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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks on the Kingdom, Commercial Vessels

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia…

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World Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area in downtown Odesa, Ukraine, 09 August 2026, amid the Russian invasion. EPA/IGOR MASLOV

5 Dead in New Russia, Ukraine Strikes

Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia…

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World Smoke rises from the Bald Range wildfire over a residential street in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, August 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Terry Fries/Handout via REUTERS

Wildfire Forces 20,000 Evacuations in Western Canada

Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire in the western province of British Columbia forced the overnight…

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World A person uses a fishing pole as a Jetstar plane takes off in the background from Sydney International Airport, in Sydney, Australia, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Izhar Khan

Australia Probes Near-miss Collision of 2 Planes on Tarmac at Sydney Airport

A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on ​the tarmac at Sydney airport on Sunday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was…

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Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

World Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran, 09 August 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States met all of Tehran's conditions set out the day…

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Arab World 14 May 2026, Iraq, Berlin: Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government, arrives at the parliament building ahead of a parliamentary session held for a confidence vote on the cabinet formed by al-Zaidi. Photo: Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/dpa

Barzani Relays Zaidi-Sharaa Messages, Paves Way for Damascus Visit

Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government are stepping up security and political coordination, with Erbil backing Baghdad’s push to bring…

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Saudi Energy Ministry: Fire Extinguished at Aramco Facility

Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early on Sunday at a facility at Aramco's Jazan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Energy…

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Roman Wreck Carrying Hundreds of Amphorae Found Off Sicily

Culture This aerial view shows the Stromboli Island, part of the Aeolian archipelago off Sicily, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Roman Wreck Carrying Hundreds of Amphorae Found Off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered the 2,100-year-old wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily, piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used…

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the launch of Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles, available in both quick and full…

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Culture Jazz in Jeddah will be held next October in Historic Jeddah

Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

The Music Commission announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Jazz in Jeddah, organized by Call of Culture. The partnership builds on the…

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Culture Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

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Culture The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive activities. (SPA)

Red Sea Museum Brings Maritime Heritage to Life Through Interactive Cultural Experiences

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive…

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South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: The offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologized over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a…

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Sports (FILES) Matthias Jaissle gives an interview prior to  the UEFA Champions League last-16, second-leg football match FC Bayern Munich vs RB Salzburg in Munich on March 8, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)

Jaissle Begins Newcastle Rebuild with Valencia Win, Elanga Scare Not Serious

Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 08: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula Stunned in Toronto 4th Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto Masters. Four-time Grand Slam winner…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 08: Rafael Jodar of Spain runs across the court against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their singles Round of 16 match on day seven of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 8, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Spanish Teen Jodar Ousts 8th Seed Lehecka at Montreal

Spanish teen Rafael Jodar defeated Czech eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters. Jodar…

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Sports Sanatorio Centro medical center, where Jorge Messi, the father of soccer player Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at age 68, in Rosario, Argentina August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Jose Garcia

Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long…

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Hong Kong Weather Observatory Posts Record High Temperature

Varieties Parents and children cool off in a shallow wading pool at a public park amid extreme heat brought by Typhoon Dolphin, as the city recorded its hottest day in 142 years, in Hong Kong, China, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong Weather Observatory Posts Record High Temperature

Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9C on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service…

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Varieties Collection of dolls’ houses (Val Ripley Museum)

The 101-Year-Old Who Still Enjoys Playing with Dolls' Houses

Val Ripley may be 101 but she still enjoys playing with dolls' houses. She was given her first by her parents when she was eight, in Christmas 1932, and…

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Varieties Abdulaziz Al-Karidis crowns Saudi student Amjad Al-Darwish with first place in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Leads Nuclear Science Olympiad, Wins 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' Title

Saudi Arabia has secured first place at the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) held in Jeddah and received the title of …

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Varieties (FILES) A man rides an electric scooter past traffic on a street of Paris on December 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Paris Orders E-scooter Users to Wear Helmets, Reflective Gear

Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two…

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Varieties A mako shark temporarily caught by researchers alongside a boat off the coast of Long Island, New York, US, in this photograph taken on June 19, 2024, and released on August 4, 2026. (Yuleny Gomez-Rodriguez/Handout via Reuters)

Scientists Turn to Sharks to Improve Hurricane Predictions

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when…