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Gulf Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 16, 2024. (EPA)
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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed the…

Arab World A drone view shows Kedar Sheep farm, an Israeli outpost in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 20, 2026. (Reuters)
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Hamas Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over New West Bank Moves 

Hamas on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, welcoming a joint condemnation by nearly 20 countries of new Israeli measures aimed at tightening control…

World Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, January 25, 2026. (Reuters)
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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Defended Its Independence on Fourth Anniversary of War 

Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr…

Business Flags fly over graves, including those of Russian soldiers killed during the conflict against Ukraine, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia’s military campaign, at Lemeshovo cemetery in the Moscow region, Russia, February 23, 2026. (Reuters)
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Four Years into War, Russia’s Energy Revenues Drop but Oil Keeps Flowing 

The money ‌Russia earned from exporting oil and gas dropped over the last 12 months, even as the country's oil exports increased in volume, according to…

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete 

World Aircraft are on the deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier at Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, February 24, 2026. (Reuters) 

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete 

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build…

Arab World Palestinians share the iftar meal amid homes destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Gaza on Sunday (EPA). 
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Gas, Transport and Charity Kitchens Deepen Ramadan Hardship in Gaza

As Ramadan enters its sixth day, residents of the Gaza Strip are grappling with mounting daily pressures amid a web of crises that extend well beyond soaring…

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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Jeddah on Monday. (SPA)
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Mohammed bin Salman, Egypt’s Sisi Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks in Jeddah on Monday on developments in the…

Saudi Arabia, Various Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel over West Bank Moves

FILE - This photo shows a construction site of new housing projects in the West Bank Israeli settlement of Givat Ze'ev, Monday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

EU Diplomats Meet Board of Peace Director over Gaza's Future

Trump and leaders and representatives of participating states sign the founding charter of the Board of Peace in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. (AFP)

Netanyahu Says Israel Facing ‘Challenging Days’ with Iran-US Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during a plenary session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 23 February 2026. (EPA)

UK-based Persian TV Halts Live Broadcasts amid Iran Tensions

Iran International was labelled a 'terrorist' organisation by Tehran in 2022 © CARLOS JASSO / AFP

Four Syrian Security Personnel Killed in ISIS Attack

FILE PHOTO: A member loyal to the Islamic State waves an ISIS flag in Raqqa, Syria June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer/Files

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A Riyadh Metro train carriage in the Saudi capital (SPA). 

From Two Hours to 30 Minutes: Qiddiya Bullet Train to Cut Riyadh Travel Time by 75%

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Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Budget: Record Non-Oil Revenues, Sustained Investment in Well-Being

Lebanese soldiers and UNIFIL forces on patrol in Naqoura southern Lebanon. (Reuters file)

Israel Seeking Direct Military Coordination with Lebanon 

A person walks alongside The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine in Kyiv on February 23, 2026, as the conflict with Russia reaches its four-year mark. (AFP)

Where Do Ukraine and Russia Stand After Four Years of War? 

A Ukrainian Honor Guard stands as a symbolic illumination entitled "Rays of Memory" is projected over the graves of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war with Russia, at Lychakiv Military Cemetery in Lviv on February 23, 2026, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Ukraine Marks Four Years Since Russian Invasion 

A handout picture made available by the Iraqi prime minister's office on February 22, 2026, shows US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack (L) meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R) in Baghdad's Green Zone. (Handout / Iraqi Prime Minister’s Press Office / AFP)

Maliki Says Has ‘Absolutely No Intention’ to Withdraw PM Candidacy as Barrack Visits Iraq 

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The Conflicting Priorities and Choices Before the World 

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The Party, the Storm and Lebanon 

Ghassan Charbel
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Europe in the Eyes of Conservative America

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Washington and Tehran: Diplomacy and Force Converge

Hassan Al Mustafa
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War and the Deceptive Sense of Security

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Iraq… The Post-‘October Uprising’ Generation

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Japan: When The State Prevails Over ‘Spoils’

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Iran: The Authorities and the Clergy

Amir Taheri
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Libya: Joy and Grief Define Anniversary of the February Revolution

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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Russia and Saudi Arabia: A Century of Mutual Recognition and Strategic Partnership

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America Through Europe’s Critical Eye

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Israel’s Sprint to Annex the West Bank  

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MWL Supports Joint Statement Condemning Israeli Actions in the West Bank

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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 16, 2024. (EPA)

Saudi Embassy in Lebanon Celebrates Founding Day

Saudi Arabia marking Founding Day - SPA

Faisal bin Farhan, Shaibani Discuss Developments in Syria 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani meet in Riyadh earlier in February. (Saudi Foreign Ministry) 

GCC Calls on Iraq to Withdraw Contentious Coordinates, Map Lodged with UN 

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

Saudi Arabia, Various Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel over West Bank Moves

FILE - This photo shows a construction site of new housing projects in the West Bank Israeli settlement of Givat Ze'ev, Monday, June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

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A drone view shows Kedar Sheep farm, an Israeli outpost in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 20, 2026. (Reuters)

Hamas Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over New West Bank Moves 

Israel Seeking Direct Military Coordination with Lebanon 

Lebanese soldiers and UNIFIL forces on patrol in Naqoura southern Lebanon. (Reuters file)

Gas, Transport and Charity Kitchens Deepen Ramadan Hardship in Gaza

Palestinians share the iftar meal amid homes destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Gaza on Sunday (EPA). 

Maliki Says Has ‘Absolutely No Intention’ to Withdraw PM Candidacy as Barrack Visits Iraq 

A handout picture made available by the Iraqi prime minister's office on February 22, 2026, shows US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack (L) meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R) in Baghdad's Green Zone. (Handout / Iraqi Prime Minister’s Press Office / AFP)

EU Diplomats Meet Board of Peace Director over Gaza's Future

Trump and leaders and representatives of participating states sign the founding charter of the Board of Peace in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Minister Says Army will Occupy All Gaza if Hamas Does Not Disarm

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Nariman House to pay his respects to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, in Mumbai, India, 09 September 2025. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

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Aircraft are on the deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier at Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, February 24, 2026. (Reuters) 

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete 

Air Ambulance Plunges into Eastern India Forest, Killing 7

People watch wreckage of a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance aircraft after it crashed Monday into a forest near Ranchi, the capital of Indian state of Jharkhand, Tuesday, Feb.24, 2026. (AP Photo/Saikat Chatterjee)

Iran Says Students Have Right to Protest but Must Know ‘Red Lines’ 

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 23, 2026, and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, shows students gathering for an anti-government rally at the all-female Alzahra university in Tehran. (UGC / AFP)

State of the Union Offers Trump a Chance to Make the Case for His Foreign Policy Approach

US President Donald Trump (Reuters)

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Has Defended Its Independence on Fourth Anniversary of War 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, January 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Iranian Military Helicopter Crashes into Fruit Market, Four Dead

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. (Reuters)

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A Riyadh Metro train carriage in the Saudi capital (SPA). 

From Two Hours to 30 Minutes: Qiddiya Bullet Train to Cut Riyadh Travel Time by 75%

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New US Tariffs Come in at Lower 10% Rate 

Shipping containers at the port of Oakland following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Oakland, California, US, February 23, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Budget: Record Non-Oil Revenues, Sustained Investment in Well-Being

The Saudi capital, Riyadh (SPA) 

Four Years into War, Russia’s Energy Revenues Drop but Oil Keeps Flowing 

Flags fly over graves, including those of Russian soldiers killed during the conflict against Ukraine, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia’s military campaign, at Lemeshovo cemetery in the Moscow region, Russia, February 23, 2026. (Reuters)

Oil Rises to Near Seven-month Highs on US-Iran Tensions

FILE PHOTO: A view of West Qurna oilfield is seen in Basra, southeast of Baghdad, March 29, 2014. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo

FedEx Sues US for Refund on Trump's Emergency Tariffs

A driver of FedEx stands with packages near a delivery truck during Black Friday preparations in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, US, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo 

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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

Culture The celebration underscored the role of cultural houses in strengthening national identity - SPA

Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The Riyadh Cultural House celebrated the Kingdom’s Founding Day with a range of cultural programs that highlighted national values and showcased the nation’s…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. SPA
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Riyadh Cultural House Marks Founding Day with Creative Heritage Programs

The Riyadh Cultural House celebrated the Kingdom’s Founding Day with a range of cultural programs that highlighted national values and showcased the nation’s…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture Al-Qibli Mosque is named for its location west of Manfuha and near the Principality Palace - SPA
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Renovates Historic Al-Qibli Mosque in Riyadh

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques continues efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s authentic architectural identity. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The Qassim Region Principality illuminated in green marking Founding Day - SPA
Culture

Qassim Region Principality Illuminated in Green in Celebration of Founding Day

The Qassim Region Principality building was illuminated in green in celebration of Founding Day. The scene reflected pride in the historical roots of the…

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Culture The renovation utilized traditional mud, stone, and wood to preserve the mosque's authentic Najdi architectural style. (SPA)
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Century-Old Uqlat Al-Suqur Mosque in Qassim

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has completed the restoration of the Uqlat Al-Suqur Mosque in Qassim Region,…

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Morocco Captain Saiss Announces International Retirement 

Sports Romain Saiss. (Getty Images file)

Morocco Captain Saiss Announces International Retirement 

Veteran Morocco captain Romain Saiss announced on Tuesday his retirement from international football, bringing to a close what he called "the most beautiful…

Sports Inter's head coach Cristian Chivu gestures during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg soccer match between Bodø/Glimt and Inter Milan, in Bodø, Norway, 18 February 2026. (EPA)
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Champions League Playoffs: Bodø/Glimt on the Verge of Big Upset Against Inter Milan

Inter Milan must overturn a two-goal deficit against Bodø/Glimt in Tuesday's Champions League playoffs if it is to avoid becoming the latest giant to be cut…

Sports Guadalajara is looking ahead nervously to the World Cup this summer, in which it will host four games. Ulises Ruiz / AFP
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Mexico's Violence-hit Guadalajara to Host World Cup Games

The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports SL Benfica's Argentine forward #25 Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinícius Júniorwho complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. (AFP)
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No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League Match Against Real Madrid

There won't be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League this week. Real Madrid and Benfica will meet at…

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., US - December 5, 2025 Curacao coach Dick Advocaat inside the venue before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Pool via REUTERS/Dan Mullan/File Photo
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Advocaat Resigns as Curacao Coach ahead of World Cup

Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, who led Curacao to their first World Cup qualification, has stepped down as manager months before the finals because of his…

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Rights Group Slams Treatment of Viral Japanese Monkey 

Varieties This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a seven month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sitting with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture. (AFP/Jiji Press)

Rights Group Slams Treatment of Viral Japanese Monkey 

The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA…

Varieties Horses are prepared for sale at Skaryszew's Horse Market in Skaryszew, east-central Poland, 23 February 2026. (EPA)
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A Horse’s Neigh May Be Unique in the Animal Kingdom. Now Scientists Know How They Do It 

Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also…

Varieties An expressive image of the debate between French cinema industry and AI (Shutterstock)
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Just Days Before Cesar Awards, French Movie Stars Warn AI Plundering Industry

Just days before France’s version of the Oscars, thousands of French actors and filmmakers have warned that AI tools are “plundering” talent across the…

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Two Holy Mosques Exhibition Welcomes Visitors for Founding Day Celebrations

In celebration of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah is welcoming visitors to explore a comprehensive…

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Varieties Extras stand by as a television crew films an episode of the TV series “Al-Souriyoun al-Aada” (“The Syrian Enemies”), based on a novel of the same name that was banned under Bashar Assad, along a transformed street in central Aleppo, Syria, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
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Photos Show Filming of Ramadan TV Drama Series on the War-scarred Streets of Syria's Aleppo

Ramadan in the Arab world is a month of fasting and prayer by day — and television by night. For decades, families have gathered after the iftar, the evening…

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