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World A rescuer looks on as rescue operations continue after earthquakes hit the country, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno

More People Rescued, Thousands Still Missing after Venezuela Quakes

Thirty-three people have been rescued so far this weekend after Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes, the country's interim president said, including…

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Business Saudi-Japanese ministerial roundtable meeting held in January last year (File photo: X)

Japanese Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Tokyo in Consultations to Strengthen Energy Supply Chains

As international trade faces mounting disruptions, Japan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yasunari Morino, revealed that Riyadh and Tokyo are engaged in intensive…

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Arab World Billboards reading 'Lebanon First' are displayed alongside the airport highway in Beirut, Lebanon, 27 June 2026, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Israel Strikes South Lebanon despite Framework Agreement to End Hostilities

Israel renewed its strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, two days after an agreement was signed by the two countries, which a Hezbollah…

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Business A Cabinet session chaired by President General Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace (Lebanese Presidency).

Lebanon Under Pressure to Dismantle the Parallel Economy and Exit the FATF Grey List

The decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to keep Lebanon on its "grey list" of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in combating money…

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Iran, US Continue Escalating Attacks

World This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Iran, US Continue Escalating Attacks

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as ​each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four…

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Arab World A circulating image shows Iraqi Humvees at an entrance to the Green Zone at dawn Sunday

Iraq Arrests Dozens of Politicians and Government Officials in Green Zone Raids

Iraqi security forces arrested dozens of politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday after Elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS)…

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World Tourists with umbrellas walk in Paris during a heat wave, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record-breaking Heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure…

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12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

Culture 12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

The 12th edition of the Saudi Film Festival has opened at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an initiative of Saudi Aramco, bringing together…

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Culture Among the museum's highlights are Qibla indicators and magnetic compasses used to determine the direction of Makkah - SPA

Red Sea Museum Showcases Centuries of Islamic Maritime Navigation Heritage

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah showcases a rich legacy of Islamic maritime heritage through a collection of Qibla indicators, compasses, and sundials…

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Culture These heritage pieces showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of traditional leatherworking and illustrate the evolution of hunting equipment across successive generations - SPA

Majnad: Traditional Hunting Belt Preserves Saudi Arabia's Cultural Heritage

The Majnad, also known as the traditional leather hunting belt, is a heritage item closely associated with hunting expeditions and travel in Saudi Arabia,…

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Culture Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain. (SPA)

What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain, extends for approximately seven kilometers north of the Prophet's Mosque…

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Culture (FILES) A man holds a preserved artifact from the Cyrene archaeological site near the ancient historical town of Shahat in the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Libya on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)

In East Libya, Archaeologists Fight to Save 'Breathtaking' Ancient Greek Ruins

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by…

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South Korea Coach Reportedly Quits after Early World Cup Exit

Sports South Korean men's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo (L) and midfielder Hwang In-beom attend a press conference at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico, 17 June 2026, a day ahead of their second Group A match. EPA/YONHAP

South Korea Coach Reportedly Quits after Early World Cup Exit

Much-maligned South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, reports said, a day after his side's group-stage exit from the World Cup. The 57-year-old…

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Sports Ai Ogura of Japan on his Aprilia celebrates winning the MotoGP race of the Motorcycling Grand Prix of the Netherlands at TT Circuit in Assen, the Netherlands, 28 June 2026.  EPA/VINCENT JANNINK

Japan's Ogura Wins Maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi Crashes in Assen

Japanese rider Ai Ogura claimed his maiden MotoGP win as Aprilia achieved another 1-2-3 finish but Marco Bezzecchi crashed and surrendered the overall…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Russell Holds Off Verstappen to Win Austrian Grand Prix

George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four…

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Sports Serena Williams of the United States arrives to practice one day ahead of the start of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Serena Blasts Drug Test Rules Ahead of Wimbledon Return

Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system…

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Sports Messi participated as a substitute against Jordan and succeeded in scoring Argentina's third goal (Reuters)

Scaloni Running Out of Superlatives as Messi Continues to Break Records

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to…

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King Saud University Medical City Performs World’s First Cochlear Implant Procedure Using Autonomous Navigation

Varieties Consultant Otolaryngologist at King Saud University Medical City Dr. Farid Alzahrani explained that autonomous navigation is among the latest technologies supporting cochlear implant procedures - SPA

King Saud University Medical City Performs World’s First Cochlear Implant Procedure Using Autonomous Navigation

A surgical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center at King Saud University Medical City performed the world's first cochlear implant procedure using…

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Varieties FILE - Three boys use their phones while sitting outside a school in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Australia Toughens Kids' Social Media Ban

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children,…

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Varieties A woman wearing glasses and an embroidered apron pulls and stretches pasta dough into numerous thin strands (The New York Times)

Su Filindeu…World’s Rarest Pasta

Sardinia: Matt Goulding In the mountains of Northern Sardinia, a 300-year-old pilgrimage comes with a serving of the world’s rarest pasta. The name tells…

Varieties A woman sits in the shade during a hot, sunny day at Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, 27 June 2026. (EPA)

Czech Republic Marks New Temperature Record at 40.6C

The Czech Republic recorded its highest-ever temperature on Saturday, with a reading of 40.6C at a weather station in Doksany north of Prague, the national…

Varieties A woman uses a fan during the heatwave in Copenhagen, Denmark, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Denmark Records Hottest Day on Record at 37C

Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said. Around 2:00 pm (1200 GMT), DMI said in a post…