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Gulf Children in Saudi traditional dress are seen at an event marking the Kingdom's Founding Day in Jazan. (SPA)

Gulf Countries Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and…

Arab World A truck drives past a Sudanese army tank at the entrance of Wad Madani in Sudan's al-Jazira state on February 20, 2025, after the regular army forces reclaimed the area from its rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last month. (AFP)

Sudan Waterborne Disease Outbreak Kills 24, Hospitalizes 800, Says MSF

An “out-of-control” waterborne disease outbreak in southern Sudan has killed at least two dozen and left more than 800 others in hospital over the past three…

Arab World A handout photo made available by the Russian State Duma Press Service shows Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivering his report “On the priorities of the foreign policy of the Russian Federation” during a plenary session of the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament, in Moscow, Russia, 19 February 2025. (EPA/ Russian State Duma Press Service Handout)

Iran Says Russian FM Lavrov Will Visit Tehran in Coming Days

Iran’s foreign ministry said Saturday that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran in the coming days to meet his Iranian counterpart and…

World  Residents Yekaterina Tkachenko, 75, and Maria Seryogova, 49, walk past ruins of buildings as they come to visit their apartments destroyed in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Pisky (Peski), a Russian controlled region of Ukraine, February 14, 2025. (Reuters)

US Proposes Ukraine UN Text Omitting Mention of Occupied Territory, Say Diplomats

The United States proposed Friday a United Nations resolution on the Ukraine conflict that omitted any mention of Kyiv’s territory occupied by Russia,…

Hamas to Free Six Gaza Hostages after Body of Bibas Mother Returned

Arab World Israeli hostages Averu Mengistu (4th-R) and Tal Shoham (4th-L) are flanked by Hamas fighters as they stand on a stage during their release in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on February 22, 2025. (AFP)

Hamas to Free Six Gaza Hostages after Body of Bibas Mother Returned

Hamas freed two hostages and was set to release four more from Gaza on Saturday in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after Israel…


World A street seller carries goods on his head while searching for customers at a pirogue dock on the shores of Lake Kivu in Bukavu on February 21, 2025. (AFP)

M23 Pushes Deeper in East DR Congo, UN Urges Rwanda Forces to Leave

M23 fighters advanced on several fronts in DR Congo's volatile east Friday as the UN Security Council for the first time called on Rwanda to stop backing the…

Gulf Saudi flags are raised in Riyadh on the occasion of the Kingdom's Founding Day. (SPA)

President of Palestine Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated on Saturday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of Founding…

French-Lebanese Architect to Redesign British Museum Galleries

Culture  French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh has been chosen to redesign part of the British Museum, in a major renovation. (AFP)

French-Lebanese Architect to Redesign British Museum Galleries

The British Museum said Friday it had chosen French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh to redesign a third of the venue's gallery space -- including a section…


Culture The artwork was gifted to the United Nations on the occasion of International Mother Language Day at its headquarters in Geneva. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Gifts Artwork to UN on International Mother Language Day

Saudi Arabia unveiled on Friday artwork it gifted to the United Nations on the occasion of International Mother Language Day at its headquarters in Geneva. …

Culture A conservator restores a cultural relic at the cultural protection and restoration department of the Palace Museum at the Forbidden City, during an organized media tour, in Beijing, China February 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Hidden for Centuries, Chinese Treasures Finally See the Light of Day 

Depicting Taoist figures in a misty landscape, a Qing dynasty lacquer panel inlaid with jade and agate is among thousands of artifacts pulled out of museum…

Culture Coffee farming in Rijal Almaa is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations, with some coffee trees in the governorate exceeding 200 years of age. - SPA

Second Saudi Coffee Festival to Kick off in Rijal Almaa

Under the patronage of Aseer Region Governor and Chairman of the Aseer Development Authority Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, the second edition of the…

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Culture The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has concluded its participation in the 75th Berlin International Film Festival

Saudi CDF Says it Engaged with Filmmakers, Potential Partners at Berlin Film Festival

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has concluded its participation in the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, which was held from February 13 to 19…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

Moyes Is Doing a Better Job than Me, Says United Boss Amorim

Sports Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Everton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 15, 2025 Everton manager David Moyes celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Moyes Is Doing a Better Job than Me, Says United Boss Amorim

The reason newly appointed manager David Moyes has had instant impact on Everton's form while Manchester United's fortunes are yet to turn around under Ruben…


Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Newcastle United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 15, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Action Images via Reuters)

Man City’s Title Defense on Life Support Ahead of Liverpool Match

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will host league leaders Liverpool on Sunday searching for victory that could resurrect their season, but…

Sports  Tennis - Rio Open - Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - February 21, 2025 Argentina's Francisco Comesana celebrates winning his quarter-final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev. (Reuters)

Comesana Stuns World Number Two Zverev in Rio Open

Argentinian Francisco Comesana stunned Australian Open finalist and world number two Alexander Zverev on Friday with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win in the quarter-finals of…

Sports Gold medalist Mikhail Shaidorov (C) of Kazakhstan, silver medalist Cha Jun-hwan (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Jimmy Ma of the USA pose during the medal ceremony of the men's single competition at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Seoul, South Korea, 22 February 2025. (EPA)

Shaidorov Shines to Become the First Four Continents Champion from Kazakhstanin 10 Years

Mikhail Shaidorov won the free skate with a season-best score on Saturday to become the first skater from Kazakhstan to win the Four Continents title since…

Sports Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola walks off the pitch after the Champions League playoff second leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP)

Man City Facing a Rebuild after Punishing Season as Some Guardiola Stalwarts May Be on the Way out

A big rebuild is coming at Manchester City — and top of the list in the clear-out appears to be the injury-prone stalwarts who cannot hack modern-day football…


Report: California Governor Requests $40 Billion for Fire Aid

Varieties An aerial view shows the devastation from the Palisades Fire on beachfront homes Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP)

Report: California Governor Requests $40 Billion for Fire Aid

California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last…


Varieties The fourth Saudi Media Forum concluded on Friday with an awards ceremony attended by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other dignitaries. (SPA)

Saudi Media Forum Concludes, Announces Award Winners

The fourth Saudi Media Forum concluded on Friday with an awards ceremony attended by Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary and other dignitaries. The forum was…

Varieties SJA Chairman of the Board of Directors Adhwan Al-Ahmari described the association as a cornerstone of promoting the national media identity and developing journalism in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Journalists Association Unveils New Brand Identity

The Saudi Journalists Association (SJA) launched on Friday its new brand identity at the Saudi Media Forum, with local and international media professionals…

Varieties Participants are seen at a panel discussion at the Saudi Media Forum. (Saudi Media Forum)

Riyadh’s Diplomacy Takes Center Stage at Saudi Media Forum

The second day of the Saudi Media Forum in its fourth edition, held in Riyadh, featured discussions and workshops with the participation of local and…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Varieties This photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows pedestrians crossing the street in the snow in central Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Japan Cabinet Approves 'Emergency' Urban Bear Shootings

Japan's cabinet approved a bill Friday allowing hunters to shoot bears in populated areas at their own discretion after human encounters with the wild animals…

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