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Mosul restores Al-Hadba Minaret and Churches in landmark reopening

2025-09-01T08:31:36+00:00

Shafaq News – Mosul (Updated at 15:42)

Mosul’s historic landmarks, including the Great Al-Nuri Mosque with its leaning Al-Hadba Minaret and the churches of Al-Saa’a and Al-Tahira, officially reopened on Monday after years of reconstruction under UNESCO’s Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in the city to attend the opening ceremony alongside a high-level Iraqi and Kurdish delegations as well as UN officials and an Emirati delegation led by Minister of Culture Salem bin Khalid Al-Qasimi.

According to Shafaq News correspondent, PM al-Sudani performed the noon prayer inside the mosque following the completion of restoration works.

In his speech, al-Sudani hailed the reconstruction as “a great victory over black terrorism,” adding that the mosque and its minaret “stand tall once again, a reminder to enemies of Iraq’s strength against destruction.”

Kurdish Interior Minister Reber Ahmed stressed that terrorism had sought to extinguish “the light of Mosul” by targeting religious and cultural landmarks, but “what was destroyed in stone was never erased from people’s memory or their conscience.” He commended the sacrifices of Iraqi forces, including the Peshmerga, in liberating the city from ISIS, and underlined the importance of rejecting divisions while strengthening coexistence and civil peace.

Former UAE Minister of Culture and current member of the UAE Cabinet, Noura Al Kaabi, considered the occasion as proof of resilience. “Today, the…

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Nanticoke Indian Tribe turns soil on community center

The herby scent of smoke wafted across the small building, playground, parking lot and grassy grounds.

Ragghi Rain and Herman Jackson carried a turtle shell of gently burning embers to bless every corner of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s upcoming project: a major expansion of their longtime community center on Route 24.

Along with this ceremonial blessing on Aug. 25, the Nanticokes hosted a groundbreaking ceremony, with dignitaries and golden shovels. The current Nanticoke Indian Center will be renovated and enlarged to become the future Nanticoke Indian Cultural Community Center.

“This is an unbelievable moment for the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and the entire Millsboro community. Your presence here today not only honors our past, but also celebrates our future,” said historian Bonnie “She Who Cares” Hall, also slipping into the Algonquian language. “Waanishii: thank you for joining us on this momentous occasion.”

“Today we stand on sacred ground — not only in the physical sense, but in the spirit and the purpose,” said Assistant Chief Farrah Norwood Stigall. “This is more than a construction project, this is a powerful declaration of who we are and what we stand for. … This center will be a living tribute to the strength, resilience and the enduring legacy of the Nanticoke people.”

The Nanticokes have a long history of learning at the site. State-sponsored segregation prompted the Nanticokes to build their own Indian Mission School for grades 1 to 8 in the 1920s, rebuild after a 1940s fire, close it after 1960s integration and ultimately repurpose the small white building as a community center.

The current building is limited to 2,250 square feet, and soon it’ll more than double, to about 5,000 square feet. It will continue as a cultural center where elders teach, youngsters learn and play, drummers and dancers rehearse and leaders meet. But it’ll be more…

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Sources: Sun eye options to salvage record sale

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The Connecticut Sun ownership intends to present multiple options to the WNBA as it looks to salvage what would have been a record-breaking $325 million franchise sale, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.

The Mohegan tribe, which has owned the franchise since buying and relocating the Orlando Miracle in 2003, is seeking clarity on the league’s desired path forward for the organization, sources said, after an agreement to sell the team to a group led by former Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca was met with resistance from the league office.

After news broke of the deal’s existence — and Pagliuca’s eventual plan to relocate the franchise to Boston — a league statement emphasized that “relocation decisions are made by the WNBA Board of Governors and not by individual teams,” and that cities that have already gone through the expansion process have priority over Boston, which did not submit an expansion bid in any of the three recent expansion rounds over the past three years.

Among the Mohegan tribe’s likely proposals to the league, according to sources:

• A full franchise sale to Pagliuca’s group.

• A sale to a group headlined by former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry, who would move the team to Hartford, Connecticut.

• Selling a minority stake in the organization.

• Allowing the league to purchase the franchise for $325 million and relocate it from the WNBA’s smallest market.

A…

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Kuwait leaders hold talks with UNAMI representative

Kuwait keen on UN cooperation, says Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef as UNAMI mandate nears end

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Sunday the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Ambassador Dr Mohammed Al-Hassan.

Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah also met with Ambassador Al-Hassan during his official visit to Kuwait. The officials discussed enhanced cooperation and coordination between Kuwait and the UN in support of regional security and stability.

During the meeting at Bayan Palace, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to maintaining close collaboration with the United Nations. The discussions also touched on recent developments in regional and international affairs. Ambassador Al-Hassan expressed appreciation for Kuwait’s supportive role in promoting security and stability in the region.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Ambassador Al-Hassan.

Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Ambassador Al-Hassan.

UNAMI mandate to end

The visit comes as UNAMI’s mandate approaches its final phase, set to expire on December 31, 2025. The mission has played a central role since 2013 in addressing two longstanding humanitarian issues stemming from Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait: the fate of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the return of stolen Kuwaiti property, including state archives. Despite recovering and identifying 59 individuals and facilitating the return of hundreds of thousands of cultural items, 315 persons remain unaccounted for, and substantial portions of Kuwait’s archives remain missing.

Kuwait has called for continued UN oversight after UNAMI’s mandate ends, urging the appointment of a High-Level Coordinator to ensure accountability and transparency, while Iraq has preferred a bilateral approach.

In March and April 2025, Head of UNAMI Mohamed Al-Hassan visited Kuwait for high-level meetings with senior officials,…

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A Lenape Creation Story launches the Down to Earth Festival

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Total hip and knee replacement at Tidalhealth earn BDC+ recognition

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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke have been designated Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers + for total hip and knee replacement surgery.

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TidalHealth was recently designated a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Distinction Center + (BDC+) for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, for its dedication to treating individuals living with joint pain.

“TidalHealth is proud to have our Salisbury and Seaford hospitals recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the BCBS Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth President/CEO Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE. “We provide our patients with exceptional care, and it’s always gratifying to have this level of national designation to confirm that commitment to outstanding care and patient safety is on par with the best joint replacement programs in America.”

Both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke, Leonard said, have implemented a systematic approach to improving quality of life, “which makes available to patients the very best surgical options and outcomes at an affordable rate.” The award evaluates how organizations, like TidalHealth, use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, case volume, demographics and affordability.

TidalHealth’s commitment to quality joint replacement care includes appropriately trained team members, leaders and surgeons who participate regularly in meetings to review surgical outcomes, he said. “They seek continuous improvement to enhance the joint replacement program’s structure, processes, and outcomes.”

BCBS makes information about the quality and cost of healthcare services available to its members to assist them in making informed decisions about their healthcare needs. In line with that goal, BCBS recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities, including TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, are selected for consistently delivering outstanding evidence-based, joint replacement…

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GAMEFACE: Game of the Week, 1-North Pocono at Pittston Area

Things couldn’t have gone better for North Pocono and Pittston Area in Week 1 of the high school football season.

They get little time to revel in their success.

After North Pocono started with a dominant win over Nanticoke Area and Pittston Area rolled past Mid Valley, the teams will go head-to-head to highlight the second weekend of games in District 2.

North Pocono (1-0) plays at Pittston Area (1-0) on Friday in a nonconference clash at 7 p.m. at Charley Trippi Stadium.

“We were able to take care of our business last week, and it was a home game, and we leaned on our fundamentals, played fast and played physical, and got all those first-game jitters out,” North Pocono linebacker Evan Wolff said. “We experienced that varsity atmosphere. We have to be prepared mentally and physically again this week.

“They had a dominant game, too. They were flying off the ball and very physical. We know it will be a tough atmosphere at their home field, so we have to be ready for a tough game.”

North Pocono entered this season with high expectations. The Trojans have an experienced group of players and are ranked No. 1 in The Times-Tribune High School Football Poll.

Still, with all of the leadership and standout players, there is always trepidation ahead of the first game. The Trojans erased any doubt by steamrolling to a 56-0 win over Nanticoke Area.

North Pocono used an overpowering effort from its offensive and defensive lines and explosive plays to pile up 334 yards rushing, while limiting Nanticoke Area to 14 yards on the ground.

Joe Briskie, who missed the better part of the 2024 season, made the most of his opportunities. He ran for 96 yards on eight carries and scored a touchdown.

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6 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Ohio This Year

Ohio might not always be the first place that comes to mind for breathtaking scenery, but the Buckeye State is home to some truly spectacular natural wonders. From the sandstone cliffs and waterfalls of Hocking Hills to the underground beauty of the Ohio Caverns, the state offers landscapes as diverse as any in the Midwest. Here are the six captivating natural wonders that are worth exploring in Ohio.

Hocking Hills State Park

Group of hikers hiking at the Hocking Hills State Park.A group of hikers hiking at the Hocking Hills State Park.

Hocking Hills State Park, tucked into the scenic landscapes of Hocking County, is one of the state’s most beloved outdoor destinations. The park is home to over 25 miles of trails that wind through dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and striking recess caves. Its seven unique hiking areas—Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle’s Hollow, Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, and Whispering Cave—offer a variety of experiences for both casual walkers and seasoned explorers. Trails remain open year-round from dawn to dusk, allowing visitors to enjoy the area’s beauty in every season. Rich in Native American history, the park is named after the Hockhocking River, a term from the Delaware and Shawnee languages meaning “bottle river.”

Visitors can extend their stay with a wide range of accommodations, from more than 200 campsites to modern amenities at the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge, which features a restaurant, pools, and cozy guest rooms. Rustic “hike-in” tent sites, group camping areas, and privately owned cabins nearby add even more lodging options for adventurers. The best time to visit is in autumn, when vibrant foliage paints the cliffs and valleys, though spring’s waterfalls and winter’s frozen landscapes are equally breathtaking.

Ohio Caverns

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