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World US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Says Will ‘Not Put up with’ Zelensky War Stance

Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US president prepared to meet his top team…

Gulf This handout picture provided by the press office of the Lebanese Presidency shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (C-L) being welcomed by with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman (C-R) upon his arrival in Riyadh on March 3, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

Aoun from Riyadh: We Appreciate Role Saudi Arabia Is Playing in Supporting Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Riyadh on Monday at the invitation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on his first…

Arab World Members of Syria's new authorities security forces deploy in the Jaramana suburb of Damascus late on March 2, 2025. (AFP)

Three Killed, 20 Injured in Explosion in Syria’s Deir Ezzor

Three people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion in the Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor region, the state news agency reported on Monday. It said…

World Russian President Vladimir Putin attending a press statement following talks with Iranian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 17, 2025. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Kremlin Says Someone Needs to Force Zelenskiy to Make Peace after Clash with Trump

The Kremlin said on Monday that someone needed to force Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make peace after a clash with US President Donald Trump in…

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Netanyahu Warns Hamas of Consequences It ‘Cannot Imagine’ If Gaza Hostages Not Freed

Arab World 03 March 2020, Israel, Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, delivers an address. (dpa)

Netanyahu Warns Hamas of Consequences It ‘Cannot Imagine’ If Gaza Hostages Not Freed

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas on Monday of consequences it “cannot imagine” if the Palestinian group does not release the hostages…


World Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, December 6, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

UN Rights Chief Deeply Worried about 'Fundamental Shift in Direction' in US under Trump

The rights chief of the United Nations expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President Donald…

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World FILE - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends a news conference in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Iran’s Zarif Who Was Key to 2015 Nuclear Deal Tenders Resignation under Pressure

A former Iranian foreign minister who was key to the country's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers reportedly tendered his resignation Monday from the…

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

Culture Held under the theme ‘Knowledge Illuminates Our Community’, the initiative falls in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’. WAM

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC) has launched the first phase of its community campaign to promote sustainable reading, covering the first half of…

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Culture Under the slogan "Our Nights Have Returned," the ministry will decorate roads and public spaces with lights and installations

Culture Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Season' Across Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host "Ramadan Season 1446 AH" in cities nationwide. The initiative features cultural and community events highlighting…

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Culture Examples of Benin bronzes which, together with collections such as the Parthenon sculptures, are the subject of talks of their return to countries of origin, are displayed at the British Museum in London, Britain, January 25, 2023. (Reuters) 

Nigeria’s Museum Agrees with Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes 

Nigeria's national museum commission will be responsible for retrieving and keeping priceless Benin Bronzes, taking on the task with the assent of the royal…

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,…

Kovac Sees Steady Improvement at Dortmund Ahead of Lille Clash

Sports  Dortmund coach Niko Kovac gives a press conference in Dortmund, Germany, Monday March 3, 2025, ahead of their Champions League soccer match against OSC Lille. (AP)

Kovac Sees Steady Improvement at Dortmund Ahead of Lille Clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac knows his side are still a work in progress but sees signs of improvement as they prepare for a tough Champions League Round…


Sports Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone holds a press conference after the training session of the team at Majadahonda Sports City, Madrid, Spain, 03 March 2025. (EPA)

In-Form Atletico Madrid Looks to End Its Champions League Slump against City Rival Real Madrid

The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of…

Sports FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 2-0 lead during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Montjuic Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, 02 March 2025.  EPA/Andreu Dalmau

Barcelona Routs 10-man Real Sociedad 4-0 to Go Top in Spain

Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 rout of 10-man Real Sociedad to regain the lead in Spain on Sunday. Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski…

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Sports Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno makes a save during the English FA Cup soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United Crashes Out of FA Cup

Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday after losing on penalties to Fulham. Rather than bemoan the latest blow in a miserable season, though,…

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Sports Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Messi Leads Renewed Argentina Against Uruguay, Brazil in World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has selected a preliminary list of 33 players led by Lionel Messi for South American qualifying matches against Uruguay and…

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AlUla Skies Festival 2025 Promises Celebration of Celestial Heritage, Adventure

Varieties Visitors can take to the skies with daily hot-air balloon flights. (SPA)

AlUla Skies Festival 2025 Promises Celebration of Celestial Heritage, Adventure

Saudi Arabia's AlUla is set to welcome the return of the AlUla Skies Festival, taking place from April 18 to 27, as part of the AlUla Moments calendar. The…


Varieties The SS United States is towed at sunset past Key West, Fla., headed to Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, where it will be prepared to be used as an artificial reef. (Rob O'Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP)

Historic Ship Completes First Leg of Journey to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed the first leg of its final voyage. …

Varieties Japan's Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Fumihito and second in line to the throne, takes part in his first press conference to mark his coming-of-age at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo on March 3, 2025. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT

Teen Heir to Japanese Throne Says Marriage Not on his Mind

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on…

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Varieties MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 02: Firefighters attend to a flare-up in the Carolina Forest neighborhood on March 2, 2025 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. AFP

Crews Battle Wildfires in North, South Carolina amid Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds

Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The…

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Varieties The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to new research. Juan BARRETO / AFP

Study: Melting Ice Could Slow Vital Antarctic Ocean Current

The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned…

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