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Arab World Syrian Democratic Forces members stand by vehicles, as they withdraw from the front lines, following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Hasakah, Syria, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Syrian Army Says It Took Control of Shaddadi Base after Coordination with US

The Syrian army said it took control of the Shaddadi military base ‌in ‌northeastern Syria ‌after coordination ⁠with the United States, ⁠the…

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World Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Taiwan President Vows to Strengthen Island’s Defenses in Lunar New Year Message

Taiwan will ‌strengthen its defense efforts and safeguard the island's security in the year ahead, President Lai Ching-te said in his Lunar New Year…

World  In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov speaks while inspecting the troops involved in the fighting in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Russia Says Seized a Dozen Ukrainian Villages in February

Russia's army chief Valery Gerasimov visited Moscow's troops in Ukraine and said the Kremlin's forces seized a dozen eastern villages in February, the defense…

Iran Open to Compromises to Reach Nuclear Deal with US, Says Minister

World An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US billboard at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran, 14 February 2026, amid heightened regional tensions following an increased US military presence in the Middle East. (EPA)

Iran Open to Compromises to Reach Nuclear Deal with US, Says Minister

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran's Deputy…


World This photograph taken and released by Ukrainian Emergency Services on February 15, 2026 shows firefighters extinguishing a fire after a Russian drone strike in Odessa, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Handout / Ukrainian Emergency Service / AFP)

Russia’s Taman Port Damaged by Ukrainian Drone Strike

Russia's Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia…

World FILE PHOTO: US President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama (L) greet US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania for tea before the inauguration at the White House in Washington, US January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Obama Deplores Lack of Shame after Trump Racist Monkey Clip

Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post…

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Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected

Culture A view shows the Porte des Lions, the new public entrance to the renovated Denon wing (Aile Denon) at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected

The Louvre museum's Denon gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by a water leak on Thursday evening, although the area which houses…

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Culture Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era - SPA

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 147 Architectural Units at Ra’s Qurayyah Port

The Saudi Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at the Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Region, uncovering 147…

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Culture Pamuk brought his bestselling novel to life in a red-painted house in Istanbul. Yasin AKGUL / AFP

Crowds Flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV Adaptation

On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district on Istanbul's European side known for its antiques shops, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his…

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Culture The prince met with a group of talented young men and women from AlUla active in various artistic and cultural fields - SPA

Prince of Wales Explores AlUla Arts Festival, Engages with Local Artists

AlUla Arts Festival captured the interest of the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

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Culture Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival

Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival

The Film Commission took part in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 12 to 22, to showcase its key achievements in advancing the…

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Man City Beat Salford, Newcastle Knock Out Villa, Mansfield Town Stun Burnley in FA Cup

Sports Mansfield Town's English midfielder #25 Louis Reed (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Burnley and Mansfield Town at Turf Moor in Burnley, northwest England on February 14, 2026. (AFP)

Man City Beat Salford, Newcastle Knock Out Villa, Mansfield Town Stun Burnley in FA Cup

Manchester City beat League Two Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup to move into the fifth round on Saturday as January signing Marc Guehi scored his first goal for…


Sports  Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ice Hockey - Men's Preliminary Round - Group C - United States vs Denmark - Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. A spectator waves a Greenland flag in the stands before the match. (Reuters)

Fans Who Raised Greenland’s Flag at US-Denmark Olympic Hockey Game Say It Was a Pro-European Gesture

Two fans who raised a flag of Greenland as the United States played Denmark in men's hockey at the Winter Olympics Saturday in Milan say they did so as a…

Sports Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich, in Bremen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane Keeps Scoring as Bayern Maintains 6-point Bundesliga Lead

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich maintained its six-point Bundesliga lead with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern…

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Sports Alex de Minaur of Australia reacts against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands during their semi-final men's singles match at the Rotterdam Open tennis tournament at Ahoy Rotterdam arena in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 13 February 2026. (EPA)

De Minaur Eases Past Inconsistent Humbert into Rotterdam Final

Australia's Alex de Minaur Saturday cruised into the final of the Rotterdam Open, holding his nerve to overcome an error-strewn challenge from France's Ugo…

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Sports Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi

'Nothing is Impossible': Shaidorov Shocks Favorite Malinin to Make History

Mikhail Shaidorov said his Olympic men's figure skating gold proved "nothing is impossible" after shocking US star Ilia Malinin on Friday to make history for…

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New Zealand Braces for More Flooding After Road Collapses, One Death

Varieties Vehicles drive through flood waters during a downpour in Lincoln at the Selwyn district in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island, May 1, 2025. (AFP)

New Zealand Braces for More Flooding After Road Collapses, One Death

New Zealand's weather forecaster on Sunday warned more flooding could hit the country's North Island, a day after floods caused power outages, road collapses,…


Varieties Larry, the official 10 Downing Street cat walks outside 10 Downing Street before the nationwide Clap for Carers to recognise and support National Health Service (NHS) workers and carers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London, Thursday, May 21, 2020. (AP)

‘First Feline’ Larry Marks 15 Years as Britain’s Political Top Cat

In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British…

Varieties A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top launches from Cape Canaveral, en route to the International Space Station © Jim WATSON / AFP

International Crew Set to Dock at Space Station

Four astronauts are set to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, replacing a crew forced to return to Earth…

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Varieties A man passes a Fannie May chocolate shop in downtown Chicago on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Falling Cocoa Prices Won't Necessarily Mean Cheaper Valentine's Day Chocolates

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine's Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more…

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Najran Farmers Launch Annual Date Palm Pollination Season

Farmers across Najran Region have started the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural…

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