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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 Hasakah 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 will complete their withdrawal from the country within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday. "Within…

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…

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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Report: Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack 

World Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on February 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Report: Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack 

US President Donald Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted US attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up…

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Gulf The headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah. (OIC)

OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Recent Israeli Decisions on Thursday 

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will convene an emergency meeting at the level of foreign ministers on Thursday to address recent Israeli…

Business A vendor displays gold bracelets for sale in a gold shop at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul (AFP)

Gold Climbs to 3-week High as US Tariff Ruling Stokes Uncertainty

Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Renovates Historic Al-Qibli Mosque in Riyadh

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,…

Culture This handout picture released by Panama’s Ministry of Culture shows an archaeologist working inside a pre-Hispanic tomb approximately 1,200 years old, discovered at the El Cano Archaeological Park in Cocle, Panama, on February 20, 2026. (Handout / Panama’s Ministry of Culture / AFP)

Tomb More Than 1,000 Years Old Found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead…

Culture László Bárdossy, head chef of the Neverland Pizzeria adds topping on the restaurant's Roman-era pizza in Budapest, Hungary, on Feb. 11, 2026. (AP)

When in Rome: Budapest Pizzeria Offers Time-Travel Twist with Ancient Rome-Inspired Pie

In Hungary’s capital, a city best known for its goulash, a pizzeria is inviting diners to travel back two millennia to a time before tomatoes, mozzarella or…

Wolves, Sunderland Condemn Racist Abuse Directed at Players

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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Sports FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez celebrates after scoring the 3-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD in Barcelona, Spain, 22 February 2026.  EPA/ALBERTO ESTEVEZ

Barcelona Back Top of La Liga with Levante Win

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday. After Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on…

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Sports 21 February 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (L) and his teammates thank the fans after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena. Photo: Harry Langer/dpa

Bayern to Face Leverkusen in German Cup Semis

Bayern Munich face a tricky trip to Bayer Leverkusen while holders Stuttgart will host local rivals Freiburg in the semi-finals of the German Cup after Sunday…

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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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