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MWL Welcomes OIC Resolutions on Palestine and Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed the resolutions adopted by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic…

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Business United States President Donald J Trump (L) stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Club World Cup trophy after signing an Executive Order setting up a task force on the Club World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2025. EPA/CHRIS KLEPONIS / POOL

Trump Says US Trade Tensions Will Make World Cup More Exciting

Political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will make the tournament more exciting, US…

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Arab World A boy walks down a street covered by the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, Thursday March 6, 2025 (AP)

Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Southern Gaza amid Push for Ceasefire Extension

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, medical sources said, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to…

World  In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attends a ceremony meeting a group of officials, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Iran’s Khamenei Slams ‘Bullying’ after Trump Threats

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action. …

Syria Forces Beef up Security to Prevent Reprisals

Arab World This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on March 8, 2025, shows a member of the Syrian forces checking the identity card of a driver at a checkpoint in the coastal city of Latakia. (SANA/AFP)

Syria Forces Beef up Security to Prevent Reprisals

Syrian security forces deployed heavily on the Mediterranean coast on Saturday, after clashes erupted between the new authorities and remnants of the ousted…


World This photograph shows the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised, in Rome, on March 8, 2025.

Pope Francis, Starting Fourth Week in Hospital, Showing Improvement, Vatican Says

Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said…

Arab World A drone view shows houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, March 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Hamas Says Gaza Aid Block Impacts Israeli Hostages

Hamas accused Israel Saturday of "committing the war crime of collective punishment" by halting aid to Gaza for a seventh day, saying it also impacted Israeli…

Islamic Grand Muftis and Scholars Adopt ‘Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus’

Culture The second edition of the international conference Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects was held in Makkah. SPA

Islamic Grand Muftis and Scholars Adopt ‘Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus’

Islamic Grand Muftis, scholars, and intellectuals from across the Muslim world have adopted the Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus and approved the…

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Culture This cultural year marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral cultural exchange

Culture Ministry Launches Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 in China, highlighting the strong, decades-long friendship and…

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Culture Saudi Arabia to Take Part in London Book Fair

Saudi Arabia to Take Part in London Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead Saudi Arabia’s participation in the London Book Fair, taking place from March 11 to 13. The…

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Culture A visitor tours the Grand Egyptian Museum, in Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo on February 7, 2025, set to open fully on July 3, following a partial opening in October. (AFP)

Egypt’s Gem of a Museum Gears up for Grand Opening 

Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more…

Culture Holy Quran Museum opens in Makkah's Hira Cultural District. (SPA)

Holy Quran Museum Opens in Makkah's Hira Cultural District

Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District,…

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'Captain America' to the Rescue as Pulisic Scores 2 Goals in Milan's 3-2 Win at Lecce

Sports 08 March 2025, Italy, Lecce: Milan's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between US Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero. Photo: Giovanni Evangelista/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa

'Captain America' to the Rescue as Pulisic Scores 2 Goals in Milan's 3-2 Win at Lecce

Christian Pulisic was the hero for AC Milan on Saturday with his two goals helping the Rossoneri end a three-match losing streak in Serie A. Pulisic first…

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Sports INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 08: Coco Gauff of the United States waits for a serve in a win over Moyuka Uchijima of Japan at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 08, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP

Gauff Outlasts Uchijima at Indian Wells for 1st Win since Australian Open

World number three Coco Gauff secured her first match win since the Australian Open on Saturday, scratching out a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4) victory over Japan's…

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Sports Football - Saudi Pro League - Al-Fayha v Al-Hilal - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia - March 7, 2025 Al-Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic reacts. (Reuters)

Mitrovic Scores in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal’s Win after Returning from Injury

Aleksandar Mitrovic marked his return to action following a two-month injury layoff by scoring a late goal in Al-Hilal's 2-0 win at Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro…

Sports Elina Svitolina wife of Gael Monfils of France as she watches him play against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 06, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Delivers ‘Little Wins’ for Ukraine with Indian Wells Victory

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina thanked the Indian Wells crowd for their support of her tennis and her country after beating American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1 7-6(8) 6-3…

Sports Iga Swiatek of Poland waves to the crowd after her straight sets victory against Caroline Garcia of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Iga Swiatek Rolls to Start Indian Wells Title Defense

Second-seeded Iga Swiatek, who has yet to win a tournament this year, got off to a strong start in her title defense at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday in…


Man with Palestinian Flag Arrested after Scaling London's Big Ben

Varieties A man with a Palestinian flag stands on the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, next to Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain March 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Man with Palestinian Flag Arrested after Scaling London's Big Ben

A man who scaled London's Big Ben, and spent the day perched on the historic clock tower with a Palestinian flag, was arrested shortly after he came down after…

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Varieties This photo provided by João Zilhão shows forearm bone fragments belonging to an ancient child that appeared to have features from both humans and Neanderthals. (João Zilhão via AP)

Scientists Date Remains of Ancient Child that Resembles Both Humans, Neanderthals

Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and…

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Varieties The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

Saudi Arabia submitted its official registration dossier for World Expo 2030 Riyadh to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), reaffirming its…

Varieties A man stands on a yacht as he prepares to move in high winds opposite the Mariner's Cove Marina on the Gold Coast on March 8, 2025. (AFP)

1 Dead and Several Injured as Tropical Low Tracks West across Australian East Coast

Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone…

Varieties Private lunar lander Blue Ghost's shadow is seen on the moon's surface after touching down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (NASA/Firefly Aerospace via AP)

Private Lunar Lander is Declared Dead after Landing Sideways in Crater Near Moon's South Pole

A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday. The…

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