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Gulf Head of the Saudi delegation to Hadhramaut Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Qahtani. (Saba)

Saudi Arabia Presses for Easing Tensions, Restoring Stability in East Yemen

In the wake of the latest military moves by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the eastern Yemeni governorates of Hadhramaut and al-Mahra, the head of…

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World This photograph taken on December 10, 2025 shows the building of a power plant of Ukrainian energy provider DTEK, which was heavily damaged during air attacks, at an undisclosed location, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Europeans Discuss Ukraine with Trump at ‘Critical Moment’ for Peace

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump to discuss Washington's latest peace efforts to end the war…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Afwerki, Guterres in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held separate talks in Riyadh on Wednesday President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki and United…

World  US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2025. (AFP)

Trump Calls Media Reports on His Health 'Seditious'

US President Donald Trump has blasted media reports questioning his state of health as "seditious, perhaps even treasonous," sparking pushback Wednesday by one…

From Israeli-Held Zones in Gaza, Foes of Hamas Seek Lasting Role 

Features A drone view shows Palestinians walking past the rubble, following Israeli forces' withdrawal from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025. (Reuters)

From Israeli-Held Zones in Gaza, Foes of Hamas Seek Lasting Role 

Groups operating from Israeli-held areas of Gaza say they will continue to fight Hamas despite the killing of their most prominent commander, reporting more…


World Iranians walk past Iran's national flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, 10 December 2025. (EPA)

Attack by Gunmen Kills Three Members of Revolutionary Guard in Southeast Iran

Gunmen killed three members of the Revolutionary Guard in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan near the Pakistan border, state media reported…

Arab World Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman based in Cyprus, is escorted by police before the start of his trial on the possible extradition to Lebanon, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 10, 2025. REUTERS

Bulgarian Court Rejects Lebanon's Extradition Request for Russian Over Beirut Blast

A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite a Russian shipowner linked to the 2020 Beirut port blast, citing insufficient security guarantees…

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Cultural Fund Hosts 'Film Future Reception' during Red Sea International Film Festival

Culture CDF signed credit facility agreements under the Cultural Financing Program, totaling more than SAR60 million - SPA

Cultural Fund Hosts 'Film Future Reception' during Red Sea International Film Festival

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) hosted the “Film Future Reception” during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival. The event…

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Culture Visual Arts Commission Announces Art and Ideas Riyadh Initiative

Visual Arts Commission Announces Art and Ideas Riyadh Initiative

The Visual Arts Commission announced the upcoming edition of its Art and Ideas initiative, taking place 14–15 December 2025 at Prince Mohammad bin Salman City …

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Culture A waiter carries pizzas at L'antica Pizzeria da Michele as Italian cuisine awaits a crucial UNESCO decision that could recognize it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Naples, Italy, December 5, 2025. (Reuters)

Italian Cooking and Its Rituals Get UN Designation as World Heritage 

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. On Wednesday, the UN's cultural agency gave foodies…

Culture Koshary, an Egyptian vegan dish recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage, is plated in Cairo, Egypt, on December 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Koshary, Egypt's Spicy Staple, Wins UNESCO Recognition 

Koshary – a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls – won recognition as a cultural treasure from the UN's cultural…

Culture The Queen Victoria's emerald tiara, designed by Prince Albert and crafted by Joseph Kitching, London, 1845, emeralds and diamonds set in gold and silver, displayed at the exhibition "Dynastic Jewels" organized by The Al Thani Collection Foundation at the Hôtel de la Marine museum in Paris, France, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP) 

More Glittering Royal Jewels Displayed While Paris Is Still Uneasy Over the Louvre Robbery 

A glittering exhibition of royal jewels is opening Wednesday in Paris even as the city still reels from the brazen crown-jewel heist at the nearby Louvre…

Swiss Haenni Takes over RB Leipzig as First Female CEO of a Bundesliga Club 

Sports Tatjana Haenni, FIFA deputy director of the competitions division and head of women's football, listens during the opening news conference for the FIFA Women's World Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, June 4, 2015. (AP)

Swiss Haenni Takes over RB Leipzig as First Female CEO of a Bundesliga Club 

Former Switzerland international and experienced football administrator, Tatjana Haenni, became the first female CEO of a Bundesliga club after she was…


Sports Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on December 6, 2025. (AFP)

Egypt Teammates Rally Behind Unsettled Salah before AFCON 

While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup…

Sports Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso in action during a training session at Valdebebas sports city in Madrid, Spain, 09 December 2025. (EPA)

Pressure Is on Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso Ahead of Champions League Match Against Man City 

The pressure is mounting on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match with Manchester City. Madrid has won just two of its…

Sports Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca leaves the pitch after losing the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC, in Bergamo, Italy, 09 December 2025. (EPA)

Chelsea’s Maresca Rues ‘Easy Goals’ Conceded in Loss to Atalanta 

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was disappointed by how his side conceded two second-half goals to throw away their lead and slump to a 2-1 Champions League…

Sports Liverpool's manager Arne Slot gestures after the Champions League, league phase, soccer match between Inter Milan and Liverpool in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Dec.9, 2025. (AP)

Specter of Salah Still Hangs Over Liverpool Despite Win Over Inter 

The shadow of Mohamed Salah's bust-up with Liverpool hung over the team as they faced Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday and the Egyptian forward's…


Louvre Thieves Escaped With 30 Seconds to Spare, Probe Reveals

Varieties The daring robbery at the Louvre took place in broad daylight © Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP

Louvre Thieves Escaped With 30 Seconds to Spare, Probe Reveals

The thieves who stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in October escaped with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris…

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Varieties This data will fill a critical regional knowledge gap and drive unified, cross-border conservation strategies for these globally endangered species - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Launches Live Turtle Tracking Program

In a milestone for marine conservation, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has launched a live satellite tracking program for hawksbill and green turtles…

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Varieties The projects falls in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 - SPA

National Greening Program to Plant 400,000 Seedlings in North Riyadh Geopark

The National Greening Program, affiliated with the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), has launched its…

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Varieties A general view shows the Iranian capital Tehran with the snow-covered Alborz mountain range in the background on December 9, 2025, after a year of drought and water shortage in Iran. (AFP)

First Rain of Autumn Falls in Iran’s Capital, but the Drought-Ravaged Nation Needs Far More 

Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran's capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched country as it suffers through the driest autumn…

Varieties A lone Arsenal fan sits in the stands ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 3, 2025. (AFP)

UK Stadiums Swap Beef Burgers for Wild Venison to Cut Carbon Emissions 

The humble beef burger is disappearing from menus at stadiums across Britain, as venues such as Brentford’s Gtech Stadium switch to wild venison in a bid to…