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Arab World Nawaf Salam was picked to form a new government last month. (AFP)

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Says Only Armed Forces Can Defend the Nation 

Lebanon’s new prime minister read on Tuesday his government policy statement, stressing that only the country’s armed forces should defend the nation in case…

Arab World Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025. (Reuters)

National Dialogue a ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Syria, Interim President Says 

Syria's interim president said on Tuesday his country had a "historic opportunity" to rebuild, addressing a national dialogue summit billed by Syria's new…

World Servicemen of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, named after King Danylo, of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system toward Russian troops, on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 23, 2025. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Press Service of the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via Reuters)

After Trump Comments, Kremlin Reaffirms Stance Against European Peacekeepers in Ukraine 

The Kremlin, asked about an assertion by US President Donald Trump that Russia was open to European peacekeepers being deployed in Ukraine, referred reporters…

World US President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. (AFP)

Macron Warns Ukraine Peace Can’t Mean ‘Surrender’, After Trump Talks 

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a…

Egypt Rejects Displacement of Palestinians, Threats to Countries' National Security

Arab World Members of the Dwaima family stand on the rubble of their home, which was leveled by an Israeli airstrike during the Israel-Hamas war, in the Tal al Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Egypt Rejects Displacement of Palestinians, Threats to Countries' National Security

Egypt rejects proposals to displace the Palestinian people in order to not "liquidate" the Palestinian cause and to avoid threatening the national security of…

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World A view of the obelisk illuminated with the image of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires, taken on February 24, 2025. (AFP)

Critically Ill Pope Francis Rested Well All Night, Vatican Says 

Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in hospital battling double pneumonia, is alert, rested well throughout the night and is continuing his treatment,…

World President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP)

Judge Rejects Immediately Restoring AP's Access to White House

A federal judge on Monday refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press’ access to presidential events, saying the news…

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More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

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,…


Culture Forty photographers participated in the exhibition. SPA

Jeddah Culture, Arts Society Hosts 'Our Kingdom' Photo Exhibition

The Saudi Arabian Society of Culture and Arts in Jeddah hosted the "Our Kingdom" photography exhibition displaying 40 artworks that embody the history of the…

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Culture The event continues until next Thursday -SPA

Hira Cultural District Launches 'Glory Makers' Event on Founding Day Celebrations

The "Glory Makers" event, held as part of the Founding Day's celebrations at Hira Cultural District, has garnered significant attention and a high turnout from…

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Culture The building of the Saudi Embassy in Egypt decorated with the Founding Day theme - SPA

Saudi Embassy in Egypt Celebrates Founding Day

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt hosted the Founding Day celebration on Sunday, SPA reported. The event was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini,…

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Culture This marks the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia - SPA

Culture Ministry Concludes Modern Cultural Showcase at Saudi Cup

The Ministry of Culture has concluded its participation in the sixth edition of Saudi Cup 2025 at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, showcasing the rich identity…

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Kvitova Not Setting Goals in Comeback from Maternity Break 

Sports Petra Kvitova. (AFP)

Kvitova Not Setting Goals in Comeback from Maternity Break 

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she has been encouraged by the success of several new mothers on their return to the WTA Tour, but the Czech is…


Sports Winner 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)

 Fiery Rublev Keeping a Cool Head with Help from Safin 

World number nine Andrey Rublev said conversations with twice Grand Slam champion Marat Safin had helped him deal with his mental struggles and that he was now…

Sports Football - Super Lig - Galatasaray v Fenerbahce - Rams Park, Istanbul, Türkiye - February 24, 2025 Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho is seen before the match. (Reuters)

Galatasaray Accuses Jose Mourinho of Making Racist Comments After Turkish League Game 

Galatasaray plans to start criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho and file complaints with soccer's governing body after accusing the Fenerbahce coach of…

Sports General view of the crest of Manchester United inside the stadium before a match. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Manchester United to Cut Jobs, Bonuses to Restore Profits

Manchester United will cut around 150-200 more jobs as part of an overhaul to return to profitability after five years of losses, the Premier League soccer…

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Sports Liverpool star Mohamed Salah (R) scored his Premier League-leading 25th goal of the season in the win over Manchester City - AFP

African players in Europe: Salah Drives Liverpool Closer to Title

Egypt star Mohamed Salah scored one goal and created the other as Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at the weekend, a win that pushed the Reds ever closer to…

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Islamabad Seeks Partnerships with Riyadh to Boost Digital Media Production, Content Quality

Varieties Pakistan’s Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Islamabad Seeks Partnerships with Riyadh to Boost Digital Media Production, Content Quality

Pakistan’s Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar emphasized his country’s commitment to forming partnerships with Saudi Arabia to enhance digital media…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)

Varieties The Svalbard Global Seed Vault offers a safety net in case of natural catastrophe, war, climate change, disease or manmade disasters. (AFP)

Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault Gets More Than 14,000 New Samples 

A "doomsday" vault storing food crop seeds from around the world in man-made caves on a remote Norwegian Arctic island will receive more than 14,000 new…

Varieties A drone view of the village of Oia, as the seismic activity continues, on the island of Santorini, Greece, February 20, 2025. (Reuters)

Santorini’s Earthquake Swarm Is Declining Gradually as Thousands Return to the Greek Island 

An earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, Greek scientists monitoring the phenomenon said Monday. The…

Varieties In this photo taken Jan 20, 2025 and released by Guo Qingshan, a view of the "Puppy Mountain" which went viral over the internet in China seen in Yichang, a city in central China's Hubei province. (Guo Qingshan via AP)

A Cliff That Looks Like a Puppy Resting Beside the Yangtze River Delights People in China 

When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even…

Varieties Pallets of branded aluminum cans at the production line in the Palestinian Chat Cola bottling plant, in the West Bank city of Salfit, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP)

Anti-US Sentiment Bubbling up in the West Bank Bolsters Demand for a Local Coke-Alternative 

Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse,…