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The rebel coalition that overthrew Bashar Al Assad has declared Ahmad Al Shara President of Syria, in a consolidation of power for the man who played the leading role in toppling the former government.
The constitution that was in place under the former regime has been annulled and the military and “all security agencies of the bygone regime” have been also dissolved, according to Col Hassan Abdul Ghani, spokesman for the rebel umbrella group known as the Operations Room.
A Palestine advocacy group said Israeli authorities will release 110 Palestinian detainees on Thursday as part of an exchange under a Gaza ceasefire deal as agreed to with Hamas.
The group includes 30 minors. Three Israeli hostages and five Thai captives will be released.
President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, at Abu Dhabi's Al Shati Palace
The leaders discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations and enhance co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment and development fields, state news agency Wam reported.
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Stage 1: The Pointe Palm Jumeirah - Dubai Silicon Oasis, 148km
Stage 2: Hatta - Hatta Dam, 168km
Stage 3: Al Qudra Cycle Track - Jebel Hafeet, 184km
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Stage 5: Al Ain - Jebel Hafeet, 162km
Stage 6: Al Ruwais - Al Mirfa, 158km
Stage 7: Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 127km
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How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
