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‘Freshly Dug Graves’ as Hezbollah Pays Steep Price in Battle to Reverse its Fortunes

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of…

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Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. (Reuters)

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Pakistan Facilitates Return of Iranian Crew from US-Seized Ship

Pakistan said Monday it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a "confidence-building measure"…

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrives to attend the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4, 2026. (AFP)

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NATO Chief Says Europeans Have ‘Gotten Message’ from Trump on Defense

Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday after…

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Debris dangles from a damaged apartment building on Mosfilmovskaya street after a Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP)

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Ukrainian Drone Hits Upscale Moscow Highrise in Rare Attack

A Ukrainian drone hit a residential high-rise building in an upscale Moscow neighborhood overnight into Monday, the Russian capital's mayor Sergei Sobyanin…

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Trump Says US Will ‘Guide’ Stranded Ships from Strait of Hormuz, Starting Monday

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Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says US Will ‘Guide’ Stranded Ships from Strait of Hormuz, Starting Monday

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships…

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Iran Says US Must ‘Abandon Its Excessive Demands’ as its Navy Warns it against Entering Strait since 1 hour
US Treasury Secretary: Blockade 'Suffocating' Iranian Economy Monday 04/05 - 06:36

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FILE PHOTO: A view of Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, US, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

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Passenger Jet Clips Lamppost, Truck while Landing in New Jersey

A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a lamppost and truck on a highway while on…

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Police block off near S. Air Depot boulevard in Edmond, Okla., after a campground shooting at Lake Arcadia, Saturday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

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Shooting at Lake Near Oklahoma City Injures 10

The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police ⁠said on…

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Maritime Alliances Propel Saudi Arabia Toward Building Global Logistics Influence

Containers assembled at a Saudi port (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain’s Decisions to Safeguard Its Security and Stability

Saudi Arabia emphasized that Bahrain's security is integral to its own security and that of all other Gulf states (Reuters).

Israel Court Extends Detention of Gaza Flotilla Activists

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila gestures upon his arrival at a court in Ashkelon on May 3, 2026. Photo by Ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP)

Yemen’s Workers Face Harsh Unemployment and Unrelenting Hardship

A person (L) buys snacks from a mobile cart in Sanaa, Yemen, 27 April 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Egyptian Singer Hany Shaker Dies at 74

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An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter stands in front of a Galaxy C-5 transport plane at the US Air Base in Ramstein, western Germany, on February 22, 2017. (dpa/AFP)

European Leaders See Trump’s Troop Drawdown from Germany as New Proof They Must Go it Alone

This handout photograph released by the Iraqi Presidency Press Office on April 27, 2026 shows Iraq's President Nizar Amedi (4th L) shaking hands with newly Iraq's Prime Minister designated Ali al-Zaidi (4th R), surrounded by Iraqi political leaders, in Bagdad. (Iraqi Presidency / AFP)

Scramble for Ministries Threatens 'Honeymoon' between Al-Zaidi, Iraq's Political Blocs

Green spaces tripled by planting of 40,000 trees to reduce heat stress (Kidana)

Development Projects at Holy Sites Seek to Improve Services for Pilgrims

A trilateral meeting brought together Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Hosts 15 Visits by World Leaders, Officials in One Month

A handout picture released by Egypt's Foreign Ministry on May 3, 2026 shows Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, meeting with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani (L), in the new administrative capital of Cairo. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry / AFP)

Syrian FM’s Visit to Egypt Aims to Revive Relations

Motorcyclists pass destruction in the al-Qadam area on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in a area that was heavily bombed by forces loyal to former Syrian president Bashar Assad during the Syrian war. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)

Iran-Linked Cells Accused of Exploiting Chaos in Syria

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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister

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Development Projects at Holy Sites Seek to Improve Services for Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia Hosts 15 Visits by World Leaders, Officials in One Month

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Uzbekistan’s President on Bilateral Ties

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

Albudaiwi Holds Talks with European Parliament Delegation in Riyadh

GCC Stands in Solidarity with Bahrain in All Sovereign Measures Taken to Protect Its Security

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FILE PHOTO: Mourners carry coffins during the funeral of four Hezbollah fighters and two civilians, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in the village of Maaroub, southern Lebanon, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

‘Freshly Dug Graves’ as Hezbollah Pays Steep Price in Battle to Reverse its Fortunes

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Scramble for Ministries Threatens 'Honeymoon' between Al-Zaidi, Iraq's Political Blocs

Syrian FM’s Visit to Egypt Aims to Revive Relations

Israeli Raid in the West Bank Leaves 1 Palestinian Dead and 4 Wounded

Israeli soldiers take positions during clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank city of Nablus, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Yemen’s Workers Face Harsh Unemployment and Unrelenting Hardship

Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon after New Evacuation Warning

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun shows smoke rising from the site of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, on May 3, 2026. I(Photo by AFP)

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Pakistan Facilitates Return of Iranian Crew from US-Seized Ship

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Iran Executes 3 Men over Involvement in Anti-govt Protests

FILED - 17 April 2026, Iran, Tehran: FILE PHOTO - An Iranian woman takes part in a rally under the motto "Sacrificed Girls" to pay tribute to women killed during the war. Photo: Stringer/dpa

Indonesia, Japan Discuss Defense Ties After Tokyo Unlocks Arms Exports

Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (R), Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C), and a female military police officer pose for a photo at the Defense Ministry office in Jakarta on May 4, 2026. (AFP)

Austria Expels 3 Russian Diplomats Over Signals Spying

Security personnel stand guard in a courthouse in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, April 28, 2026.REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

NATO Chief Says Europeans Have ‘Gotten Message’ from Trump on Defense

Ukrainian Drone Hits Upscale Moscow Highrise in Rare Attack

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Maritime tracking data indicates that global LNG shipments decreased to 33 million tons last month (X)

Global LNG Exports Fall to Two-Year Low

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Turkish Inflation Jumps to 4.18% m/m in April, Exceeding Forecasts

Passers-by walk at Galata bridge on a rainy spring day in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP)

Seoul, Taipei Hit Records as Asian Stocks Track Wall St Tech Rally

Dealers watch computer monitors near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between US dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP)

Barclays Becomes Latest Brokerage to Bet on No Fed Rate Cuts in 2026

A person walks past a Barclays bank branch in central London, Britain, 28 April 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Oil Slips After Trump Says US Will Assist Ships Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The oil tanker Safeen Elizabeth sails across the Bosphorus, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP)

Australia, Japan Strengthen Critical Minerals Ties

FILE PHOTO: Blocks with symbols and atomic numbers of Rare Earth Elements (REE), in this illustration taken January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Saudi Heritage Commission Enforces Strict Penalties Against Antiquities Violators

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The fines varied according to the nature and circumstances of each violation

Saudi Heritage Commission Enforces Strict Penalties Against Antiquities Violators

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced financial fines against 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory…

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Among the museum’s distinctive exhibits is a copy of the Quran engraved on brass plates dating back to the 12th century AH - SPA

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Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 18th-Century Brass-Engraved Copy of the Quran

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah offers a rich cultural and knowledge experience, enabling visitors to explore the history of the…

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Franchisee Ahmad Badr serves a drink and treat sampler at Arwa Yemeni Coffee on April 6, 2026, in Sunnyvale, Calif. (AP)

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Yemen Introduced the World to Coffee. Now, Its Coffeehouse Culture Is Booming in the US

Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee. Lately, the mountainous, war-ravaged country that borders Saudi Arabia and Oman is exporting…

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A prominent example is the private museum of Abdullah Al-Suhaibani, an expert with over 40 years of experience in gemstones and minerals - SPA

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Private Museums Bolster Cultural Tourism in Qassim Region

Qassim Region is witnessing a significant rise in private museums, as individual collectors transform personal passions into vital cultural projects. These…

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‏The Saudi pavilion brings together a range of government entities and cultural institutions - SPA

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Literary Diversity at 2026 Rabat International Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the 2026 International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, which continues…

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Top Tennis Players Slam Roland Garros Prize Money, Citing a Shrinking Share of Tournament Revenue

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Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her quarterfinal match against Hailey Baptiste of the US. (Reuters)

Top Tennis Players Slam Roland Garros Prize Money, Citing a Shrinking Share of Tournament Revenue

A group of leading players including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have expressed “their deep disappointment” at the level on…

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Fourth placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team celebrates with his team during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Russell Confident Momentum Will Swing Back His Way from Antonelli

George Russell lost &zwnj;his tag of Formula One title favorite to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli on Sunday but remained confident the momentum would swing…

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Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Fulham - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - May 2, 2026 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their second goal. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Saka Sparks Arsenal Attack into Life Ahead of Atletico Showdown

Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a Premier League and Champions League…

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Inter Milan's Romanian head coach Cristian Chivu celebrates after winning the 21st "scudetto" following the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Parma at San Siro stadium in Milan, on May 3, 2026. (AFP)

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Chivu Draws on Playing Days as Inter Seal Serie A Title

Inter Milan coach Cristian &zwnj;Chivu said his own experiences as a player helped him guide the club to a 21st Serie A title after Sunday’s 2-0 home win over…

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North Korean propaganda village "Gijungdong" is seen from an South Korea's observation post inside the JSA during a media tour at the Joint Security Area (JSA) on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the border village of Panmunjom in Paju, South Korea, 03 March 2023. (Reuters)

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North Korean Club to Play Rare Football Match in South

A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's…

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Is This the Real Face of Anne Boleyn?

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A computer science team from the University of Bradford discovered a sketch of Boleyn by using facial recognition on a famous collection of Tudor portraits. (University of Bradford)

Is This the Real Face of Anne Boleyn?

Anne Boleyn won the heart of King Henry VIII, gave birth to one of the country's most well-known monarchs, and lost her head in 1536, but her appearance has…

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This photo provided by the Palm Beach Zoo Conservation Society Clearance shows a koala named Ellin and her newborn joey in a habitat at the Palm Beach Zoo Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (John Towey/Palm Beach Zoo Conservation Society via AP)

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Hoax Calls Prompt Evacuations and Closures at Several US Zoos

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the US in recent…

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This undated photo provided by Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee, Fla., shows Daisy, one of about 1,500 beagles being removed from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin dog breeding and research business. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)

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1,500 Beagles Will Get New Lives, Warm Laps after Release from US Research Facility

The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were…

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More Than 300 Families Evacuate in Philippines Due to Ashfall from Volcano

More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits…

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Egyptian Singer Hany Shaker Dies at 74

Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, dubbed 'Prince of Arab Singing,' passed away Sunday at the age of 74, according to Egyptian television. He had been receiving…

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