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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (QNA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Friday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on…

Arab World A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches among the ruins of buildings destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Gaza City, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP)

Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue

Hamas voiced hope that a direct meeting would be held between its leadership and Fatah’s after the end of the latter’s eighth general conference, which is…

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Arab World Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on May 15, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Strikes Wound Dozens in Lebanon as Talks in US Enter Second Day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the Hezbollah group on Friday, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started…

Features  Brides waiting to be wed look on during a mass-wedding celebration for Palestinian couples organized by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) in Gaza City on May 11, 2026. (AFP)

‘Happiest Day of Our Lives’: Gazans Hold Mass Wedding Among Ruins

Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colors, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as…

Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

World US President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out and he had agreed in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Tehran cannot be allowed…

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Business Shipping containers are piled at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Did Not Discuss Tariffs During Summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump said Friday he did not bring up the issue of tariffs during a landmark summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Returning to…

Arab World Palestinian boys from a local soccer academy run after the ball during a training session at the municipal stadium of the West Bank City of Nablus, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Palestinian Authority Says Teen Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

The Palestinian Authority said Friday that a 15-year-old was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, while the Israeli army said he had been…

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Cultural Fund, Investment Ministry Promote Saudi Film Sector at Cannes Film Festival

Culture Attendees included international investors, studios, production companies, and investment fund managers. SPA

Cultural Fund, Investment Ministry Promote Saudi Film Sector at Cannes Film Festival

The Cultural Development Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Investment and Riviera Content Fund, organized a special event alongside the 79th Cannes…

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Culture The Kingdom's participation reflects the integration of national efforts in the cultural sector - SPA

Literature Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Doha International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pavilion today at the Doha International Book Fair 2026, held…

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Culture The film highlights the commission’s efforts in research, documentation, and protection of the marine environment

Heritage Commission Releases Documentary on Saudi Underwater Heritage

The Heritage Commission in Jeddah launched a special screening of a documentary film that introduces underwater cultural heritage and highlights its importance…

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Culture Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of early registration for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place in Historic Jeddah from…

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

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Guardiola Says Man City Have Not Trained Ahead of FA Cup Final Amid Tight Schedule

Sports  Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola greets fans at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace in Manchester, England, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP)

Guardiola Says Man City Have Not Trained Ahead of FA Cup Final Amid Tight Schedule

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on ‌Friday he would have preferred seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final like opponents Chelsea, but…


Sports David Beckham. (Reuters)

Beckham Becomes First British Billionaire Sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. …

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Southampton - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 18, 2025 Everton's Seamus Coleman reacts after being substituted after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Coleman to Leave Everton at End of Season after 17 Years

Seamus Coleman will bring the curtain down on his 17-year Everton career at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Premier League club said on…

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Sports Football - La Liga - Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - May 9, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Five Things to Look Out for in La Liga This Weekend

With Barcelona crowned champions for a second consecutive season, attention in La Liga turns to other matters in the penultimate round of fixtures, including a…

Sports USM's Brahim Benzaza (L) in action against Zamalek's Adam Kaied (C) during the CAF Confederation Cup final, 1st leg soccer match between USM Alger and Zamalek, in Algiers, Algeria, 09 May 2026. (EPA)

History Tilts Odds in Favor of Egypt's Zamalek for CAF Cup

History favors Egyptian club Zamalek when they seek to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Algerian visitors USM Alger on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup…


Indonesia's 1st Giant Panda Cub Growing and Healthy Before Public Debut

Varieties Veterinarians treat Satrio Wiratama, nicknamed "Rio," the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, during a media preview at Indonesia Safari Park in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Indonesia's 1st Giant Panda Cub Growing and Healthy Before Public Debut

The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy Friday…

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Varieties The update includes raising incentive rates to up to 60% of eligible expenditures, alongside enhanced evaluation mechanisms to ensure sustainable value for film projects

Film Commission Raises Film Incentives to 60% to Support Film Production in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Film Commission has announced the updated cash rebate program as part of efforts to support the growth of the Kingdom’s film production sector,…

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Varieties  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio watches as US President Donald Trump talks to the media before leaving the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 12 May 2026. (EPA)

Rubio Denies Fashion Inspiration from Maduro

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no love for Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, and says he doesn't take fashion inspiration from him. Flying…

Varieties This file photo taken on September 12, 2024 shows an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) flying over Gjirokaster, Albania. (AFP)

War Imperils Rare Vultures’ Yearly Odyssey to the Balkans

Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But…

Varieties The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building is seen at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, USA, 12 May 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Buzzing Mars on its Way to Rare Metal Asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid swings past Mars this week for a gravity boost, snapping thousands of pictures as practice for the main…

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