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Arab World  Palestinians walk among the rubble of buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Hamas Says No More Ceasefire Talks until Israel Frees Prisoners

A Hamas official says Israel’s delay in the release of some 600 Palestinian prisoners constitutes a “serious violation” of the ceasefire agreement, and…

Arab World A photo taken on September 18, 2024, in Beirut's southern suburbs shows the remains of exploded pagers on display at an undisclosed location. (AFP/Getty Images)

Israel’s Spy Chief Gives Details about Exploding Pager Operation against Hezbollah

The head of Israel's Mossad foreign intelligence agency on Tuesday called the exploding pagers and walkie talkies operation against Hezbollah militants in…

Gulf  Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Riyadh - SPA

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Its Commitment to Promoting Global Peace, Security

Saudi Arabia's cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to promoting global peace and security and emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving…

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Arab World Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. (dpa)

Former Iraqi PM Kadhimi Returns to Baghdad despite Security Threats

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, known for promoting the rule of law, returned to Baghdad Tuesday for the first time in more than two years…

Syria Calls for Israel’s Withdrawal from Its Lands, National Dialogue Closing Statement Says

Arab World  Attendees take part in a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Calls for Israel’s Withdrawal from Its Lands, National Dialogue Closing Statement Says

Syria condemned on Tuesday Israel's incursion into its territories and called for Israel to withdraw, according to the closing statement of a national dialogue…


Business Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria

Mawani Introduces New Shipping Service Connecting Saudi Arabia, Syria

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new "EXS6" shipping service, operated by Caerus, to Jeddah Islamic Port. This direct…

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World Yahya Al-Batran, the father of Palestinian infant Jumaa Al-Batran, who died of hypothermia after living in a tent with his displaced family, reacts as he embraces his body at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, December 29, 2024. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Six Newborns Die from Severe Cold in Gaza, Medic Says

At least six newborn babies have died in Gaza due to severe cold, according to Dr. Saeed Saleh, a health official at the Patient's Friends Benevolent Society…

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AlUla Prepares to Welcome Visitors in Ramadan with Unique Experiences

Culture AlUla Ramadan preparations - Photo by SPA

AlUla Prepares to Welcome Visitors in Ramadan with Unique Experiences

AlUla Governorate is set to welcome visitors during Ramadan with unique experiences that blend the spiritual essence of the month with the captivating beauty…

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Culture The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)

More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran concluded its Founding Day celebrations, attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days,…

Culture Forty photographers participated in the exhibition. SPA

Jeddah Culture, Arts Society Hosts 'Our Kingdom' Photo Exhibition

The Saudi Arabian Society of Culture and Arts in Jeddah hosted the "Our Kingdom" photography exhibition displaying 40 artworks that embody the history of the…

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Culture The event continues until next Thursday -SPA

Hira Cultural District Launches 'Glory Makers' Event on Founding Day Celebrations

The "Glory Makers" event, held as part of the Founding Day's celebrations at Hira Cultural District, has garnered significant attention and a high turnout from…

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Culture The building of the Saudi Embassy in Egypt decorated with the Founding Day theme - SPA

Saudi Embassy in Egypt Celebrates Founding Day

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt hosted the Founding Day celebration on Sunday, SPA reported. The event was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini,…

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Liverpool Glory Would Boost Salah's Ballon D'Or Chances, Says Slot

Sports Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah - EPA file photo

Liverpool Glory Would Boost Salah's Ballon D'Or Chances, Says Slot

Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah will have a "far better chance" of winning the Ballon d'Or if runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool win silverware this season…

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Sports Petra Kvitova. (AFP)

Kvitova Not Setting Goals in Comeback from Maternity Break 

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she has been encouraged by the success of several new mothers on their return to the WTA Tour, but the Czech is…

Sports Winner Andrey Rublev of Russia poses with the trophy after winning the final against Jack Draper of Britain at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha, Qatar, 22 February 2025. (EPA)

 Fiery Rublev Keeping a Cool Head with Help from Safin 

World number nine Andrey Rublev said conversations with twice Grand Slam champion Marat Safin had helped him deal with his mental struggles and that he was now…

Sports Football - Super Lig - Galatasaray v Fenerbahce - Rams Park, Istanbul, Türkiye - February 24, 2025 Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho is seen before the match. (Reuters)

Galatasaray Accuses Jose Mourinho of Making Racist Comments After Turkish League Game 

Galatasaray plans to start criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho and file complaints with soccer's governing body after accusing the Fenerbahce coach of…

Sports General view of the crest of Manchester United inside the stadium before a match. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Manchester United to Cut Jobs, Bonuses to Restore Profits

Manchester United will cut around 150-200 more jobs as part of an overhaul to return to profitability after five years of losses, the Premier League soccer…

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Islamabad Seeks Partnerships with Riyadh to Boost Digital Media Production, Content Quality

Varieties Pakistan’s Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Islamabad Seeks Partnerships with Riyadh to Boost Digital Media Production, Content Quality

Pakistan’s Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar emphasized his country’s commitment to forming partnerships with Saudi Arabia to enhance digital media…

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Varieties The Svalbard Global Seed Vault offers a safety net in case of natural catastrophe, war, climate change, disease or manmade disasters. (AFP)

Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault Gets More Than 14,000 New Samples 

A "doomsday" vault storing food crop seeds from around the world in man-made caves on a remote Norwegian Arctic island will receive more than 14,000 new…

Varieties A drone view of the village of Oia, as the seismic activity continues, on the island of Santorini, Greece, February 20, 2025. (Reuters)

Santorini’s Earthquake Swarm Is Declining Gradually as Thousands Return to the Greek Island 

An earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, Greek scientists monitoring the phenomenon said Monday. The…

Varieties In this photo taken Jan 20, 2025 and released by Guo Qingshan, a view of the "Puppy Mountain" which went viral over the internet in China seen in Yichang, a city in central China's Hubei province. (Guo Qingshan via AP)

A Cliff That Looks Like a Puppy Resting Beside the Yangtze River Delights People in China 

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even…

Varieties Pallets of branded aluminum cans at the production line in the Palestinian Chat Cola bottling plant, in the West Bank city of Salfit, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP)

Anti-US Sentiment Bubbling up in the West Bank Bolsters Demand for a Local Coke-Alternative 

Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse,…