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Business  President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on the American mining industry, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the State Department in Washington. (AP)

Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Boost US Defense Supply Chains

The US government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national…

Gulf This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on August 7, 2026, shows Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (3rd L), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4th L), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (5th L), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5th R), Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman al-Saud (4th R), and their delegations as they pose after signing a trilateral joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

The Palestinian Authority, Bahrain and the Muslim World League have welcomed the new mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, as…

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Gulf Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy attends a joint press conference on the day of the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting to discuss the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman, Jordan, August 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy condemned on Friday the attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia's Najran Region,…

World US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he announced the creation of a critical mineral reserve, in the Oval Office at the White House, February 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says He Thinks War with Iran Will End ‘Pretty Soon’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues…

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Gulf Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed on Friday a defense agreement that reflects the three nations’ keenness on bolstering their joint security and…

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Arab World This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh shows an Israeli tank maneuvering in the nearby village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, on August 7, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon, Israel Agree Shortlist of Countries That Could Send Troops to Verify Hezbollah Disarmament

Lebanon and Israel have agreed a shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify the disarmament of Hezbollah under a US-brokered agreement, a Lebanese…

Features A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Will Trump Make Concessions over Hormuz?

To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise,…

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

Culture The Saudi Visual Arts Commission logo

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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Culture The complex receives generous support from the Kingdom's leadership - SPA

King Fahd Complex Welcomes over 154,000 Visitors from 18 Countries in July

The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah welcomed more than 154,000 visitors from 18 countries during July to learn about Saudi Arabia's…

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Newcastle Did Not Want to Sell Guimaraes, Says Sporting Director Wilson

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - January 4, 2026 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Newcastle Did Not Want to Sell Guimaraes, Says Sporting Director Wilson

Newcastle United did not ‌want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes, sporting director Ross Wilson said on Friday, after reports linked the Brazil midfielder…


Sports Football - Scottish Cup - Final - Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 23, 2026 Celtic manager Martin O'Neill celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Cup. (Reuters)

Celtic Boss O’Neill Out of Hospital After ‘Small Procedure’

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants. Scottish champions Celtic announced on…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Bayern Munich v Aston Villa - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China - August 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the match. (Reuters)

Diaz Inspires Bayern to Friendly Win Over Villa

A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Diaz starred in…

Sports President of the Football Association of Norway Lise Klaveness attends a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on July 31, 2026 about the FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. (AFP)

Norway FA President Klaveness Calls on FIFA Boss Infantino to Resign

Norwegian ‌Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no…

Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior holds up the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Saint Denis near Paris, May 29, 2022. (AP)

Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid Agree on Contract Extension to 2032

Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has agreed to a contract extension with Real Madrid to remain at the Spanish powerhouse through June 2032, the club announced…


Nocturnal 'Coffee Frog' Discovered in Costa Rica

Varieties A new species of tree frog that feeds on insects in coffee groves has been found in Costa Rica. Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP

Nocturnal 'Coffee Frog' Discovered in Costa Rica

A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks…

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Varieties Retired shepherd and self-taught astronomer Joaquin Tapioles disassembles one of his telescopes outside the farming village of San Agustin del Pozo, Spain, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Astronomers Watch the Whole Process as Huge Star Dies

Astronomers have taken the rare opportunity to observe the explosive death of an enormous star from start to finish, gaining a new understanding of how this…

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Varieties  In this image made from video provided by NTV-NNN, a person walks in the rain as typhoon Dolphin approaches the city, in Naha, Japan, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (NTV-NNN via AP)

Airport Closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin Hits Parts of Southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the…

Varieties Long-tailed macaques are a common sight in Indonesia, even in urban areas where conflict with humans occurs. CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

Indonesia Traps Monkey to End Rampage that Wounded 18 People

Animal trappers have cut short the two-week rampage of a monkey that randomly attacked 18 people on Indonesia's Sumatra island, prompting dozens of schools to…

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Varieties  A herd of elephants walks across Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP)

Farmers in Kenya Dispute That Cyanide Poisoning Could Have Killed 15 Elephants

The carcass of one elephant lies on a dusty road, while another has been almost completely eaten by scavengers, leaving just the skull. They are among 15…