In eastern part of Germany, the Sorbian community keeps alive the tradition of intricately decorating Easter eggs, a practice dating back to the Middle Ages. These eggs, adorned with wax using needles or goose quills, carry symbolic meaning, such as bestowing diligence. Despite challenges like bird flu, artisans continue to pass down this cultural heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
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Hamas confirmed it would release the next group of Israeli hostages to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza. Mediation by Egypt and Qatar helped resolve disputes regarding the truce's conditions. Israel insists on the release of more hostages, threatening to escalate the conflict if demands are not met.
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The first payment was made at 2.54 pm on March 5 to an unnamed new user. Konanki used a sailboat emoji to describe it. The second was made at 3.38 pm and the description was Coco Bongo which is a renowned nightclub in Punta Canda. This second payment was to Ananya Chilakamarai, one of Konanki's friends on the trip.
US homeland security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a high-security El Salvador prison housing Venezuelan detainees deported under accusations of gang affiliations. Noem emphasized the consequences of illegal immigration and upheld the administration’s deportation efforts amidst human rights concerns.
Two judges were assassinated in a planned shooting at Tehran's Supreme Court, with the gunman subsequently killing himself. Judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, who handled cases related to national security, were targeted. Iranian authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the motive behind this rare attack on judiciary figures.
Taliban envoy Suhail Shaheen warned US secretary of state Marco Rubio against making threats after Rubio suggested placing bounties on Taliban leaders for detaining Americans. This follows a recent prisoner swap under Biden's administration, freeing two Americans while others remain captive. Shaheen emphasized resolving issues through dialogue, citing Qatar's role in mediating such cases, including the release of Canadian David Lavery. The Taliban returned to power in 2021 after decades of... Expand