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US and Regional Countries Team Up to Resolve the Issue of ISIS Prisoners in Syria

Türkiye, the United States, Syria and Iraq have formed a working group to try to resolve the issue of ISIS group prisoners held in Syria, Turkish President…

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World FILE -Turkish citizens stand on a damaged Turkish military APC that was attacked by protesters in a street near the Turkish military headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)

Turkish Prosecutors Target 63 Members of the Military over Ties to 2016 Coup Attempt

Prosecutors in Türkiye issued arrest warrants for 63 active-duty military personnel Friday over alleged ties to the late Fethullah Gulen, who was accused of…

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World 22 May 2025, US, New York: A pro-Palestine demonstrator holds a placard of Mahmoud Khalil at a rally in Foley Square demanding Khalil's release. (dpa)

Mahmoud Khalil Permitted to Hold Newborn Son for the First Time Despite Govt Objections 

Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his 1-month-old son for the first time Thursday after a federal judge blocked the Trump…

World Iran's and US' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Iran and the US Holding a Fifth Round of Nuclear Negotiations in Rome with Enrichment a Key Issue

Iran and the United States prepared for a fifth round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program Friday in Rome, with enrichment emerging…

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WHO Chief Begs Israel to Show 'Mercy' in Gaza

Arab World Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivers his statement, during the opening of the 78th World Health Assembly at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, May 19, 2025. (Magali Girardin/Keystone via AP)

WHO Chief Begs Israel to Show 'Mercy' in Gaza

Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's…

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Arab World Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish Presidency) 

Erdogan Urges Damascus to Follow Through on Agreement with SDF

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the Syrian government to stay focused on implementing the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF…

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Arab World Men load a truck with their belongings in Maghayer al-Deir, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank © JOHN WESSELS / AFP

Settler Attacks Push Palestinians to Abandon West Bank Village

Palestinian residents of Maghayer al-Deir in the occupied West Bank told AFP on Thursday that they had begun packing their belonging and preparing to leave the…

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Research Grants to Enrich Cultural Studies

Culture The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s strategic vision to strengthen scientific research in the cultural sector and advance the generation of cultural knowledge

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Research Grants to Enrich Cultural Studies

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of six specialized research grants as part of the inaugural cycle of its Culture Research Grants Program…

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Culture The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in traditional arts, empower the crafts sector, and enhance artisans’ skills. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Wrth, Aseer Authority to Boost Traditional Arts in Handicrafts Year 2025

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Aseer Region Development Authority in Riyadh. The…

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Culture The MoU was signed by Vice Minister of Culture Hamed Fayez and Qiddiya Investment Company Managing Director Abdullah Aldawood in Riyadh. SPA

Culture Ministry, Qiddiya Investment Company Sign MoU to Promote Saudi Culture in Qiddiya City

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qiddiya Investment Company to collaborate on a number of cultural…

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Culture The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Culture Mona Khazindar and Director of the Tareq Rajab Museum Ziad Tareq Rajab. SPA

Saudi Museums Commission, Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait Seek to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Museums Commission and the Tareq Rajab Museum in Kuwait have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cultural cooperation and…

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Culture Saudi Culture Ministry Releases 2025 Calendar of Cultural Ecosystem Events

Saudi Culture Ministry Releases 2025 Calendar of Cultural Ecosystem Events

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has released the 2025 calendar of events for the national cultural ecosystem, featuring a diverse lineup of activities, festivals…

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Neymar Returns from Injury, Santos Future Unclear

Sports (FILES) Santos' forward #10 Neymar gestures during the Campeonato Paulista football match between Santos and Botafogo de Ribeirao Preto at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil on February 5, 2025. (Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP)

Neymar Returns from Injury, Santos Future Unclear

Neymar returned to action on Thursday after more than a month on the sidelines due to a thigh injury but the Brazilian was unable to prevent Santos from…

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Sports A staff member prepares to arrange the net on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, ahead of French Open 2025 at the Roland Garros Complex, in Paris on May 21, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

France's Caroline Garcia Says Will Retire from Tennis

France's former world number four Caroline Garcia said on Friday she will retire from tennis, with the French Open starting this weekend her last time at…

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Sports Thailand's Sawang Janpram, the oldest competitor at the 2025 World Masters Games at 105 years old, wins gold medal in the men’s shot put for the 100+age group, in Taipei on May 22, 2025. (AFP)

Thai Athlete, 105, Unrivalled but Not Lonely at World Masters Games 

Sawang Janpram is in a league of his own at the World Masters Games in Taiwan -- at 105 he is the oldest competitor and the only person in his age group. It…

Sports Barcelona's Raphinha lifts the trophy during celebration of winning the La Liga after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Villarreal at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP) 

Barcelona Extends Raphinha’s Contract to 2028 Following Breakthrough Season 

Barcelona forward Raphinha signed a contract extension Thursday to stay at the Catalan club until 2028. The Brazil international has scored 34 goals and…

Sports Tottenham's Son Heung-min holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Europa League final soccer match against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

UEFA Apologizes after Running Out of Medals During Europa League Final Ceremony

UEFA has apologized for running out of winners medals during the Europa League final trophy ceremony on Wednesday after more Tottenham Hotspur players than…

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Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Cancer Risk in People with Diabetes, a Study Suggests 

Varieties A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. (Reuters) 

Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Cancer Risk in People with Diabetes, a Study Suggests 

Excess body weight can raise the risk of certain cancers, leading researchers to wonder whether blockbuster drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound could play…


Varieties Irish ornithologist Sean Ronayne is on a mission to record all of Ireland's bird songs, and says his unique audio archive can both raise alarm and bring hope. Paul Faith / AFP

In Tune with Nature: Expert Sounds Out all of Ireland's Bird Species

On a mission to record all of Ireland's bird species, many of which are dying out, Irishman Sean Ronayne calls his unique audio archive a tool to both raise…

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Varieties Firefighters fly a drone during the "Through Fire 2025" drill in Lavrio, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) southeast of Athens, Greece, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Greece Deploys Record Firefighters and More Drones for Wildfire Season

Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change,…

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Varieties FILE - Billy, a male Asian elephant, roams in his habitat at the Elephants of Asia exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Aging Elephants Moved from LA to Tulsa Zoo, but Advocates Say they Should be at a Sanctuary

Billy and Tina, the last remaining elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo, were quietly moved this week to a zoo in Oklahoma despite pending lawsuits seeking to have…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: Hurricane Ernesto moves on in the Atlantic Ocean after making landfall on Bermuda in a composite satellite image August 17, 2024.     NOAA/Handout via REUTERS

US Scientists Forecast Above-normal 2025 Hurricane Season

US government scientists said on Thursday they expect an above-normal hurricane season in 2025, producing three to five major hurricanes with sustained winds…

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