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Gulf Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition Destroys Drone in Makkah, 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at Najran

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced on Friday the interception and downing of a drone…

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Gulf General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)

Turkish Parliament Ratifies Makkah Defense Pact

Türkiye's parliament ratified a regional defense pact involving Saudi Arabia and Pakistan overnight, state media reported. The three countries signed the…

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World Police officers work at Copenhagen Airport on November 6, 2026, in connection with new threats directed at air traffic. (AFP)

European Air Traffic Targeted by New Threats in at Least 3 Incidents

Police in Denmark and the Czech Republic investigated threats to air traffic on Friday, while a Romanian plane received a bomb threat following a string of…

Arab World Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue 2026 in Manama on October 31, 2026. (AFP)

Egypt, Iran FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held telephone talks on Thursday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the latest regional developments and…

Satellite Images Reveal New Construction Near Iran Missile Sites

World A satellite photo shows suspected tunnel expansion (in the upper-right quadrant of the picture) at Shahid Modarres Garrison, near Tehran, Iran, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on July 5, 2024. (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via Reuters)

Satellite Images Reveal New Construction Near Iran Missile Sites

Iran appears to be undertaking significant new construction near at least two of its major missile sites and repairing bases damaged by months of US and…


World Avigdor Liberman, then Israel's finance minister, speaks to members of the media in Jerusalem on September 11, 2022. (AFP)

Israel Opposition Figure Makes U-Turn on Ultra-Orthodox Draft to Oust Netanyahu

A hardline figure in the Israeli opposition said Friday he would moderate longtime demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, seeking a coalition…

World  A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire at a destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. (AP)

NATO Seeks ‘Just’ End to Ukraine War as Trump Touts Deal Involving Europe

Ukraine's allies are working for a "just and sustainable" end to the war ahead of US-mediated talks next week in Abu Dhabi, NATO said Friday, after US…

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

Culture Tourists climb the Maya pyramid of Nohoch Mul at the archaeological site of Coba December 15, 2012. (Reuters)

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

For the ancient Maya, the vibrant red mineral cinnabar held deep sacred meaning, representing blood, life and the soul. They used it widely as pigment in…


Culture Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC) will present a variety of performances from November 11 to December 19, 2026, across six cities in the…

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Culture The program aims to develop young women’s skills and equip them to produce craft products inspired by AlUla's natural environment and cultural identity - SPA

AlUla's Madrasat Addeera Opens Applications for Design and Handicrafts Program for Women

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate has opened applications for its 2026–2027 vocational training program, targeting young women interested in design and…

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Culture Historic Jeddah is among the destinations featured in the Saudi Winter program. (SPA)

Historic Jeddah Offers Rich Heritage, Diverse Cultural Experiences

Historic Jeddah is among the destinations featured in the Saudi Winter program, offering visitors a mix of heritage attractions, museums, traditional markets,…

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Culture  Saudi Arabia's partnership with UNESCO has been marked by several major international milestones - SPA

Saudi Arabia Marks 80 Years of Partnership with UNESCO

Saudi Arabia marks the 80th anniversary of its membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 4,…

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Jude Bellingham’s Brother Jobe Gets First England Call-up

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Borussia Dortmund v Real Betis - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - November 4, 2026 Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham in action with Real Betis' Nelson Deossa. (Reuters)

Jude Bellingham’s Brother Jobe Gets First England Call-up

Jobe Bellingham was named alongside older brother Jude in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the first time on Friday as Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed out. …


Sports Bayern's assistant coach Aaron Danks waits for the start of the Champions League opening phase match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP)

Bayern’s Danks Eager for Break After Rollercoaster Weeks

Bayern Munich ‌assistant coach Aaron Danks is looking forward to the international break next week after stepping in to replace Vincent Kompany following…

Sports Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning during his Australian Open fourth round match against Italy's Luciano Darderi at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 26, 2026. (Reuters)

Sinner to Replace Coach Cahill with Magnus Norman at Year’s End

Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday that Magnus Norman will replace his long-time coach Darren Cahill, who helped shape the Italian into the world's top tennis…

Sports UEFA Champions League - Manchester United v AS Roma - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 3, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Carrick Fights for Man Utd Job Ahead of International Break

Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he battles to save his job despite a…

Sports Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - November 5, 2026 Raphinha poses for a photograph with the club shirt after extending his contract with FC Barcelona. (Reuters)

Raphinha Thriving Where Barca Envisaged Atletico’s Alvarez

Leaders Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga with Raphinha back to his devastating best as the team's center-forward, suggesting the Catalan…


2026 ‘Most Likely’ to Be Second-Hottest Year on Record, Says EU Monitor

Varieties Vehicles drive over the Woodhead reservoir amid a drought near Manchester, England, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP)

2026 ‘Most Likely’ to Be Second-Hottest Year on Record, Says EU Monitor

The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global…


Varieties Women take a selfie with a cat statue displayed near autumn-colored ginkgo trees as visitors tour Zhongshan Park in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP)

China’s Marriage Rate in Third Quarter Tumbles to 18-Year Low

China's ‌marriage rate for the first nine months of this year plummeted to its lowest level in 18 years, fueling concerns about declining births and…

Varieties Türkiye’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar attends the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Türkiye Outlines Plans for ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Energy Use Ahead of Climate Summit

The Turkish energy minister has laid out plans for his country to wean itself away from coal and other fossil fuels as it prepares to host the COP31 climate…

Varieties Pakistan will next develop its pavilion in the Culture District at Expo 2030 Riyadh. (SPA)

Pakistan Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh as Preparations Advance

Pakistan officially signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, advancing preparations to develop its pavilion, programs, and experiences for…

Varieties Brendan Larsen, 51, documented his creative process in a video, because he was expecting the accusations that he had used AI. (Brendan Larsen) 

Man Behind Extraordinary Photos of Sky Accused of Using AI

Brendan Larsen spent hours taking hundreds of photographs of the sky over a mountain in New Zealand. His photograph showing thousands of satellites cross…

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