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Features Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack in Baghdad, January 22, 2026 (Reuters)
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ISIS Detainees at the Crossroads of Security Pressures and Politics in Iraq

The issue of ISIS detainees transferred from prisons in northeastern Syria to Iraq has moved to the forefront of Baghdad’s security and political agenda,…

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World This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows media representatives walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)
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UN Urges Iran to End ‘Brutal Repression’

The United Nations called Friday on Iranian authorities to immediately end their "brutal repression", after a crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands…

Business The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting on April 22-23, 2026 - SPA
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Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in April

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: "Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth" in…

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World The Liberian-flagged tanker Ice Energy, chartered by the US government, takes Iranian oil from Iranian-flagged Lana (formerly Pegas) as part of a civil forfeiture action off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022. REUTERS/Costas Baltas/File Photo
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US Targets Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' over Crackdown on Protesters

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on nine vessels of what is ​known as the shadow fleet and eight related firms, the US Treasury Department said in…

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Iranian Prosecutor Denies Trump’s Claim 800 Prisoners Were Spared Execution

World This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows a media representative walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iranian Prosecutor Denies Trump’s Claim 800 Prisoners Were Spared Execution

Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely…

Business A general view of Abadan oil refinery in southwest Iran, is pictured from Iraqi side of Shatt al-Arab in Al-Faw south of Basra, Iraq September 21, 2019. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
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Oil Prices Rise on Trump's Iran 'Armada' Comments and Kazakh Outage

Oil prices rebounded on Friday after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt crude…

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Business A container ship is seen at the loading terminal "Altenwerder" in the port of Hamburg, Germany, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
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EU to Suspend 93 billion Euro Retaliatory Trade Package against US for 6 Months

The European Commission said on Friday it would propose suspending for another six months an EU package ​of retaliatory trade measures against the US worth 93…

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Syrian Government Says It Controls Prison in Raqqa with ISIS-linked Detainees

A Syrian army soldier stands guard as Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces withdraw from al-Aqtan prison on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Raqqa, bound for Kobani, on January 23, 2026. (AFP)

French Prosecutors Investigate Seized Oil Tanker Suspected of Evading Sanctions on Russia

In this photo, provided by the French Army on Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, is pictured after being intercepted by France’s Navy. (French Military via AP)

Israel Aims to Ensure More Palestinians Are Let Out of Gaza than Back In

People stand at the gate of the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Iran: IAEA Must Clarify Stance on June Attacks Before Inspecting Bombed Sites

Iranians shop in a street market in Tehran, Iran, 20 January 2026. (EPA)

Putin Meets Trump’s Envoys as Kremlin Says Ukraine Settlement Hinges on Territory

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes US special envoy Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, FAS, Josh Gruenbaum during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026. (AFP)

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An Iraqi man carrying the Iranian flag passes in front of security forces outside the Iranian embassy in Baghdad during a demonstration to show solidarity against US threats (DPA). 

Possible ‘Emergency Exit’ for Iraqi Factions, But Not for Everyone

Hezbollah supporters carry a Hezbollah flag as they flash the victory sign during a rally in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, 21 January 2026. (EPA)

Lebanese Judiciary Summons Hezbollah Supporters Following Insults to Aoun

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King Salman Era Marks Saudi Shift from Digital State to AI Sovereignty

King Salman bin Abdulaziz receives members of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Supreme Court in Riyadh on November 28, 2018. (SPA)

Saudi Judiciary Under King Salman: Faster Justice, Better Rulings

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Officially Opens Property Ownership to Foreigners

King Salman led Riyadh’s transformation for more than half a century as its governor (King Abdulaziz Foundation)

Successes Despite Challenges: A New Decade Under King Salman

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Changes to How the 'Revolution' Is Conceived

Hazem Saghieh
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Le Figaro: How Newspapers Help Shape History

Amir Taheri
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Chad and the Price of Aggravating Sudan’s War

Osman Mirghani
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A Tumultuous Trumpian Year

Dr. Abdullah Faisal Alrabeh
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Iran: Accelerated or Deferred Wars

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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Lebanon and the Challenge of Re-Founding the State

Hanna Saleh
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Exciting Developments in the Yemeni File

Amal Abdulaziz al-Hazzani
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The Cheapest Solution

Samir Atallah
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A Fragile Year in Office for Lebanon’s President… Amid Global Earthquakes!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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A Transitional Phase that We Want Obscure

Hazem Saghieh
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Iran Protests… All Roads Lead to Washington

Sam Menassa
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The Fearful Kurd and the Frightening Kurd

Ghassan Charbel
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The exercise is designed to unify operational coordination and facilitate the exchange of expertise among internal security sectors - SPA

Saudi Security Forces Join GCC 'Arabian Gulf Security 4' Exercise in Qatar

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King Salman Era Marks Saudi Shift from Digital State to AI Sovereignty

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Saudi Judiciary Under King Salman: Faster Justice, Better Rulings

King Salman bin Abdulaziz receives members of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Supreme Court in Riyadh on November 28, 2018. (SPA)

Successes Despite Challenges: A New Decade Under King Salman

King Salman led Riyadh’s transformation for more than half a century as its governor (King Abdulaziz Foundation)

Saudi FM Meets UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Spanish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from King of Bahrain

Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)

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People stand at the gate of the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Israel Aims to Ensure More Palestinians Are Let Out of Gaza than Back In

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Kushner's Vision for Rebuilding Gaza Faces Major Obstacles

22 January 2026, Switzerland, Davos: Former Senior Advisor to the US President Jared Kushner speaks during the "Board of Peace" initiative at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Photo: Benedikt von Loebell/World Economic Forum/dpa

Syrian Government Says It Controls Prison in Raqqa with ISIS-linked Detainees

A Syrian army soldier stands guard as Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces withdraw from al-Aqtan prison on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Raqqa, bound for Kobani, on January 23, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanese Judiciary Summons Hezbollah Supporters Following Insults to Aoun

Hezbollah supporters carry a Hezbollah flag as they flash the victory sign during a rally in a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, 21 January 2026. (EPA)

Sudan Hospital Welcomes First Patients after War Forced It Shut

Women walk outside Bahri Teaching Hospital after it resumed services in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Ebrahim Hamid / AFP)

Kurdish SDF Fighters Leave North Syria Prison under Govt Deal

Families of detainees waiting in Al-Aqtan prison on the outskirts of the city of Raqqa in northeastern Syria outside the prison in an attempt to get news about their relatives on Wednesday (AFP)

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The Liberian-flagged tanker Ice Energy, chartered by the US government, takes Iranian oil from Iranian-flagged Lana (formerly Pegas) as part of a civil forfeiture action off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022. REUTERS/Costas Baltas/File Photo

US Targets Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' over Crackdown on Protesters

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French Prosecutors Investigate Seized Oil Tanker Suspected of Evading Sanctions on Russia

In this photo, provided by the French Army on Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, is pictured after being intercepted by France’s Navy. (French Military via AP)

France PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over Forced Budget

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reacts after the second of the two votes on a no-confidence motion at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house in Paris on January 23, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Lambasts Zelensky after Davos 'Bully' Warning

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 (AP)

Iranian Prosecutor Denies Trump’s Claim 800 Prisoners Were Spared Execution

This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows a media representative walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

UN Urges Iran to End ‘Brutal Repression’

This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows media representatives walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting on April 22-23, 2026 - SPA

Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting in April

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First SDRPY Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Yemen's Socotra

The shipment is part of a newly announced SAR1.9 billion economic support package comprising 28 development projects - SPA

EU to Suspend 93 billion Euro Retaliatory Trade Package against US for 6 Months

A container ship is seen at the loading terminal "Altenwerder" in the port of Hamburg, Germany, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

Oil Prices Rise on Trump's Iran 'Armada' Comments and Kazakh Outage

A general view of Abadan oil refinery in southwest Iran, is pictured from Iraqi side of Shatt al-Arab in Al-Faw south of Basra, Iraq September 21, 2019. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani

Asian Stocks Extend Gains but US Concerns Hit Dollar, Boost Gold

The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/staff

US Control of Venezuela Oil Risks Debt Restructuring Showdown with China

A woman holds a candle next to a Venezuelan flag during a vigil to honor those killed on January 3 during the US operation to capture Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, at Bolivar Square in Caracas, Venezuela, January 22, 2026. (Reuters)

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Saudi Cultural Development Fund Debuts at Davos to Showcase Culture as Economic Engine

Culture Saudi Cultural Development Fund Debuts at Davos to Showcase Culture as Economic Engine

Saudi Cultural Development Fund Debuts at Davos to Showcase Culture as Economic Engine

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) successfully concluded its participation at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, held from January 19 to 23…

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Culture The shortlisted artists are Aseel AlYaqoub (Kuwait), Bady Dalloul (Syria), Heba Y. Amin (Egypt), Ala Younis (Jordan), and Jawad Al Malhi (Palestine) - SPA
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Five Artists Shortlisted for the Seventh Edition of Ithra Art Prize

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the five shortlisted artists for the seventh edition of the Ithra Art Prize, which celebrates…

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Culture The Arabic Language Month features specialized training courses, scientific and outreach activities - SPA
Culture

King Salman Arabic Language Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Mexico

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the Arabic Language Month in Mexico as part of its international efforts to support Arabic language…

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Culture Participants emphasized the importance of cultural dialogue among youth from Islamic countries - SPA
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Holy Sites Journey Program Fosters Cultural Dialogue Among Youth

The Holy Sites Journey Program for Arab and Islamic Youth, organized by the Ministry of Sport in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation …

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Culture These events are organized under the supervision of the Saudi Camel Sports - SPA
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Janadriyah Village Opens Friday with Culture, Camels, and Family Entertainment

The Janadriyah village, part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, will open to visitors this Friday, offering a rich cultural and…

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Arteta Wary of Revitalized Man United Against ‘Far from Perfect’ Arsenal

Sports Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 7, football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on January 20, 2026. (AFP)

Arteta Wary of Revitalized Man United Against ‘Far from Perfect’ Arsenal

Arsenal welcomed the return of Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie to training ahead of Sunday's match against Manchester United, but manager Mikel Arteta…

Sports Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the US Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Reed Leads in Dubai and McIlroy Needs a Big Weekend to Challenge for the Title

Patrick Reed moved into the lead at the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday and has a familiar foe trying to chase him down over the weekend. Rory McIlroy sounds…

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Sports Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tunisia v Uganda - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 23, 2025 Tunisia's Mohamed Elias Achouri celebrates scoring their third goal Yan Valery REUTERS/Stringer
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Belgium to Play Tunisia in Final World Cup Warm-up

Belgium will play Tunisia in Brussels as a final ​warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup finals in North America in June, the Belgian football association said…

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Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates his side's fifth goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Real Madrid and Monaco in Madrid on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP)
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Vinicius Revival Can Help Arbeloa’s Real Madrid Lift off

Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, who is looking to confirm his own resuscitation and that of his team at Villarreal…

Sports A torchbearer holds an Olympic torch flame on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, its journey will conclude in Milan on February 6 for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony. (AP)
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Olympic Flame Glides on Traditional Venetian Boats Down the Grand Canal

The Olympic flame on Thursday crossed through the romantic, lagoon city of Venice, where torchbearers glided on traditional Venetian boats down the Grand Canal…

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Children's Art Supplies Enter into Gaza for First Time in Two Years

Varieties A painting drawn by artists is seen at a house destroyed by Israel, in recent Israeli-Gaza fighting, in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip June 13, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Children's Art Supplies Enter into Gaza for First Time in Two Years

The UN children's agency (UNICEF) told AFP on Friday that it was able to bring recreational supplies including notebooks, crayons and art materials into the…

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Varieties A Nashville Department of Transportation truck applies salt brine to a roadway Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. ahead of a winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Massive Winter Storm Threatens Heavy Snow, Freezing Rain, to More than 170 million People Across US

Texas and Oklahoma braced for heavy snow and ice that could make roadways treacherous Friday in what is expected to be some of the initial effects of a huge,…

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Varieties An Afghan man rides a bicycle along a road during snowfall in the green zone area of Kabul on January 22, 2026. (AFP)
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Long-Awaited First Snowfall Brings Relief to Water-Scarce Kabul

Children sliding around on plastic bags, boys engaging in lively snowball fights, and families taking selfies on white-covered streets: residents of Kabul…

Varieties A Sparkling Violetear hummingbird hovers at the Yanacocha Reserve in Nono, Ecuador, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP)
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Ancient Forest in Ecuador Is Last Stand for Tiny Hummingbird Facing Extinction

Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity. This is the Yanacocha Reserve, the last…

Varieties President Donald Trump applauses during a signing ceremony on his Board of Peace initiative at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Trump Attributes New Bruise on Hand to Aspirin Consumption

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