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KSrelief, WHO Launch Phase Two of Malaria Control Project in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a $12 million joint cooperation agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to…

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Arab World A Palestinian family walk between tents in a sprawling tent camp adjacent to destroyed homes and buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 1, 2025 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Hamas Says 'No Progress' on 2nd Ceasefire Phase in Indirect Talks with Israel

The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made no progress so far, and it was unclear whether the talks would…

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King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, described the month of Ramadan as a “great season of blessings,” urging people to seize the…

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World Supporters react after jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan called on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and dissolve itself in Diyarbakir, southeastern  Türkiye, on February 27, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

PKK Declares Ceasefire, Heeding Leader's Call

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party declared a ceasefire on Saturday, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm. The statement from the…

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Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

Interviews Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's editor-in-chief Ghassan Charbel. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he wants to build a state that has the decision of war and peace and stressed he is committed to implementing Security…

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World 28 February 2025, France, Saint-Paul: Pedestrians and French gendarmerie officers stand next to a flooded road after cyclone "Garance" hit the French overseas island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. Photo: Richard Bouhet/AFP/dpa

Cyclone Death Toll Rises to Four on Ravaged French Island

French authorities said Saturday that at least four people died in Cyclone Garance's devastating crossing of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion. The body…

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World A general view shows the Gemelli University Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, in Rome on March 01, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

Vatican: Pope Francis, after Setback, Had a Peaceful Night

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday…

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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,…

Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

Sports FILE PHOTO: Former baseball player Pete Rose attends a book-signing session of his new book "My Prison Without Bars," in New York, January 9, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Morgan

Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would pardon baseball great Pete Rose, criticizing Major League Baseball for barring the all-time hit champion from…

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Sports Monaco's Danish forward #14 Mika Biereth runs for the ball during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

Mika Biereth Scores 3rd Hat Trick this Month in Monaco Win over Reims

Mika Biereth is enjoying life in France. Biereth scored his third hat trick of the month when Monaco beat Reims 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday, The Associated Press…

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Sports America's Uruguayan midfielder #07 Brian Rodriguez and Leon's Uruguayan midfielder #04 Nicolas Fonseca fight for the ball during the Liga MX Clausura football match between America and Leon at the Sports City Stadium in Mexico City on February 19, 2025. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)

Uruguayan Midfielder Fonseca is Robbed and his Truck is Stolen in Mexico

Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás Fonseca was robbed and his truck was stolen near his Mexican club Leon. The club on Friday said Fonseca was not harmed and was…

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Sports Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (2L) and others during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on February 28, 2025. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP)

Bayern Extends Bundesliga Lead to 11 Points after Coming from Behind Against Stuttgart

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1 and extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points on Friday. Bayern’s ninth win in its last 10…

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Sports Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference after a training session of the team in Madrid, Spain, 28 February 2025, on the eve of their LaLiga match against Betis. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

UEFA Fines Real Madrid 30,000 Euros for Discriminatory Behavior

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against…

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European Satellite Launcher Set for First Commercial Blast Off

Varieties This handout satellite image made available on February 11, 2025 by the European Space Agency and captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on April 02, 2024, shows the Amsterdam Island, that is part of France's French Southern and Antarctic Lands in the Indian Ocean. (Photo by Handout / COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2 / AFP)

European Satellite Launcher Set for First Commercial Blast Off

After several postponements, Europe's Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday when it puts a French military intelligence…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks with his son X Æ A-12, on the day he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Elon Musk Has Another Child, a Boy

Billionaire Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has another child, his 14th. His latest child, a son, is with Shivon Zilis, an…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, February 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C., US Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Source: Trump to Make English Official US Language

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The source…

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Varieties Visitors view items on display during a tour of the Jane Austen Center in Bath, Somerset on February 14, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Balls and Parades to Fete Jane Austen's 250th Birthday

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon…

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Varieties The elephant Ely bathes with sand at the San Juan de Aragon Zoo in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Mexico's Supreme Court Orders Zoo to Improve Conditions for Ely the Elephant

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a…