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Arab World This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli-controlled explosion in the village of Kfar Tebnit on July 18, 2026. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP)

Lebanese Soldier Killed in Army Vehicle Explosion in Southern Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier was killed and an officer and another soldier were wounded when a suspicious object exploded in an army vehicle in the southern Lebanese…

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World A view of the entrance to Evin prison in Tehran, Iran (Reuters)

Iran Executes a Man Convicted of Killing a Security Force Member during 2022 Protests

Iranian authorities said Sunday they have executed a man convicted of killing a member of security forces during the 2022 nationwide protests that erupted…

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Gulf FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo

Kuwait Says Iran Hit Second Power and Water Plant, Flights Rescheduled

Kuwait on Saturday said Iran struck another of its power and water plants, leading to several power generation units being deactivated, a day after a similar…

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Gulf Smoke rises after a drone was intercepted during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Bahrain Says Repelled Iranian Attacks

Bahrain’s army said Saturday that its air defenses repelled a wave of Iranian attacks. "Air defense systems thwarted" the strikes, the army said in a…

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US and Iran Escalate Strikes

World Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released July 17, 2026. US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US and Iran Escalate Strikes

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. …

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Arab World This screen grab made on July 18, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 17, 2026 shows what the US military says is the latest wave of precision strikes on strategic Iranian military sites. (Photo by US Central Command (CENTCOM) / AFP)

Jordan's Army Says Shot Down 10 Iranian Missiles

Jordan's army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing…

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Arab World FILED - 16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: FILE PHOTO - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during a press conference. Photo: Markus Lenhardt/dpa

Lebanon: Aoun Departs for Washington to Meet Trump

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks…

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UN to List West Bank, Lebanon Sites as 'in Danger'

Culture FILE PHOTO: Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as seen from Metula in northern Israel, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

UN to List West Bank, Lebanon Sites as 'in Danger'

The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat…

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Culture Snow patches remain on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Mount Olympus, Home of Ancient Greek Gods, is a Candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List

Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia…

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Culture The meticulously crafted script begins with Surah Al-Fatihah at the top - SPA

Rare 19th-Century Panel Displayed at Red Sea Museum Features Complete Quranic Text

A rare 19th-century Quranic calligraphy panel is on display at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah. Created around 1859–1860 CE by Ghouth Mahboob Ghalib…

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Culture Palestinian curators working to restore ancient artifacts amid the ruins of war-devastated Gaza. (AFP)

Saving Gaza's Past, One Artifact at a Time

Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into…

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Culture Roman-era skulls and their facial reconstructions are on display at the Aquincum Museum's exhibition titled "Once we were like you" which showcases characters and the fictional life stories of those who once lived in the bustling Roman settlement of Aquincum, in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP)

Face-to-Face with Ancient Rome: Exhibition in Hungary Brings Forgotten Faces to Life

A blacksmith, a stable boy, a soldier, a slave: The faces and stories of these and other residents of an ancient Roman city in modern Hungary have been brought…

Ryan Fox matches major championship record with a 62 in the British Open

Sports Ryan Fox of New Zealand acknowledges the crowd on the 188th green after completing his third round during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Ryan Fox matches major championship record with a 62 in the British Open

Ryan Fox added his name Saturday to the growing list of players who share the major championship scoring record when he became the third player this week with…


Sports FIFA World Cup 2026 - World Cup Auction - New York City, New York, US - July 13, 2026  A World Cup Earth Ball signed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on display at Christie's Auction House REUTERS/John Sibley

FIFA Detects 7 million Abusive Comments Aimed at Players and Staff during World Cup

FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7…

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Sports English football supporters react after Argentina defeated England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals match, in Sydney, Australia, July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

World Cup Final Halftime to Last More than 15 Minutes

The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the installation required for the…

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Sports epa13027294 Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary the 1-1 goal during the friendly soccer match between Hungary and Kazakhstan in Debrecen, Hungary, 09 June 2026.  EPA/Tibor Illyes HUNGARY OUT

Liverpool Midfielder Szoboszlai Signs New Contract

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future. Szoboszlai had two years remaining on…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 16, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. (Reuters)

Kimi Antonelli Reveals Advice from Roger Federer to Get Back on Track in F1 Title Fight

On the grass courts of Wimbledon or racing through the Belgian forests, what matters is staying in control. Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix…


Massive Fire Destroys 100 Homes in Norway and Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

Varieties 17 July 2026, Norway, Drammen: Smoke rises from a major residential fire that destroyed row houses and forced mass evacuations in Krokstadelva, Drammen. Photo: Thomas Fure/NTB/dpa

Massive Fire Destroys 100 Homes in Norway and Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

A major fire in southern Norway destroyed more than 100 homes Friday and forced hundreds of people to evacuate the area, according to police and the country's…

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Varieties Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-1 rocket, marking the first attempt by an Indian private company to place a satellite in orbit, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, July 18, 2026. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

India Successfully Launches 1st Private Orbital Rocket

India's first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as it…

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Varieties 'Penleigh Queen Bee' will raise awareness of declining bee populations (Brendon Murless/BBC)

UK Sculpture Designed to Attract Visiting Insects

A new sculpture, designed to raise awareness of the world's declining bee population, will help host visiting insects inside its structure, according to BBC. …

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Varieties The crowd erupted in applause as Nehme walked onto the stage with her band, dressed in white. She opened with “Ahwe" (Asharq Al-Awsat)

‘Beirut Holidays’ Launches 11th Edition with Abeer Nehme

In an evening filled with the joy of reunion and the sense of a city finding its pulse again, the Beirut Holidays festival opened its 11th season under the…

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Varieties Erling Haaland wears a viking helmet after beating the Ivory Coast at the World Cup. (Getty Images)

Baby Haaland in Peru: Newborns Take Names of World Cup Stars

In Peru, there is ‌a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three…