Salt evaporation ponds in the coastal town of Anfeh, Lebanon. George Sulaiman inherited the family sea salt business in 2013 and modernised it to produce a wider range of products, including coarse salt, magnesium salt, magnesium oil, Japanese nigari salt, and fleur de sel. EPA
Salt evaporation ponds in the coastal town of Anfeh, Lebanon. George Sulaiman inherited the family sea salt business in 2013 and modernised it to produce a wider range of products, including coarse salt, magnesium salt, magnesium oil, Japanese nigari salt, and fleur de sel. EPA
Workers of the non-profit Edhi Foundation assist people affected by floods in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA
Workers of the non-profit Edhi Foundation assist people affected by floods in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA
Palestinians receive food at a charity kitchen in Gaza city. AFP
Palestinians receive food at a charity kitchen in Gaza city. AFP
Yuta Sudo, also known as Sudo-chan, from Japan, performs during the final of the Air Guitar World Championship in Oulu, Finland. EPA
Yuta Sudo, also known as Sudo-chan, from Japan, performs during the final of the Air Guitar World Championship in Oulu, Finland. EPA
Russian cadets and volunteers release balloons bearing the national flag colours, during Flag Day celebrations at Poklonnaya Hill, in Moscow. EPA
Russian cadets and volunteers release balloons bearing the national flag colours, during Flag Day celebrations at Poklonnaya Hill, in Moscow. EPA
The new hiking trail to the Swiss Alpine Club's Sciora Hut, which passes through suspension bridges with views of Piz Cengalo and Badile in Bondo, Switzerland. EPA
The new hiking trail to the Swiss Alpine Club's Sciora Hut, which passes through suspension bridges with views of Piz Cengalo and Badile in Bondo, Switzerland. EPA
One of the Berlin panda twins Leni and Lotti next to their mother Meng Meng,right, in their enclosure as they celebrate their first birthday at the Berlin Zoo in Berlin, Germany. EPA
One of the Berlin panda twins Leni and Lotti next to their mother Meng Meng,right, in their enclosure as they celebrate their first birthday at the Berlin Zoo in Berlin, Germany. EPA
People interact with the art installation Two Sides of Our Island, during the opening of the Singapore Night Festival featuring more than 80 immersive experiences. EPA
People interact with the art installation Two Sides of Our Island, during the opening of the Singapore Night Festival featuring more than 80 immersive experiences. EPA

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Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

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Electric scooters: some rules to remember
  • Riders must be 14-years-old or over
  • Wear a protective helmet
  • Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
  • Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
  • Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
  • Do not drive outside designated lanes
From Zero

Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

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What are the influencer academy modules?
  1. Mastery of audio-visual content creation. 
  2. Cinematography, shots and movement.
  3. All aspects of post-production.
  4. Emerging technologies and VFX with AI and CGI.
  5. Understanding of marketing objectives and audience engagement.
  6. Tourism industry knowledge.
  7. Professional ethics.
Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

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