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Arab World FILED - 17 November 2019, Egypt, Ismailia: A container ship sails through the Suez Canal. Photo: Gehad Hamdy/dpa

47 Ships Rerouted to Egypt's Suez Canal this Month, Chairman Says

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority chairman Osama Rabei said on Sunday that 47 ships have been rerouted from Cape of Good Hope to Suez Canal since the start of…

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Arab World The Sudan war has uprooted more than 12 million people and caused what the United Nations calls the world's worst hunger and displacement crises - AFP

Sudan's RSF, Allies Sign Charter for Rival Government

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to form a parallel government, they said Sunday, despite warnings such a move could further fragment…

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World French forensic police walk under police caution tape as they arrive to collect evidence at the site of a bladed weapon attack in Mulhouse, eastern France on February 23, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

France Makes Arrests after Deadly Knife Attack

French police have made several arrests since a man went on a stabbing rampage, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron…

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World The Agostino Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is currently hospitalized, in Rome, Italy, 23 February 2025. EPA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

Vatican: Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Had 'Tranquil' Night

Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a "tranquil" night and rested following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the…

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Hamas: Israel's Claim on Hostages' Handover Ceremony is Pretext to Evade Obligations

Arab World Fighters from Hamas' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades escort Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov before handing him over to the Red Cross in Al Nusairat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 22 February, 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Hamas: Israel's Claim on Hostages' Handover Ceremony is Pretext to Evade Obligations

Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel's decision to postpone the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, saying its claim that the hostages' handover…

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Arab World A Syrian family who once sought refuge in tunnels during the bombings by al-Assad's regime stands at the entrance of a tunnel beneath the city in Douma, the countryside of Damascus, Syria, 21 February 2025. EPA/BILAL AL HAMMOUD

Syrian National Dialogue Conference to Begin on Feb. 25

Syria's new authorities will hold a national dialogue conference starting on February 25 to discuss a new path for the nation after the overthrow of Bashar al…

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Arab World Israeli army's bulldozers on a road at the Jenin refugee camp, in the West Bank city of Jenin, 21 February 2025. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH

Israel's Katz: Troops to Remain in West Bank Refugee Camps for 'Coming Year'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday he has instructed the military to prepare to remain in some of the occupied West Bank’s urban refugee camps …

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Saudi Ministry of Interior Launches Special Stamp on 'Founding Day'

Culture The Founding Day stamp is seen on a passport. (SPA)

Saudi Ministry of Interior Launches Special Stamp on 'Founding Day'

The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports and in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, launched on Saturday a…


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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Shiffrin Leads 1st Run in a World Cup slalom in Sight of 100th Career Win

Sports US Mikaela Shiffrin competes in the Women's Slalom event during the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Sestriere, Italy, on February 23, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Shiffrin Leads 1st Run in a World Cup slalom in Sight of 100th Career Win

Mikaela Shiffrin set up another history-making race in her storied career Sunday with the fastest time in the first run of a World Cup slalom. Shiffrin took a…

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Sports Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion. SPA

Crown Prince Hands Saudi Cup Trophy to ‘Forever Young’

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and…

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Sports Lille's Icelandic midfielder #07 Hakon Haraldsson (C) shoots to score a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille LOSC and AS Monaco at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France, on February 22, 2025. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP)

Haraldsson Scores Twice as Lille Moves to 3d Place in French League

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson scored his first brace in the French league as Lille beat Monaco 2-1 Saturday and leapfrogged its rival to move into third place in the…

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Sports Barcelona's Dani Olmo, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Las Palmas and Barcelona at the Gran Canaria stadium in Las Palmas, Spain's Canary Islands, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Gabriel Jimenez)

Olmo Helps Barcelona Grind Out Win at Las Palmas and Keep La Liga League

Dani Olmo scored after coming off the bench to help Barcelona win 2-0 at Las Palmas on Saturday and stay top of the Spanish league. Lamine Yamal linked up with…

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Sports Andrey Rublev of Russia poses with the trophy after winning the final against Jack Draper of Britain at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha, Qatar, 22 February 2025. (EPA)

Rublev Credits His Mental Approach after Beating Draper to Win Qatar Open

Andrey Rublev credited his mental approach after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 to win the Qatar Open for the second time Saturday. It was Rublev’s third…


Santorini Seismic Activity Down But Schools Stay Shuttered

Varieties A tourist takes a photo at the village of Oia, as the seismic activity continues, on the island of Santorini, Greece, February 22, 2025. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou

Santorini Seismic Activity Down But Schools Stay Shuttered

Seismic activity on the Aegean Sea hotspot of Santorini has been "decreasing" over recent days but schools will remain closed for another week, according to…

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Varieties The partnership aims to enhance knowledge exchange, production collaboration, talent development, and technological innovation in the film industry. SPA

Saudi Arabia, South Korea to Enhance Cooperation in Film Sector

The Saudi Film Commission and the Korean Film Council have signed a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in the film sector, support cultural exchange,…

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Varieties Parade goers march during the Chinese Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown in New York, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Chinese Take Record 9 Billion Domestic Trips During Lunar New Year

China notched a record 9.02 billion domestic trips during the 40-day Lunar New Year travel rush, the state Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, surpassing…

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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…