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World  Voters fill out their ballots to vote in the midterm election on the last day of early voting at the City of Detroit Department of Elections in Detroit, Michigan, US, 02 November 2026. (EPA)

Americans Vote in Midterms Set to Upend Trump Presidency

Americans voted on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Commitment to Defending its Sovereignty Against Any Threat

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty and responding firmly to any threat or aggression…

Arab World Explosives and other equipment that were seized in possession of the detainees. (Syrian internal security forces)

Syria Says Foiled Hezbollah-Linked Plot to Bomb Oil Refinery

Syrian authorities said on Tuesday they had prevented a sabotage attempt against an important refinery by figures linked to Lebanon's Hezbollah group, which…

World This US Navy handout photograph released by US Naval Forces Central Command shows an F-35C Lightning II preparing to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington on October 30, 2026. (Handout / US Navy / AFP)

Trump Confirms Strikes on Iran as Pezeshkian Urges Against Return to War

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed launching strikes on Iran as President Masoud Pezeshkian warned no one would benefit from a return to war. It…

Yemen: 21 Foreign ‘Experts’ from Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah Operating with the Houthis

Arab World In this file photo, Houthi supporters hold posters of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian flags during a rally against Israel and the United States in Sanaa, Yemen, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP)

Yemen: 21 Foreign ‘Experts’ from Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah Operating with the Houthis

The Yemeni Ministry of Interior revealed Tuesday the presence of 21 foreign experts working with the terrorist Houthi militia, including 14 operatives from the…


Arab World Israeli tanks and military vehicles on a road between destroyed houses in southern Lebanon near the border with northern Israel, April 29, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Detonations Reshape South Lebanon Villages, Deepen Their Isolation

Israeli forces are blasting homes, farmland, roads and bridges across southern Lebanon, leaving villages stripped of familiar landmarks and raising fears that…

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Arab World  Relatives mourn as they hold a framed portrait of a victim killed in an attack on a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral ceremony in Karak, Jordan, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP)

Jordan Charges Church Attack Suspects with Terrorism

Jordanian prosecutors on Tuesday charged three men with terrorism-related offences over a deadly gun attack last month on a church in the kingdom's south. On…

Ithra Announces Launch of Ithra Winter 2026 Program

Culture Ithra said the program's events will feature visual storytelling, lighting effects and live performances. (SPA)

Ithra Announces Launch of Ithra Winter 2026 Program

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced on Tuesday the launch of the Ithra Winter 2026 program, in cooperation with the…


Culture Some of the masterpieces in the Rome exhibition were allowed to leave Egypt for the first time.  Andreas SOLARO / AFP

Egyptian Mummy Portraits Show Antiquity's Piercing Gaze in New Rome Show

An elegant woman gazes out from her portrait with expressive eyes, a gilded wreath worn in her hair and a gentle, questioning look on her face. She is one of…

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Culture “Betonte Ecken” is guaranteed to set an auction record for Kandinsky's work when it goes on sale at Christie's later this month. (Christie's) 

Museum Sold Kandinsky for $62,000. It May Fetch $80 Million At Auction

Some 15 years after Solomon R. Guggenheim died, the foundation managing his extensive art collection concluded that it owned more Wassily Kandinsky paintings…

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Culture Some contemporary designs are also reviving the internal courtyard, a key feature of traditional Makkah homes - SPA

Makkah Heritage Returns to Home Designs with Traditional Architectural Details and a Modern Touch

More Makkah residents are turning to the city’s traditional architectural style for inspiration when designing homes and villas, reflecting the community’s…

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Culture The initiative targets films that have completed filming or are nearing completion - SPA

Jazan Cinema Club Launches Film Accelerator to Support Filmmakers

Jazan Cinema Club has launched a film accelerator initiative to help filmmakers complete their projects and improve their technical readiness, increasing their…

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Leipzig’s Demichelis Relishing City Clash with ‘Best Friend’ Maresca

Sports Argentinian coach Martin Demichelis addresses a press conference at the training grounds of German first division Bundesliga football club RB Leipzig on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 3, 2026. (AFP)

Leipzig’s Demichelis Relishing City Clash with ‘Best Friend’ Maresca

RB Leipzig coach Martin Demichelis said it was an "honor" to face long-time friend and Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca ahead of Wednesday's Champions League…


Sports UEFA Champions League - Arsenal Training - Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney, Britain - November 3, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba during training. (Reuters)

Saliba Back in Training with Arsenal After Being Out Injured Since the World Cup

William Saliba has returned to full training at Arsenal, 3½ months after his last game — in the World Cup semifinals for France. Saliba has been out of…

Sports 11 September 2026, United Kingdom, London: File Photo - West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts during the Championship match between West Ham United and Wrexham at the London Stadium. (dpa)

West Ham Sack Head Coach Nuno After Poor Start to Championship Season

West Ham sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after a disappointing start to the Championship season. The 52-year-old Portuguese manager oversaw…

Sports 03 November 2026, Spain, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary I: A view of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital façade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. (Europa Press Canarias/dpa)

Spanish Football Player Dies from Cardiac Arrest After Collision in Second-Division Match

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died after he suffered cardiac arrest from an on-field collision in a Spanish second-division match, his club said Tuesday…

Sports The new dates will be submitted to FIFA for approval. (AFC)

AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia Postponed to December 2027

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East. The AFC issued a statement…


Hong Kong Logs Hottest October on Record

Varieties An evening view of the financial Central district and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, China, May 9, 2023. (Reuters)

Hong Kong Logs Hottest October on Record

Hong Kong experienced its hottest October since records began, data from the city's weather service showed on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Observatory logged a…


Varieties Monarch butterflies rest on their way to Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP)

Monarch Butterflies Get Tiny Trackers to Help Scientists Follow Their Mysterious Migration

As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she…

Varieties North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the central Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, May 23, 2013. Kiribati consists of a chain of 33 atolls and islands that stand just meters above sea level, spread over a huge expanse of otherwise empty ocean. (Reuters)

After Months Lost at Sea on a Small Boat, 5 People Are Rescued in the Island Nation of Kiribati

Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot…

Varieties Pedestrians walk amid smog at the Kartavya Path near India gate in New Delhi on November 3, 2026. (AFP)

Lahore, Delhi Choke as Air Pollution Spikes in Parts of South Asia

Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of northern India and adjoining Pakistan on Tuesday, with the onset of pre-winter smog making Lahore the world's most…

Varieties South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul on November 2, 2026. Lee Jin-man / POOL/AFP

South Korea Investigates Online Leak of President's Passport Details

South Korea is investigating an online leak of passport details belonging to President Lee Jae Myung and more than 160 other officials, a government minister…

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