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Arab World FILED - 10 February 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza City: Palestinians examine the damage to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) buildings on their way back to their homes in the wake of the Israeli army withdrew from North of Gaza City. Photo: Omar Ishaq/dpa
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In Reverse of a Longtime Stance, US Says UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Isn't Immune from Lawsuits

The Trump administration has decided that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is not immune from being sued, reversing the US government's longstanding…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

In a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held telephone conversations…

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Gulf Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns
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Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

The Saudi Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Public Security, detained a group of individuals for advertising fraudulent Hajj campaigns. …

Gulf The Saudi and French foreign ministers meet in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi, French FMs Discuss Preparations to Hold Conference on Advancing the two-state solution.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot met in Riyadh on Friday for talks on…

Trump Open to Meeting Iran's Leaders

World President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, April. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Trump Open to Meeting Iran's Leaders

US President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting Iran's supreme leader or the country's president, when he was asked by Time magazine in an interview on…

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Arab World A girl puts a pot to her head as Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025. (Reuters)
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UN Food Agency Says Its Food Stocks in Gaza Have Run out under Israel’s Blockade

The World Food Program says its food stocks in the Gaza Strip have run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for…

World People fish on an embankment in the Black Sea port city of Yevpatoriya, Crimea April 24, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Says ‘Crimea Will Stay with Russia’ as He Seeks End to War in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said in an interview published Friday that "Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of the US leader pressuring Ukraine to…

Crowds File into St. Peter’s on Last Day to Pay Respects to Pope Francis

Visitors queue to enter the Vatican and pay their respects to the late Pope, next to the colonnade and a Carabineri officer (R), with St. Peter's Basilica viewed in the background, a day prior to the Pope's funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

US Lists Demands at UN as Syria Seeks Sanctions Relief

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani raises the new Syrian flag during a flag raising ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

Trump’s Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin for 4th Time, Kremlin Says There Was Progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with US President Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (L) before a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 25 April 2025. (EPA/Kristina Kormilitsyna / Sputnik / Kremlin)

Iraq Sends Delegation to Damascus to Study Restoring Oil Pipeline Via Syria

A worker walks at the Rumaila oil field in Basra, Iraq (Reuters file photo)

US Delegation Inspects Destroyed Hezbollah Site in South Lebanon

A Lebanese Army soldier escorts a military bulldozer clearing roads in southern Lebanon (Directorate of Guidance). 

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The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Toward Vision 2030: Record Achievements and Promising Indicators

Police officers patrol as visitors queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica of the Vatican, viewed in the background, a day prior to the Pope's funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

Seating Plan for a Pope’s Funeral – It’s Complicated, or Compliqué

The Syrian delegation reviewed Saudi Arabia's security practices (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Shares Security Expertise with Syrian Delegation

Members of Jordanian security forces stand outside an office of the “Islamic Action Front” in Amman on Wednesday (Reuters)

Jordanian Sources Confirm Policies to ‘Contain’ Muslim Brotherhood are No Longer Viable

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Trade Surplus Hits 10-Month High as Imports Decline

US President Donald Trump during his visit to the Saudi capital Riyadh in May 2017 (SPA)

Trump’s Saudi Visit to Cement Deeper Strategic Ties

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Toward Vision 2030: Record Achievements and Promising Indicators

The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi, French FMs Discuss Preparations to Hold Conference on Advancing the two-state solution.

The Saudi and French foreign ministers meet in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry, French Police Implement Advanced Security Training Program for Women

Saudi Interior Ministry and French Police implement advanced security training program for women. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Shares Security Expertise with Syrian Delegation

The Syrian delegation reviewed Saudi Arabia's security practices (SPA)

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FILED - 10 February 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza City: Palestinians examine the damage to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) buildings on their way back to their homes in the wake of the Israeli army withdrew from North of Gaza City. Photo: Omar Ishaq/dpa

In Reverse of a Longtime Stance, US Says UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Isn't Immune from Lawsuits

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UN Food Agency Says Its Food Stocks in Gaza Have Run out under Israel’s Blockade

A girl puts a pot to her head as Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Iraq Sends Delegation to Damascus to Study Restoring Oil Pipeline Via Syria

A worker walks at the Rumaila oil field in Basra, Iraq (Reuters file photo)

US Lists Demands at UN as Syria Seeks Sanctions Relief

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani raises the new Syrian flag during a flag raising ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

Jordanian Sources Confirm Policies to ‘Contain’ Muslim Brotherhood are No Longer Viable

Members of Jordanian security forces stand outside an office of the “Islamic Action Front” in Amman on Wednesday (Reuters)

US Delegation Inspects Destroyed Hezbollah Site in South Lebanon

A Lebanese Army soldier escorts a military bulldozer clearing roads in southern Lebanon (Directorate of Guidance). 

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives ahead of negotiations with the US, in Muscat, Oman, April 25, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters

Iran FM Araghchi Arrives in Oman Ahead of Nuclear Talks with US

Crowds File into St. Peter’s on Last Day to Pay Respects to Pope Francis

Visitors queue to enter the Vatican and pay their respects to the late Pope, next to the colonnade and a Carabineri officer (R), with St. Peter's Basilica viewed in the background, a day prior to the Pope's funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

Trump’s Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin for 4th Time, Kremlin Says There Was Progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with US President Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (L) before a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 25 April 2025. (EPA/Kristina Kormilitsyna / Sputnik / Kremlin)

US State Department Nixes Climate Office, Revamps Energy Bureau

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump with the US Department of State logo in the background is seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Says ‘Crimea Will Stay with Russia’ as He Seeks End to War in Ukraine

People fish on an embankment in the Black Sea port city of Yevpatoriya, Crimea April 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Open to Meeting Iran's Leaders

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, April. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

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US-Saudi Business Council Hosts High-Level Investment Event

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Syria Meeting Focused on Need for Credible Economic Data, IMF Chief Says

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during a Press Briefing on "International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)" during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

China Exempts Some Goods from US Tariffs to Limit trade War Pain

TOPSHOT - An aerial view shows cargo containers stacked at a port in Shanghai on April 20, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT

Gold Slips More Than 1% as China Considers US Tariff Exemption

FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are stacked in the safe deposit boxes room of the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich, Germany, January 10, 2025. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth//File Photo

Saudi Trade Surplus Hits 10-Month High as Imports Decline

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

China Denies It Is Currently in Talks with Washington over Tariffs

A general view shows container ships at a terminal with Hong Kong's financial center, including IFC 2, in the background in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu 

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Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair

Culture The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies

Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, which is taking…

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Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture met in Jeddah on Thursday with his counterpart from Costa Rica. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica Discuss Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met in Jeddah on Thursday with Costa Rica’s Minister of Culture and Youth Jorge Rodríguez Vives…

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Culture The library's World Book Day celebration continues until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Celebrates World Book Day

To mark World Book Day, observed annually on April 23, the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh launched the musical play "Passion" at the Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The Saudi and Greek Culture Ministers have co-chaired the inaugural meeting in Jeddah of the Culture Committee of the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Greece Discuss Strengthening Cultural Relations

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Greek counterpart Dr. Lina Mendoni have co-chaired the inaugural meeting in Jeddah of the…

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Culture Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair
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Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission officially launched the Riyadh pavilion at the 49th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in…

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Real Sociedad Appoint Francisco to Replace Alguacil as Manager from Next Season

Sports Real Sociedad's head coach Imanol Alguacil gestures during the Spanish LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Sociedad, in Vitoria, Spain, 13 April 2025. (EPA)

Real Sociedad Appoint Francisco to Replace Alguacil as Manager from Next Season

Real Sociedad have appointed their reserve team coach Sergio Francisco as manager from next season to replace Imanol Alguacil who is stepping down at the end…

Sports Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 25, 2025 Germany's Alexander Zverev serves during his round of 64 match against Spain's Roberto Bautista-Agut. (Reuters)
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Top Seeds Zverev and Sabalenka Advance with Easy Victories at Madrid Open

Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka scored comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Madrid Open on Friday. Zverev cruised to a 6-2, 6…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 21, 2025 Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Forest FA Cup Semi No Different to Other Games, Says Nuno

Nottingham Forest compete in their first FA Cup semi-final since 1991 this weekend, but with the club also aiming for Champions League qualification, the tie…

Sports Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have been decisive for the Catalan giants this season. Josep LAGO / AFP
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Barcelona Out to Prove Clasico Superiority in Copa del Rey Final

Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid. Although the Catalan…

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Sports Liverpool Braced for Premier League Title Party
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Liverpool Braced for Premier League Title Party

Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a…

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Remains of 5,000-year-old Noblewoman Found in Peru Dig

Varieties An ancient artifact found in a recently discovered burial site at the Aspero archaeological complex, belonging to the Caral civilization, during a press presentation at the Ministry of Culture in Lima on April 24, 2025. ERNESTO BENAVIDES / AFP

Remains of 5,000-year-old Noblewoman Found in Peru Dig

Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by…

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Varieties This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
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Carnivorous 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Remains of its Prey

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the “bone collector.” The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of…

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Varieties The Shenzhou-20 space mission carried by the Long March 2F rocket launches at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, near Jiuquan, China, 24 April 2025. EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES
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China Launches Shenzhou-20 Mission to Chinese Space Station

China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited space station on Thursday, in its 15th crewed spaceflight and the 20th overall in the Shenzhou program…

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Varieties AlUla Governorate has launched "Arch Rock and Stargazing." SPA
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Saudi Arabia: AlUla Launches Community Initiative for Environmental Awareness

AlUla Governorate in Saudi Arabia has launched "Arch Rock and Stargazing," a prominent community initiative showcasing one of its key geographical tourist…

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Varieties This handout photo taken on April 17, 2025, and released on April 23, 2025 by the University of Wollongong shows Scott Hocknull, a vertebrate palaeontologist and senior curator at the Queensland Museum, holding a Protemnodon skull fossil. (Photo by Handout / UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG / AFP)
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Scientists: Giant Kangaroos Perished During 'Climate Upheaval'

Giant prehistoric kangaroos perished when "climate upheaval" turned lush Australian rainforest into desert, scientists said Thursday after studying ancient…

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