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Arab World Israeli military vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, amid a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as seen from Israel, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)
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Israeli Military Publishes Map of South Lebanon Territory Under Its Control

The Israeli military published ‌for the first time a map of its new deployment line inside Lebanon on Sunday, bringing dozens of mostly abandoned Lebanese…

Arab World Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, (3rd-L), Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council (4th-L), and Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (4th-R) stand for the national anthem as they attend the resettlement ceremony of Sa-Nur, south of Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026. (AFP)
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Israel Re-Establishes Evacuated West Bank Settlement

Israeli ministers on Sunday officially reopened Sa-Nur, a settlement in the occupied West Bank that was evacuated 20 years ago, marking the occasion with…

Arab World Smoke rises over the southern Lebanese village of Bint Jbeil near the border as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, on April 17, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Israel Says to Use ‘Full Force’ in Lebanon Despite Truce if Soldiers Face Threat

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that the military had been instructed to use "full force" in Lebanon -- even during the ongoing ceasefire --…

Arab World 16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pictured during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. (dpa)
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France’s Macron to Meet with Lebanon’s PM in Paris on Tuesday

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday meet with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris, his office announced, amidst a fragile 10-day truce…

Trump Says US Negotiators Will Head to Pakistan on Monday for Talks with Iran

World President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Trump Says US Negotiators Will Head to Pakistan on Monday for Talks with Iran

President Donald Trump said US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire…

World People walk through the Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 19, 2026. (AFP)
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Two Foreigners Arrested in Iran for Importing Starlink Technology

Four individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Iran's northwest, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on ‌Sunday, ‌for…

World Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during the opening ceremony of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 17, 2026. (Reuters)
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Türkiye ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended, Says FM

Türkiye said it remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States set to expire on Wednesday would be extended. "No one…

Russian Attacks Kill at Least 2 as Ukraine Strikes a Russian Drone Factory

Russian conscripts called up for military service board a truck as they depart for garrisons, in Bataysk in the Rostov region, Russia April 10, 2026. (Reuters)

Syria Says Foiled Cross-Border Attack by Assad Remnants, Hezbollah

Syrian soldiers inspect a tunnel on the Lebanon border in the Qusayr area. (AFP)

Lebanese Army Restores Road, Bridge Damaged by Israeli Strikes

Displaced people cross a destroyed bridge which was hit few days ago in an Israeli airstrike, as they return to their villages on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Qasmiyeh, near Tyre city, southern Lebanon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)

MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)

IMF, World Bank Meetings Show Limits in Mitigating Shocks, Reliance on US for Solutions

A street food vendor uses a mobile phone while waiting for customers on a street in Hanoi on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

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People walk past closed shops at the nearly empty traditional main bazaar during Iranian New Year, or Nowruz, holidays in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP)

Iranians Expect No Post-War Respite Under Military Rule

Pilgrims from Türkiye are welcomed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

First Flights of Makkah Route Initiative Beneficiaries Arrive in Madinah

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a joint press conference following an international summit on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

As Iran War Strains Ties with Trump’s US, UK Looks to Europe

An Iraqi fish farmer stands over dead fish floating in a tank at his farm in the town of Zubaydiya, near the city of Kut in southern Iraq on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Fish Die-off Leaves Farmers Mourning Lost Livelihoods

Containers are seen at a port in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Food Self-Sufficiency Shields Economy from Hormuz Crisis

Revolutionary Guard speedboats are seen during maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. (Tasnim)

Why Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Remains a Potent Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

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The End of Wilayat al-Faqih, from the Hidden Imam to the Absent Leader

Dr. Adel Al-Toraifi
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The Third Iran

Abdel Rahman Shalgham
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In Times of Conflict…We Cannot Afford Any Decline in Vaccination

Dr. Hanan Balkhy
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Threatening Gulf Ports

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Iran: Heading for Another Ceasefire?

Amir Taheri
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What The State Should and Should Not Do

Tawfiq Alsaif
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What Does the Fourth Year of War Hold for Sudan?

Osman Mirghani
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The Suez Moment and the Strait of Hormuz… A Tempting but Misleading Comparison

Alaa Shahine Salha
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When Will Calm Return to the Region?

Fuad Matar
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A World without NATO… What Would It Look Like?

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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The Battle for Lebanon’s Diplomatic Independence

Hazem Saghieh
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Hormuz: A Strait that Matters to the Entire World

Yousef Al-Dayni
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A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)

MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

First Flights of Makkah Route Initiative Beneficiaries Arrive in Madinah

Pilgrims from Türkiye are welcomed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Arab, Islamic Countries Condemn Israel for Appointing Diplomatic Representative to ‘Somaliland’

This picture taken on November 7, 2024 shows a general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA

Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS

GCC Secretary-General Meets with Swiss FM in Türkiye

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

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Israeli military vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, amid a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as seen from Israel, April 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Military Publishes Map of South Lebanon Territory Under Its Control

Israel Re-Establishes Evacuated West Bank Settlement

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, (3rd-L), Yossi Dagan, Head of the Shomron Regional Council (4th-L), and Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (4th-R) stand for the national anthem as they attend the resettlement ceremony of Sa-Nur, south of Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

France’s Macron to Meet with Lebanon’s PM in Paris on Tuesday

16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pictured during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. (dpa)

Israel Says to Use ‘Full Force’ in Lebanon Despite Truce if Soldiers Face Threat

Smoke rises over the southern Lebanese village of Bint Jbeil near the border as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

Moroccans Protest Israel Death Penalty Law at Pro-Palestinian Rally

Moroccan protesters wave flags during a rally in support of the Palestinian people and against Israel's approval of a death penalty bill, in Rabat on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Syria Says Foiled Cross-Border Attack by Assad Remnants, Hezbollah

Syrian soldiers inspect a tunnel on the Lebanon border in the Qusayr area. (AFP)

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Argentinian President Javier Milei (C) visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, 19 April 2026. (EPA)

Argentina’s Milei Says US-Israel War Against Iran ‘Right Thing to Do’

Carney Says Canada’s US Ties Have Become a Weakness

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (not pictured) on Parliament Hill the day after his governing Liberal Party secured a majority by winning all three seats in special elections, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Spain Urges EU to End Association Agreement with Israel

Spanish Prime Minister and President of the Socialist International Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech during the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona, Spain, 18 April 2026. (EPA)

Trump Says US Negotiators Will Head to Pakistan on Monday for Talks with Iran

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Two Foreigners Arrested in Iran for Importing Starlink Technology

People walk through the Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Türkiye ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended, Says FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during the opening ceremony of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 17, 2026. (Reuters)

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Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies during a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

US Energy Chief Says Gas Prices Could Stay Above $3 per Gallon Until Next Year

IMF, World Bank Meetings Show Limits in Mitigating Shocks, Reliance on US for Solutions

A street food vendor uses a mobile phone while waiting for customers on a street in Hanoi on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Food Self-Sufficiency Shields Economy from Hormuz Crisis

Containers are seen at a port in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver for a Month to Curb Global Energy Prices

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Turkmenistan, China Launch Expansion of World’s Second-largest Gas Field

Former Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang applaud during a ceremony launching the fourth of seven planned development phases at Galkynysh gas field, the world's second-largest gas field in the Karakum desert about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of the capital Ashgabat, on April 17, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

$27 Billion City to be Built East of Cairo

The project covers approximately 2.4 million square meters of land. Asharq Al-Awsat

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Rare 19th-Century Octagonal Quran Goes on Display at Makkah’s Holy Quran Museum

Culture The manuscript, featuring a unique octagonal design and compact size, was written in India during the 19th century. (SPA)

Rare 19th-Century Octagonal Quran Goes on Display at Makkah’s Holy Quran Museum

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah is showcasing a rare and unique historical Quran written in India during the 19th century, reported the Saudi Press Agency on…

Culture A general view shows the diner room of French brasserie Bouillon Chartier, on July 24, 2013, in Paris. (AFP)
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How France Fell for Re-imagined 19th-Century Workers’ Canteens

So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that can compete with fast-food on prices…

Culture AlUla remains committed to the preservation of its archaeological sites and inscriptions through specialized restoration and rehabilitation projects - SPA
Culture

AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

AlUla Governorate is celebrating World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, by showcasing a historical legacy spanning thousands of years as a…

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Culture FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of the British Museum in London, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
Culture

UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England's most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from…

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Culture The artworks are strategically distributed across major streets, public squares, cultural centers, and key urban hubs. SPA
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Riyadh Art Unveils 75 Works in Expanding Public Art Collection Across Capital

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through its “Riyadh Art” program, has unveiled 75 new artworks as part of a growing permanent collection installed across…

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Rybakina Beats Muchova to Win Stuttgart Crown for Second Time

Sports Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina steers the winner's car next to Porsche CEO Michael Leiters after she won against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova (not in picture) in the final match at the Women's Tennis Grand Prix WTA tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Rybakina Beats Muchova to Win Stuttgart Crown for Second Time

Top seed Elena Rybakina had her eyes on the prize, literally, as she overpowered Karolina Muchova 7-5 6-1 to win the Stuttgart Open on Sunday and drive away…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 18, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Kevin Danso look dejected with Antonin Kinsky after Brighton & Hove Albion's Georginio Rutter scores their second goal. (Reuters)
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Tottenham Reports Racist Abuse of Defender Kevin Danso to Police

Tottenham condemned Sunday what the club described as “vile, dehumanizing racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso following the 2-2 draw with Brighton in the…

Sports Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Pablo Simeone (C) and his players react at the end of the Spanish Cope del Rey final match between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid, in Seville, Spain, 18 April 2026. (EPA)
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Champions League or Bust for Atletico After Copa del Rey Agony

Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself. The Argentine coach left Seville crumpled, wounded, by his team's Copa del Rey…

Sports Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola embraces Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after winning the Carabao Cup. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Arsenal Face Acid Test of Premier League Title Mettle at Man City

The destiny of the Premier League title is at stake on Sunday as Arsenal aim to halt an alarming slump and hold off the charge of Pep Guardiola's Manchester…

Sports Real Sociedad's head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain, Saturday, April. 18, 2026. (AP)
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‘Pure Joy’ for Matarazzo After Copa del Rey Triumph

Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American…

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Skydiver Left Dangling When Parachute Snags on Stadium Video Board

Varieties In this image from video, personnel on a lift work to secure a skydiver that crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Blacksburg, Va. (Ben Walls/WRIC8 via AP)

Skydiver Left Dangling When Parachute Snags on Stadium Video Board

A skydiver ‌trailing a large American flag drifted off course and became tangled in the video board at a US college football game on Saturday, leaving him…

Varieties Wild Przewalski horses graze in a forest inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP)
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Chernobyl’s Radioactive Landscape Is Testament to Nature’s Resilience and Survival Spirit

On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world’s wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses —…

Varieties Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for a visit to the Royal Academy of Arts in Central London, Britain, 20 March 2018. (EPA)
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British Royals Choose Historian to Write Queen Biography

Britain's royal family said Sunday that historian Anna Keay would write an official biography of queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after over 70…

Varieties A view shows the downtown Manhattan skyline in New York City, US, July 22, 2025. (Reuters)
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Mounted New York Police Officer and His Horse Corner Suspected Purse Snatcher in Manhattan

A New York City police officer on horseback nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — a wild scene…

Varieties HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen speak during a press conference at the NASA Johnson Space Center on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Danielle Villasana/Getty Images/AFP
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Back on Earth, Artemis II Crew Still Finding their Footing

Nearly a week after their Pacific splashdown, the astronauts who crewed the Artemis II mission that flew around the Moon told reporters Thursday they have yet…

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