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Arab World Commander of Syrian Kurdish-led forces Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in Hasakah, Syria December 19, 2024. (Reuters)

SDF Chief Says PKK Disarmament Call ‘Not Related to Us in Syria’

The commander of the Kurdish-led forces that control northeastern Syria said that a call by the leader of the militant Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in…

Arab World Israeli tanks are deployed in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, February 17, 2025. (Reuters)

Israeli Official Says Army Will Not Withdraw from Corridor Along Gaza-Egypt Border

Israel will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday. Israel’s refusal could spark a…

Features A Syrian Kurdish woman waves a flag bearing a picture of the founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, as people gather in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria to listen to a message from the jailed leader on February 27, 2025. (AFP)

A Call for Peace in Türkiye: What’s in It for Key Actors?

Türkiye’s 40-year battle against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) could be nearing an end after its jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, called on the militant…

World Supporters react after jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, 75, called on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and dissolve itself in Diyarbakir, southeastern Türkiye, on February 27, 2025. (AFP)

Imprisoned Kurdish Leader Urges His PKK Group to Disarm to Make Peace with Türkiye

Imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his militant group Thursday to lay down its arms and dissolve as part of a new bid to end a four-decade…

Israeli Military Inquiry Says It ‘Failed to Protect’ Civilians on October 7

Arab World An aerial view shows members of the media during a visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza, in the aftermath of a deadly attack by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 15, 2023. (Reuters)

Israeli Military Inquiry Says It ‘Failed to Protect’ Civilians on October 7

The Israeli military drastically underestimated the capabilities of Hamas before its attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, and "failed in its mission to…


Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Ties with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Dato' Seri Utama Haji…

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Arab World Orphans and children separated from their parents in Kadugli gather to eat boiled leaves for food at an IDP Camp within Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) controlled area in Boram County, Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, Sudan June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

UN Rights Chief Warns of 'Mass Deaths from Famine' in Sudan

The UN human rights chief warned of the risk of a further escalation of the war in Sudan on Thursday and said that there was a growing risk of deaths from…

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Nigeria’s Museum Agrees with Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes 

Culture Examples of Benin bronzes which, together with collections such as the Parthenon sculptures, are the subject of talks of their return to countries of origin, are displayed at the British Museum in London, Britain, January 25, 2023. (Reuters) 

Nigeria’s Museum Agrees with Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes 

Nigeria's national museum commission will be responsible for retrieving and keeping priceless Benin Bronzes, taking on the task with the assent of the royal…


Culture AlUla Ramadan preparations - Photo by SPA

AlUla Prepares to Welcome Visitors in Ramadan with Unique Experiences

AlUla Governorate is set to welcome visitors during Ramadan with unique experiences that blend the spiritual essence of the month with the captivating beauty…

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Culture The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)

More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran concluded its Founding Day celebrations, attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days,…

Culture Forty photographers participated in the exhibition. SPA

Jeddah Culture, Arts Society Hosts 'Our Kingdom' Photo Exhibition

The Saudi Arabian Society of Culture and Arts in Jeddah hosted the "Our Kingdom" photography exhibition displaying 40 artworks that embody the history of the…

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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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Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

Sports By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA

Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

Diriyah Company and the Saudi Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the growth of tennis in Diriyah, strengthening…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Pre-Season testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during testing. (Reuters)

Hamilton Goes Fastest for Ferrari as Rain in Bahrain Hits F1 Testing 

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday's session…

Sports Players of Juventus look disappointed after losing the Coppa Italia quarter-finals match between Juventus FC and Empoli FC, in Turin, Italy, 26 February 2025. (EPA)

Juventus Coach Motta Ashamed After Coppa Italia Penalty Shootout Loss to Empoli 

Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed…

Sports Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner looks on during the second day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on February 27, 2025. (AFP)

Horner Would Support F1 Returning to V10 Engines 

Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner has expressed support for an eventual return to V10 engines despite his team spending heavily on designing their own…

Sports Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique (C) reacts in the technical area alongside Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder #33 Warren Zaire-Emery (L) during the French Cup quarter final football match between Stade Briochin and PSG at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France, on February 26, 2025. (AFP)

Enrique Is Finding the Right Balance in PSG’s Attack After a Positional Switch 

Making a positional switch has allowed Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique to play his three star forwards together, and it's paying off. When Khvicha…


King Charles Invites Trump for Unprecedented Second UK State Visit

Varieties US President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 27, 2025. (Reuters)

King Charles Invites Trump for Unprecedented Second UK State Visit

Donald Trump accepted an invitation from King Charles on Thursday to visit Britain, making the US President the first elected political leader in modern times…


Varieties US singer Katy Perry attends the Baby2Baby gala at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, November 9, 2024. (AFP)

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez among Blue Origin’s Planned All-Female Crew to Space

Pop star Katy Perry and journalists Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, who is also billionaire Jeff Bezos' fiancée, are set to blast off into space on a Blue…

Varieties A fragment of the organic glass that was found inside the skull of the deceased individual, who was killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy, is pictured in this handout image released on February 27, 2025. (Pier Paolo Petrone/Handout via Reuters)

Mount Vesuvius Eruption Turned a Man’s Brain into Glass. Here’s How It Happened

It was a surprising discovery when scientists examining the remains of a man who died in bed in the ancient city of Herculaneum after Italy's Mount Vesuvius…

Varieties  Multilingual communication services were utilized by 6,391 visitors from various countries - SPA

Prophet's Mosque Welcomes More than 5 million Worshippers in One Week

The Prophet's Mosque experienced a significant influx of 5,037,157 worshippers last week, with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand…

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Varieties Bikers observe a bridge that collapsed in an earthquake in Concepcion some 100 km (62 miles) south of the epicenter, February 27, 2010. (Reuters)

Scientists Predict Major Quake in Chile’s Mineral-Rich North 

Fifteen years ago on February 27, a devastating 8.8 magnitude quake struck southern Chile off the coast of Concepcion, shaking the ground for four minutes and…