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Hezbollah Continues to Defy Attempts to Disarm it, Slams FM

Hezbollah reiterated on Saturday its rejection of attempts to disarm it days after the government vowed to kick off the second phase of the plan to impose…

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A yellow block demarcating the "Yellow Line," which has separated the Gaza Strip's Israeli-held and Palestinian zones since the October ceasefire, is visible in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, where Hamas militants are searching for the remains of hostages, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinians for Crossing a Vague Ceasefire Line that's Sometimes Unmarked

A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territory's “yellow line” that the Israeli…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Phone Calls with Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed the latest regional developments on Saturday in separate phone calls with his…

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Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Hosts Morocco Ready for Battle with Mane’s Senegal in AFCON Final

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent's two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look…

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Syrian Army Extends Hold Over North Syria, Kurds Report Clashes

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A member of the Syrian army monitors the frontline from a fortified military post in the Deir Hafer area, eastern Aleppo countryside, northern Syria, 16 January 2026. (EPA)

Syrian Army Extends Hold Over North Syria, Kurds Report Clashes

Syria's army has seized swathes of the country's north, dislodging Kurdish forces from territory over which they held effective autonomy for more than a decade…

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Kurds Say Sharaa's Decree Falls Short, Syrian Government Forces Enter Deir Hafer Saturday 17/01 - 08:54

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High-Ranking Saudi Delegation to Attend World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos

A high-ranking Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF)…

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FILE - A displacement camp sheltering Palestinians on a beach amid stormy weather is seen in Gaza City, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi, File)

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Israel Says US Gaza Executive Board Composition Against its Policy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was…

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EU and Mercosur Sign Trade Deal after 25 Years of Negotiations

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino, from left, Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Paraguay's President Santiago Pena, Argentina's President Javier Milei, Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi and Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, pose for a group photo during a meeting to sign a free trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur in Asuncion, Paraguay, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Trump: 8 EU Countries will be Charged 10% Tariff for Opposing US Control of Greenland

A military vessel HDMS Knud Rasmussen of the Royal Danish Navy docked in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Sisi Says he Values Trump Offer to Mediate Egypt-Ethiopia Dispute on GERD

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump points as he attends a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

US Names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza Board under Trump's Plan

Palestinians move past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Credit Rating at ‘A+’ with Stable Outlook

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Members of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council meet with the Saudi Defense Minister. Saba

With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

Israeli soldiers stand on tanks, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, in southern Israel, January 1, 2024. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo

Israel Sees Spike in Suicide Among Troops

Palestinian women mourn the dead after an Israeli strike in central Gaza (AP)

Israel Continues Assassinations of Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders

Mauritania’s Minister of Mines and Industry, Thiam Tijani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Mauritania to Saudi Investors: We Are Your Atlantic Gateway to Securing Minerals of the Future

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X)

Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Sami Nasman, a Hamas Foe, Returns to Run Gaza Security

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Phone Calls with Counterparts

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With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Start of the 2nd Phase of Gaza’s Comprehensive Peace Plan

FILE PHOTO: Palestinian girls walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA

Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks during his televised address on Saturday. (Hezbollah media)

Hezbollah Continues to Defy Attempts to Disarm it, Slams FM

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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinians for Crossing a Vague Ceasefire Line that's Sometimes Unmarked

Syrian Army Extends Hold Over North Syria, Kurds Report Clashes

Israel Says US Gaza Executive Board Composition Against its Policy

Sisi Says he Values Trump Offer to Mediate Egypt-Ethiopia Dispute on GERD

Kurds Say Sharaa's Decree Falls Short, Syrian Government Forces Enter Deir Hafer

Syrian army convoys enter the Deir Hafer area in the eastern Aleppo countryside, Syria, after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the handover of the area west of the Euphrates to the Syrian government, 17 January 2026. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

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People gather as firefighters try to control a massive fire that broke out in a multi-story shopping mall, in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammad Farooq)

Massive Fire at a Shopping Mall in Southern Pakistan, Kills 3 People

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Flash Flooding Eases in Australia's Largest City Sydney

Some of the more than ten cars washed into the surf by the flood at the Cumberland River Caravan park after flash flooding near the Wye River, Australia, 16 January 2026. EPA/MICHAEL CURRIE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

'Bring it On': UK's Labor Readies for EU Reset Fight

British PM Keir Starmer (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a UK-EU summit in London in 2025. Carl Court / POOL/AFP

Protester Arrested after Climbing Roof of Iran's Embassy in London

Iranians who live in Greece gather to rally outside the Iranian embassy in Athens, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, in support of Iran's anti-government protests. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Thousands Join Anti-Trump 'Hands Off Greenland' Protests in Denmark

Protesters wave Greenlandic flags as they take part in a rally under the slogans 'hands off Greenland' and 'Greenland for Greenlanders', in front of City Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark on January 17, 2026. (Photo by Emil Helms / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP)

Taiwan Says Chinese Drone Made 'Provocative' Flight over South China Sea Island

Motorists maneuver at the street in Taipei, Taiwan, 14 January 2025. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

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EU and Mercosur Sign Trade Deal after 25 Years of Negotiations

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Trump: 8 EU Countries will be Charged 10% Tariff for Opposing US Control of Greenland

High-Ranking Saudi Delegation to Attend World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Credit Rating at ‘A+’ with Stable Outlook

Oil Prices Rise 1% as Supply Risks Remain in Focus

The Nave Photon, carrying crude oil from Venezuela, is docked at Port Freeport in Freeport, Texas, US, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian

Gold Eases as Strong US Data, Easing Geopolitical Tensions Sap Momentum

FILE PHOTO: A saleswoman displays a gold necklace inside a jewellery showroom on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a major gold buying festival, in Kolkata, India, May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo

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Top Prosecutor: Louvre Heist Probe Still Aims to Recover Jewelry

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FILE - People wait for the Louvre museum to open, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Top Prosecutor: Louvre Heist Probe Still Aims to Recover Jewelry

French investigators remain determined to find the imperial jewels stolen from the Louvre in October, a prosecutor has told AFP. Police believe they have…

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Running from January 16 to February 28, the exhibition will feature an exceptional selection of specially commissioned artworks. SPA

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Desert X AlUla Unveils Acclaimed Lineup of Saudi and Global Artists in 2026 Edition

Arts AlUla has announced the lineup of Saudi and international artists participating in the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla, the international open-air art…

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The newly identified sites feature inscriptions and rock carvings estimated to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Announces Discovery of 20 Rock Engravings in Soudah Peaks Project

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in collaboration with Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund company, announced on Tuesday the discovery of 20…

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Colosseum Archeological Park guide Valentina uses a head-mounted device to livestream a guided tour for the press of the newly-restored underground House of Griffins, dated between the II and I century B.C., on the Palatine Hill next to the Colosseum, in Rome, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP)

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Ancient Rome Meets Modern Technology as Tourists Visit Restored, Frescoed Home via Livestream Tours

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to…

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Artifacts that were recovered after being looted from the National Museum in Khartoum during the country's long-running war, are displayed during an official ceremony in Port Sudan on January 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Sudan Recovers 570 Artifacts Looted During War

Sudanese authorities displayed ancient figurines, ornate vases and scarab-shaped amulets at a ceremony Tuesday in Port Sudan celebrating the recovery of more…

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Sonmez Becomes Fan Favorite in Melbourne After Coming to Aid of Ball Girl

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Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye and umpire Chase Urban help a ball kid who fainted, from the court during her first round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)

Sonmez Becomes Fan Favorite in Melbourne After Coming to Aid of Ball Girl

Zeynep Sonmez earned a place in fans' hearts as well as the second round at the Australian Open on Sunday when the Turkish qualifier rushed to the aid of a…

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Sebastian Korda of the US serves compatriot Michael Zheng during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)

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Fans Frustrated by Long Queues, Ticket Sales Halt on Day One of Australian Open

Australian Open organizers came under fire on the Grand Slam's opening day on Sunday as frustrated fans sweated in long queues to the gates of Melbourne Park…

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Hosts Morocco Ready for Battle with Mane’s Senegal in AFCON Final

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent's two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look…

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Corentin Moutet of France reacts after winning the Men’s 1st round match against Tristan Schoolkate of Australia on day 1 of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 18 January 2026. (EPA)

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France’s Moutet Booed for Underarm Match Point Serve in Melbourne

Frenchman Corentin Moutet defended his tactics Sunday after serving underarm on match-point against home hope Tristan Schoolkate at the Australian Open. The…

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Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a forehand return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

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Zverev Happy with Response after Wobble in Opening Melbourne Win

A relieved world number three Alexander Zverev said he was encouraged by the way he responded from a set down on Sunday to reach the Australian Open second…

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Social Media Addiction's Surprising Challenger? Anti-doomscrolling Influencers

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A 13-year-old boy poses at his home as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in Sydney on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Social Media Addiction's Surprising Challenger? Anti-doomscrolling Influencers

It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a…

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Swiss Air Force's aerobatic team "The Patrouille Suisse" perform prior to the FIS alpine skiing Men's World Cup Super G event in Wengen, Swiss Alps, on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

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German Killed in Swiss Avalanche, 4 Other Skiers Hurt

A German man has been killed in an avalanche in the Swiss alps and four other people were hurt as they were cross-country skiing, Swiss police said Saturday. …

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NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, is seen inside the Vehicle Assembly building as preparations continue for roll out to Launch Pad 39B, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Keegan Barber/NASA via AP)

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NASA's New Moon Rocket Heads to the Pad Ahead of Astronaut Launch

NASA’s giant new moon rocket headed to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century. The out…

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The fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii that dates back 2,000 years (AFP)

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Iron Age Teeth Fossils Reveal Diet Diversity of Italians 2,500 Years Ago

Italians began exploring a varied diet sometime between the 7th and 6th centuries BC, according to a new analysis of ancient teeth from Iron Age Italians. …

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In this undated handout photo provided by Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf in January 2026, a blacktip reef shark swims at Sealife Oberhausen in Oberhausen, Germany. (Maximilian Baum/Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf via AP)

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Sharks Are Famous for Fearsome Teeth, but Ocean Acidification Could Make them Weaker

Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's…

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