mediated by Doha and Paris.

Ice cream company Ben and Jerry's has been a topic of discussion after they called for a “permanent and immediate ceasefire” in Gaza.

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The flights
There are various ways of getting to the southern Serengeti in Tanzania from the UAE. The exact route and airstrip depends on your overall trip itinerary and which camp you’re staying at. 
Flydubai flies direct from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International Airport from Dh1,350 return, including taxes; this can be followed by a short flight from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti with Coastal Aviation from about US$700 (Dh2,500) return, including taxes. Kenya Airways, Emirates and Etihad offer flights via Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.   

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Updated: January 18, 2024, 6:09 AM
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