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Grundberg Warns Against Reversal of Gains in Yemen, Broader Conflict

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg noted on Thursday a relative improvement in conditions in areas held by the legitimate government, warning, however,…

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Iranian protesters in Tehran (Reuters-Archive)

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Iran Releases on Bail Two Reformists Arrested after Protests

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Iraqi security forces lead suspected ISIS militants for questioning, after they were transferred from Syria to Iraq, at Al-Karkh Central Prison in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

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ISIS Suspects Transferred from Syria to Iraq are Interrogated in a Baghdad Prison

Inside a heavily guarded detention facility in Baghdad, men from scores of different countries and nationalities were brought one after another into…

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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir meet in Riyadh on Thursday. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Underscore Their Strategic Defense Partnership

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan underscored on Thursday the strength of their relations, strategic defense partnership and pioneering and pivotal role in preserving…

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World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier is Being Sent to the Middle East

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FILE - In this photo provided by the US Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/US Navy via AP, File)

World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier is Being Sent to the Middle East

The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US…

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Trump Warns Iran of 'Very Traumatic' Outcome if No Nuclear Deal since 3 hours
US Increases its Pressure on Iran in Iraq Thursday 12/02 - 17:15

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US President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv, as Israel's President Isaac Herzog watches at left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump Says Herzog ‘Should be Ashamed’ as Israeli President Undecided on Netanyahu Pardon

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office said in a statement on Thursday that he is still waiting on a legal opinion from the Justice Ministry as he responded…

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File photo of the Heglig oil field in southern Kordofan, Sudan (Reuters)

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Sudan Oil Minister Says War Losses in Billions

Sudan’s Oil and Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim said the estimated cost of heavy losses and damage inflicted on the oil and energy sector by the war amounts…

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UNRWA’s Lazzarini Warns Ignoring Gaza Risks New Generation of Anger

Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Photo: Turky Alagili

Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Orders Appointing New Ministers, Governors

File photo of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA

Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Govt to Move to Aden Soon, Foreign Ministry Retained to Complete Reforms

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani

Deaths in Iran's Crackdown on Protests Reach at Least 7,000

Policemen stand guard during an annual rally marking 1979 Iranian Revolution as a woman walks at right at the Azadi (Freedom) St. Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

2 Israelis Charged with Using Classified Military Information to Place Bets

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles during an Iranian attack on Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

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Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Social media)

Rakan bin Salman Appointed Governor of Diriyah at Critical Juncture in its Transformation

General view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation to Hold 4th Future Aviation Forum 2026 in April

Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef draws on an extensive background and deep familiarity with the matters of the judiciary. (The Board of Grievances)

Khalid Al-Yousef: From the Halls of the Judiciary to the Helm of the Public Prosecution

UNRWA’s Lazzarini Warns Ignoring Gaza Risks New Generation of Anger

Saudi Arabia's newly-appointed Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif. (PIF)

Al-Saif: From Engineering Saudi PIF’s Strategy to Investment Minister

Sudan Oil Minister Says War Losses in Billions

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Rakan bin Salman Appointed Governor of Diriyah at Critical Juncture in its Transformation

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Khalid Al-Yousef: From the Halls of the Judiciary to the Helm of the Public Prosecution

Al-Saif: From Engineering Saudi PIF’s Strategy to Investment Minister

SDRPY, Roads Maintenance Fund Sign Agreement to Support Transport Sector in Yemen

The agreement aims to boost infrastructure efficiency, facilitate mobility and access, and stimulate economic and commercial activity. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Underscore Their Strategic Defense Partnership

World Defense Show Ends in Riyadh with 220 Deals, 60 Arms Contracts

Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries says show drew 137,000 visitors (World Defense Show)

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Two Lebanese army soldiers at a military border post with Israel in the village of Alma El Chaab in southern Lebanon (Archive - AP)

Lebanese Army Support Hinges on Disarmament Plan North of Litani

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Grundberg Warns Against Reversal of Gains in Yemen, Broader Conflict

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg addresses the Security Council. (Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen/ Abdel Rahman Alzorgan)

ISIS Suspects Transferred from Syria to Iraq are Interrogated in a Baghdad Prison

Lebanon, Syria Reach Temporary Solution for Freight Trucks Crisis

Lebanese truck drivers block the road on the Lebanese side of the Masnaa border crossing in protest against Syria's decision to ban non-Syrian trucks from entering its territory, on February 10, 2025. (Photo by Hassan JARRAH / AFP)

Humanitarian Organizations: Most Families of Foreign Militants Left Al-Hol Camp in Syria

A general view of Al-Hol camp located in a desert region of Hasakeh province in Syria. Reuters file photo

Sudan Oil Minister Says War Losses in Billions

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Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine in this handout picture released February 13, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS

Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Energy and Port Facilities Kill 6

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Trump to Meet Elite Troops Who Captured Venezuela's Maduro

FILE PHOTO: A photograph posted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account shows him standing near CIA Director John Ratcliffe as they watch the US military operation in Venezuela from Trump's Mar a Lago resort, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, January 3, 2026. @realDonaldTrump/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Goldman Sachs' Top Lawyer Kathy Ruemmler Resigns after Emails Show Close Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

FILE - White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler listens as President Barack Obama speaks at an installation ceremony for FBI Director James Comey at FBI Headquarters, in Washington, Oct. 28, 2013. Charles Dharapak/AP

Iran Releases on Bail Two Reformists Arrested after Protests

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel, Arrests Captain

A China Coast Guard vessel No.2502 sails near a Japan Coast Guard vessel Motobu off Uotsuri Island, one of a group of disputed islands called Senkaku Islands in Japan, also known in China as Diaoyu Islands, in the East China Sea April 27, 2024, in this photo released by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

South Carolina State University Shooting Kills Two, Wounds One

This image made from video shows the South Carolina State University campus in Orangeburg, SC, after a shooting in a residential complex, early Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.(WLTX via AP)

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Solar panels are seen on the roof of a company in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sept. 1, 2023. (AP)

Africa Leads Growth in Solar Energy as Demand Spreads Beyond Traditional Markets, Report Says

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US Reaches Trade Deal to Lower Taiwan's Tariff Barriers

Containers stacked at the port of Keelung in northern Taiwan (Reuters file photo)

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Localization of Medical Device Manufacturing with Global Firms in Belgium

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef (center) during one of his meetings in Brussels on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation to Hold 4th Future Aviation Forum 2026 in April

Türkiye's Central Bank Lifts 2026 Inflation Forecasts

Türkiye's Central Bank headquarters is seen in Ankara, Türkiye in this January 24, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Mawani Reports 2.01% Increase in Container Throughput for January 2026

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Crowds Flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV Adaptation

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Pamuk brought his bestselling novel to life in a red-painted house in Istanbul. Yasin AKGUL / AFP

Crowds Flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV Adaptation

On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district on Istanbul's European side known for its antiques shops, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his…

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The prince met with a group of talented young men and women from AlUla active in various artistic and cultural fields - SPA

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Prince of Wales Explores AlUla Arts Festival, Engages with Local Artists

AlUla Arts Festival captured the interest of the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

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Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival

The Film Commission took part in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 12 to 22, to showcase its key achievements in advancing the…

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Saudi Arabia, UK Announce 2029 as Saudi-UK Year of Culture

The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport have announced the year 2029 as the official Saudi-UK Year of Culture,…

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Prince William Visits Historic, Natural Sites in AlUla Accompanied by Saudi Culture Minister

Britain’s Prince William visited a number of historic, natural, and cultural sites in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, accompanied by Saudi Minister of Culture and…

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Slot Says Liverpool Monitoring Player Workloads amid Congested Schedule

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Liverpool - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - February 11, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Slot Says Liverpool Monitoring Player Workloads amid Congested Schedule

Liverpool are closely monitoring &zwnj;player workloads to avoid further injuries during a congested run of fixtures, manager Arne Slot said ahead of Saturday…

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Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone, left, and Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick greet each other before the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP)

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Flick Calls Atletico Thrashing a ‘Wake-up Call’ as Simeone Hails Electric Energy at Metropolitano

Barcelona manager &zwnj;Hansi Flick labelled his team's humbling 4-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg as a "wake-up call" and…

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Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Fulham - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 11, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

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Arsenal, Man City Eye Trophy Haul, Macclesfield More FA Cup ‘Miracles’

Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan…

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Real Madrid's head coach Alvaro Arbeloa looks on prior to the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium, in Valencia, Spain, 08 February 2026. (EPA)

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Trent Return Can Help Arbeloa’s Real Madrid Move Forward

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career has not got off the ground yet but, fit again after injury, the England right-back could be crucial for the Spanish…

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Canada's Victoria Mboko reacts after her women's singles quarter-final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 12, 2026. (AFP)

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Teen Sensation Mboko Closes in on Top 10 After Beating Rybakina in Qatar

Victoria Mboko took &zwnj;a big step towards entering the top 10 in the WTA rankings for the first time after the Canadian teenager stunned Australian Open…

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Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Plants 10,000 Native Trees to Combat Desertification

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The project engaged 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions to rehabilitate local ecosystems. SPA

Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Plants 10,000 Native Trees to Combat Desertification

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association, has launched an initiative to plant 10,000 Arta trees…

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A participant dressed as Hello Kitty throws beans during the annual Setsubun ceremony to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring. (Reuters)

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Hello Kitty Designer Bows Out After 40 Years in Charge

The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty -- the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand -- is stepping down after more than four decades in…

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A man walks along a flooded street of Saint-Germain de Confolens as severe flooding hits western France amid storm Nils, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP)

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Storm Aftermath Leaves 2 Dead in France; Flood Alerts to Remain Saturday

The aftermath of a deadly storm continued to disrupt parts of France on Friday, with flooding concerns persisting in the southwest even as wind alerts were…

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This photo released by Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation shows a wild elephant after it received an elephant contraception vaccine in the Trat province of Thailand, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation via AP)

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Thailand Uses Birth Control Vaccine to Curb Elephant Population Near Expanding Farms

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try and curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each…

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(FILES) Tourists stand next to barriers blocking the plaza with the Louvre Pyramid. (Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP)

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Informed Source: Two Louvre Staff Arrested over Ticket Fraud

French police have dismantled a "large-scale" ticket fraud network at the Louvre in Paris, the museum said Thursday, while a source following the case said two…

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