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Arab World Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah, during a funeral in Baghdad for five militants killed in a US strike in northern Iraq, on Dec. 4, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)
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Kataib Hezbollah Vows to Keep Arms as Iraq Faces US Pressure to Disarm Groups

The influential Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its "action", as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed…

Arab World 30 May 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: A general view of the Crusader-era Beaufort (Belfort) Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Sheqif or Shaqif Arnoun. (dpa)
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Israeli Strikes Reportedly Pound Near Crusader Castle in Lebanon

Israel’s air force and artillery struck areas close to a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon Saturday as fighting raged in…

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Arab World Mourners take the last look at the body of Jamal Abu Aoun, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, during his funeral at al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday May 30, 2026. (AP)
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Israeli Strike Kills Nurse in Gaza

A Palestinian nurse was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza Saturday, hospital authorities said, the latest death by Israeli fire since a shaky ceasefire…

World World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 30, 2026. (AFP)
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WHO Chief Visits Epicenter of the Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo as Cases Outpace Response

The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the…

US Says It Disables Another Commercial Ship Trying to Breach Blockade and Reach Iran

World Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026. (Reuters)

US Says It Disables Another Commercial Ship Trying to Breach Blockade and Reach Iran

The US military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a US official with knowledge of the…

Features Centrifuges at the Fordow nuclear facility before the June 2025 attacks (Reuters)
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Iran's Strongest Card in Nuclear Talks: Its Highly Enriched Uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend ‌their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where…

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Arab World The border wall separating Israel (R) and Lebanon is pictured from a position along the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel on May 29, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

US Hails ‘Productive’ Talks Between Lebanon, Israel Military Officials

Military officials from Lebanon and Israel held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a US official said, adding that the meeting will complement…

US Sanctions Iranian Buyers of Military Technology

People wave Iranian flags during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Syria: Sharaa Visits Deir Ezzor after Flooding Caused by Rising Euphrates Levels

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa waves as he arrives to visit a flooded area after the Euphrates River overflowed its banks in recent days, in Deir Ezzor, Syria, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

US and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’

A woman walks past an anti-US and anti-Israel mural depicting missiles hitting an aircraft carrier in Tehran on May 26, 2026. (AFP)

Report: Iran Regaining Access to its Missile Facilities

A woman walks past Iranian missile models in Tehran’s Valiasr Square on April 6, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Condemns Rocket Attacks against Kuwait

Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)

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Worker use a forklift to transfer goods at the Xiaomi logistic center, in Beijing, China on Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

European Commission Vows Tougher Action on Trade with China

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

Egypt has an extensive network of seaports along both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. (Egyptian Ministry of Transport)

Regional Turmoil Drives Growth at Egyptian Ports While Cutting Suez Canal Revenues

US President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 27 May 2026. (EPA)

Trump ‘In Excellent Health’ but Should Lose Weight, Says Presidential Physician

Zaidi speaks before presenting his government to parliament in Baghdad on May 14, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Awaits Zaidi’s First Move on Disarmament of Factions

Smoke rises near the Beaufort Castle, as seen from Marjeyoun, southern Lebanon, May 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Beaufort Castle: Israel’s Geographic Gateway to South Lebanon

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The World and the Challenge of Strategic Stability

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Between War and Peace… The Iranian Regime’s Predicament

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The Ordeal of International Law

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Iran: Truce Doesn’t End Wars

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Iran Draws Strength From Chinese-Russian Military and Technological Support

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Sudan’s Stability Will Extinguish Other Fires

Jamal Al-Kashki
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Europe Knocks on Moscow’s Door… Will It Be Let in?

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Makkah Speaks to the World: Peace in Times of War

Bandar bin Abdul Rahman bin Moammar
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‘The Lebanonization’ of Iraq: A Lesson that Washington Never Learned and that Tehran Mastered

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Iraq’s Historic Opportunity

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

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Iraq Condemns Rocket Attacks against Kuwait

Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)

Saudi Interior Minister Receives Syrian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met with Syrian Minister of Interior Anas Khattab. (SPA)

Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Declares This Year’s Hajj an Exceptional Success

The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign MoU on Combating Cross-Border Corruption Crimes

The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)

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Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah, during a funeral in Baghdad for five militants killed in a US strike in northern Iraq, on Dec. 4, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)

Kataib Hezbollah Vows to Keep Arms as Iraq Faces US Pressure to Disarm Groups

Israeli Strike Kills Nurse in Gaza

Mourners take the last look at the body of Jamal Abu Aoun, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, during his funeral at al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday May 30, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Strikes Reportedly Pound Near Crusader Castle in Lebanon

30 May 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: A general view of the Crusader-era Beaufort (Belfort) Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Sheqif or Shaqif Arnoun. (dpa)

US Hails ‘Productive’ Talks Between Lebanon, Israel Military Officials

The border wall separating Israel (R) and Lebanon is pictured from a position along the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel on May 29, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Awaits Zaidi’s First Move on Disarmament of Factions

Zaidi speaks before presenting his government to parliament in Baghdad on May 14, 2026. (AFP)

Syria: Sharaa Visits Deir Ezzor after Flooding Caused by Rising Euphrates Levels

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa waves as he arrives to visit a flooded area after the Euphrates River overflowed its banks in recent days, in Deir Ezzor, Syria, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

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Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026. (Reuters)

US Says It Disables Another Commercial Ship Trying to Breach Blockade and Reach Iran

Canada’s Broader Citizenship Rules Draw Strong American Interest, Data Shows

Passengers move through the line at the Main TSA Screening Checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 21 October 2025. (EPA)

Tens of Thousands March in Support of Türkiye’s Deposed Opposition Leader

Ozgur Ozel, the ousted chairman of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), accompanied by Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas and supporters, visits the mausoleum of modern Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara, Türkiye, May 30, 2026. (Reuters)

WHO Chief Visits Epicenter of the Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo as Cases Outpace Response

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 30, 2026. (AFP)

Seoul: US, South Korea in Talks over US Commander's Remarks

US President Donald Trump meets with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein, Reuters

Russia Recalls Envoy to Armenia for 'Consultations' over Yerevan's EU Ties

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gives a speech during a state dinner in honor of the French leader at the presidential palace in Yerevan on May 4, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

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Worker use a forklift to transfer goods at the Xiaomi logistic center, in Beijing, China on Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

European Commission Vows Tougher Action on Trade with China

Regional Turmoil Drives Growth at Egyptian Ports While Cutting Suez Canal Revenues

Egypt has an extensive network of seaports along both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. (Egyptian Ministry of Transport)

US, Mexico Finish First Round of Trade Agreement Talks

Mexican Economy Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Mexico City on May 27, 2026. (AFP)

EU's Six Biggest Economies Agree on Capital Markets Supervision

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (L), Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen (R) and Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo attend a meeting with finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, France and the Netherlands at the Deutsche Bundesbank recreation center in Berlin, Germany, 28 May 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Fintech, Cloud Services Drive Technology Sector Profit Boom

Women walk through the lobby of Elm Co. in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Public Investment Fund)

Gold on Track for Third Straight Monthly Loss; Traders Assess US-Iran Ceasefire Reports

Gold bars displayed inside Comptoir National de l'Or store in Paris (Reuters)

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Lucian Freud Sue Tilley Portrait Could Fetch $47 Million at Auction

Culture Sue Tilley, a model for British painter Lucian Freud, speaks in front of Freud's painting of her, titled "Sleeping by the Lion Carpet" during an interview in Sotheby's auction house in London, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP)

Lucian Freud Sue Tilley Portrait Could Fetch $47 Million at Auction

A painting of Sue ‌Tilley, who found fame after artist Lucien Freud depicted her in the nude, will be auctioned next month with a price estimate of up to …

Culture "Šaltibarščiai" beetroot soup is prepared during the Pink Soup Fest 2026, an annual event celebrating the in Vilnius, Lithuania, on May 30, 2026. (AFP)
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Festival Honoring Lithuania’s Iconic Cold Beet Soup Brings Thousands to Vilnius

A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink. …

Culture The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological discoveries off the Saudi coast. (SPA)
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Sunken Treasures Exhibition Showcases Red Sea Maritime Heritage, Conservation Efforts

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological…

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Culture A collection of archaeological finds and fragments of Chinese porcelain (Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
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Egypt Discovers Rare Reservoirs, Buildings at Ancient Aydhab Port in Halaib

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday the discovery of massive water reservoirs and cisterns, along with rare buildings and service…

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Culture Many Saudis say traditional dishes remain an essential part of Eid celebrations. (Ministry of Tourism)
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Modern Dishes Challenge Traditional Eid al-Adha Breakfasts in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the smell of liver and muqalqal drifting from family kitchens on the morning of Eid al-Adha has long been part of the holiday ritual, closely…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

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Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola in Line to Take Over

Sports Liverpool's manager Arne Slot sits on the bench prior to the start of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool, in London, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP)

Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola in Line to Take Over

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous defense of their Premier League title…

Sports Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts as he plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)
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Fonseca Fever Sparks Tennis Boom in Brazil

The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever…

Sports The match ball is on display prior to a press conference, in Budapest, Hungary, 29 May 2026. (EPA)
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Key Talking Points Ahead of PSG vs Arsenal Champions League Final

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown. The Gunners have never won the trophy…

Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying match between Hungary and Portugal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP)
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Ronaldo’s Final Bid for World Cup Glory

For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez…

Sports The initial plan had been to have the venues for the 2030 Games stretch from the Alps to Nice. Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP
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Lyon 'Best Solution' to Replace Nice for Ice Events at 2030 Winter Games

Organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps said on Friday that Lyon was now "the best solution" to host ice events in place of Nice. The…

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Austrian Protesters Shut Vital Motorway Connecting Germany to Italy

Varieties People demonstrate against transit traffic near the A13 Brenner Highway in the direction of Italy during the blockade of the Brenner Base Tunnel on May 30, 2026, on the Tyrolean Brenner Highway. (AFP)

Austrian Protesters Shut Vital Motorway Connecting Germany to Italy

Thousands of local residents shut down Austria's Brenner motorway on Saturday, a vital north-south corridor through the Alps between Germany and Italy, in…

Varieties Video of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosion showed the spacecraft combusting into a massive fireball. JohnCn (@JConcilus) on X / UGC/AFP
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Blue Origin Rocket Explosion is Bad News for Both Bezos and NASA

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not…

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Varieties Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2026 A spectator uses a tap outside the courts during the matches. (Reuters)
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Half of France Hits New Monthly Records in Heatwave

Towns and villages in more than half of France have smashed temperature records for the month of May over the past week during an unusually early heatwave, a…

Varieties Palestinian girl Ilan, 4, feeds pigeons at the Flag Square in the coastal city of Tyre, southern Lebanon, 20 May 2026. (EPA)
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Pigeons May Be Navigating with Their Liver, Study Suggests

A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key…

Varieties This photograph taken on May 20, 2026, shows mountaineers climbing a slope lined up during their ascent from the Hillary Step to summit Mount Everest in Nepal. (Furte Sherpa / AFP)
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Legacy of Himalaya’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Lives on in Digital

In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their ascents, preserving each triumph in the…

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