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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Russian President Discuss Regional Escalation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Monday a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir…

Gulf The skylines are seen in Doha, Qatar, 02 March 2026. (EPA)

Gulf Countries at UN Slam Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes

Gulf countries on Monday slammed Iran's wave of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, decrying at the United Nations that Tehran had upended their…

Arab World Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive, shelter at a tent camp in Gaza City, March 1, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Chief Calls for Israel to Re-Open Gaza Crossings amid Fuel Shortage

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for Israel to re-open border crossings into Gaza to allow aid to flow into the war-ravaged territory, his…

World Aftermath of an Israeli and the US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Russia Condemns US-Israel Strikes on Iran as ‘Unprovoked Act of Armed Aggression’

Russia on Saturday condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as “a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN…

Iran War Spreads Across Region

Arab World Smoke rises after Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Iran War Spreads Across Region

Israel bombarded Lebanon on Monday, expanding conflict across the region after the massive Israel-US attack on Iran. Israeli forces pounded…

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Gulf  A car passes near QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar Air Force Shoots Down Two Aircraft from Iran

Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defense ministry said in a statement after Tehra earlier targeted gas facilities…

World Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks during the joint press conference with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen (not pictured) in Kyiv, Ukraine, 28 February 2026. (EPA)

Ukraine Could Help Down Iran’s Drones, if Partners Broker Ceasefire, FM Says

Ukraine could send drone specialists to the Middle East and share capabilities and expertise to help down Iranian drones if its partners ‌help to broker …

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Says Discovers New Rembrandt

Culture Poeple look at Rembrandt's famed Night Watch, which is back on display in what researchers say in its original size, with missing parts temporarily restored in an exhibition aided by artificial intelligence, at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Says Discovers New Rembrandt

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam said Monday it had uncovered a new painting by Rembrandt, using advanced scanning technology and stylistic analysis to confirm it…

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Culture Plumes of smoke rise after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo)

UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran Damaged in Strikes

Iran's UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran has been damaged in US and Israeli strikes, local media reported Monday. "Following the joint US-Israeli…

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Culture Turkish drummer Hakan Ozbingol plays drum and sings traditional songs in the streets of Istanbul, to wake Muslims up for the suhour, the Ramadan meal eaten at night, on February 24, 2026. (AFP)

Before Dawn, Ancient Drum Rite Wakes Istanbul Faithful to Fast

It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum. Emerging…

Culture ​​​​​​​The recent renovation by specialized Saudi firms increased the mosque's capacity from 80 to 129 worshippers and its area to 250 square meters - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historical Al-Jaloud Mosque in Hail

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has completed the comprehensive restoration of Al-Jaloud Mosque in Hail Region…

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Culture The ministry encourages consumers to choose national coffee products for their nutritional value - SPA

Saudi Coffee Remains Key Crop and Cultural Treasure during Ramadan

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has confirmed that Saudi coffee is a key national agricultural crop and an important cultural legacy,…

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Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' in Qatar at Risk as Matches and Tournaments Postponed

Sports The skylines are seen in Doha, Qatar, 02 March 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' in Qatar at Risk as Matches and Tournaments Postponed

The "Finalissima" match between Spain and Argentina in Doha is in doubt after the Qatar Football Association suspended soccer tournaments indefinitely…

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Sports The cost of travelling to the World Cup and attending matches is set to be exorbitant for visiting football fans. POOL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

World Cup Tickets: Huge Demand and Sky-high Prices

From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100…

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Sports People walk through a Williams F1 team fan zone in Melbourne's central business district on March 2, 2026, ahead of the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Travel Chaos, but F1 Season-opener in Australia 'Ready to Go'

Australian Formula One chief Travis Auld said Monday travel chaos due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran is not expected to impact the season-opening Grand Prix,…

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Sports Fireball after reported strikes near Iran Broadcasting headquarters in Tehran, Iran March 1, 2026 in this still image obtained from a social media video. Social media/via REUTERS

President of Iran’s Soccer Federation: World Cup Participation in US is in Doubt

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise US…

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Sports Soccer Football - Serie A - AS Roma v Juventus - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - March 1, 2026 Juventus' Federico Gatti scores their third goal REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Juventus Boosts Champions League Hopes with Stoppage-time Equalizer at Roma

Substitute Federico Gatti equalized in stoppage time and Juventus came back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Roma in Serie A on Sunday. Gatti, who…

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British Sculptors Achieve Notable Victory in Global Ice Carving Competition

Varieties The team sculpted a kraken eating a boat

British Sculptors Achieve Notable Victory in Global Ice Carving Competition

Two stonemasons have won a snow sculpting prize as part of Team GB's entry to the World Snow Festival in Switzerland, according to BBC. Sheffield sculptors…

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Varieties Imad Alarnab, a chef and restaurant owner who fled Syria in 2015, hosted King Charles III at his Soho restaurant. Ben STANSALL / AFP

How a Syrian Refugee Chef Met Britain's King Charles

Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country's civil war recalled hosting…

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Varieties FILE -  Villagers fetch water from a makeshift borehole in Mudzi, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Ufumeli, File)

El Nino May Return in 2026 and Make Planet Even Hotter

The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. There is a 50- to 60-percent…

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Varieties More than 10.7 million worshippers visit Prophet’s mosque in first 10 days of Ramadan. (SPA)

More Than 10.7 Million Worshippers Visit Prophet’s Mosque in First 10 Days of Ramadan

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that 10,789,467 worshippers visited the Prophet’s…

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Varieties Wadi Al-Aqiq was famed for the quality and sweetness of its water (SPA)

Wadi Al-Aqiq in Madinah Blends Spiritual, Natural Appeal

Wadi Al-Aqiq in Saudi Arabia's Madinah region stands out as one of the area’s most significant geographical and tourist landmarks, known for its striking…

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