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Arab World  Smoke rises after Israeli strikes following Israeli military's evacuation orders, in Chehour, southern Lebanon November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ali Hankir

Israel Army Issues Evacuation Warning for Lebanon Village ahead of Strikes

The Israeli army issued an evacuation warning on Sunday for the village of Kafr Hatta in southern Lebanon ahead of air strikes on Hezbollah targets in the area…

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World Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) react during campaign event at Dorton Arena, in Raleigh, North Carolina, US November 4, 2024. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/

Trump Reposts Suggestion that Rubio become Next Cuba Leader

President Donald Trump reposted a social media message on Sunday suggesting that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, born to Cuban immigrant parents, would…

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Arab World File Photo: Some shops reopen despite extensive damage (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sudan PM Announces Govt Return to Khartoum from Wartime Capital

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from wartime capital of Port…

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World The runway of Jerusalem's Atarot airport, seen here in 2016, lies close to the Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and the main West Bank city of Ramallah. (AFP)

Israel Says Samoa to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year, a rare move as most foreign diplomatic missions to…

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Iran Protest Death Toll Rises as Alarm Grows over Crackdown 'Massacre'

Arab World Smoke rises as protesters gather amid evolving anti-government unrest at Vakilabad highway in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, released on January 10, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS
Smoke rises as protesters gather amid evolving anti-government unrest at Vakilabad highway in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, released on January 10, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS

Iran Protest Death Toll Rises as Alarm Grows over Crackdown 'Massacre'

At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as…

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World Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, October 21, 2015. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi/File Photo

Pope Prays for Dialogue, Peace in Iran and Syria

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for those killed in protests in Iran and in the conflict in Syria during his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, calling for dialogue…

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Arab World Palestinians attend an anti-war protest and against Hamas in a rare show of public anger against the group that rules the territory, in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Fire Kills Three People in Gaza, Tension Rises

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across ​the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued…

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Saudi Pavilion at Makkah's Global Village Showcases the Kingdom’s Culture

Culture Saudi Pavilion at Makkah's Global Village Showcases the Kingdom’s Culture

Saudi Pavilion at Makkah's Global Village Showcases the Kingdom’s Culture

The Saudi pavilion at Global Village in Makkah, part of the Makkah winter season, reflects the richness and uniqueness of the Kingdom's culture and heritage. …

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Culture Culinary Arts Commission Joins 17th Klija Festival in Buraidah as Strategic Partner

Culinary Arts Commission Joins 17th Klija Festival in Buraidah as Strategic Partner

The Culinary Arts Commission is participating as a strategic partner in the 17th Klija Festival, held in the city of Buraidah and running until January 17,…

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Culture The program's themes span traditional architecture, historical photography, music, travel literature, and the history of navigation and public health in the Red Sea. (SPA)

Jeddah’s Red Sea Museum Announces January Cultural Program

Jeddah's Red Sea Museum announced the launch of its public program for January 2026, featuring a series of artistic workshops, cultural talks, live…

Culture The meeting reviewed the state of Saudi literary translation, past and present, highlighting the challenges facing translators and publishers - SPA

Jazan Culture House Highlights the Role of Translation in Promoting Saudi Literature Globally

The Cultural House in Jazan held a cultural meeting yesterday evening titled “The Importance of Translating Saudi Literature.” Participants discussed the role…

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Culture The fossils date to the Middle Ordovician period - SPA

Royal Commission for AlUla Discovers Rare Fossils Dating Back 465 Million Years

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the documentation and international publication of a scientific discovery of rare horseshoe crab fossils…

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FC Barcelona President Praises Saudi Arabia’s Sports Infrastructure

Sports Laporta thanked Saudi fans for their strong support of FC Barcelona - SPA

FC Barcelona President Praises Saudi Arabia’s Sports Infrastructure

FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established itself on the global sporting stage by hosting major events, most notably…

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Sports Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Egypt v Ivory Coast - Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco - January 10, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah scores their third goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Salah and Fellow Stars Aim to Deny Morocco as AFCON Reaches Semi-final Stage

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to…

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Sports The three-day program blends high-stakes competition with premium hospitality and entertainment - SPA

AlUla Desert Polo 2026: Full Schedule and Star-Studded Teams Announced for Fifth Edition

The AlUla Desert Polo, organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla, returns for its 5th edition next week, transforming the historic landscape into a premier…

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Sports Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Algeria v Nigeria - Grand Stadium of Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco - January 10, 2026 Algeria's Luca Zidane reacts after the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Zidane Experiment for Algeria Backfires at Cup of Nations

Algeria's hopes of solving a goalkeeping crisis with a big name flopped at the Africa Cup of Nations and they will need to look for alternatives before the…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Liverpool - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - January 8, 2026 Liverpool's Conor Bradley in action with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Liverpool's Bradley to Undergo Surgery on Knee Injury

Liverpool right back Conor Bradley will undergo surgery after injuring his knee in the 0-0 draw at Arsenal, ​the Premier League club announced on Sunday, with…

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Swiss Author Erich von Daeniken Dies at 90

Varieties Erich von Daeniken, co-founder and co-owner of Mystery Park, poses in front of the Panorama Tower at Mystery Park in Interlaken, Wednesday, April 23, 2003. (Gaetan Ball)/Keystone via AP, File)

Swiss Author Erich von Daeniken Dies at 90

Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who helped popularize the idea that astronauts from outer space visited Earth ​to help lay the foundations for human…

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Varieties Iceberg A23a has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said. This photo was taken on December 26, 2025 (NASA)

Massive Iconic Iceberg 'on Verge of Complete Disintegration'

One of the largest and oldest icebergs ever tracked by scientists has turned blue and is “on the verge of complete disintegration,” NASA said on Thursday. …

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Varieties Smoke rises from a burning forest on a hillside behind a home near Longwood as bushfires continue to burn under severe fire weather conditions in Longwood, Victoria, Australia, January 9, 2026. AAP/Michael Currie via REUTERS

Scores of Homes Razed, One Dead in Australian Bushfires

Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster. …

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Varieties Pedestrians and cars move along Lexington Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City on December 16, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

New York's Chrysler Building, an Art Deco Jewel, Seeks New Owner

The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale. The…

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Varieties Dam reservoir levels have dropped to 1.12 per cent and taps are being shut off for several hours a day in certain districts on a rotating schedule in Ankara. PHOTO: AFP

Ankara City Hall Says Water Cuts Due to 'Record Drought'

Water cuts for the past several weeks in Türkiye capital were due to the worst drought in 50 years and an exploding population, a municipal official told AFP,…

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