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Arab World Displaced Palestinians queue to receive food rations, offered by a charity, in Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp on October 17, 2024. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Palestinian Officials: Israeli Strike on School-turned-shelter in Gaza Killed 15

An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in northern Gaza on Thursday killed at least 15 people, including five children, according to Gaza's…

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Business FILE PHOTO: An employee places ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Gold Hits Record High

Gold prices charged to an all-time high on Thursday as expectations of more US Federal Reserve rate cuts and uncertainty over the US presidential election…

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Arab World FILED - 11 September 2024, Egypt, Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier after their meeting at Ittihadiya Palace. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa

Egypt's Sisi Meets With Iran's Foreign Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday, Egypt's presidency said in a statement. The meeting…

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Arab World A house hit by an Israeli strike lies in ruins, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

UN Agency: Gaza Unemployment Surges to 80% as Economy Collapses

Unemployment in Gaza has soared to nearly 80% since the Israel-Hamas war erupted, with the devastated enclave's economy in almost total collapse, the…

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Israeli Military Confirms Sinwar Has Been Killed

Arab World FILE PHOTO: Yahya Sinwar, Gaza Strip chief of the Hamas movement, waves to Palestinians during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, April 14, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo

Israeli Military Confirms Sinwar Has Been Killed

Israel confirmed Hamas leader YahyaSinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year, has been killed in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz…

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World This picture shows projectiles being intercepted by Israel near the northern city of Baqa al-Gharbiya on October 1, 2024. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

Iranian Commander Repeats Threats to Israel

The chief of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Israel on Thursday with more missile barrages if it strikes Iran. “Do not repeat your mistake —…

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Arab World Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday welcomes Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Amman (Petra)

Abdullah II to Araghchi: Jordan Will Not be Battleground for Regional Conflicts

Jordanian King Abdullah II on Wednesday affirmed during his meeting in Amman with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that his country will not be a…

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Saudi Arabia, China Extend Archaeological Cooperation Agreement

Culture The renewal of the agreement further strengthens the cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and China. SPA

Saudi Arabia, China Extend Archaeological Cooperation Agreement

The Saudi Heritage Commission, one of the 11 sector-specific commissions under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, and China’s National Cultural Heritage…

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Culture The event will take place at the Roshn Front in Riyadh from November 23 to 29. SPA

Saudi Heritage Commission Organizes 2nd Edition of Saudi Int’l Handicrafts Week

The Saudi Heritage Commission is organizing the second edition of the Saudi International Handicrafts Week, "Banan," under the patronage of Culture Minister…

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Culture The pavilion showcases the commission's programs and initiatives designed to advance the publishing and translation industry in the Kingdom. SPA

Saudi Literature, Publishing, Translation Commission Launches Pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has officially launched its pavilion at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair, which will take place from…

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Culture A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Reveals Shortlists for Sard Al Thahab Award

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the shortlists for the second edition of the Sard Al Thahab Award, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported…

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Culture The MoU was signed by Advisor to the CEO of DGDA Eng. Abdullah Al Ghanim and SASCA General Manager Khalid Al Baz. (SPA)

Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Saudi Society for Culture Partner to Preserve Traditional Crafts

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts (SASCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost…

Past and Present Weighing Heaving on Borussia Dortmund

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v VfL Bochum - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - September 27, 2024 Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin reacts REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Past and Present Weighing Heaving on Borussia Dortmund

It’s been more than 10 years since Borussia Dortmund won back-to-back titles in the Bundesliga. There have been minor successes — German Cup wins in 2017 and…

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Sports Arsenal players celebrate the 3-1 goal during the UEFA Women’s Champions League soccer match between Arsenal and Valerenga in London, Britain, 16 October 2024.  EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Bayern, Man City Win Again in Women's Champions League. Arsenal, Barcelona Rebound from Setbacks

Bayern Munich and Manchester City extended their winning starts in the Women’s Champions League group stage on Wednesday, while Arsenal and Barcelona rebounded…

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Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v FC Barcelona - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - November 8, 2022 FC Barcelona's Gerard Pique during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Vincent West/File Photo

Too Many Games - Pique Joins Chorus of Discontent at Fixture List

Football's governing bodies should not introduce new competitions and top-flight leagues should reduce the number of teams they have to ease the fixture burden…

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Sports Mbappe in action for France last month - AFP

Mbappe's Golden-boy Image Takes A Hit Amid Negative Headlines

Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become…

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Sports Cristiano Ronaldo failed to shine in Portugal's 0-0 draw against Scotland - AFP

Ronaldo Frustrated as Scotland Hold Portugal

Scotland frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in a 0-0 draw at Hampden on Tuesday to avoid losing five consecutive competitive games for the first time ever…

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Youngest Female to Climb 14 Tallest Peaks Says Novice Climbers Should be Regulated

Varieties Adriana Brownlee, 23, youngest woman to scale all the world's 14 highest peaks, poses for a photograph at the summit of Shishapangma Tibet, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AGA Adventures via AP)

Youngest Female to Climb 14 Tallest Peaks Says Novice Climbers Should be Regulated

A British mountaineer who set the record as the youngest female to climb all the 14 tallest mountains in the world said Thursday that inexperienced climbers…

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Varieties Waves hit the rocks on the shores of the Pacific Ocean at Rapa Nui national park area managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island, Chile October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Study: Deep Ocean Marine Heatwaves May be Under-reported

Heatwaves deep in oceans may be "significantly under-reported", highlighting an area of marine warming that has been largely overlooked, a joint study by…

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Varieties Registration will remain open until November 5, with the forum scheduled for December. SPA

Saudi Arabia: International Video Art Forum Receives 67 Artistic Works from 27 Countries

The Organizing Committee of the International Video Art Forum announced on Wednesday that it has received 67 artworks from 27 countries for its sixth edition…

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Varieties The first session of the Ministerial Council of the Middle East Green Initiative was held in Jeddah with the participation of 29 countries and international organizations. (SPA)

1st Ministerial Council of Middle East Green Initiative Adopts Decisions to Launch Implementation

Saudi Arabia reiterated on Wednesday the importance of strengthened regional collaboration to protect the environment and enhance vegetation cover to boost…

Varieties Prada and Axiom Space present the spacesuit (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) designed and developed for the Artemis III lunar mission, in Milan, Italy, October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Prada and Axiom Space Shoot for the Moon with New Spacesuit

Italian luxury group Prada and Houston-based startup Axiom Space unveiled on Wednesday the design of a spacesuit that will be used for NASA's Artemis 3…

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