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Muslim World League Affirms Support for Saudi Measures to Preserve Sovereignty

The Muslim World League (MWL) has affirmed its full support for the supplementary statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding recent escalatory…

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UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)

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UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

The United Nations warned Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic…

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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. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP)

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Thousands of Somalis Protest Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Large protests broke out in several towns and cities across Somalia on Tuesday in opposition to Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. …

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Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

The Yemeni government commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's historic and steadfast stances, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring Yemen's security and…

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Saudi Arabia 'Disappointed in UAE for Pressuring STC' in Yemen, Says Kingdom's Security a 'Red Line'

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A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia 'Disappointed in UAE for Pressuring STC' in Yemen, Says Kingdom's Security a 'Red Line'

Saudi Arabia expressed on Tuesday its disappointment in the United Arab Emirates for pressuring the Southern Transitional Council to carry out military…

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A view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel

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Oil Prices Stable as Investors Seek Clarity on Russia-Ukraine Talks

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors took stock of dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the…

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Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

The Yemeni government commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's historic and steadfast stances, highlighting its crucial role in ensuring Yemen's security and…

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Iranian Students Protest in Tehran and Isfahan, Says Local Media

Shopkeepers and traders walk over a bridge during a protest against the economic conditions and Iran's embattled currency in Tehran on December 29, 2025. (Handout / Fars News Agency / AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Russian President

Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Syria Imposes Night Curfew on Port City of Latakia

People watch as Syrian Security forces are deployed after clashes erupted during a protest in the city of Latakia, Syria, 28 December 2025. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

Kremlin Says Russia Is Toughening Its Stance on Ukraine After Drone Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) chairs a meeting to discuss Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, as Defense Minister Andrei Belousov (2-R) sits nearby, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 29 December 2025. (EPA/Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool)

Russia Urges Restraint as Trump Warns Iran of Possible Strike

Iranians drive past an anti-Israeli billboard carrying a sentence in Persian reading "We are ready, are you ready?" hanging at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, 24 December 2025. (EPA)

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This picture shows the Israeli settlement of Pisgat Zeev, (foreground) in the northern area of East Jerusalem and Israel's controversial barrier separating the Palestinian neighborhood of al-Ram (background) in the occupied West Bank on December 27, 2025 (AFP)

Spain Seeks Removal of Ads for Rentals in Israeli Settlements

“Artificial intelligence in the physical world” is displayed on a screen during a conference showcasing advances in autonomous driving technology in California on Dec. 11, 2025. (Reuters)

AI Tsunami Plunges Millions into Unemployment

People gather in front of a digital billboard featuring Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 December 2025. (EPA)

Why Do the Houthis in Yemen View Israel's Recognition of Somaliland as a Direct Threat?

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) and Syria's Central bank chief Abdul Qadir al-Hasriya (R) hold one of the country's new revamped currency notes at the Conference Palace in the Syrian capital Damascus on December 29, 2025. (AFP)

Syria Reveals New Post-Assad Banknotes

A drone view of the mass grave site in the desert near the eastern Syrian town of Dhumair, February 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Secures Assad-Era Mass Grave Revealed by Reuters and Opens Criminal Investigation

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US Pledges $2B for UN Humanitarian Aid as Trump Slashes Funding, Warns Agencies to 'Adapt or Die'

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Muslim World League Affirms Support for Saudi Measures to Preserve Sovereignty

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President of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Nullifies Joint Defense Agreement with UAE

Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi during his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat (Yemeni Presidency)

Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Russian President

Saudi Arabia 'Disappointed in UAE for Pressuring STC' in Yemen, Says Kingdom's Security a 'Red Line'

Arab Coalition Carries out 'Limited' Airstrike on Military Shipment at Yemen's Mukalla Port

A screengrab shows of the airstrike on Al-Mukalla port. (Arab coalition)

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UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

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Syria Imposes Night Curfew on Port City of Latakia

Jailed Turkish Kurd Leader Calls on Government to Broker Deal for Syrian Kurds

(FILES) Supporters display a poster depicting jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, after he called on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and dissolve itself in Diyarbakir, southeastern Türkiye, on February 27, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

Yemen's PLC Imposes No Fly-Zone, Sea and Ground Blockade on All Ports and Crossings

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi. (Saba)

STC Accused of Committing Hundreds of Violations in Yemen's Hadhramaut

A person waves a South Yemen flag during a rally in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, 25 December 2025. (EPA)

Syria Reveals New Post-Assad Banknotes

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Thousands of Somalis Protest Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

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Iranian Students Protest in Tehran and Isfahan, Says Local Media

Iran Designates Royal Canadian Navy a Terrorist Organization

Iranians drive past a huge banner of former Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani ahead of the sixth anniversary of his assassination at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran, 30 December 2025. (EPA)

Kyiv: Russia Shows No Proof of Alleged Drone Attack on Putin Home

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Spain Seeks Removal of Ads for Rentals in Israeli Settlements

Kremlin Says Russia Is Toughening Its Stance on Ukraine After Drone Attack

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The airport will incorporate the King Khalid terminals - SPA

KSIA Commences Construction of Third Runway to Enhance Operational Efficiency

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Mawani, Arabian Chemical Terminals Sign Land Lease for Jubail Port Storage Tanks

Oil Prices Stable as Investors Seek Clarity on Russia-Ukraine Talks

Meta Buys China-founded AI Agent Manus

Precious Metals Fall again, Asian Stocks Swing as Traders Wind Down

Gold and silver prices have fallen from record highs this week. DAVID GRAY / AFP/File

Quality of Life Program Center Launches 'Smart Cities' Report

The Quality of Life Program Center has launched its new report on "Smart Cities". (SPA)

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Cultural Camp at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Saudi Heritage

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Cultural Camp at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Saudi Heritage

The cultural camp is a key feature of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held in Al-Sayahid desert. The camp celebrates authentic Saudi heritage and…

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The 2026 edition features a month-long live sculpting phase alongside a community engagement program - SPA

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Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Announces 25 Participating Artists for Seventh Edition

Under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture has announced the selection of 25 artists for the seventh edition of the annual…

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Arabic calligraphy adorns wrcades, Walls of the Grand Mosque of Makkah - SPA

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ALECSO Celebrates Opening of Arabic Calligraphy Center in Saudi Arabia

The Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) congratulated Saudi Arabia on the opening of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

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The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla. (SPA)

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‘Hegra After Dark’ Event Showcases AlUla's History through the Ages

The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights…

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The school focuses on empowering girls, teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern ways that create sustainable and creative opportunities - SPA

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Madrasat Addeera Empowers AlUla Youth Through Traditional Crafts

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate offers specialized training programs and workshops to develop the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts,…

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Prince Abdul Mohsin Airport Receives First Dakar Rally 2026 Arrivals

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This comes as part of ongoing preparations to host the global sporting event - SPA

Prince Abdul Mohsin Airport Receives First Dakar Rally 2026 Arrivals

Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu has received the first arrivals of competitors participating in the Dakar Rally 2026, as part…

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Pakistan’s ODI’s team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi attends a press conference, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File)

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Knee Injury for Shaheen Shah Afridi Forces Early Exit from Big Bash League

A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. “Due to an…

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Gabon's forward #09 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a goal in front of Mozambique's defender #17 Edson Sitoe during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Mozambique at Grand Stadium in Agadir on December 28, 2025. (AFP)

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Injured Aubameyang to Miss International Swansong with Gabon

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s international career looks to have ended with a whimper as he headed back to France on Tuesday and will miss Gabon’s last game at…

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Ayoub El Kaabi is mobbed by teammates after scoring his second goal in Morocco's 3-0 win over Zambia. Gabriel BOUYS / AFP

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Hosts Morocco Cruise as South Africa Reach Cup of Nations Last 16

Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat…

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This picture taken on December 1, 2016 shows Japanese football player Kazuyoshi Miura speaking to journalists in Tokyo. (AFP)

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Japan Great Miura, 58, Joins New Club to 'Make History'

Japanese soccer great Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, has signed a new loan deal with the Japanese third division side Fukushima United, setting him up for his 41st…

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The Year's First Meteor Shower and Supermoon Clash in January Skies

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People look up to the sky from an observatory near the village of Avren, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File)

The Year's First Meteor Shower and Supermoon Clash in January Skies

The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks…

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The site also includes various amenities, such as shopping zones, kiosks for dining, an art gallery - SPA

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New Maritime Theater in Jazan to Host the City's Festival Opening

The Jazan city theater on the southern corniche will host the opening ceremony of the Jazan Festival 2026 on Friday. This event will take place at a 35-square…

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Saudi Post Issues Commemorative Stamp for Riyadh Air

Saudi Post, in collaboration with Riyadh Air, has launched a commemorative stamp set priced at SAR3 to celebrate the airline’s inaugural flights on October 26,…

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Sparks fly at the festival, November, 2016. (AFP / Ye Aung Thu)

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Viking Dress, Bagpipes as Scotland Starts Hogmanay Party

Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland's capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country's…

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(FILES) An illustration photograph taken in Paris, on July 31, 2019 shows disposable plastics cups. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

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France Pushes Back Plastic Cup Ban by Four Years

The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives. The ban was…

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