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Arab World FILE - Israeli army armored vehicles block a road leading to the town of Quneitra, Syria, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)

Netanyahu Says Israel Won't Allow Syrian Forces 'South of Damascus'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the group that led the ouster of former President Bashar…

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Business Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds a press conference at the end of the forum 'Ukraine. Year 2025', in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 February 2025, amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

Zelenskiy Says he May be Forced to Sign Mineral Agreement with US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday said he may be forced to sign an economic agreement with the United States that would ensure continued aid…

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Arab World Mourners walk during the funeral procession with the vehicle carrying the coffins of Hezbollah's slain leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine from the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium towards the burial place on the outskirts of Beirut on February 23, 2025. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Hezbollah Holds Nasrallah’s Funeral, Qassem Says Party Would Keep Following his ‘Path’

Hezbollah supporters packed into a stadium in Beirut and nearby streets on Sunday for the funeral of the party's former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five…

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Arab World Houthi militants stormed the Greek tanker "Sunion" and rigged its deck with explosives before blowing it up (EPA)

Yemen's Houthis Launched Missile at US Fighter Jet, Missed

Yemen's Houthis launched surface-to-air missiles at an American fighter jet and MQ-9 Reaper drone this week, but did not hit either, two US officials told…

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Witkoff Says US Expects Phase Two of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal to Proceed

Arab World FILE PHOTO: US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File Photo

Witkoff Says US Expects Phase Two of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal to Proceed

President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday the US expects the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to go forward and…

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Gulf The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince

Riyadh to Name 15 Main Squares After Saudi Imams, Kings

The Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs bearing the names of imams and kings at 15 main squares in the capital, reflecting the leadership’s…

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World Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 18, 2025. Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia's Lavrov to Discuss Turkish Role in Ending Ukraine War in Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Türkiye on Monday to discuss his country's recent talks with US officials on ending the war in Ukraine, and…

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

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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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…

Messi and Miami Held by New York City in MLS Opener

Sports Lionel Messi - File/AFP

Messi and Miami Held by New York City in MLS Opener

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-2 home draw against New York City FC in the opening round of the new Major League Soccer…

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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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Giant Sinkhole Unearths Forgotten Cave Mystery

Varieties Giant sinkhole swallows up part of a road in Surrey - EPA

Giant Sinkhole Unearths Forgotten Cave Mystery

When a giant sinkhole swallowed up part of a road in Surrey it caused homes to be evacuated and left some residents "terrified". But the hole in Godstone has…

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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…