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Gulf Saudi Arabia Stresses importance of Iraq Respecting Kuwait’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity 

Saudi Arabia Stresses importance of Iraq Respecting Kuwait’s Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity 

Saudi Arabia reiterated on Monday its “categorical rejections of any claims of rights by any other party in the divided submerged area within its designated…

Arab World Men watch as a US military mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicle moves in a convoy along a highway outside Qamishli in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on February 23, 2026. (AFP) 

Report: US Forces to Complete Withdrawal from Syria within a Month 

US forces that led the anti-ISIS coalition in Syria started leaving a major base in the northeast on Monday and should complete their withdrawal from the…

Arab World Children poke their heads and arms through holes in makeshift fabric fences in the strategic opposition-controlled town of Akobo, Jonglei State, on February 12, 2026. (AFP)

Chad Govt Shuts Sudan Border Until Further Notice 

Chad's government said on Monday it was closing the border with Sudan until further notice, following several clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups…

World UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L) stands next to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk at the opening of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council at the United Nations office in Geneva on February 23, 2026. (AFP)

UN Chief Decries Global Rise of ‘Rule of Force’ 

The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence…

Iran: Any US Attack Including Limited Strikes Would be 'Act of Aggression'

World Vehicles move along a highway near Tehran's landmark Azadi (Freedom) Tower in Tehran on February 23, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Iran: Any US Attack Including Limited Strikes Would be 'Act of Aggression'

Iran said Monday that any US attack, including limited strikes, would be an "act of aggression" that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump…

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World This handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on February 23, 2026, shows a Ukrainian firefighter working to extinguish a fire at the site of a Russian attack in Odesa. (Handout / State Emergency Service of Ukraine / AFP)

Russian Attack on Ukraine’s Odesa Region Killed Two People, Injured Three 

A Russian attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region killed two people and injured three overnight, Ukraine's emergency service and a government official said…

Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

King Salman: Our Kingdom Was Founded on Justice, Unification under One Banner 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Sunday that the Saudi state was built on justice and unification. In a tweet on the X…

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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…

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Culture The events included poetry evenings, dialogue sessions, cultural performances, and interactive workshops. 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…

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Culture Al-Qibli Mosque is named for its location west of Manfuha and near the Principality Palace - SPA

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. …

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

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)

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,…

Tudor Sees Harsh Reality of Tottenham’s Plight 

Sports Tottenham's head coach Igor Tudor reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.(AP)

Tudor Sees Harsh Reality of Tottenham’s Plight 

If Igor Tudor needed hard evidence as to the size of his task at Tottenham Hotspur, he got a filing cabinet's worth in Sunday's 4-1 home defeat by Arsenal in…


Sports Liverpool's manager Arne Slot reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in Nottingham, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.(AP)

Liverpool Boss Slot Encouraged by Mac Allister’s Return to Form 

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Alexis Mac Allister is regaining his best form following the attacking midfielder's last-gasp winning goal at Nottingham…

Sports 22 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: Crystal Palace's Chris Richards and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tolu Arokodare battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire/dpa

Wolves, Sunderland Condemn Racist Abuse Directed at Players

Wolverhampton Wanderers ‌and Sunderland said they were appalled by the racial abuse directed at their players on social media on Sunday following defeats…

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Sports FILE - Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, in the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Former Coach Macci Says Serena Williams Certain to Make Comeback

Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci ‌believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis and said the 44-year-old is…

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Sports AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek is carried off the pitch injured during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Milan and Parma in Milan, Italy, 22 February 2026. EPA/MATTEO BAZZI

Report: AC Milan's Loftus-Cheek to Undergo Surgery after Jaw Fracture

England ‌international Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a fractured jaw and will undergo surgery after the AC Milan midfielder collided with Parma keeper…

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How Bomb Cyclones Form and Create Dangerous Conditions 

Varieties A man works in a snowstorm, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP)

How Bomb Cyclones Form and Create Dangerous Conditions 

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb…


Varieties People walk along Manhattan's Times Square during a snowfall in New York City, on February 22, 2026. (AFP)

New York Orders Citywide Travel Ban as Major Storm Hits US 

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast. …

Varieties A photomontage shows the project by French artist JR called Pont Neuf Cavern in his studio, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

French Artist's Installation Will Transform Paris' Oldest Bridge Into Giant Cave

He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art,…

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Varieties Deep breathing exercises, remembrance, and brief meditation before sleep may reduce stress markers (Pexels).

Does Fasting Stress You? Here’s the Role of Cortisol and How to Manage It

Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes…

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Varieties The region is set to host a diverse lineup of events, including national performances - SPA

Jazan Marks Founding Day with 1,500 Banners and Regional Festivities

The Jazan Municipality has finalized its preparations for Founding Day, decorating the region with over 1,500 banners and a comprehensive visual identity, SPA…

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