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Arab World Lebanese security officers gather at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a building in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburb, Lebanon, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Drones from Lebanon Strike Israel as Smotrich, Ben Gvir Hold Onto ‘Dahiyeh Doctrine’

The Israeli military said three drones, suspected to have been launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. …

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Saudi Arabia Stresses People’s Rights in the Region to Have Peace

Saudi Arabia has stressed that the peoples of the region deserve a future built on peace, development, and cooperation. Saudi Arabia participated in the Oslo…

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Sports Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) and Türkiye's Ismail Yuksek (16) jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from…

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Sports Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Coach Ouahbi Confident in Morocco's Future after 1-1 Draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw with powerhouse Brazil in their…

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Iran Media: Tehran Has 'Not Yet' Taken Final Decision on US Peace Deal

World Iranians drive past a billboard featuring Iran's national flag at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, 14 June 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Media: Tehran Has 'Not Yet' Taken Final Decision on US Peace Deal

Iran's Fars news agency said on Sunday that Tehran has not made a final decision on signing the agreement under discussion with the United States to end the…

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World A woman holds an image of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran Says Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei to Begin July 4, Burial Set for July 9

The ‌funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy…

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Syria: Former Assad Intelligence Deputy Arrested

Syria’s Counterterrorism Directorate has arrested Major General Qais Hassan al-Abd al-Rajab, the former deputy director of the General Intelligence Directorate…

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David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

Culture British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply ‌defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…


Culture The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks  - SPA

Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

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Saudi Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf…

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Culture Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

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Culture The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Sports Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) and Türkiye's Ismail Yuksek (16) jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from…

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Sports Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Coach Ouahbi Confident in Morocco's Future after 1-1 Draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw with powerhouse Brazil in their…

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Sports Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti greets Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)

Brazil Manager: 'Nerves Were All Over the Place' in Opening Morocco Draw

World Cup pressure can get to anyone. Even Brazil. That was Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti's explanation for an uneven first- half performance by the five…

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Sports TOPSHOT - Scotland's midfielder #07 John McGinn celebrates with teammates defender #02 Aaron Hickey and midfielder #19 Lewis Ferguson after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Haiti and Scotland at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 13, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Scotland Marks 28-year World Cup Absence with 1-0 Victory Over Haiti

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the…

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Sports US player Serena Williams hits a shot during a practice session at the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 12, 2026. (AFP)

Serena Williams Teams up with Muchova in Berlin Doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's…


Shark Attack Pushes Australian State to Review Drone Curbs

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Lifeguards erect a sign that says "Beach Closed" following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Shark Attack Pushes Australian State to Review Drone Curbs

Restrictions on drones flying over Australia's Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after…

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Varieties Guy Savoy, the first chef to join the Academy of Fine Arts (The New York Times)

French Chef Gets 'Beautiful Revenge' After Unjust Michelin Star Loss

Paris: Elaine Sciolino Guy Savoy, who worked his way up from modest beginnings and a recent setback, has become the first chef inducted into the prestigious…

Varieties A worker extracts venom from a scorpion to produce homeopathic medicine Vidatox at LABIOFAM, the Cuban state manufacturer of medicinal and personal hygienic products, in Cienfuegos, Cuba, December 3, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

Police Seize Venomous Scorpions in South Africa Airport Sting

South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport, police said on Saturday. …

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Varieties 13 June 2026, US, Kansas: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson in action during the team's training session at Swope Soccer Village ahead of Wednesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J soccer match against Croatia. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa

Two Men Charged Over England World Cup 'Heist'

Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa…

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Varieties  Mascots of the World Cup, Maple the Moose (L), Zayu the Jaguar (C) and Clutch the Bald Eagle pose for a picture ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Peru Police Disguised as World Cup Mascots Arrest a Suspected Drug Dealer in Lima

Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima. Colonel Carlos Alcántara, head…