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World 09 September 2024, Berlin: Nancy Faeser, Germany's Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs, speaks at a press conference on current measures in migration policy and the Federal Government's security package at the Federal Ministry of the Interior. (dpa)

Germany Expands Border Controls to Curb Irregular Migration and Extremism Risks

Germany's government ordered temporary controls at all land borders Monday, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders, saying that it was…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah takes part in the GCC-India Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue in Riyadh. (SPA)

Gulf FMs Take Part in GCC Summits with India, Russia

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held in Riyadh on Monday the GCC-Russia Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. Participants examined GCC…

Arab World Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in the capital Khartoum (file photo- Reuters)

31 Killed in Sudanese City of Sennar Reportedly Killed by RSF

At least 31 people have been killed and 100 wounded by an assault blamed on the Rapid Support Forces on the city of Sennar in southeastern Sudan on Sunday, a…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud holding a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Russian Foreign Minister

Crown Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a meeting on Monday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey…

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UN Chief Calls the Death and Destruction in Gaza the Worst He’s Seen

Arab World  A general view of damaged buildings in Bureij, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, September 9, 2024. (Reuters)

UN Chief Calls the Death and Destruction in Gaza the Worst He’s Seen

The UN chief said Monday that the United Nations has offered to monitor any ceasefire in Gaza and demanded an end to the worst death and destruction he has…


World Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi holds a press conference on the opening day of a quarterly meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Austria, March 4, 2024. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

IAEA Chief Grossi Hopes to Hold Talks with Iranian President by November

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi hopes to hold talks with new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his…

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World Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air during a Russia aerial attack on the capital in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Iranian Missiles in Russia are Legitimate Target, a Ukrainian Official Says

A senior Ukrainian official said Monday Western partner countries must allow Ukraine to use weapons they have supplied to strike military warehouses inside…

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Culinary Arts Commission Launches 'Irth' Store, Cafe in Three Saudi Cities

Culture The first "Irth" stores are set to open in Madinah and Jeddah in mid-September. (SPA)

Culinary Arts Commission Launches 'Irth' Store, Cafe in Three Saudi Cities

The Culinary Arts Commission announced on Monday the launch of "Irth," a new store and cafe concept celebrating and supporting Saudi Arabia's culinary heritage…


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…

Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'Upset' over Ballon d'Or Shortlist Omission

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Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'Upset' over Ballon d'Or Shortlist Omission

Brazilian Rodrygo said his versatility may have cost him a Ballon d'Or nomination after the Real Madrid forward was not among the 30 names short-listed for the…


Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (C) scored the winner against Scotland - AFP

Ronaldo Strikes Late to Seal Portugal Win Over Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo's late strike sealed Portugal's 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker's extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback…

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Sports Soccer Football - Nations League - League B - Group 2 - Republic of Ireland v England - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - September 7, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Kane to Get Special Honor for Becoming 10th Englishman to Make 100 Appearances for His Country 

England captain Harry Kane will be presented with a gold cap to mark his 100th appearance for his country ahead of the Nations League match against Finland at…

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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‘Loving and Being Loved’: UK’s Princess Kate Says She Is Grateful after Finishing Chemotherapy

Varieties  This photo provided by Kensington Palace on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, shows Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William with their children Prince George, right, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, left. (Will Warr/Kensington Palace via AP)

‘Loving and Being Loved’: UK’s Princess Kate Says She Is Grateful after Finishing Chemotherapy

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy for cancer, saying the treatment had given her a new…


Varieties  New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu came to the aid of a contestant choking on a lobster roll during a contest - The AP.

New Hampshire Governor Saves Man's Live while Choking at Seafood Festival

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu came to the aid of a contestant choking on a lobster roll at a seafood festival eating contest, using the Heimlich maneuver…

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Varieties The authority's pavilion at the exhibition attracted thousands of visitors from around the world. SPA

Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Receives Excellence Award at Abu Dhabi Int’l Exhibition

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has received the award in the Best Exhibit in the Environmental Conservation and…

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Varieties The Paraguay River is pictured, amid smoke coming from wildfires in neighboring countries, as the river has hit a record low water level due to a major drought, in Villeta, Paraguay September 7, 2024. (Reuters)

South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows as Brazil Drought Impact Spreads 

South America's Paraguay River, a key thoroughfare for grains, has hit a record low in Paraguay's capital Asuncion, with water levels depleted by a severe…

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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