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Arab World Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki

Israeli Strikes on Syria Kill at Least 14 People

At least 14 people were killed late on Sunday in multiple Israeli strikes targeting the vicinity of Masyaf, a city in Syria's Hama province, Syria's state news…

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World A bridge collapse due to floods triggered by typhoon Yagi in Phu Tho province, Vietnam on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 (Bui Van Lanh/ VNA via AP)

Typhoon Yagi Leaves Dozens Dead in Vietnam, Bridge Collapses

Typhoon Yagi left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday. A busy…

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Arab World A Sudanese army force patrols a street in Khartoum (AFP file photo)

Taqaddum Coordinating Body Supports Sudan Fact-Finding Commission Report

The Coordinating Body of Democratic Civil Forces (Taqaddum) reaffirmed its full support on Sunday for the recommendations issued by the independent…

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World Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref during the introduction of the new Oil Minister in Tehran (Jamaran News)

Iranian Vice President Criticizes Fuel Station Vulnerability to Cyberattacks

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has expressed concern over the vulnerability of the country’s electronic fuel distribution system to cyberattacks…

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What We Know About the Three Border Crossings between Jordan and Israel

Features A medical service vehicle drives near the site where a truck driver opened fire on the Allenby Bridge, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, near Jericho in the West Bank. (EPA)

What We Know About the Three Border Crossings between Jordan and Israel

The killing of three Israelis on Sunday in an armed attack by a Jordanian near the King Hussein-Allenby Bridge, from the Jordanian side, has brought…

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Arab World 08 September 2024, Lebanon, Khiam: Lebanese residents of the southern border town of Khiam pack their belonging in a truck as they flee from the town that has been a target of daily Israeli shelling and air raids. (dpa)

Israel Threatens ‘Imminent Battle’ in Lebanon as Hezbollah Refuses to Change Rules of Engagement

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his government on Sunday to prepare for “changing the situation” on the northern front with Lebanon given the…

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Arab World Officials count the ballots at an electoral office after the end of voting in the presidential elections, in Algiers, Algeria, 07 September 2024. (EPA)

Tebboune Elected to Serve Second Term Leading Algeria

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been named the winner of Algeria's presidential election, granting him another term leading the gas-rich North African…

Saudi Culture Minister Visits KSGAAL to Review its Key Projects

Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture has visited the KSGAAL headquarters in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Visits KSGAAL to Review its Key Projects

Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has…

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Culture The agreement aims to promote sustainability in museums through the implementation of sustainable operational strategies. (SPA)

Saudi Museums Commission Signs MoU with the AEON Collective

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding with the endowment fund AEON Collective at the National Museum in Riyadh. …

Culture The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Egyptian Archaeologist Calls on Berlin to Return Nefertiti Bust

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic bust of Queen…

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Culture The stamp is named after Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and enjoys his patronage. (SPA)

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve…

Culture Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

National Cultural Award-Granting Ceremony to Be Held under Saudi Crown Prince's Patronage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will grant the National Cultural Awards on Monday at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince…

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Jannik Sinner Beats Taylor Fritz in US Open Men's Final

Sports 08 September 2024, US, New York: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (R) celebrates with the winning trophy after defeating USA's Taylor Fritz (L) in their men's final tennis match of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Photo: Grace Schultz/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Jannik Sinner Beats Taylor Fritz in US Open Men's Final

Jannik Sinner started slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before…

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Sports Morocco's Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi wins the women's marathon T12 at the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Morocco’s El Idrissi Smashes Women’s Marathon World Record on Last day of Paralympic Games

Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi has smashed the world record in the women’s marathon for runners with visual impairments on the last day of the Paralympic…

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Sports Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - England v Netherlands - Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India - November 8, 2023 England's Moeen Ali in action REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

England's Ali Retires from International Cricket at 37

England allrounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket at age 37, the player told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday. The…

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Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Men's Gold Medal Match - Sweden vs Germany (Ahman/Hellvig vs Ehlers/Wickler) - Eiffel Tower Stadium, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Paris 2024 Game Break Record Ticket Sales

Paris 2024 sold a record 12 million tickets for the Olympics and Paralympics, beating the Games record previously set by London 2012, organizers said on Sunday…

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Sports Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)

Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

The first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters concluded on Saturday with Judd Trump crowned champion. Saudi Arabian Billiard and Snooker Federation…


Red Sea Film Foundation Participates in Toronto International Film Festival

Varieties Red Sea FF is participating in the 2024 TIFF with a diverse program

Red Sea Film Foundation Participates in Toronto International Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) is participating in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a diverse program. Three films supported…

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Varieties Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s GEA Chairman Launches Website of Golden Pen Award for Most Influential Literature

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh inaugurated on Sunday the website for the …

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Varieties King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service, Sunday Sept. 8, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

King Charles Attends Church Prayers on Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Death

King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on…

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Varieties A commuter bus equipped with a radio transmitter approaches a connected traffic light on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City, part of an effort to improve safety and efficiency by allowing cars to communicate with the roadside infrastructure and one another, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, near Taylorsville, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Cars Talking to One Another Could Help Reduce Fatal Crashes on US Roads

The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah's largest city might be as simple as following a bus, according to The AP. Transportation officials…

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Varieties Michael Milken, Chairman of Milken Institute, converses with Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Musk Says SpaceX to Launch First Uncrewed Starships to Mars in Two Years

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said,…

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