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World FILE – Then-US President Donald Trump, right, meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, July 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump Says he and Putin Have Agreed to Begin Negotiations on Ending War

President Donald Trump upended three years of US policy toward Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to begin…

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Putin Has 'Constructive' Conversation in First Call with Syria's New Leader, Kremlin Says

Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke to Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such top-level contact since the fall of former Syrian…

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Arab World People survey the destruction at Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp, following Israeli strikes on the enclave, October 14, 2023 in this still image from video obtained by REUTERS/File Photo

Germany Paves Way for Deployment of Police to EU's Gaza-Egypt Border Mission

Germany's cabinet approved the deployment of police to two EU civilian missions in the Palestinian territories on Wednesday, including an operation to monitor…

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Business Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)

‘Saudia’ Expands Flight Network with Over 10 New Destinations in 2025

Saudi Airlines (Saudia) has announced the addition of more than ten new destinations to its flight network for 2025, including Vienna, Venice, Larnaca, Athens,…

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Sisi, King Abdullah Agree that Gaza Should Be Rebuilt Without Displacing Palestinians

Arab World Palestinians travel from the southern Gaza Strip towards the north following the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Netzarim Corridor, central Gaza Strip, 12 February 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Sisi, King Abdullah Agree that Gaza Should Be Rebuilt Without Displacing Palestinians

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II said that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, Egypt's presidency…

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Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

GCC Emphasizes Steadfast Support for Palestinian Rights at World Governments Summit

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has affirmed its ongoing support for the Palestinian cause, underscoring the need for Palestinians to gain their legitimate…

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Business A 3D-printed oil pump jack is seen in front of the OPEC logo (File Photo: Reuters)

OPEC Sticks to 2025, 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts

OPEC on Wednesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2025, saying air and road travel would support consumption and…

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Mosul’s Renowned Minaret Restored from Ravages of ISIS

Culture A view of the Al-Hadba Minaret in the Great Mosque of al-Nuri, which was rebuilt after it was blown up by ISIS militants, in Mosul, Iraq, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily/File Photo

Mosul’s Renowned Minaret Restored from Ravages of ISIS

Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by ISIS militants in 2017, has been renovated in a boost for Iraq's…

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Culture Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will present a selection of its pioneering technological and linguistic projects at the fourth…

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Culture The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 Showcases Holy Kaaba Kiswah

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in AlBidaya (the beginning) section of the Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport…

Culture Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference

Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference

The Ministry of Culture will participate as a strategic partner in the LEAP 2025 conference, which will be held from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition…

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Culture Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris

The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) has announced the launch of the first international edition of the Dialogues in Contemporary Art “Zawaya Wa Afkar” initiative,…

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Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina Advance to Doha Open Quarterfinals

Sports Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 17, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the US in action during her third round match against Serbia's Olga Danilovic REUTERS/Edgar Su

Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina Advance to Doha Open Quarterfinals

Sixth-seed Jessica Pegula advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Doha Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Daria Kasatkina, The Associated Press…

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Sports Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; A detail view as the Philadelphia Eagles lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photos- Reuters

Nevada Sportsbooks Earn Record $22 million Super Bowl Win

The Philadelphia Eagles were not the only big Super Bowl winners as their rout of the Kansas City Chiefs led to record winnings for sportsbooks in the US's…

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Sports Nov 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Buddy Hield (7) during first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images/File Photo -Reuters

Brandon Ingram Gets $120 Million Extension from Raptors Shortly after Being Acquired

Brandon Ingram has a $120 million extension from the Raptors before ever playing a game for Toronto. The recently acquired forward agreed to the deal…

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Sports PSV Eindhoven's Dutch coach Peter Bosz reacts during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off 1st leg football match between Juventus and PSV Eindhoven at the Allianz stadium in Turin, on February 11, 2025. (AFP)

PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus 

PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in…

Sports Men watch a UEFA Champions League match Manchester City against Real Madrid, at a cafe in Cairo on February 11, 2025. (AFP)

Marmoush’s Man City Move Sparks Excitement in Egypt 

In a packed cafe in Cairo, all eyes were glued to a flickering flat-screen TV, waiting for Omar Marmoush, now donning Manchester City's sky-blue jersey, to…


Emergency Declared on 2nd Greek Island as String of Quakes Persists

Varieties Residents and visitors of Santorini are forming queues with their cars towards the port of Athinios, as they leave the island due to the increased seismic activity of the last few days, Santorini island, Greece, 03 February 2025.  EPA/CHRISTOS YANTSIS

Emergency Declared on 2nd Greek Island as String of Quakes Persists

Authorities declared a state of emergency on a second Greek island Wednesday as a series of earthquakes continued to rattle the south-eastern Aegean Sea region…

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Varieties In this photo taken Nov. 17, 2011, the US and Danish flags fly at the Novozymes new enzyme plant under construction near Blair, Neb. (AP)

‘We’ll Bring Hygge to Hollywood’: Danes Petition to Buy California as Trump Seeks Greenland 

A lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” comes in response to President Donald Trump's talk about taking…

Varieties This photo illustration shows the Gulf of Mexico branded as Gulf of America displayed on the Google Maps application on a tablet on February 11, 2025, in Bogota, Colombia. (AFP)

Apple Changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps 

Apple renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps Tuesday after an order by President Donald Trump was made official by the US Geographic…

Varieties A volunteer stabilizes family photos from photo albums recovered during the devastating flash floods last year in Valencia, Spain, as part of a restoration process conducted by students and professors from the Conservation and Restoration program at a field laboratory at the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, eastern Spain, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP)

For Flood Survivors in Spain, a Photo Project Helps Recover Memories 

Months after devastating flash floods carved a muddy scar through Valencia, an effort to save some of what was lost continues apace. More than 220 people…

Varieties A view shows the city amid air pollution in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 12, 2025. (Reuters)

Nearly Everyone in the World Breathes Bad Air. This Is What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk 

Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and…