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Arab World A man gestures from inside his tent, erected after lost his house during the war between Hezbollah and Israel, in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on December 1, 2024. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)

A Diminished Hezbollah is Made Even Weaker by the Toppling of Assad in Syria

A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that…

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Gulf Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Horrific Israeli Massacre in Gaza's Nuseirat Camp

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi condemned the horrific massacre in the Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip, which…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Massacres and War Crimes in Gaza Strip

OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Massacres and War Crimes in Gaza Strip

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the horrific massacre perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Nuseirat refugee camp in…

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World US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arriving in Baghdad, in an unannounced stop on a regional tour to discuss Syria - AFP

Blinken Pledges to Work with Iraq against ISIS on Syria Crisis Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday to work with Iraq to ensure no resurgence of the ISIS group after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in…

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Teen Who Sparked Revolt against Assad in Daraa Celebrates His Downfall

Features Muawiyah could not have foreseen the butterfly effect his simple act of teenage frustration would unleash. (The Independent)

Teen Who Sparked Revolt against Assad in Daraa Celebrates His Downfall

Angry with life under Bashar al-Assad, 16-year-old Muawiyah Syasneh and his friends spray-painted four words onto a wall in their school playground. Four…


Arab World People display the photos of their relatives on mobile phones as they join members of the Syrian civil defense group, known as the White Helmets, in search of prisoners at the Sednaya prison, after the opposition seized the capital and announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, in Sednaya, Syria, December 11, 2024. (Reuters)

Red Cross Opens Hotlines to Try to Reunite Syrian Families

The Red Cross said on Friday it had opened two new telephone hotlines to try to reunite Syrians who have been missing for years with their families, but warned…

Business Farmer Imad al-Sayyed holds wheat grains in a field in Deir Khabieh, Damascus suburbs, Syria June 17, 2021. (Reuters)

Kyiv Ready to Supply Food to Syria as Russia Supplies Suspended

Ukraine, a global producer and exporter of grain and oilseeds, is ready to supply food to Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Ukrainian Agriculture…

Literature, Publishing, Translation Commission Inaugurates Jeddah Book Fair 2024

Culture The fair runs until December 21 featuring a vibrant cultural program - SPA

Literature, Publishing, Translation Commission Inaugurates Jeddah Book Fair 2024

The Jeddah Book Fair 2024, hosted by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission at the Jeddah Superdome Centre, kicked off with the participation…

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Culture (FILES) A photo shows a view of the Eiffel Tower from the rooftops of Paris, on July 31, 2024. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP)

UNESCO, Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation to Celebrate World Arabic Day Next Wednesday

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation, will observe…

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Culture The tripartite partnership will see RCU work closely with two UK Ministries

RCU, UK Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost AlUla's Cultural and Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a new strategic partnership with the United Kingdom to deepen cross-cultural links between the…

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Culture The forum will feature a variety of panel discussions and specialized workshops designed to encourage and enhance reading practices

Saudi Libraries Commission to Organize International Reading Forum in Riyadh Next Week

Saudi Arabia’s Libraries Commission is scheduled to host the "International Reading Forum" from December 19 to 21 at the Conference Center of King Abdullah…

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Culture The MoU aims to enrich cultural dialogue and preserve the national identity, enhance cooperation, and foster a deeper understanding of the culture of both countries. WAM

UAE, Philippines Agree to Enhance Bilateral Ties Through Culture

The UAE Ministry of Culture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines to enhance…

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Arsenal Defender Gabriel Could Return against Everton, Says Boss Arteta

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium, London, Britain - November 30, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/ File Photo

Arsenal Defender Gabriel Could Return against Everton, Says Boss Arteta

Arsenal center back Gabriel Magalhaes has participated in training and could be available for Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at the Emirates…

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Sports Formula One F1 - New FIA President Press Conference - Paris, France - December 17, 2021 New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Senate, Carmelo Sanz de Barros and Deputy President for Sport, Robert Reid during the press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

F1 Governing Body Approves Controversial Statute Changes

Formula One's governing body approved statute changes on Friday that critics say will limit the powers of audit and ethics committees. The International…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Asia Qualifiers - Group B - Australia v China - Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar - September 2, 2021 China coach Li Tie reacts REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

China Jails Ex-national Football Coach for 20 Years for Bribery

Li Tie, the former coach of the Chinese men's national soccer team has received a 20-year-prison sentence for bribery, Chinese state media reported Friday. …

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Sports Bayern's Harry Kane sits on the pitch after getting injured during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Federico Gambarini/dpa/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane Set to Return for Bayern Munich Next Week after Injury

Harry Kane is set to make his return for Bayern Munich next week following a muscle injury, coach Vincent Kompany said Friday. The England captain hasn't…

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Sports The event marked the first day of the second week of the Jump Saudi international showjumping championship. SPA

Prince Abdullah bin Fahd Crowns Gaudiano as Champion of Saudi Equestrian Cup

Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF) chairman of the board of directors Prince Abdullah bin Fahd has crowned Italian rider Emanuele Gaudiano as the…

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New Murabba Launches Graduates Program to Empower Young Saudi Talent

Varieties Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, New Murabba is dedicated to investing in the nation's future - SPA

New Murabba Launches Graduates Program to Empower Young Saudi Talent

New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announced on Friday the launch of its inaugural Graduates Program, a strategic initiative designed to…

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Varieties A drone view of London's Shard skyscraper with the Canary Wharf financial district in the background in London, Britain March 3, 2024. REUTERS/Yann Tessier/File Photo

London Approves Plan for Joint-tallest Tower in Western Europe

The City of London financial district has approved plans for a 73-floor skyscraper that will match in height Western Europe's tallest tower a mile to the south…

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Varieties Video game "Astro Bot" -- a family-friendly sci-fi adventure -- was named 2024's Game of the Year. AFP

'Astro Bot' Wins Highest Award at Oscars of Video Games

Video game "Astro Bot" -- a family-friendly sci-fi adventure -- was named 2024's Game of the Year on Thursday at the annual awards considered the Oscars of the…

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Varieties FILE - In this photo provided by the New Zealand Department of Conservation rangers Jim Fyfe and Tūmai Cassidy walk alongside what is believed to be a rare spade-toothed whale, on July 5, 2024, after its was found washed ashore on a beach near Otago, New Zealand. (Department of Conservation via AP, File)

New Zealand Scientists Suspect Specimen of World's Rarest Whale Died from Head Injuries

Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries, an expert said Friday. The first dissection…

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Varieties A 11-month-old bear cub, Junjun, plays in his enclosure at Shanghai Zoo, in Shanghai, China December 12, 2024. REUTERS/Casey Hall

Shanghai Bear Cub Becomes Breakout Star

Adoring crowds are flocking to a zoo in Shanghai to watch Junjun, a bear cub just 11 months old, as he frolics in his enclosure playing with toys, such as a…

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