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Iran Guards Say Military Capabilities ‘Red Lines’ in US Talks

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday the country's military capabilities were off limits, ahead of a second round of talks with the United States on…

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Smoke rises above south Lebanon following an Israeli strike amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 5, 2024. (Reuters)

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UN Human Rights Office Concerned About Israeli Strikes on Civilians in Lebanon

The United Nations human rights office is concerned about the protection of civilians in Lebanon as Israeli military operations have continued to kill…

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A wheelchair-bound person is assisted by others to cross to a traffic island in the middle of a road in low visibility conditions amidst a massive dust storm in Iraq's southern city of Basra on April 14, 2025. (AFP)

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Iraq Sandstorm Closes Airports, Puts 3,700 People in Hospital

A sandstorm swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with breathing difficulties,…

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot addresses the media during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP)

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Algerian Expulsion of French Officials 'Will Have Consequences', Says French FM

France's foreign minister on Tuesday slammed Algeria's decision to expel 12 French officials and warned of a riposte, as tensions mounted between Paris and its…

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Israeli Airstrike Hits Hospital Entrance in Gaza, Wounding 10 Medics and Patients

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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Palestinian homes in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, 14 April 2025. (EPA)

Israeli Airstrike Hits Hospital Entrance in Gaza, Wounding 10 Medics and Patients

An Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, wounding 10 people, including three medics and seven patients, a…

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Hamas Says It’s Sending a Delegation to Qatar to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks since 4 hours
UN Chief ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strike on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza since 4 hours

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In this photo, provided by South Korea Air Force, two US Air Force B-1B bomber, top left, fly over the Korean Peninsula with South Korean Air Force F-35A fighter jet, F-16 fighter jets and US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in South Korea during the joint aerial drills of South Korea and the United States, at an undisclosed location in South Korea, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (South Korea Air Force via AP)

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US Flies Long-Range Bomber for Drill with South Korea as North Marks Key State Anniversary

The United States flew long-range B-1B bombers in a show of force against North Korea on Tuesday, days after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim…

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meet on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels. (Turkish Foreign Ministry file)

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Top US and Turkish Diplomats Speak About Dangers Posed by Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday about the dangers posed to regional security by Iran and its proxies,…

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Russia Says It Is Not Easy to Agree Ukraine Peace Deal with US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 12, 2025. (Reuters)

Another US Aircraft Carrier in Middle East Waters Ahead of 2nd Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks

This photograph released by the US Navy shows a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter hovering over the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier while operating in the Middle East on April 12, 2025. (Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Jordan/US Navy via AP)

Lebanese President Says Hezbollah Disarmament Will Come through Dialogue Not ‘Force’

President Joseph Aoun in Baabda on Feb. 11, 2025. (AFP)

Palestinian Activist Expecting US Citizenship Interview Is Arrested Instead by ICE in Vermont

Mohsen Mahdawi, center, looks on during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP)

An International Conference Rallies Aid for Sudan After 2 Years of War, but Peace Is Elusive

A Sudanese evacuee carries her son as they leave the USNS Brunswick at Jeddah Port, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2023. (AP)

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The Maldives had lifted a previous ban on Israeli tourists in the early 1990s and briefly moved to restore relations in 2010. (Getty Images/AFP)

Maldives Ban Israelis to Protest Gaza War

Soldiers arrive in an area recaptured by the Sudanese army south of Khartoum, March 27. (AP)

Sudan War Enters Third Year as Civilians Remain Under Fire

A student protester stands in front of the statue of John Harvard, the first major benefactor of Harvard College, draped in the Palestinian flag, at an encampment of students protesting against the war in Gaza, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., April 25, 2024. (AP)

Harvard Rejects Trump Demands, Gets Hit by $2.3 Billion Funding Freeze

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2025. (Syrian Presidency/Handout via Reuters)

UAE and Syria to Resume Flights

Gemayel maintained good relations with Saudi leaders from the era of King Faisal to that of King Salman. (Courtesy of Amine Gemayel)

Amine Gemayel to Asharq Al-Awsat: At Saddam’s Request, I Tried to Prevent the American War on Iraq

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull won last year’s edition of the race. (SPA)

Jeddah Gears up to Hold Formula 1 stc Grand Prix at World’s Fastest Street Circuit

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UAE and Syria to Resume Flights

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Egypt’s Sisi in Kuwait for Second Leg of Regional Tour

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Kuwait airport, Kuwait, April 14, 2025. (KUNA)

GCC’s Albudaiwi Discusses Gaza with European Parliament Group

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi meets with the European delegation in Riyadh on Monday. (GCC)

Saudi FM Holds Talks on Regional Developments with Iranian, Syrian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah smiles as he meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi, US Energy Ministers Visit Kingdom’s First Oil Well

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, his American counterpart Chris Wright and Aramco CEO Amin Nasser at Well No. 1 in Dammam. (Saudi Energy Ministry)

Syria’s Sharaa Makes First Visit to the UAE

This photo released by the official Syrian news agency SANA, shows United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (SANA via AP)

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UN Human Rights Office Concerned About Israeli Strikes on Civilians in Lebanon

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Algerian Expulsion of French Officials 'Will Have Consequences', Says French FM

Israeli Airstrike Hits Hospital Entrance in Gaza, Wounding 10 Medics and Patients

Hamas Says It’s Sending a Delegation to Qatar to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks

A child looks on as mourners pray next to the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, at Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 15, 2025. (Reuters)

UN Chief ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Israeli Strike on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza

A Palestinian boy inspects the damage after two Israeli missiles hit a building inside the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital, shortly after patients were evacuated following a call from someone who identified himself with Israeli security, in Gaza City, April 13, 2025. (Reuters)

Lebanese President Says Hezbollah Disarmament Will Come through Dialogue Not ‘Force’

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Maldives Ban Israelis to Protest Gaza War

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Iran Guards Say Military Capabilities ‘Red Lines’ in US Talks

The US flag is seen at the former United States Embassy in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Harvard Rejects Trump Demands, Gets Hit by $2.3 Billion Funding Freeze

US Flies Long-Range Bomber for Drill with South Korea as North Marks Key State Anniversary

Top US and Turkish Diplomats Speak About Dangers Posed by Iran

Russia Says It Is Not Easy to Agree Ukraine Peace Deal with US

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Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who serves concurrently as deputy prime minister for economic affairs, speaks during a meeting of economy-related ministers at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, 11 April 2025. (EPA/Yonhap)

South Korea Aims to Delay US Tariffs in Talks, Cooperate in Mutual Areas

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Indonesia, Qatar to Create $4 Bln Joint Fund Investing in Indonesia

A sign for Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is seen in front of its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Oil Edges up on Potential US Tariff Exemptions on Cars, Pick-up in China Crude Imports

A general view of oil tanks located near the Teltowkanal canal in Berlin, Germany, 10 April 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Calls for Global Water Cooperation to Advance Integrated Management

The first preparatory meeting for the 11th World Water Forum 2027 kicked off in Riyadh on Monday. (11th World Water Forum 2027 | Riyadh 2027 on X)

Saudi Mineral Resources Minister, US Energy Secretary Discuss Strengthening Strategic Cooperation

The Saudi and American delegations meet at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources on Sunday. (SPA)

Japan Says No Plan for Big Concessions in Talks on US Tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru speaks at a joint press briefing after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured) at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, April 9, 2025. (Reuters)

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Nobel Literature Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies in Peru

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(FILES) Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa is pictured during an interview at his home in Madrid on October 7, 2009. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Nobel Literature Prize Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies in Peru

Peruvian writer and Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa died on Sunday at the age of 89, his family announced, ending the era of Latin America's…

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Windows of the Sudan National Museum, the home to the country's largest artifacts that date to different eras of Sudanese history, are shattered after nearly two years of war between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP)

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Home to Centuries of Heritage, Sudan’s Biggest Museum Is Looted and Wrecked by a 2-Year War

Inside Sudan's biggest museum, the exhibition halls once filled with statues and relics from centuries of ancient civilizations are trashed, littered with…

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Maknana: An Archaeology of New Media Art in the Arab World will run from April 21 to July 19, at DAF in Diriyah, Riyadh

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Diriyah Art Futures Announces 'Maknana: An Archaeology of New Media Art in the Arab World' Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) announced on Sunday that its second major exhibition titled Maknana: An Archaeology of New Media Art in the Arab World will run from…

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Scaffolds are installed in Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia mosque for restoration work, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

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Historic Domes of Hagia Sophia Are Renovated to Protect the Landmark from Quakes

Türkiye has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic…

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A view of Naples, Italy. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Trove of Artifacts Recovered from Black Market Goes on Display in Naples

Hundreds of once-missing artifacts, hunted down over decades by a special police unit, have been unveiled for the first time in the National Archaeological…

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Howe Recovering from Pneumonia and Will Miss Newcastle’s Upcoming Games

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Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Brentford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - April 2, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe before the match. (Reuters)

Howe Recovering from Pneumonia and Will Miss Newcastle’s Upcoming Games

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and will miss at least the team’s next two games, the club has…

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Iraq Fires Head Football Coach Casas Over What It Says Are Contract Breaches

Iraq announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Jesus Casas with just two games remaining in Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup. In a statement…

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Football - LaLiga - Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid - Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - April 13, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe during the warm up before the match. (Reuters)

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Madrid Needs Epic Champions League Comeback. Barca and PSG Are Flying Post-Messi and Mbappe

Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal hold such commanding leads in their Champions League quarterfinal matches that a place in the last four looks all…

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Jeddah Gears up to Hold Formula 1 stc Grand Prix at World’s Fastest Street Circuit

The thrill is back on the shores of the Red Sea as the fifth annual Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix approaches. From April 18 to 20, Jeddah will host…

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Football - Premier League - Southampton v Aston Villa - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 12, 2025 Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford shoots at goal. (Reuters)

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PSG May Be Spared from Facing Rashford and Watkins Double Act in the Champions League

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery suggested he is not ready to unleash Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins as a strike partnership against Paris Saint-Germain in…

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Iraq Sandstorm Closes Airports, Puts 3,700 People in Hospital

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Iraq Sandstorm Closes Airports, Puts 3,700 People in Hospital

A sandstorm swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with breathing difficulties,…

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This undated photo, issued by SVT, shows Moose in Junsele, Sweden during preparations for the livestream "The Great Moose Migration" to document the annual Moose migration near Kullberg in northern Sweden. (SVT via AP)

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Livestream of Moose Migrating to Their Summer Pastures Fascinates Millions Across the Globe

Before Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” began airing Tuesday, Ulla Malmgren stocked up on coffee and prepared meals so she doesn't miss a moment…

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A person cycles along a flooded road after the overtopping of the River Thames on a spring tide, in west London, Britain, March 31, 2025. (Reuters)

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Europe Had Most Widespread Floods for More Than a Decade in 2024, Scientists Say

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on Tuesday…

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Diriyah Company Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Construction Safety Lesson

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest construction safety lesson, with the participation of 2,864 workers in…

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OceanQuest Launched in Saudi Arabia with a Mission to Accelerate Ocean Discovery

OceanQuest, a Saudi Arabian not-for-profit foundation, announced its official launch in Jeddah on Monday. Aligned with the United Nations Decade of Ocean…

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