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ICC Sentences Darfur Janjaweed Militia Leader to 20 years

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced a Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed in Sudan’s Darfur…

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Allenby Bridge Crossing between West Bank and Jordan is closed, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

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Israel to Reopen Jordan Border Crossing for Passage of Aid and Goods

Israel is set to reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan to the passage of goods and aid on Wednesday, an Israeli security official said on Tuesday. The…

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Displaced Palestinian students attend class at a tent school in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 09 December 2025. (EPA)

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‘Shockingly High’ Number of Gaza Children Still Acutely Malnourished After Truce, UN Says

Thousands of children have been admitted for treatment for acute malnutrition in Gaza since an October ceasefire that was supposed to enable a major increase…

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Women displaced from el-Fasher stand in line to receive food aid at the newly established El-Afadh camp in al-Dabba, in Sudan's Northern State, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP)

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Sudan’s RSF Advances Could Trigger New Refugee Exodus, UNHCR Chief Warns

Advances by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan could trigger another exodus across the country's borders, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo…

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New Political, Military Reality in Lebanon a Year after Assad’s Ouster

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People raise the Syrian flag during the one-year anniversary marking the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in Tripoli, Lebanon.

New Political, Military Reality in Lebanon a Year after Assad’s Ouster

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria in December 2024 created major political, security and economic changes in Lebanon. Beirut also rid itself of…

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A ‘New Syria’ Becomes the Clearest Example of Israel’s Hostility Toward Its Neighbors Tuesday 09/12 - 07:53
US Congress Moves Toward Repeal of Tough ‘Caesar’ Sanctions on Syria Tuesday 09/12 - 05:21

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his meeting with members of the Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Parliamentary Assembly at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia December 8, 2025. (Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via Reuters)

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Putin Does Not Want to Restore the USSR or Attack NATO, the Kremlin Says

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin…

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV wave to journalists during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP)

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Zelenskyy Refuses to Cede Land to Russia as He Rallies European Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pope near Rome on Tuesday as he continued to rally European support for Ukraine while resisting US…

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Hamas Reports ‘More Serious’ Talks on Phase Two of Gaza Deal

A young girl walks through the site of an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah on December 9, 2025, which resulted in a Palestinian man being killed. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP)

Russia’s Top General Says Army Is Advancing in Ukraine and Targeting Myrnohrad

A serviceman of the 49th Separate Assault Battalion Carpathian Sich of the Armed Forces of Ukraine walks near an apartment building damaged by Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine December 7, 2025. (Reuters)

Japan Assesses Damage From 7.5 Magnitude Quake that Injured 33

A worker clears debris at a shopping center damaged by the earthquake in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture on December 9, 2025. (Jiji Press/AFP)

EU Looking at Options for Boosting Lebanon's Internal Security Forces

Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, to review the army's operations in the southern Litani sector, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

Israeli Military Says It Struck Hezbollah Sites in Southern Lebanon

Smoke billows over the village of Aaichiyeh after Israeli strikes, as seen from Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Karamallah Daher

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Non-Oil Activities Account for Half of Saudi Economic Growth Momentum

A boy sits amid murals painted on a destroyed building in the Maghazi refugee camp outside Deir al-Balah on December 8, 2025. (AFP)

RSF Says Israel Killed Highest Number of Journalists Again this Year

Syrians shout slogans and wave flags outside the Umayyad Mosque before a prayer held ahead of celebrations marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Damascus, Syria, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP)

On Anniversary of the Fall of Bashar Assad, Syrians and Their Country Struggle to Heal

Amina Beqai holds a photo of her husband, who went missing after he was arrested by security forces under the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, November 23, 2025. (Reuters)

A Year After Assad’s Fall, Families of Missing Detainees Languish without Answers

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Microsoft President: Saudi Arabia is Moving from Exporting Oil to Exporting Artificial Intelligence

Iran's General Qassem Soleimani makes a phone call near the historic Citadel of Aleppo, winter 2016. (Fars)

Four Iranian Narratives on the Collapse of the ‘Resistance’ in Syria

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SDRPY is also establishing a technical institute and a faculty of education in Socotra, which will include classrooms and specialized laboratories to create a conducive educational environment - SPA

Saudi Arabia's SDRPY Program Boosts Yemen's Education Sector

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KSrelief Masam Project Clears 1,033 Explosives in Yemen

KSrelief clears 1,033 explosives in Yemen last week. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Syrian President on Liberation Day

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

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Sign Strategic Deals, Deepen Cooperation Across Key Sectors

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, holding talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh - SPA

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Officials' Statements on Member States' Sovereignty

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Emir of Qatar in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

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Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, a Sudanese national, waits to hear the verdict of the International Criminal Court, ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 9, 2025. Peter Dejong/Pool via REUTERS

ICC Sentences Darfur Janjaweed Militia Leader to 20 years

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Israel to Reopen Jordan Border Crossing for Passage of Aid and Goods

Arab League Condemns Israeli Forces' Raid on UNRWA Headquarters

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

‘Shockingly High’ Number of Gaza Children Still Acutely Malnourished After Truce, UN Says

Sudan’s RSF Advances Could Trigger New Refugee Exodus, UNHCR Chief Warns

International Court Sentences Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years in Prison for Darfur Atrocities

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, a leader of the Sudanese Janjaweed militia, at the International Criminal Court, ICC, in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, Pool)

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Putin Does Not Want to Restore the USSR or Attack NATO, the Kremlin Says

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Zelenskyy Refuses to Cede Land to Russia as He Rallies European Support

Iran’s Nuclear Chief Stresses His Country’s Need for Nuclear Industry

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, second left, and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran chief Mohammad Eslami, second right, are seen during the "National Day of Nuclear Technology," in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)

RSF Says Israel Killed Highest Number of Journalists Again this Year

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia Spreads along Contested Border

A handout photo made available by Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) shows people fleeing from a disputed area along a street in Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, 08 December 2025. EPA/Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)

Russia’s Top General Says Army Is Advancing in Ukraine and Targeting Myrnohrad

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Non-Oil Activities Account for Half of Saudi Economic Growth Momentum

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New Law Exempts Saudi Industrial Imports in GCC States from Customs Duties

An employee is seen at a factory in Saudi Arabia. (Vision 2030)

Oil Edges Down with Ukraine Peace Talks, US Rate Decision in Spotlight

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo/File Photo

Morocco to Open Two Deepwater Ports in 2026 and 2028, Minister Says

A general view of Tanger Med Port, on the Strait of Gibraltar, east of Tangier, Morocco June 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Sign High-Speed Railway Project Implementation Agreement

The project is slated for completion in six years, utilizing the latest railway technologies and smart engineering to ensure safe and seamless operation and to adhere to the highest international standards of quality and safety - SPA

Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines Acquires Biggest Czech Airline, Smartwings, in a Deal Worth $180 million

A passenger plane of the ‘Pegasus’ airline lands at the ‘Stuttgart Airport’ in Stuttgart, Germany, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Bernd Weissbrod/dpa via AP, File)

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Culture Ministry Signs Partnership with SOAS University of London for Riyadh University of Arts

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SOAS will collaborate with RUA’s College of Heritage and Civilization Studies - SPA

Culture Ministry Signs Partnership with SOAS University of London for Riyadh University of Arts

The Ministry of Culture today signed a partnership with SOAS University of London, for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA)’s College of Heritage and Civilization…

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Sicilian cannoli are served at Pasticceria Cappello as Italian cuisine awaits a crucial UNESCO decision that could recognize it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Palermo, Italy, December 5, 2025. (Reuters)

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Beyond Pizza and Pasta: Italy’s Culinary Heritage Awaits UNESCO Nod

Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural…

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A rainbow emerges over the Louvre museum, bathed in late afternoon sunlight, in Paris, on December 6, 2025. (AFP)

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Louvre Workers Announce Strike Over Work Conditions and Security After $102M Heist

Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday for strikes to protest their work conditions, a ticket-price hike for non-European visitors and security weaknesses…

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The event, dedicated to digital media artists and held under the theme "High Resolution Dreams of Sand," explores the connections between environment, technology, and culture - SPA

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Diriyah Art Futures Hosts Second Open Studio of Mazra’ah Media Arts Residency

Diriyah Art Futures, the first specialized center for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, hosted the second edition of the Open Studio for the…

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Literature Commission Prepares to Launch Jeddah Book Fair 2025

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to organize the Jeddah Book Fair 2025, scheduled to take place from December 11 to 20 at the…

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Salah-less Liverpool Plays Inter in Champions League. Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea All in Action

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah passes manager Arne Slot, left, as he takes part in a training session in Liverpool, England, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Salah-less Liverpool Plays Inter in Champions League. Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea All in Action

After leaving Mohamed Salah at home, Liverpool needs to show it can win without the Egyptian forward as Arne Slot's team takes on Inter Milan in the Champions…

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Security was heightened at the Southeast Asian Games after Thailand-Cambodia border clashes reignited. Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP

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SEA Games to Open in Thailand with Tightened Security

The Southeast Asian Games officially open in Bangkok on Tuesday with security for athletes tightened due to fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia…

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08 December 2025, United Kingdom, Liverpool: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah practices during a training session at the AXA Training Center, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League soccer match against Inter Milan. Photo: Tim Markland/PA Wire/dpa

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Salah a 'Disgrace' for Liverpool Outburst, Says Carragher

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher labelled Mohamed Salah "a disgrace" on Monday after the Egypt star's stunning outburst at Reds boss Arne Slot. …

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McLaren's Lando Norris is interviewed the day after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2025. (Reuters)

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Like a Movie in the Mind: Norris Paints a Picture of Title-Winning Moment

Lando Norris has an idea for a painting, one that would capture everything he saw and felt in the final laps before he became Formula One world champion. The…

Tuesday 09/12 - 06:37

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Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool Training - AXA Training Center, Liverpool, Britain - December 8, 2025 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during training. (Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)

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Salah Out of Liverpool Squad for Champions League Game After Rift with Slot

Mohamed Salah is out of Arne Slot's squad for Liverpool's Champions League game against Inter Milan, following his stinging public criticism of the club. The…

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Questions over Machado's Whereabouts as Nobel Event Postponed

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It remains unclear whether Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado will be able to attend the ceremony in person. Odd ANDERSEN / AFP

Questions over Machado's Whereabouts as Nobel Event Postponed

Nobel officials delayed a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, but said they remained confident Venezuela's elusive…

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Greater coffee consumption could lead to higher pain (AFP)

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Beware: Your Morning Coffee Could Lead to Chronic Pain

A new research has suggested that while starting the morning with a cup of coffee is essential to help kickstart your day, it could also be worsening chronic…

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Last year was the planet's hottest on record. (AFP)

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2025 Will Be World’s Second or Third-Hottest Year on Record, EU Scientists Say

This year is set to be the world's second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024's record-breaking heat, the European Union's…

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This photograph taken on November 9, 2025 shows a lioness resting after a kill in Gir National Park in India's western state of Gujarat. (AFP)

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Indian Pride as Asiatic Lions Roar Back

A powerful roar rocked the forest before the silhouette of a lioness appeared at an Indian reserve, a potent image of how conservation efforts have brought the…

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Park ranger José Vallejos stands next to petrified dinosaurs footprints in Carreras Pampa in Toro Toro National Park, north of Potosi, Bolivia, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP)

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16,000 Fossil Footprints in Central Bolivia Reveal Dinosaur Behavior

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of…

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