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Eight Hezbollah Members Killed in Israel’s Friday Strikes on Lebanon

Attacks carried out by Israel on Friday in eastern Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday. Lebanon's…

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

Qatar and Bahrain congratulated on Saturday the Saudi leadership on Founding Day. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Emir Sheikh…

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(FILES) US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

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Trump to Remove Vietnam from Restricted Tech List

US President Donald Trump told Vietnam's top leader To Lam he would "instruct the relevant agencies" to remove the country from a list restricted from…

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An F-16 fighter jet takes off (file photo - Reuters)

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NORAD Intercepts 5 Russian Aircraft near Alaska, Though Military Says There Was No Threat

Military jets were launched to intercept five Russian aircraft that were flying in international airspace off Alaska’s western coast, but military officials…

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Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

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People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, January 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the country's nuclear…

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 20, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

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Trump Unleashes Personal Assault on 'Disloyal' Supreme Court Justices

US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack Friday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of…

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This handout picture released by the Syrian Presidency's Telegram page, shows Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) shaking hands with US envoy Tom Barrack at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Handout / Syrian Presidency Telegram Page / AFP)

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US Makes Plans to Reopen Embassy in Syria after 14 Years

The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, which…

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Parliamentary Elections Preparations Kick off in Lebanon Despite Doubts They Will Be Held

Head of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea announces the launch of its electoral campaign in Bcharre. (National News Agency)

Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Community 'Besieged' Months after Clashes

Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, during an interview in the village of Julis on February 15, 2026 (AFP)

US Calls on Sudan Parties to Immediately Accept Humanitarian Truce

US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos addresses the UN Security Council. (US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos on X)

Somalia Moves to Contain Public Criticism Over Türkiye Ties

Turkish President and his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Somali National News Agency)

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Palestinians worshippers gather at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, in the Old City of Jerusalem, 20 February 2026. (EPA)

Ramadan’s First Friday Prayers Are Held at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Saudi Leadership Donates SAR70 Million to the National Campaign for Charitable Work

Palestinians gather between destroyed houses to break their fast together during the holy month of Ramadan in the northern Gaza Strip, 20 February 2026. (EPA)

Board of Peace Pledges on Gaza Face Test of Implementation on the Ground

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud and Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar attend the signing of a power purchase agreement between Türkiye and ACWA Power in Istanbul on Friday (photo from the Turkish minister’s account on X).

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia Sign Comprehensive Power Purchase Agreement

US actor Eric Dane speaks about his ALS diagnosis during a news conference to discuss health insurance at the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2025. (AFP)

What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Police Search Royal Mansion as Probe Into King's Brother Goes On

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Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Founding Day

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Saudi Leadership Donates SAR70 Million to the National Campaign for Charitable Work

Saudi FM Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) retired General Michael Kurilla during the ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and other officials perform prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Friday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

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Head of Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid Dbeibah. (GNU)

Libya PM Undergoes 'Successful' Treatment at Heart Hospital

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Eight Hezbollah Members Killed in Israel’s Friday Strikes on Lebanon

A bulldozer clears debris near heavily-damaged buildings in the village of Bednayel in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley region on February 21, 2026, following Israeli strikes. (AFP)

Ramadan’s First Friday Prayers Are Held at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Parliamentary Elections Preparations Kick off in Lebanon Despite Doubts They Will Be Held

US Makes Plans to Reopen Embassy in Syria after 14 Years

Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Community 'Besieged' Months after Clashes

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French police secure the area after a bomb threat at the headquarters of France's hard-left party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI) and its evacuation in Paris, France, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Macron Urges 'Calm' ahead of Tense Rally for Slain Far-right Activist

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US Military Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

A shot of a boat targeted by a US raid in the Caribbean (archive - Reuters)

Afghanistan Quake Causes No ‘Serious’ Damage, Injuries, Says Official

Afghan men prepare meals during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan, 19 February 2026. (EPA)

Serbia, Sweden Urge Citizens to Quit Iran as Trump Mulls Strike

Trump to Remove Vietnam from Restricted Tech List

NORAD Intercepts 5 Russian Aircraft near Alaska, Though Military Says There Was No Threat

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Shoppers crowd for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Dihua Street market in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Feb. 15, 202. (AP)

Asian Economies Weigh Impact of Fresh Trump Tariff Moves, Confusion

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Brazil, India Eye Critical Minerals Deal as Leaders Meet

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to discuss efforts to increase trade links. Ludovic MARIN / AFP/File

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia Sign Comprehensive Power Purchase Agreement

Lagarde Dampens ECB Exit Talk, Expects to Finish her Term

FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reacts during an address to the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Stocks Drop, Oil Rises after Trump Iran Threat

Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he puts pressure on Iran. Hannah Tross / US NAVY/AFP

Third ‘Mirkaz AlBalad AlAmeen Platform’ to Open in Makkah on Sunday

A street in the holy city of Makkah is decorated with Ramadan lights. (SPA)

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Tomb More Than 1,000 Years Old Found in Panama

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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…

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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)

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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…

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Jeddah's Red Sea Museum Announces Ramadan Program

Jeddah's Red Sea Museum announced on Thursday a curated program of creative and cultural activities for the holy month of Ramadan, running from February 22 to…

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The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) will offer traditional craft workshops throughout Ramadan. SPA

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Saudi Arabia: Ship of Tolerance Initiative Promotes Cultural Dialogue in Jeddah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the "Lenobadir" volunteer and community partnership program and the Athr Foundation, has launched the Ship…

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A view of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare's childhood home, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Britain, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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Oscar Contender ‘Hamnet’ Boosts Tourism at Shakespeare Heritage Sites

On a cloudy winter's day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway's cottage…

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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Reloads for a Run at a Second Straight MLS Title

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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi waves to supporters before a friendly soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlético Nacional at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín, Colombia, 31 January 2026. EPA/Carlos Ortega

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Reloads for a Run at a Second Straight MLS Title

Less than three months removed from its first MLS Cup championship, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami shows no signs of a letdown. The Herons have assembled one of…

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Women Single Skating - Victory Ceremony - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 19, 2026. Gold medallist Alysa Liu of United States celebrates after winning the Women Single Skating. (Reuters)

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Host City Milan Seeks Permanent Ice Arena Post-Games

With the Winter Olympics drawing to an end and its ice rinks due to be removed, joint host city Milan has unveiled plans for a permanent ice arena both to seal…

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Santos' forward Neymar #10 looks on during the Campeonato Paulista football match between Santos and Botafogo de Ribeirao Preto at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on February 5, 2025. (AFP)

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Neymar Says He May Retire by End of 2026

Brazil striker Neymar, &zwnj;who extended his contract with his childhood club Santos last month, said that he may retire by the end of the year. The 34-year…

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Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 18, 2026. (AFP)

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Arteta Dismisses ‘Bottlers’ Talk Amid Title Wobble

Arsenal manager Mikel &zwnj;Arteta rejected the term 'bottlers' ahead of Sunday's Premier League visit to Tottenham Hotspur, as the title race heats up after…

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20 February 2026, Italy, Milan: President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference. (dpa)

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IOC Boss Coventry Hails Milano Cortina Games a Success

The Milano Cortina Olympics exceeded expectations despite a shaky build-up, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday, hailing the first spread-out Winter…

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Residents in Australia’s Victoria State Urged to Evacuate as Bushfire Rages

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This undated handout image received on December 26, 2024 from the State Control Center of the Victoria Emergency Services shows officials on a road near a bushfire in the Grampians National Park in Australia's Victoria state. (Handout / State Control Center of the Victoria Emergency Services / AFP)

Residents in Australia’s Victoria State Urged to Evacuate as Bushfire Rages

An &zwnj;out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state prompted an evacuation alert for residents near a remote mining settlement, authorities said on…

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Juvenile giant tortoises are loaded onto a boat on Santa Cruz Island for transport to Floreana Island for release as part of a project to reintroduce the Floreana giant tortoise to its native island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

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Galapagos Park Releases 158 Juvenile Hybrid Tortoises on Floreana to Restore the Ecosystem

Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when…

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Workers are finishing works at the birth house of former German dictator Adolf Hitler that is turned into a police station, pictured on February 17, 2026 in Braunau am Inn, Austria. (AFP)

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Austria Turns Hitler’s Home into a Police Station

Turning the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station has raised mixed emotions in his Austrian hometown. "It's a double-edged sword," said…

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Animal rights group PETA Asia says tigers live in 'misery', urging tourists to stay away from private parks. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP/File

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Virus Kills Dozens of Tigers in Thailand Park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said. The…

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What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53. The fatal nervous system…

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