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World France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot speaks during a stakeout outside the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York City, US, April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

France Won’t Hesitate to Restore UN Sanctions on Iran if No Deal, Says Foreign Minister 

France will not think twice about reimposing United Nations sanctions on Iran if negotiations to reach a deal over its nuclear program do not succeed, its…

World Ukrainian servicemen of the Skala regiment artillery unit fire an M109 howitzer toward Russian positions, in an undisclosed area, in the eastern Donetsk region, on April 23, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP) 

Russia Says It’s Waiting for Ukraine’s Response to May Ceasefire and Offer of Direct Talks 

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Ukraine had not responded to many offers by Russia President Vladimir Putin to start direct peace negotiations, and that it…

Arab World Syria's Tishrin Dam. (File photo)

Syrian Army Takes Control of Tishrin Dam from SDF

Syrian army troops have deployed near the Tishrin Dam in the eastern countryside of Aleppo province, setting up military positions in what appears to be a step…

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World Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks on stage at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal Party won the Canadian election in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada’s Liberals Win Minority Government; Carney Says Old Relationship with US ‘Is Over’ 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but fell short of the majority government he had wanted to…

Amnesty Accuses Israel of 'Live-streamed Genocide' against Gaza Palestinians

Arab World TOPSHOT - Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli strike on the Yafa school building, a school-turned-shelter, in Gaza City on April 23, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Amnesty Accuses Israel of 'Live-streamed Genocide' against Gaza Palestinians

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza by forcibly displacing most of the…

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Arab World Sisi meets Al-Burhan at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo on April 28, 2025 (Egyptian Presidency). 

Sisi, Burhan Discuss Nile Water Security, Post-War Reconstruction in Sudan

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held high-level talks in Cairo on Monday with Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan,…

Ahmed Embaby (Cairo)
World People sit in candlelight and use mobile phone flashlights in the dark during a nationwide power outage at Plaza Mayor square in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Spain, Portugal Hunt for Cause of Power Outage as Electricity Returns 

Electricity had been restored to most of Spain and Portugal early on Tuesday after huge nationwide blackouts, although authorities were still trying to find…

Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London 

Culture Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London 

Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London 

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque,…


Culture Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO launch innovating documentary heritage conference. (SPA)

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with UNESCO, launched its international conference titled “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable…

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Culture The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic…

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Culture President Joe Biden hands a pen to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland as he signs a proclamation on the North Lawn at the White House in Washington, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP)

Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day 

President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor's practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in…

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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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Real Madrid’s Rudiger Rebuked by Germany’s Sporting Director Over Ice Incident in Copa del Rey 

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)

Real Madrid’s Rudiger Rebuked by Germany’s Sporting Director Over Ice Incident in Copa del Rey 

Antonio Rudiger needs to show “class” and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Voller has said, after the defender appeared to throw…


Sports Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta attends a press conference at the Emirates Stadium in London, on April 28, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). (AFP) 

Arteta Rallies Arsenal to Believe in Champions League Glory Ahead of Semifinals Against PSG 

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his players to believe they can win the Champions League for the first time because they have already beaten “the best…

Sports Udinese's Martin Payero (R) and Bologna's Sam Beukema in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs Bologna FC 1909 at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 28 April 2025. (EPA)

Bologna Misses Out on Serie A Top Four After Draw 

Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season. Bologna…

Sports Football - Saudi Pro League – Al-Hilal v Al-Shabab - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - April 21, 2025 Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus is seen during the match. (Reuters) 

Cancelo Ruled Out of Al-Hilal’s Asian Champions League Semi with Al-Ahli 

Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus has ruled Joao Cancelo out of the remainder of his side's Asian Champions League Elite campaign with a hamstring injury ahead of…

Sports Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 27, 2025 Germany's Alexander Zverev takes a picture of the court with a phone during his round of 32 match against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. (Reuters)

The Camera Never Lies: Electronic Line Calls in Focus Again as Zverev Takes Photo of Ball Mark 

Alexander Zverev is convinced there was a defect in the electronic line calling system during his Madrid Open win on Sunday after the German risked a hefty…


Elitist No More, Caviar is Turning Casual

Varieties Many caviar producers are embracing the trend. GEORGES GOBET / AFP

Elitist No More, Caviar is Turning Casual

When Burger King announced it was selling caviar with nuggets at its French restaurants on April 1, many people assumed it was an April Fool's joke. But as…

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Varieties A team of scientists believe many of the echidna's unusual traits were first developed millions of years ago when its ancestors splashed through the water. ROMEO GACAD / AFP

Study Sheds Light on Origin of Australia's Odd Echidna

Australia's burrowing echidna evolved from a water-dwelling ancestor in an "extremely rare" biological event, scientists said Tuesday in a new study of the…

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Varieties William and Catherine met while studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and married at London's Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. (Reuters)

Prince William and Kate Mark Wedding Anniversary in Scotland

Prince William and wife Catherine will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on the Scottish island of Mull on Tuesday, the latest step on the princess's…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: A mountaineer holds on to the rope during an ice climbing session at Everest base camp, Nepal April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Purnima Shrestha

Nepal Plans to Restrict Everest Permits to Experienced Climbers

Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation's 7,000-meter (22,965 ft) peaks, according to…

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Varieties A seal swims in a tank at the new seal sanctuary in Lauwersoog, northern Netherlands, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP)

Injured Seals Get Care and Sanctuary at a New Center in the Netherlands 

Gliding gracefully through the waters at his new home, Witje pauses briefly to peer through a large window at the curious and admiring visitors. The 4-month…