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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks on the Kingdom, Commercial Vessels

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia…

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World Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in downtown Odesa, Ukraine, 09 August 2026, amid the Russian invasion. EPA/IGOR MASLOV
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5 Dead in New Russia, Ukraine Strikes

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia…

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World Smoke rises from the Bald Range wildfire over a residential street in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, August 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Terry Fries/Handout via REUTERS
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Wildfire Forces 20,000 Evacuations in Western Canada

Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire in the western province of British Columbia forced the overnight…

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World A person uses a fishing pole as a Jetstar plane takes off in the background from Sydney International Airport, in Sydney, Australia, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Izhar Khan
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Australia Probes Near-miss Collision of 2 Planes on Tarmac at Sydney Airport

A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on ​the tarmac at Sydney airport on Sunday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was…

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Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

World Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran, 09 August 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States met all of Tehran's conditions set out the day…

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Arab World 14 May 2026, Iraq, Berlin: Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government, arrives at the parliament building ahead of a parliamentary session held for a confidence vote on the cabinet formed by al-Zaidi. Photo: Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa
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Barzani Relays Zaidi-Sharaa Messages, Paves Way for Damascus Visit

Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government are stepping up security and political coordination, with Erbil backing Baghdad’s push to bring…

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Saudi Energy Ministry: Fire Extinguished at Aramco Facility

Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early on Sunday at a facility at Aramco's Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Energy…

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Sudan’s al-Burhan: We Are Fighting an Existential War

Sudanese Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in a video clip in front of the Republican Palace in Khartoum (Sudan News Agency)

Yemen’s Army Attacks the Houthis

A Houthi militiaman stands guard in the proximity of Sanaa airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 August 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Hamas Says Ready to Go Ahead with Gaza Plan, Urges Pressure on Israel

Displaced Palestinians walk between destroyed houses in Jabaliya, northern Gaza City, 07 August 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Lebanon Detains Assad-Era General Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

Activists outside the Palace of Justice in Damascus call for the prosecution of figures associated with the Assad era in June last year (Facebook)

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Saudi Arabia: Northeast Riyadh Plan Charts New Development, Investment Hub

Relatives of Lebanese prisoners held by Israel stage a sit-in in central Beirut, holding up their photographs (File photo: EPA)

Israel Revives Lebanese Jews Case to Block Beirut’s 34-Detainee Demand

Abdulaziz Al-Karidis crowns Saudi student Amjad Al-Darwish with first place in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Leads Nuclear Science Olympiad, Wins 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' Title

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. (Prime Minister’s Office)

Lebanon to Inspect Facilities for Iraqi Fuel Oil Transit Through Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, hold talks in Ankara on Thursday (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Syria Says Ending Weapons Outside State Control Key to Regional Stability

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From Exporting Chaos to Importing It

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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The Makkah Alliance: The Region's States Know Its Security Best

Yousef Al-Dayni
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The Alliance against Tehran on Three Fronts

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Peace Is a Process, Not an Event Accomplished by a Magician's Spell

Hazem Saghieh
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Confronting the Aggression: The State or the Militia?

Radwan al-Sayyed
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A Journey into the Depths of the Turmoil

Antoine Douaihy
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Climate Threats in the Maghreb

Dr. Amal Moussa
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What Lies Behind the Scorched-Earth Policy

Osman Mirghani
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Libya: Is the Boulos Initiative Realistic?

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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Iran… and the Strategy of Stalling and Scattering the Fronts

Kifah Mahmood
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War Once Again

Dr. Abdel Monem Said
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A Little Realism and Historical Perspective

Rami al-Rayes
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Saudi Energy Ministry: Fire Extinguished at Aramco Facility

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks on the Kingdom, Commercial Vessels

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Vessel Owned by UAE’s ADNOC Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

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Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on August 7, 2026, shows Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (3rd L), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4th L), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (5th L), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5th R), Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman al-Saud (4th R), and their delegations as they pose after signing a trilateral joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy attends a joint press conference on the day of the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting to discuss the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman, Jordan, August 5, 2026. (Reuters)

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14 May 2026, Iraq, Berlin: Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government, arrives at the parliament building ahead of a parliamentary session held for a confidence vote on the cabinet formed by al-Zaidi. Photo: Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa

Barzani Relays Zaidi-Sharaa Messages, Paves Way for Damascus Visit

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Sudan’s al-Burhan: We Are Fighting an Existential War

Sudanese Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in a video clip in front of the Republican Palace in Khartoum (Sudan News Agency)

Israel Revives Lebanese Jews Case to Block Beirut’s 34-Detainee Demand

Relatives of Lebanese prisoners held by Israel stage a sit-in in central Beirut, holding up their photographs (File photo: EPA)

Yemen’s Army Attacks the Houthis

A Houthi militiaman stands guard in the proximity of Sanaa airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 August 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Lebanon Detains Assad-Era General Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

Activists outside the Palace of Justice in Damascus call for the prosecution of figures associated with the Assad era in June last year (Facebook)

Hamas Says Ready to Go Ahead with Gaza Plan, Urges Pressure on Israel

Displaced Palestinians walk between destroyed houses in Jabaliya, northern Gaza City, 07 August 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

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Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in downtown Odesa, Ukraine, 09 August 2026, amid the Russian invasion. EPA/IGOR MASLOV

5 Dead in New Russia, Ukraine Strikes

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Wildfire Forces 20,000 Evacuations in Western Canada

Smoke rises from the Bald Range wildfire over a residential street in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, August 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Terry Fries/Handout via REUTERS

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran, 09 August 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Australia Probes Near-miss Collision of 2 Planes on Tarmac at Sydney Airport

A person uses a fishing pole as a Jetstar plane takes off in the background from Sydney International Airport, in Sydney, Australia, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Izhar Khan

Iran Issues List of Demands, Complicating Efforts to Reopen Strait

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Congressional Roundtable on Anti-Fraud Initiatives at the Indian Treaty Room of Eisenhower Executive Office Building on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP

US Chairman of Joint Chiefs: Washington is ‘Looking for an Off-Ramp’ from Iran War

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2026 (AFP)

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Iraq's Oil Minister, Basim Mohammed Khudair speaks during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, Augaust 8, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Iraq Oil Exports Fall to 1.75 Million Barrels Per Day

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Saudi Arabia: Northeast Riyadh Plan Charts New Development, Investment Hub

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh (Company handout)

Middle East Buyers Interested in LNG Cargoes from Canada, Pacific Energy Says

A drone view shows the Bahamas flagged LNG tanker Nohshu Maru sailing through the Panama Canal as it operates at top capacity, with the war in Iran boosting demand from owners and operators of liquefied natural gas vessels, in Gamboa City, Panama, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo

Fitch Affirms Kuwait at 'Aa-', Outlook 'Stable'

Night view of Kuwait City (Reuters)

Pentagon to Invest $400Mln in Australian Rare Earth Mine

New South Wales has some of the highest concentrations of scandium globally, the state government said. (EPA)

Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Boost US Defense Supply Chains

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on the American mining industry, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the State Department in Washington. (AP)

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Roman Wreck Carrying Hundreds of Amphorae Found Off Sicily

Culture This aerial view shows the Stromboli Island, part of the Aeolian archipelago off Sicily, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Roman Wreck Carrying Hundreds of Amphorae Found Off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered the 2,100-year-old wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily, piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used…

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the launch of Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles, available in both quick and full…

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Culture Jazz in Jeddah will be held next October in Historic Jeddah
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Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

The Music Commission announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Jazz in Jeddah, organized by Call of Culture. The partnership builds on the…

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Culture Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents
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Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

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Culture The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive activities. (SPA)
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Red Sea Museum Brings Maritime Heritage to Life Through Interactive Cultural Experiences

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive…

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South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: The offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologized over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a…

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Sports (FILES) Matthias Jaissle gives an interview prior to the UEFA Champions League last-16, second-leg football match FC Bayern Munich vs RB Salzburg in Munich on March 8, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)
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Jaissle Begins Newcastle Rebuild with Valencia Win, Elanga Scare Not Serious

Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 08: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP
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Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula Stunned in Toronto 4th Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto Masters. Four-time Grand Slam winner…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 08: Rafael Jodar of Spain runs across the court against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their singles Round of 16 match on day seven of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 8, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP
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Spanish Teen Jodar Ousts 8th Seed Lehecka at Montreal

Spanish teen Rafael Jodar defeated Czech eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters. Jodar…

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Sports Sanatorio Centro medical center, where Jorge Messi, the father of soccer player Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at age 68, in Rosario, Argentina August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Jose Garcia
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Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long…

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Hong Kong Weather Observatory Posts Record High Temperature

Varieties Parents and children cool off in a shallow wading pool at a public park amid extreme heat brought by Typhoon Dolphin, as the city recorded its hottest day in 142 years, in Hong Kong, China, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong Weather Observatory Posts Record High Temperature

Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9C on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service…

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The 101-Year-Old Who Still Enjoys Playing with Dolls' Houses

Val Ripley may be 101 but she still enjoys playing with dolls' houses. She was given her first by her parents when she was eight, in Christmas 1932, and…

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Varieties Abdulaziz Al-Karidis crowns Saudi student Amjad Al-Darwish with first place in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Leads Nuclear Science Olympiad, Wins 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' Title

Saudi Arabia has secured first place at the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) held in Jeddah and received the title of …

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Varieties (FILES) A man rides an electric scooter past traffic on a street of Paris on December 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)
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Paris Orders E-scooter Users to Wear Helmets, Reflective Gear

Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two…

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Varieties A mako shark temporarily caught by researchers alongside a boat off the coast of Long Island, New York, US, in this photograph taken on June 19, 2024, and released on August 4, 2026. (Yuleny Gomez-Rodriguez/Handout via Reuters)
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Scientists Turn to Sharks to Improve Hurricane Predictions

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when…

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