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Business A view of a container terminal at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 12, 2025. (Reuters)
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More than 50 Countries Have Contacted White House to Start Trade Talks, Trump Adviser Says

More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks, a top economic adviser to US President Donald Trump said on Sunday as US…

World President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a rally in her support, after she was convicted of a fake jobs scheme at the EU parliament, in Paris on April 6, 2025. (AFP)
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Le Pen Evokes Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. as Supporters Rally in Paris

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday she would peacefully fight her five-year ban from running for office and draw inspiration from American…

World Pope Francis speaks as he appears for the first time since his return to the Vatican, in Saint Peter square, at the Vatican, April 6, 2025. (Reuters)
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Pope Francis Greets Crowds at Vatican in First Appearance since Leaving Hospital

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St…

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EU Seeks Unity in First Strike Back at Trump Tariffs

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against US President Donald Trump's tariffs, likely approving a first set of…

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Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 24, Mostly Women and Children

Arab World Children walk by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 24, Mostly Women and Children

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 24 people, including over a dozen women and children, local health officials said Sunday, as Israeli Prime…

Arab World US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures as he addresses the audience during a statement as part of the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministers of Foreign Affairs at NATO's headquarters in Brussels on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)
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Rubio Says US is Revoking all Visas Held by South Sudanese Passport Holders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the United States was revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation…

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World Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine April 6, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv/ Handout via REUTERS
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Poland Scrambles Aircraft after Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were activated early on Sunday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched air strikes targeting western Ukraine,…

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Macron to Hold Gaza Summit with Egyptian, Jordanian Leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a meeting with representatives of the sectors affected by new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP)

US Storms, 'Severe' Flooding Death Toll Climbs to 16

People remove debris from a building destroyed by a tornado in Louisville, Kentucky. (AFP)

Iran Top Diplomat Rejects Direct Negotiations with US

Iranian demonstrators walk on representations of the Israeli and US flags during the annual anti-Israeli Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP)

Palestinian Teenager Who Died in Israeli Prison Showed Signs of Starvation

Khaled Ahmad holds a poster of his 17-year-old son, Waleed, who died in an Israeli prison, that reads in Arabic, “The hero prisoner Martyr, mercy and eternity for our righteous Martyrs,” in the West Bank town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

France, Algeria Resume Dialogue, but Rocky Path Ahead

Algerian and French flags flutter ahead of the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron, in Algiers, Algeria August 25, 2022. (Reuters)

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Pezeshkian addresses diplomats from Islamic countries in Tehran on Saturday, in the presence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (Iranian Presidency).

Tehran Open to Negotiations with Washington ‘on Equal Footing’

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellaty meets with a delegation from the Palestinian Fatah movement in Cairo. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

New Opportunity for Gaza Truce with Egyptian ‘Compromise’ Proposal

A rescue worker walks past heavy construction equipment being used to clear rubble at the site of a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 5, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake. (AFP)

Rains Add to Challenge for Myanmar Quake Relief, Toll at 3,471

A protester holds a Turkish flag as riot police stand guard during a protest against the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, outside Caglayan courthouse, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP)

Facing a Government Crackdown on Dissent, Türkiye's Protesters Put Aside Their Differences

A previous meeting between the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Economic and Social Committee of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council, and the UK Minister of State for Business and Trade in Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi-British Business Council to Turn Sustainability, Green Finance Deals into Reality

Top Houthi leaders disappear from Sanaa, communication cut off (Houthi Media)

Top Houthi Leaders Flee Sanaa Amid Trump-Ordered US Strikes

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UAE: US Companies Sanctioned Over Sudan Do Not Operate in the Emirates

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How the Holy Sites Welcomed 122 Mn Visitors this Ramadan

The millions who visited the Grand Mosque reflect decades of dedicated effort and meticulous care (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Escalation in Occupied Palestinian Territories

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Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Territory

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Strikes on Five Locations in Syria

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Saudi Crown Prince and Iranian President Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

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US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus reacts during a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (not pictured) in Beirut, Lebanon, April 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Israel Targets Hezbollah in South Lebanon as US Envoy Visits

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 24, Mostly Women and Children

Children walk by the destroyed house of journalist Islam Meqdad, where she was killed along with her son and five other family members in an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Military Changes Initial Account of Gaza Aid Worker Killings

Palestinians mourn medics, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their bodies were recovered, according to the Red Crescent, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 31, 2025. (Reuters)

New Opportunity for Gaza Truce with Egyptian ‘Compromise’ Proposal

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellaty meets with a delegation from the Palestinian Fatah movement in Cairo. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Rubio Says US is Revoking all Visas Held by South Sudanese Passport Holders

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures as he addresses the audience during a statement as part of the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministers of Foreign Affairs at NATO's headquarters in Brussels on April 4, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

Macron to Hold Gaza Summit with Egyptian, Jordanian Leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a meeting with representatives of the sectors affected by new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP)

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People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP)

At Least 22 Killed after Heavy Rains Flood Congo’s Capital

Le Pen Evokes Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. as Supporters Rally in Paris

President of Rassemblement National parliamentary group Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a rally in her support, after she was convicted of a fake jobs scheme at the EU parliament, in Paris on April 6, 2025. (AFP)

Pope Francis Greets Crowds at Vatican in First Appearance since Leaving Hospital

Pope Francis speaks as he appears for the first time since his return to the Vatican, in Saint Peter square, at the Vatican, April 6, 2025. (Reuters)

Tehran Open to Negotiations with Washington ‘on Equal Footing’

Pezeshkian addresses diplomats from Islamic countries in Tehran on Saturday, in the presence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (Iranian Presidency).

Poland Scrambles Aircraft after Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine April 6, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv/ Handout via REUTERS

US Storms, 'Severe' Flooding Death Toll Climbs to 16

People remove debris from a building destroyed by a tornado in Louisville, Kentucky. (AFP)

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A view of a container terminal at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 12, 2025. (Reuters)

More than 50 Countries Have Contacted White House to Start Trade Talks, Trump Adviser Says

Egypt’s Net Foreign Assets Rise in February

Hotels, banks and offices on the Nile River in Cairo (Reuters)

OPEC+ Credits Voluntary Oil Cuts for Market Stability

The OPEC logo behind a model of an oil excavator. (Reuters)

EU Seeks Unity in First Strike Back at Trump Tariffs

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Leading Garment Producer Bangladesh Holds Crisis Talks on US Tariffs

Textile and garment production accounts for about 80 percent of exports in Bangladesh. Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP/File

Trump's Baseline Tariff Plays to Türkiye’s Advantage, Vice President Says

Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz speaks during a press conference to unveil a savings measures package in Ankara, Türkiye, May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission to Inaugurate Art Week Riyadh

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission to Inaugurate Art Week Riyadh

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has unveiled the program and participants for the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, to be held from April 6 to 13. The…

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Culture King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program
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King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) and Indiana University have launched a specialized academic program as part of the academy's Arabic…

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Culture This photograph shows antiques on display during the installation of the archaeological heritage exhibition "Treasures saved from Gaza - 5000 years of history" (Tresors sauves de Gaza - 5000 ans d'histoire) at the Institut du Monde Arabe, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
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Gaza Heritage and Destruction on Display in Paris

A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose…

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Culture Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)
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Bodour Al Qasimi Becomes 1st Woman from the Gulf to Win BolognaRagazzi Award

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious…

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King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Spain 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is hosting the Arabic Language Month program in Spain throughout April 2025. This program, designed to…

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Verstappen Wins Japanese Grand Prix for His First Victory of F1 Season

Sports Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 6, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix. (Reuters)

Verstappen Wins Japanese Grand Prix for His First Victory of F1 Season

Max Verstappen of Red Bull won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix and broke a "mini-slump" of only two wins in his previous 16 races. It was the Dutch driver's…

Sports Valencia CF's head coach Carlos Corberan gives instructions to his players during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Valencia CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on 05 April 2025. (EPA)
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Coach Hails Valencia’s Resilience after First Win at Real Madrid since 2008

Valencia coach Carlos Corberan said his side had shown terrific mental strength in securing their first win at Real Madrid since 2008 on Saturday. Hugo Duro…

Sports Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - April 5, 2025 Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner reacts before the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Glasner Praises Palace’s Composure When Down to Nine Men in Win over Brighton

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said his players deserved credit for refusing to panic despite being reduced to nine men late on in Saturday's 2-1 win…

Sports Real Betis' Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini (L) greets Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, on April 5, 2025. (AFP)
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Barca Refuse to Dwell on Disappointing Draw, Says Flick

Barcelona missed the chance to extend their lead in the LaLiga standings after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis on Saturday, with their coach Hansi…

Sports AC Milan's Luka Jovic, center, reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Fiorentina at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, April 5, 2025. (AP)
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Unforced Errors to Blame for Milan’s Draw against Fiorentina

AC Milan paid the price for making some unforced errors in their 2-2 home draw against Fiorentina in Serie A on Saturday, coach Sergio Conceicao said as his…

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Russian Man Survives Bear Attack as Sightings Near Moscow Increase

Varieties A person rides a bike at a park during a warm spring day in Moscow, Russia, 04 April 2025. (EPA)

Russian Man Survives Bear Attack as Sightings Near Moscow Increase

A brown bear attacked and badly mauled a Russian man in a forest about 125 km (78 miles) from Moscow, local media and residents said, as sightings of bears…

Varieties Pyongyang citizens walk in a street of the Moranbong District in Pyongyang, North Korea Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP)
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North Korea Holds First Pyongyang International Marathon in Six Years

North Korea on Sunday held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years, hosting foreign runners in the reclusive country that has largely closed…

Varieties Retro video games and consoles are displayed at the headquarters of RetroSix in Stoke-on-Trent, England on April 1, 2025. (AFP)
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Nostalgia Fuels UK Boom in Vintage Video Game Repairs

The shelves lining Luke Malpass's home workshop are a gamer's treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage Game Boys, Sega Mega Drives…

Varieties The ice forms in the shape of cones that resemble Buddhist stupas, and act as a storage system -- steadily melting throughout spring when temperatures rise. Manzoor BALTI / AFP
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Artificial Glaciers Boost Water Supply in Northern Pakistan

At the foot of Pakistan's impossibly high mountains whitened by frost all year round, farmers grappling with a lack of water have created their own ice towers…

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Nationwide Theater Tour Kicks off in Al-Baha with 'Baher' Play

Theater enthusiasts in Al-Baha turned out in strong numbers for "Baher," a play inspired by maritime heritage and the traditions of ancient sailors and pearl…

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