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Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Global Updates: Saudi Arabia's Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan, UNIFIL in Lebanon, Tripoli's Eco-Cultural Revolution, and NATO-EU's Call on China Amidst the Ukraine Conflict

Saudi Arabia's KSrelief aids Afghan returnees with shelter, while the UN plans to bolster peacekeeping in Lebanon amid regional tensions. Simultaneously, NATO and the EU urge China to reduce North Korea's military role in Ukraine as Saudi Arabia's Asir region eyes tourism development.
Saudi Arabia's KSrelief has launched a shelter project for Afghan returnees and flood victims, delivering nearly 5,000 essential items like tents and blankets across multiple provinces, benefiting close to 29,300 individuals, as part of continued humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, the United Nations is planning to strengthen the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon to support the Lebanese army, particularly as tensions simmer with Israeli forces and Hezbollah, although UNIFIL will not enforce the truce directly according to Jean-Pierre Lacroix.

In Libya, the Lamma Cafe in Tripoli is making waves, offering a blend of sustainability and culture through its recycled art structure, reshaping the cultural landscape by encouraging eco-friendly practices in a region recovering from conflict.

On the international stage, NATO and the EU are calling on China to intervene by curbing North Korea's military assistance to Russia in Ukraine amidst reports of North Korean troops being involved in the conflict, as a complex triangle unfolds with implications for global diplomacy.

As developments continue, Russia has expressed openness to peace talks regarding the Ukraine conflict, potentially mediated by US President-elect Donald Trump, though skepticism lingers about substantial changes in US-Russian relations, given the current territorial dynamics and Ukraine's insistence on full Russian withdrawal.

Lastly, Saudi Arabia's Asir region is set to become a global tourism magnet under a new investment initiative aimed at sustainable development and cultural integration, promising to stimulate local economies with new jobs and diversified non-oil revenues.
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