This aerial photo taken on November 13, 2023 shows a view of a wetland in Yancheng, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT
This aerial photo taken on November 13, 2023 shows a view of a wetland in Yancheng, in China's eastern Jiangsu province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT
Camel herders rest before the annual camel fair at Pushkar in India's desert state of Rajasthan. AFP
Camel herders rest before the annual camel fair at Pushkar in India's desert state of Rajasthan. AFP
Pope Francis leaves after the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
Pope Francis leaves after the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
Ironman training session at BMD Northcliffe Surf Club in Gold Coast, Australia. Getty Images
Ironman training session at BMD Northcliffe Surf Club in Gold Coast, Australia. Getty Images
Flares and lightning illuminate the sky during the Israeli bombardment of the northern Gaza Strip. AFP
Flares and lightning illuminate the sky during the Israeli bombardment of the northern Gaza Strip. AFP
Members of Gono Odhikar Parishad during a demonstration on the first day of a new 48-hour nationwide blockade in Dhaka, Bangladesh. EPA
Members of Gono Odhikar Parishad during a demonstration on the first day of a new 48-hour nationwide blockade in Dhaka, Bangladesh. EPA
Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the Lower House in Madrid to attend the first day of the Investiture Debate in Madrid, Spain. EPA
Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the Lower House in Madrid to attend the first day of the Investiture Debate in Madrid, Spain. EPA
Passengers wait to board a Pawan Express train that will travel through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to the Chhath Puja festival. EPA
Passengers wait to board a Pawan Express train that will travel through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to the Chhath Puja festival. EPA
Lenticular clouds above mountains near Cognocoli-Monticchi on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. AFP
Lenticular clouds above mountains near Cognocoli-Monticchi on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. AFP
Colombian footballer Luis Diaz with his father Luis Manuel Diaz after the latter was freed after a 12-day kidnapping ordeal at the hands of Colombia's ELN guerrilla group. AFP
Colombian footballer Luis Diaz with his father Luis Manuel Diaz after the latter was freed after a 12-day kidnapping ordeal at the hands of Colombia's ELN guerrilla group. AFP
A displaced Palestinian girl in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip in a shelter at a tent camp as clashes between Israel and Hamas continue. Reuters
A displaced Palestinian girl in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip in a shelter at a tent camp as clashes between Israel and Hamas continue. Reuters
A motorcade carrying US President Joe Biden travels to a fundraiser in San Francisco, California. AFP
A motorcade carrying US President Joe Biden travels to a fundraiser in San Francisco, California. AFP

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Today's best photos: From wetlands in China to Biden's motorcade in San Francisco

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

November 15, 2023

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Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

On Women's Day
2019 ASIA CUP POTS

Pot 1
UAE, Iran, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia

Pot 2
China, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Qatar, Thailand

Pot 3
Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, India, Vietnam

Pot 4
North Korea, Philippines, Bahrain, Jordan, Yemen, Turkmenistan

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Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Power: 650hp at 6,750rpm

Torque: 800Nm from 2,500-4,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto

Fuel consumption: 11.12L/100km

Price: From Dh796,600

On sale: now

Company name: Farmin

Date started: March 2019

Founder: Dr Ali Al Hammadi 

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: AgriTech

Initial investment: None to date

Partners/Incubators: UAE Space Agency/Krypto Labs 

Countries recognising Palestine

France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino and Andorra

 

On Women's Day
Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

Updated: November 15, 2023, 1:56 PM
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