The Saudi-led coalition said on Monday it intercepted and destroyed four missiles and six explosive drones launched from Yemen towards Saudi Arabia overnight by Houthi rebels.
Cross-border attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis have escalated since late May, when a truce prompted by the coronavirus pandemic ended.
In late June, missiles reached Riyadh, the Saudi capital.
The coalition, in a statement published by the Saudi state news agency SPA, did not say where the devices were intercepted, but it said the drones were launched from the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the launching of drones and missiles towards the kingdom.
OIC Secretary General Dr Yousef bin Ahmed Al Othaimeen reaffirmed the body's support for the efforts of the forces of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen and its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in countering terrorism.
Dr Al Othaimeen held the Houthi militia, and those backing it with money and weapons, responsible for targeting civilians and civilians inside Yemen and neighbouring countries, the statement said.
The coalition intervened in Yemen in March 2015 after the Houthis ousted the internationally recognised government from Sanaa in late 2014.
The UN recently launched talks among the warring parties on a permanent ceasefire and confidence-building steps to restart peace negotiations.
But discussions have been complicated by the surge in violence since the ceasefire expired.
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“One mistake people always make is adding extra wasabi. There is no need for this, because it should already be there between the rice and the fish.
“When eating nigiri, you must dip the fish – not the rice – in soy sauce, otherwise the rice will collapse. Also, don’t use too much soy sauce or it will make you thirsty. For sushi rolls, dip a little of the rice-covered roll lightly in soy sauce and eat in one bite.
“Chopsticks are acceptable, but really, I recommend using your fingers for sushi. Do use chopsticks for sashimi, though.
“The ginger should be eaten separately as a palette cleanser and used to clear the mouth when switching between different pieces of fish.”
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Coach: Ottis Gibson
Bangladesh:
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Profile of RentSher
Started: October 2015 in India, November 2016 in UAE
Founders: Harsh Dhand; Vaibhav and Purvashi Doshi
Based: Bangalore, India and Dubai, UAE
Sector: Online rental marketplace
Size: 40 employees
Investment: $2 million
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Directors: Raj & DK
Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon
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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.
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PROFILE OF SWVL
Started: April 2017
Founders: Mostafa Kandil, Ahmed Sabbah and Mahmoud Nouh
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport
Size: 450 employees
Investment: approximately $80 million
Investors include: Dubai’s Beco Capital, US’s Endeavor Catalyst, China’s MSA, Egypt’s Sawari Ventures, Sweden’s Vostok New Ventures, Property Finder CEO Michael Lahyani
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