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World Israeli national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir (dpa) 

New York Investigates Assaults During Ben-Gvir’s Visit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday that police were investigating a series of incidents that have erupted from clashing pro-Palestinian protests and…

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World Farmers work near the India-Pakistan border fencing, pictured from the Indian side in Daoke village, about 45 km from Amritsar, on April 27, 2025. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)

India, Pakistan Exchange Small Arms Fire across Kashmir Border for Fourth Night

India said on Monday it had responded to 'unprovoked' firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search…

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Arab World Yemeni soldiers walk amid the rubble as they inspect a damaged area after US airstrikes targeted a neighborhood in Sana'a, Yemen, 27 April 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARH

Yemen's Houthis Allege US Airstrike Hit a Prison Holding African Migrants

Yemen’s Houthi militant group on Monday alleged a US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing and wounding some of the 100 inmates held there…

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World President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Saturday, April 26, 2025, upon returning from a trip to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump Tells Putin to 'Stop Shooting' and Make a Deal

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he wanted Russia's Vladimir Putin to "stop shooting" in Ukraine and sign a peace deal, one day after the US leader met…

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Iran Says it Repelled Large Cyberattack on Sunday

World CCTV footage shows fire from the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025, as seen in this screengrab from a social media video. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS

Iran Says it Repelled Large Cyberattack on Sunday

Iran repelled a large cyberattack on its infrastructure on Sunday, said the head of its Infrastructure Communications Company, a day after a powerful explosion…

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Arab World The Yemeni flag is raised at the embassy in Damascus. (Saba)

Yemen Reopens its Embassy in Damascus

Yemen reopened its embassy in Damascus on Sunday after it was taken over by the Iran-backed Houthi militias since 2016 with the support of the now ousted…

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Arab World Mohammad Abu Zeid, 12, tastes the food prepared for a meal in his family tent in Muwasi, on the outskirts of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

For Nearly 60 Days, Israel Has Blocked Food from Gaza. Palestinians Struggle to Feed their Families

For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute…

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

Culture Eligible organizations will be selected based on compliance with the ministry’s goals and standards to ensure positive impact in the cultural sector

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 'Support for Performance' Program for Cultural Nonprofits

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the “Support for Performance” program to empower non-profit cultural organizations by offering various support…

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Culture The program included dialogue sessions and interactive workshops in Saudi traditional arts - SPA

Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Implements Saudi-Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth), in partnership with the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University of China, implemented the Saudi…

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Culture The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion today at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, which runs from April 26 to May 5, reported the Saudi Press Agency…

Culture Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Jusoor Exhibition in Jakarta Draws Over 150,000 Visitors on Third Day

The fifth edition of the Jusoor Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Jakarta, Indonesia, recorded a remarkable…

Culture The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)

Sydney to Host Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Saudi Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. Under the patronage of Minister of…

Champions League Semis: Barcelona-Inter Revives Memories of 2010 Epic and Arsenal Hosts PSG 

Sports Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho, of Portugal, reacts after a Champions League semifinal match, second leg, between Barcelona and Inter Milan, at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on April 28, 2010. (AP)

Champions League Semis: Barcelona-Inter Revives Memories of 2010 Epic and Arsenal Hosts PSG 

The free-flowing attack of Barcelona comes up against the rugged, smothering defense of Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinals. Ring any bells? Go…


Sports Supporters of Liverpool celebrate outside Anfield after Liverpool won the 2024/2025 Premier League title by beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield in Liverpool, Britain, 27 April 2025.  EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Party Time at Anfield as Liverpool Wins Premier League for Record-equaling 20th Top-flight Title

A selfie with Mohamed Salah. An impromptu sing-along with Arne Slot. Fireworks and flares. It was party time at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool sealed the…

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Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after her victory over Elise Mertens of Belgium during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Top-seeds Sabalenka and Zverev Advance in Madrid

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka rallied to defeat former doubles partner Elise Mertens in three sets and advance to the last 16 of the Madrid Open on Sunday. Top…

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Sports Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger, left, challenges for the ball with Barcelona’s Ferran Torres during the Spanish Copa del Rey final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Real Madrid Defender Antonio Rüdiger Apologizes for Copa del Rey Outburst

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has apologized for his outburst of rage against the referee at the end of his team’s Copa del Rey final defeat to…

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Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, left, and Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei, right, compete in the women's elite race

Bridge during the TCS London Marathon, Sunday April 27, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Assefa Wins London Marathon Women's Race after Late Breakaway

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title Sunday after pulling away from Joyciline Jepkosgei near the end. Assefa finished in an…

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Giant Coral Colony Discovered in Red Sea

Varieties This natural wonder could become a key highlight for tourists at AMAALA. Photo: RSG

Giant Coral Colony Discovered in Red Sea

Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the significant discovery of a giant coral colony in the Red Sea (of the Pavona species) within the waters of AMAALA on the…

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Varieties A worker raking coffee beans during the drying process at the Xiaowazi, or Little Hollow, coffee plantation in Pu'er - AFP

Chinese Tea Hub Branches into Coffee as Tastes Change

At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown beans into steaming cups of coffee, a modern twist on the region's…

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Varieties Neurology student Henriette Dieng examines Abdou Diop, a patient with genetic neuropathy at Pedro Rodriguez's clinic in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

Rare Diseases often Go Undiagnosed or Untreated in Parts of Africa. A Project Seeks to Change That

Ndeye Lam visits the cemetery often, praying and gently touching the seashells laid out across her daughter’s gravesite. “Mariama will always be here,” she…

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Varieties Yunice Abbas reads the book "I Sequestered Kim Kardashian" during an interview with the Associated Press, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Suspect in Kardashian Jewel Heist Case Plans to Take Responsibility for his Role at Paris Trial

One of the suspects in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said he plans to take responsibility for his role in the 2016 high-profile heist and will apologize…

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Varieties This initiative reflects the Red Sea Film Foundation’s commitment - through Red Sea Labs - to empowering creative voices

Red Sea Labs Launches Directors Program to Empower Emerging Filmmakers

Red Sea Labs, a Red Sea Film Foundation program, has launched the Directors’ Program – a transformative, week-long learning experience taking place in Jeddah…

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