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World FILE - Acting interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, speaks during the funeral prayers of Khalil Haqqani, the minister for refugees and repatriation, in eastern Paktia province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Saifullah Zahir, File)
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Kabul: US Lifts Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials, Including Sirajuddin Haqqani

The US has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for bloody attacks against…

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Business China's Premier Li Qiang walks after concluding his speech during the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Adek BERRY and ADEK BERRY / POOL / AFP)
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China Says to Pursue 'Correct' Path of Globalization as Trade Woes Mount

China's number two leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing on Sunday that the country would pursue economic globalization despite …

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. During…

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Features People protest against the arrest of Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu at Beursplein in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 22 March 2025. (EPA)
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In Türkiye, Mass Protests Give Vent to Long Simmering Anger

The massive street protests gripping Türkiye may have been triggered by the arrest of Istanbul's popular opposition mayor, but they reflect a much broader…

Truce Shaky as Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Rocket Fire

Arab World Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (AFP)

Truce Shaky as Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Rocket Fire

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky…

World In this Oct. 24, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis carries his coat and documents as he leaves after a morning session of the last day of the Synod of bishops, at the Vatican. (AP)
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Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital on Sunday, Doctor Says

Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday and will need two months of rest at the Vatican, one of the doctors treating him said on Saturday. …

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Riyadh Municipality Introduces Investment Opportunities for Private Sector

The Riyadh Municipality has introduced a range of investment opportunities for 2025 through the electronic platform "FURAS," which serves as the primary source…

Sudan’s Army Says It Seized Key Buildings in Khartoum after Retaking the Republican Palace

Sudan's army soldiers celebrate after they took the Republican Palace in Khartoum, Sudan, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo)

Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

Families, including children, in al-Hol camp await transfer to Iraq – camp administration

3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

An emergency psychologist responds to assist a resident at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Envoy Says US Trying to Win Iran’s Trust

Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy, speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

As Russia Retakes Kursk, Ukrainians Ask, 'Was it Worth it?'

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, March 14, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

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People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

UK Govt Orders Probe into Heathrow Shutdown That Sparked Concern over Energy Resilience

The border between Egypt and Israel. (Reuters)

Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

Protesters clash with Turkish anti-riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. (AFP)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

A view of Rome's Trevi fountain is seen through a window of its old water flow control room, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP)

A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

A weapons cache in the Homs countryside. (Syrian Interior Ministry)

Syrian Security Forces Intensify Operations against Remnants of Ousted Regime

The pro-Iran factions in Iraq have for weeks been toning down their rhetoric and hostile activity after coming under international pressure and given the American strikes against the Houthis. (Reuters file)

Sources: Qaani Warns Iraqi Factions against Provoking the Americans

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

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Riyadh Municipality Introduces Investment Opportunities for Private Sector

Riyadh Municipality Introduces Investment Opportunities for Private Sector

Saudi Arabia to Host Talks between US, Russian, Ukrainian Officials on Monday

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gestures as he attends a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 12, 2025. (Reuters)

Bahrain Praises Saudi Arabia's Endeavors to End Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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GASTAT: Number of Umrah Performers Rose by 31% in Q4 2024

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Kuwait Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

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FILED - 17 January 2025, Lebanon, Baabda: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during a press conference at Baabda Palace. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Aoun Condemns Attempts to Drag Lebanon Anew into Violence

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Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

The border between Egypt and Israel. (Reuters)

Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

Families, including children, in al-Hol camp await transfer to Iraq – camp administration

UK, France, Germany Urge Gaza Ceasefire, Ask Israel to Restore Humanitarian Access

Displaced Palestinians sit next to tents at a camp set up in a garbage dump in the Yarmouk area of ​​Gaza City, the Gaza Strip, 21 March 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the northern areas of the city. (EPA)

ICC ‘Ready to Freeze’ Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant (Reuters)

Truce Shaky as Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Rocket Fire

Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (AFP)

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FILE - Acting interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, speaks during the funeral prayers of Khalil Haqqani, the minister for refugees and repatriation, in eastern Paktia province, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Saifullah Zahir, File)

Kabul: US Lifts Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials, Including Sirajuddin Haqqani

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Congo M23 Rebels Say They Will Withdraw from Seized Town to Support Peace Push

Abandoned military helmets that belonged to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) are seen at Goma airport after the town was seized by the M23 rebels, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, March 19, 2025. (Reuters)

Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital on Sunday, Doctor Says

In this Oct. 24, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis carries his coat and documents as he leaves after a morning session of the last day of the Synod of bishops, at the Vatican. (AP)

Ethiopia's Army Says It Killed More than 300 Fano Militiamen in Two Days of Fighting

Ethiopia and Eritrea on warpath. (Reuters)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

Protesters clash with Turkish anti-riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. (AFP)

3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

An emergency psychologist responds to assist a resident at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

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China's Premier Li Qiang walks after concluding his speech during the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Adek BERRY and ADEK BERRY / POOL / AFP)

China Says to Pursue 'Correct' Path of Globalization as Trade Woes Mount

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United States Imports Eggs from Korea, Türkiye to Help Ease Prices

Carton of eggs are seen in a box during a free eggs give away in New York City, on March 21, 2025. (Getty Images/AFP)

China Slams US Sanctions on Oil Refinery in Shandong

A view of the logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. Reuters

Türkiye's Stock Market Hit Hard after Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Police officers intervene as flames rise from a fire in a dustbin during a protest by students against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Oil Heads Towards Second Consecutive Weekly Gain on Supply Concerns 

An Oil refinery is seen from Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela on March 19, 2025. (AFP)

Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 3% in February, Keeps Alive BOJ Rate-Hike Bets 

Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori street in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan March 10, 2025. (Reuters)

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A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Culture A view of Rome's Trevi fountain is seen through a window of its old water flow control room, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP)

A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.” Each year,…

Culture The head of a griffin, that was repatriated from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP)
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Ancient Bronze Griffin Head Is Returned to Greece from New York in Major Repatriation Move

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to a museum in southern Greece, the latest…

Culture This photograph taken on March 21, 2025, shows a recently discovered painting by Italian artist Lavinia Fontana, entitled “Portrait of a Gentleman, his Daughter and a Maid” (C) on display at the Museum de la Chartreuse in Douai, northern France. (AFP)
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French Museum Uncovers in Storage Picture by Renaissance Woman Master

A provincial museum in northern France on Friday showed off a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance, Lavinia…

Culture This marks the third consecutive year the CDF has hosted the "Storytellers" event. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s CDF Brings Together Cultural Leaders, Influencers at ‘Storytellers’ Suhoor

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) hosted the 2025 "Storytellers" Suhoor, bringing together high-ranking officials, cultural and development sector leaders,…

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Culture SDRPY works to preserve heritage and restore historic buildings - SPA
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SDRPY Funds Sayun Palace Restoration to Safeguard Yemen's Heritage

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has funded the restoration of Sayun Palace, a historic landmark in Hadhramaut. Over 500…

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Trump Makes NCAA Men's Wrestling Championships his Latest Sports-focused Trip

Sports President Donald Trump, greets Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson reacts after he defeated Minnesota's Gable Steveson during a 285-pound match in the finals at the NCAA wrestling championship, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trump Makes NCAA Men's Wrestling Championships his Latest Sports-focused Trip

US President Donald Trump attended the NCAA wrestling championships on Saturday night for the second time in three years, the latest example of how he has…

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Sports Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad. (Algerian media)
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Former Algerian International Djamel Menad Dies Aged 64

Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad has died aged 64 following a short illness, his ex-club JS Kabylie announced on Saturday. "The wider Algerian football…

Sports David Goffin of Belgium returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Goffin Stuns Alcaraz, Djokovic Makes Winning Miami Return

Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-7 6-4 6-3 to Belgian David Goffin in the Miami Open second round on Friday while Novak Djokovic tied Rafa Nadal for most ATP Masters 1000…

Sports Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)
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Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday's 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the…

Sports Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates a goal during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Uruguay and Argentina in Montevideo, Uruguay, 21 March 2025. (EPA)
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Argentina without Messi Wins at Uruguay, Needs a Draw with Brazil to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American…

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Wildfires Force Mandatory Evacuation Order in Western North Carolina

Varieties Vehicles move South on US 1 highway as smoke from a brush fire enteres the sky near Homestead, Fla., on Friday March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jaqueline Larma)

Wildfires Force Mandatory Evacuation Order in Western North Carolina

Wildfires in North Carolina have forced an evacuation in one county as emergency crews work to bring the flames under control in an area of the state still…

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Varieties A view shows streets Rue Ferdinand Flocon, one of the pedestrianized streets, ahead of the March 23 citywide vote on a proposition from city hall to pedestrianize 500 streets, in Paris, France, March 21, 2025. (Reuters)
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Paris Residents to Vote on Making 500 More Streets Pedestrian

Parisians vote in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether an extra 500 of the city's streets should be pedestrianized and greened, in a new push by the French…

Varieties Former Russian KGB Colonel Oleg Gordievsky receives the Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and Saint George from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London, October 18, 2007. (AFP)
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Oleg Gordievsky, Britain’s Most Valuable Cold War Spy inside the KGB, Dies at 86

Oleg Gordievsky, a Soviet KGB officer who helped change the course of the Cold War by covertly passing secrets to Britain, has died. He was 86. Gordievsky…

Varieties A scientific researcher extracts the RNA from embryonic stem cells in a laboratory. (AFP/Getty Images)
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Stem Cell Treatment Helped Improve Spinal Cord Injuries, Say Japan Scientists

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese…

Varieties This image made available by NASA shows an artist's rendering of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. (Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP, File)
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A NASA Spacecraft Will Make Another Close Pass of the Sun

A NASA spacecraft will make another close brush with the sun, the second of three planned encounters through the sizzling solar atmosphere. The Parker Solar…

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