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World US Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Zelenskiy: Ukraine Offering Fast, Constructive Accord with US on Security, Investments

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine was ready to work quickly and tirelessly to produce a strong and useful agreement on investments…

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Gulf File photo of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, 2018. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Putin Thanks Saudi Crown Prince for Kingdom's Hosting of Russia-US Talks

Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, the Kremlin said. According to Reuters, the…

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Business Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved on Thursday the Saudi riyal symbol in a historic move that will reinforce the…

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Arab World Coffins are placed on stage during the handover of deceased hostages Oded Lifschitz, Shiri Bibas and her two children Kfir and Ariel Bibas, seized during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, to the Red Cross, as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Hamas Hands Over Bodies of Four Gaza Hostages

Hamas handed over the bodies on Thursday of Israeli infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, the two youngest captives taken in the October 7,…

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US Mideast Envoy: Trump's Gaza Plan is About Better Prospects, Not Eviction

Arab World MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: Steven Charles Witkoff, Middle East Envoy, Government of the United States, speaks during the second day of the FII PRIORITY Summit held at the Faena Hotel on February 20, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP

US Mideast Envoy: Trump's Gaza Plan is About Better Prospects, Not Eviction

The United States' envoy to the Middle East said on Thursday that President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza was not about evicting Palestinians, and the…

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World Executions in Iran have surged in recent years - AFP

Iran Executed 975 People in 'Horrifying' 2024 Escalation, Rights Groups Say

Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a "horrifying escalation" of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday. Norway…

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World The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File photo

US State Department Orders Pause on Media Subscriptions

The US State Department said on Thursday it has ordered a pause on all of its media subscriptions as part of government-wide efforts by the Trump…

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Second Saudi Coffee Festival to Kick off in Rijal Almaa

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…

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Culture These handout pictures released by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities on February 19, 2025 show the entrance to the tomb of King Thutmose II in Luxor in southern Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities / AFP)

Egypt Unveils First Ancient Royal Tomb since Tutankhamun

Egypt's antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be located since the famed discovery of…

Culture The festival officially concludes on February 22 - SPA

AlUla Arts Festival Unveils Distinguished Programs in Final Week

The fourth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival is nearing its conclusion, with a vibrant program of artistic events set for its final weekend, offering visitors…

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Culture The commission is offering visitors a unique display of rare manuscripts on significant chapters of the Kingdom's cultural and intellectual heritage.  (SPA)

Saudi Libraries Commission Exhibits Rare Manuscripts at Saudi Cultural Week in Qatar

The Saudi Libraries Commission is participating in the Saudi Cultural Week events, organized in Doha by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the…

Inter Milan Goalie Yann Sommer Injures Thumb Ahead of Key Serie A and Champions League Games

Sports FILED - 10 December 2024, North Rhine-Westphalia, Leverkusen: Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer leaves the pitch after the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan at BayArena. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa

Inter Milan Goalie Yann Sommer Injures Thumb Ahead of Key Serie A and Champions League Games

Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has a broken right thumb ahead of key games in Serie A and the Champions League. Inter said the Swiss ‘keeper’s injury was…

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Sports Tennis - Qatar Open - Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar - February 20, 2025 Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts during his quarter final match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Rublev Beats De Minaur after 8 Match Points in Qatar Open Quarterfinals

Andrey Rublev saved one match point and needed eight of his own to subdue Alex de Minaur 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (8) in the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Thursday. The…

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Sports Tennis - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during her quarter final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Swiatek Stunned by Teenager Andreeva in Dubai Quarterfinals

No. 2-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships…

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Sports 19 February 2025, United Kingdom, Birmingham: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is tackled by Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans (R) during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at the Villa Park. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa

Salah Scores, Sets Up Equalizer as Liverpool Draws 2-2 at Villa to Lead Premier League by 8 Points

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and set up the equalizer by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa that stretched its lead in the Premier…

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Sports Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, right, after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Mbappé Praises Real Madrid's 'Perfect Night' to Advance in Champions League Playoffs

Kylian Mbappé was celebrating a “perfect night” with Real Madrid — one that included his third Champions League hat-trick and his club securing a spot in the…

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Two of a Kind: Najin and Fatu, the Last Northern White Rhinos

Varieties Fatu, right, and her mother Najin are the only northern white rhinos left on the planet - AFP

Two of a Kind: Najin and Fatu, the Last Northern White Rhinos

Najin spends a lot of time by herself these days because her rebellious daughter prefers to hang out with her best friend. This might sound like a common…

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Varieties Six elephants died after a train hit them on the tracks and then derailed at Habarana in eastern Sri Lanka - AFP

Sri Lanka Train Derailed after Smashing into Elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's…

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Varieties Whyalla steelworks, located around 400 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. Photo taken August 26, 2023 - AFP

Australia Seeks to Turn Failing Steel Plant into 'Green' Hub

A failing Australian metals plant will be transformed into a hub for making "green iron and steel", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday as the…

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Varieties A undated handout photo made available by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) on 19 February 2025 shows a person assisting a group of whales after they were stranded near Arthur River on Tasmania's west coast, Australia. EPA/DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Australia Begins Euthanizing False Killer Whales after Mass Stranding

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanized after bad weather and the isolated location…

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Varieties The forum commenced with an opening speech by Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary followed by a ministerial session featuring Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Saudi Media Forum: Ministers, Global Influencers Join 35 Panels and 11 Workshops

The Saudi Media Forum witnessed a large participation on its first day on Wednesday, with royals, ministers, and chief executives of major media companies in…

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