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Features This image provided by World Press Photo and taken by Samar Abu Elouf, for The New York Times, won the World Press Photo Award of the Year and shows Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024. (Samar Abu Elouf, for The New York Times/World Press Photo via AP)
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Amputee Palestinian Boy Image Wins World Press Photo Award

A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Plots Aimed at Undermining Jordan’s Security

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has condemned the recent terrorist plots aimed at undermining the security and…

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Arab World A picture taken from northern Israel along the border with southern Lebanon shows smoke billowing above south Lebanon during Israeli bombardment on October 4, 2024. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
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Israel Military Says Struck Hezbollah Infrastructure in South Lebanon

The Israeli military said Thursday it struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in south Lebanon overnight, without specifying how. "Overnight, the - army -…

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World IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference on the opening day of his agency's quarterly Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl
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UN Nuclear Chief in Tehran ahead of Fresh Iran-US Talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks…

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Israeli Strike Kills Family of 10 in Gaza as UN Raises Alarm over Food Cutoff

Arab World Palestinians at the site of the destroyed building of Al Ahli Baptist hospital following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, 13 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Israeli Strike Kills Family of 10 in Gaza as UN Raises Alarm over Food Cutoff

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight into Thursday killed at least 23 people, including a family of 10, local health officials said. The United Nations…

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Arab World A view shows a damaged site in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, as Israeli troops withdrew from most of south Lebanon, in Lebanon, February 19, 2025. (Reuters)
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Lebanon Detains Several People on Suspicion of Firing Rockets at Israel

The Lebanese military said it has detained a group of people linked to firing rockets into Israel last month. In a statement issued late Wednesday night, the…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi Minister of Defense Kicks off an Official Visit to Iran

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz led a delegation on Thursday kicking off an official visit to Iran. The Minister will hold…

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Iranian Minister Arrives in Russia with a Message from Khamenei

FILED - 04 October 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting in Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Algeria Blames French Interior Minister for Renewed Crisis with France

Algerian and French Presidents at the G7 Summit in Italy, before the crisis erupted (Algerian Presidency)

Will Tariffs Accelerate Free Trade Deals?

Container cargo ships docked at Bangkok port (Reuters)

Iraq’s Sudani Confirms Election Bid, Invites Syria’s al-Sharaa to Arab Summit in Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the Sulaymaniyah Forum (Asharq Al-Awsat) 

Qatar and Lebanon Reaffirm Commitment to Dialogue, Regional Stability

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received President Joseph Aoun in Doha (AFP).   

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The Yemen Incident Assessment Team reviews a number of allegations during a press conference in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat). 

Joint Incident Assessment Team Refutes Four Claims Against Coalition Operations in Yemen

Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)

Attractive Environment Drives Surge in Private Tourism Facilities in Saudi Arabia

A general view of the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between southern Gaza and Egypt (AFP)

Why Is Israel Repeating Claims of Weapons Smuggling from Egypt?

Removal of a photo of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah (Beirut Municipality) 

Lebanon Begins Clearing Beirut, Airport Road of Political Banners

Throughout the summit, content creators will experience AlUla's natural beauty and rich legacy. SPA

AlUla to Host First 'Instagram Creators Summit' in MENA

Governor of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz inaugurates the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF). (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Banks on Tech to Boost Pilgrimage Services  

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Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Plots Aimed at Undermining Jordan’s Security

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Saudi Minister of Defense Kicks off an Official Visit to Iran

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA

Saudi Arabia Praises Jordan for Thwarting Plots to Undermine its Security

Jordanian Government spokesperson Mohammad Al Momani speaks during a press conference in Amman, Jordan, April 15, 2025, in this screen grab taken from a handout video. (JTV/Handout via Reuters)

US Secretary of Energy Visits Saudi Arabia’s KAUST 

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Minister of Energy and Chairman of KAUST’s Board of Trustees Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during the visit to KAUST. (SPA)

Egypt and Kuwait Align on Gaza Reconstruction, Reject Displacement

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait. (KUNA)

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A picture taken from northern Israel along the border with southern Lebanon shows smoke billowing above south Lebanon during Israeli bombardment on October 4, 2024. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Israel Military Says Struck Hezbollah Infrastructure in South Lebanon

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Lebanon Detains Several People on Suspicion of Firing Rockets at Israel

A view shows a damaged site in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, as Israeli troops withdrew from most of south Lebanon, in Lebanon, February 19, 2025. (Reuters)

Israeli Strike Kills Family of 10 in Gaza as UN Raises Alarm over Food Cutoff

Palestinians at the site of the destroyed building of Al Ahli Baptist hospital following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, 13 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Joint Incident Assessment Team Refutes Four Claims Against Coalition Operations in Yemen

The Yemen Incident Assessment Team reviews a number of allegations during a press conference in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat). 

Algeria Blames French Interior Minister for Renewed Crisis with France

Algerian and French Presidents at the G7 Summit in Italy, before the crisis erupted (Algerian Presidency)

Why Is Israel Repeating Claims of Weapons Smuggling from Egypt?

A general view of the Philadelphi Corridor along the border between southern Gaza and Egypt (AFP)

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In this photo released by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi attends a meeting with the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami, in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran via AP)

UN Nuclear Watchdog Says US-Iran Talks at 'Very Crucial' Stage

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UN Nuclear Chief in Tehran ahead of Fresh Iran-US Talks

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference on the opening day of his agency's quarterly Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, March 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

Iranian Minister Arrives in Russia with a Message from Khamenei

FILED - 04 October 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting in Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Trump Administration Says Harvard May Lose Ability to Enroll Foreign Students

People take photos in January 2024 near John Harvard's statue on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Steven Senne/AP

Hundreds of Journalists in France Stage ‘Die-in’ Solidarity Rally for Colleagues Killed in Gaza

More than 200 journalists lay down on the steps of the Opéra Bastille in a symbolic “die-in” as the names of the reporters killed in Gaza were read out (AFP) 

Israeli Judiciary Examines Impeaching Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest on April 4 (Reuters) 

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A logo of Türkiye's Central Bank (TCMB) is pictured at the entrance of the bank's headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye April 19, 2015. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

Turkish Central Bank Surprises with Rate Hike to 46% after Market Turmoil

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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Boost Cooperation in Mining Sector

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Attractive Environment Drives Surge in Private Tourism Facilities in Saudi Arabia

Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)

Will Tariffs Accelerate Free Trade Deals?

Container cargo ships docked at Bangkok port (Reuters)

Trump Bails 'Big Progress' in Japan Tariff Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reacts as he speaks to reporters after a Japanese negotiator held ministerial talks at the White House regarding US tariffs, at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan, 17 April 2025. FRANCK ROBICHON/Pool via REUTERS

Egypt's Revenue from the Suez Canal Plunged Sharply in 2024

FILED - 17 November 2019, Egypt, Ismailia: A container ship sails through the Suez Canal. Photo: Gehad Hamdy/dpa

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Heritage Commission Launches Cultural Events to Mark World Heritage Day

Culture ​​​​​​​The program also includes workshops, live demonstrations by artisans, and dedicated retail spaces where artisans display and sell their handmade products - SPA

Heritage Commission Launches Cultural Events to Mark World Heritage Day

To mark World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, the Heritage Commission has launched a series of heritage and cultural events, taking place from…

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Culture Expo 2025 Osaka takes place in Japan from April 13 to October 13 - SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund Participates in Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has announced in a press release its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, which takes place in Japan from April 13 to…

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Culture Ministry of Culture Unveils New Typefaces Inspired by Saudi Heritage
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Ministry of Culture Unveils New Typefaces Inspired by Saudi Heritage

The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of two new typefaces, the Al-Awwal and the Saudi. Both typefaces, which celebrate the Kingdom’s culture, will be…

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International Cultural Festival in Madinah Celebrates Global Diversity

The 13th International Cultural Festival, organized by the Islamic University of Madinah and running until April 19, continues to draw visitors of all ages…

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Culture American painter Kehinde Wiley stands in front of a portrait of Sahle-Work Zewde, former president of Ethiopia during the opening of his exhibition "A Maze of Power" in Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, in Rabat, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP)
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Artist Kehinde Wiley Puts Power in a New Frame with Paintings of African Leaders 

American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco on Tuesday, building on his now famous 2018 portrait of…

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Al-Baha to Host Fourth Saudi Cycling Championship on Friday

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Al-Baha to Host Fourth Saudi Cycling Championship on Friday

The fourth edition of the Saudi Arabia Cycling Championship for men and women will start Friday in Al-Baha Region. The two-day event is organized by the Saudi…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Paris, France - June 6, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal poses on the Alexandre III bridge in front of the Eiffel Tower with the trophy after winning the men's singles French Open title REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Rafael Nadal to Be Honored with a Tribute at the French Open

Retired 14-time champion Rafael Nadal will receive a tribute at the French Open on Court Philippe-Chatrier on May 25, the tournament’s opening day. “Rafa has…

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Sports Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe could not help his team overcome Arsenal. OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP
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Ancelotti Exposed as Real Madrid Struggle to Accommodate Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by Arsenal as Los Blancos crashed out in…

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Sports Aston Villa's head coach Unai Emery reacts during the Champions League quarter-final second leg soccer match between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park stadium, Birmingham, England, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP)
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Defeated Villa Eager to Go Again in Champions League 

Narrowly defeated by Paris St Germain at the Champions League quarter-final stage, Aston Villa are now focused on getting straight back next year into Europe's…

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Estoril to Wear Senna-Inspired Kit to Mark Late Brazilian’s First F1 Win 

Portuguese top-flight side Estoril Praia will swap their traditional yellow and blue strips for the green and yellow of the Brazilian flag on Saturday to mark…

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North Riyadh Geopark, Salma Geopark Join UNESCO’s Global Geoparks List

Varieties The newly recognized geoparks will serve as key destinations for local and international visitors, offering an opportunity to explore the Kingdom’s geological wonders while fostering scientific and cultural awareness of geodiversity conservation - SPA

North Riyadh Geopark, Salma Geopark Join UNESCO’s Global Geoparks List

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially designated the North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark as part of…

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Varieties An illustration shows a hycean world – an exoplanet with a liquid water ocean beneath a hydrogen-rich atmosphere - orbiting a red dwarf star. Based on observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, the exoplanet K2-18 b might fit in this category. This illustration was obtained by Reuters on April 16, 2025. A. Smith, N. Madhusudhan/University of Cambridge/Handout via REUTERS
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Scientists Find Strongest Evidence Yet of Life on Alien Planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life…

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Varieties FILE – Clouds hang over the North Sentinel Island, in India’s southeastern Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nov. 14, 2005. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh, File)
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US YouTuber Remains in Custody in India after Visiting Restricted Island with Diet Coke Can

A 24-year-old American YouTuber who was arrested after visiting an off-limits island in the Indian Ocean with hopes of establishing contact with a reclusive…

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KFSHRC's Organ Transplant Center of Excellence Wins Innovation Award

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) Organ Transplant Center of Excellence (OTCoE) has received the Innovation Award in the Regional…

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NCVC Launches One Million Seedling Planting Project in Mahayel Aseer

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) branch in Aseer Region launched an environmental project to plant one…

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