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Trump Says 'World Is Not Secure' Unless US Controls Greenland

President Donald Trump told the Norwegian prime minister in a message published Monday that the world would not be secure unless the US controlled the Danish…

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Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. (Reuters)

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Death Toll in Spanish Train Collision Rises to at Least 39 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the country, and…

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Hezbollah's then deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, July 2, 2024. (AP)

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Qassem's Threat of Civil War Widely Condemned in Lebanon

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem's continued refusal to lay down his party's weapons in defiance of the state have sparked outrage in Lebanon. …

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(FILES) A jeweler shows gold and silver bars at his shop in downtown Kuwait City on January 12, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

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Gold, Silver Hit Records and Stocks Fall as Trump Fans Trade Fears

Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh peaks on Monday, as investors poured into safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra…

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Syrian Army Deploys in Deir Ezzor Province After Kurdish Withdrawal

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A military vehicle of the Syrian army is parked on the highway near Tabqa, after the Syrian army took control of it, Syria, January 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Syrian Army Deploys in Deir Ezzor Province After Kurdish Withdrawal

Syria's army on Monday deployed its forces in parts of the eastern Deir Ezzor province formerly controlled by Kurdish forces following their withdrawal from…

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UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Accountability for Atrocity Crimes in Sudan

UN Human Rights commissioner Volker Turk said on Sunday he is alarmed by the increasing militarization of society by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, also…

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Protesters participate in a demonstration in support of the nationwide mass protests in Iran against the government, in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

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Thousands March in US to Back Iranian Anti-government Protesters

Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran. …

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Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Thailand over Victims of Crane Collapse on Train

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Syria’s Sharaa Discuss Opportunities to Boost Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Doha on September 15, 2025. (SPA)

Video Shows Fires in Palestinian Village in West Bank During Israeli Settler Attack

People stand in an area with destroyed vehicles and a structure, which Palestinians say were burned by Israeli settlers on Saturday, in the Palestinian town of Mikhmas, near Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran President Says Any Attack on Supreme Leader Would Be Declaration of War

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

EU States Condemn Trump Tariff Threats, Consider Countermeasures

Military personnel from the German armed Forces Bundeswehr board Icelandair flight leaving Nuuk airport for Reykjavik on January 18, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (AFP)

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Men walk along a street past destroyed high-rise building, as efforts to restore the city's infrastructure resumes after nearly three years of devastation caused by war, in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on January 17, 2025. (AFP)

Khartoum Markets Back to Life but 'Nothing Like Before'

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Lucid in 2026: 'Made in Saudi Arabia' Label Goes Global

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Palestinian President’s Advisor: Board of Peace, Related Entities Are a ‘Temporary Arrangement’

Yemeni officials are seen at the consultative meet in in Riyadh on Sunday. (Reuters)

Southern Yemen Leaders Seek Just Solutions at Upcoming Dialogue Conference in Riyadh

This photograph taken on January 18, 2026 shows a view of the Alpine resort of Davos with the Congress Center that will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Saudi Arabia in Davos: Participation in Dialogues on World Economy, Geopolitical Changes

Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among donor countries for humanitarian aid in 2025. (SP)A

Saudi Arabia Ranks Second Globally in Humanitarian Aid for 2025

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Southern Yemen Leaders Seek Just Solutions at Upcoming Dialogue Conference in Riyadh

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Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Thailand over Victims of Crane Collapse on Train

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Syrian Govt, SDF

People celebrate as Syrian government troops take control of the town from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Raqqa, northeastern Syria, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)

Saudi Arabia Ranks Second Globally in Humanitarian Aid for 2025

Saudi Crown Prince, Syria’s Sharaa Discuss Opportunities to Boost Bilateral Ties

Al-Mahrami: Saudi Arabia Backs the Solution for Southern Yemen without Preconditions

Officials are seen at the consultative meeting on southern Yemen in Riyadh on Sunday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Syrian Army Deploys in Deir Ezzor Province After Kurdish Withdrawal

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Qassem's Threat of Civil War Widely Condemned in Lebanon

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UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Accountability for Atrocity Crimes in Sudan

Syrian Government Announces Ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after signing an agreement at the presidential palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (EPA)

Video Shows Fires in Palestinian Village in West Bank During Israeli Settler Attack

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File photo: A general view of the scene of a bus accident in Ekurhuleni on March 11, 2025. (AFP)

12 Schoolchildren Killed in South Africa Crash

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Glitch Delays Restart of World's Biggest Nuclear Plant in Japan

Local Japanese authorities have approved the restart of the world's biggest nuclear power facility, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. STR / JIJI Press/AFP

Trump Says 'World Is Not Secure' Unless US Controls Greenland

Danish soldiers walk in front of Joint Arctic Command in Nuuk, Greenland, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Death Toll in Spanish Train Collision Rises to at Least 39 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Thousands March in US to Back Iranian Anti-government Protesters

Iran President Says Any Attack on Supreme Leader Would Be Declaration of War

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IMF Upgrades Outlook for Surprisingly Resilient World Economy to 3.3% Growth this Year

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France Says Still Loyal to Syria Kurds, Hails Ceasefire

Syrian army personnel celebrate as government forces enter Raqqa city following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces, in Raqqa, Syria, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Lucid in 2026: 'Made in Saudi Arabia' Label Goes Global

China's Economy Grows 5% in 2025, Buoyed by Strong Exports Despite Trump's Tariffs

A deliver worker transfers the merchandise outside the Ritan International Trade Center in Beijing, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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Red Sea Museum Signs Cooperation Agreement to Support Artisans and Designers

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The cooperation agreement aims to support local and regional artisans and designers. SPA

Red Sea Museum Signs Cooperation Agreement to Support Artisans and Designers

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Red Sea Museum and Ahmed Angawi Studio to launch the "Made in…

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Saudi Arabia Participates in Cairo International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead the Kingdom’s participation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair 2026…

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FILE - People wait for the Louvre museum to open, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

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Top Prosecutor: Louvre Heist Probe Still Aims to Recover Jewelry

French investigators remain determined to find the imperial jewels stolen from the Louvre in October, a prosecutor has told AFP. Police believe they have…

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Mohammad AlFaraj's artwork at Desert X AlUla 2026 (Courtesy of Lance Gerber)

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Desert X AlUla Unveils Acclaimed Lineup of Saudi and Global Artists in 2026 Edition

Arts AlUla has announced the lineup of Saudi and international artists participating in the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla, the international open-air art…

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The newly identified sites feature inscriptions and rock carvings estimated to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Announces Discovery of 20 Rock Engravings in Soudah Peaks Project

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in collaboration with Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund company, announced on Tuesday the discovery of 20…

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Tennis Australia Defends Prize Money amid Player Complaints

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USA's Coco Gauff waits to receive serve from Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2026. (AFP)

Tennis Australia Defends Prize Money amid Player Complaints

Governing body Tennis Australia (TA) has defended the amount of prize money on offer at the Australian Open as twice Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff warned that…

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Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates after defeating Laslo Djere of Serbia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP)

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Warhorse Wawrinka Stays Alive at Farewell Australian Open

Former champion Stan Wawrinka lived to fight another day with a gutsy four-set victory to kick off his final Australian Open campaign on Monday. The three…

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Sadio Mane of Senegal celebrates holding the trophy after winning the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after the final match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, 18 January 2026. (EPA)

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Mane Leaves Cup of Nations Stage at the Top

Senegal talisman Sadio Mane emerged with more than just the Player of the Tournament award after Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, earning widespread…

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Senegal fans celebrate in Turin, Italy Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, after Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match against Morocco. (Giulio Lapone/LaPresse via AP)

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FIFA President Infantino Condemns "Unacceptable Scenes" In AFCON Final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" during Sunday's AFCON final in which the eventual champions…

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Morocco's forward #10 Brahim Diaz kicks the ball to miss a penalty in the nets of Senegal's goalkeeper #16 Edouard Mendy during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

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Senegal Stun Hosts Morocco to Win AFCON Title after Ugly Scenes Mar Final

Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred…

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China’s Population Falls Again as Births Drop to Lowest Rate Since 1949 Communist Revolution

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Women push baby strollers as they walk along a street in Beijing on January 4, 2026. (AFP)

China’s Population Falls Again as Births Drop to Lowest Rate Since 1949 Communist Revolution

How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China's longtime one-child…

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Some experts worry a blanket ban on social media could have unintended consequences. Saeed KHAN / AFP/File

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UK, France Mull Social Media Bans for Youth as Debate Rages

Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts…

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High levels of triglycerides in the blood increase the risk of heart disease (Monash University)

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Innovative Drug Lowers Triglycerides, Other Blood Lipids

A study led by researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, revealed a new liver- and gut-targeted oral drug that can…

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A rare snow is seen in Holt, Florida, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Danielle Brahier via AP)

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Small Part of Sunshine State Becomes Snowy State as Florida Gets Snow Second Year in a Row

A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row. Snow briefly covered the grass and rooftops in parts of the western Florida…

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This photo shows an aerial view of Bondi Beach and Sydney Harbor as seen from a plane flying over Sydney on January 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Shark Mauls Boy in Sydney Harbor

A shark mauled a boy swimming in Sydney Harbor on Sunday, leaving him in critical condition with serious leg injuries, authorities said. The predator bit the…

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