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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the Iranian attack on the United Arab Emirates using a UAV, affirming that…

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FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, gestures while speaking to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 16, 2022. (Sergei Bobylev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

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Russia Wants AI, Digital Cooperation with China, Putin Tells Xi

Moscow aims to cooperate with Beijing in the field of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, Russian President Vladimir Putin told China's Xi Jinping…

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The meeting came on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. - SPA

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Defense Minister Meets with Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Istanbul on Monday with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces…

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American freelancer Shelly Kittleson. (Facebook)

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Iraq Sentences Kidnapper of US Journalist to 15 Years in Prison

Iraq's judiciary has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for the kidnapping of an American journalist who was abducted earlier this year by a powerful Iran…

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Iran Retaliates after First US Strikes in a Month

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A man drives next to a billboard of Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran, Iran, 09 July 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Retaliates after First US Strikes in a Month

Iran vowed on Monday a "decisive response" to the first American strikes on its territory in a month, in a fresh flare-up in the Middle East war. Tehran's…

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Iran FM Accuses ‘Serpent’ Netanyahu of Tricking US into War Monday 31/08 - 10:43
Iran Says It Downed US Drone and Attacked an Air Base in the UAE Monday 31/08 - 06:24
Iran Dismisses Trump’s Post of Attack on Key Energy Hub of Kharg since 4 hours

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Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Türkiye's Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Saudi Arabia's Chief of General Staff General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili pose before the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the "Makkah Joint Defense Agreement", in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)r

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Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Istanbul to Head Kingdom’s Delegation at 1st Meeting of Makkah Agreement Committee

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in the Turkish city of Istanbul to head the Kingdom’s delegation at the first meeting of…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)

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Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed bilateral relations and ways to…

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Israeli Fire Kills Two People in Gaza, Medics Say

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike at the al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on August 24, 2026. (AFP)

Makkah Agreement: Strategic Political and Defense Committee Holds First Meeting in Istanbul

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on Aug. 7 (Turkish Presidency)

School Starts Soon in Lebanon but Thousands Still Shelter in Them During War

Displaced woman, Randa al-Taki, 51, and her daughter Fatima Haidar, 11, arrange their clothes inside their makeshift room that set on a basketball court inside a public school turned into a shelter for people whose villages in southern Lebanon were destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP)

Spanish PM Says Disinformation on Ceuta Crisis Was Spread by Russia, Israel

Migrants wait outside the Loma Colmenar temporary migrant shelter in Ceuta, Spain, 31 August 2026. (EPA)

Lebanese President Rejects Turning the South into Bargaining Card

FILED - 16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: FILE PHOTO - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during a press conference. Photo: Markus Lenhardt/dpa

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Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha addresses attendees at a government press conference. (Ministry of Media)

Riyadh Brings Tech Giants Together at LEAP 2026, with Major Deals and Investments Expected

A member of law enforcement works a checkpoint at the Omni Grove Park Inn before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, US, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)

US Hosts G20 Finance Talks with Growth, Iran Pressure on Agenda

A night view of the Gran Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Hotels Reshape the Real Estate Investment Landscape in Makkah

Dbeibeh, prime minister of the Government of National Unity, meets Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani on Sunday. (Dbeibeh’s Office)

Syrian Diplomacy Returns to Libya after 14-Year Hiatus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Turkish Presidency)

Türkiye, Israel Trade Heated Accusations as Tensions Mount

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony to honor Marines who served at Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul during the August 26, 2021, suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members and roughly 170 Afghan civilians during the US military evacuation from Afghanistan, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, August 26, 2026. (Reuters)

US Military Leaders Warn Against Prolonging Iran Operations

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Defense Minister Meets with Pakistan's Chief of Defense Forces

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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

OIC Condemns Events in Niger

Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Istanbul to Head Kingdom’s Delegation at 1st Meeting of Makkah Agreement Committee

UAE Denies Reports of Attack on Al Menhad Air Base

The United Arab Emirates flag flutters against the backdrop of the Abu Dhabi skyline, March 1, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraq Sentences Kidnapper of US Journalist to 15 Years in Prison

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Israeli Fire Kills Two People in Gaza, Medics Say

Lebanese President Rejects Turning the South into Bargaining Card

Syrian Diplomacy Returns to Libya after 14-Year Hiatus

Syrian Authorities Say Killed Assad-Era Officer After Clash

A member of Syria's internal security forces in Tartus city. (SANA)

Iraq Sentences US-Sanctioned Oil Official to Prison

The sun sets behind apartment buildings in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP)

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Russia Wants AI, Digital Cooperation with China, Putin Tells Xi

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Pentagon Signs 7-year Deals to Increase Missile Production

FILE - The Pentagon is seen from the air, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Israel Signs Three-billion-euro Arms Export Deal with Greece

Greece to buy a defense system from Israel (Reuters)

World Leaders Need to See Rising Oceans in Pacific, Says UN Official

View of a rock formation at the Pacific Ocean in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California state, Mexico on August 4, 2023. AFP

Iran FM Accuses ‘Serpent’ Netanyahu of Tricking US into War

16 March 2018, Austria, Vienna: Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, gives an interview in Vienna. (dpa)

'We are Standing Firm,' Maduro Says in Photo Posts from Detention

(FILES) A motorcyclist rides past a mural of ousted Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro flashing the V sign, in Caracas, on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)

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Saudi-Jordanian Business Council Recommends Boosting Economic Cooperation

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Japan Seeks Record $55.6 bln Defense Budget, with AI Focus, Says Ministry

This photo shows an exterior view of the Defense Ministry of Japan with its sign at the main entrance in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)

Turkish Economy Grows Less-Than-Forecast 2.3% in Q2 as Domestic Demand Shrinks

24 August 2026, Türkiye, Istanbul: Pigeons take flight at sunset as people sit along the waterfront in Istanbul. (dpa)

Crude Prices Rise on US-Iran Strikes, Equities Mixed After Warsh Remarks

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. (Reuters)

Riyadh Brings Tech Giants Together at LEAP 2026, with Major Deals and Investments Expected

US Hosts G20 Finance Talks with Growth, Iran Pressure on Agenda

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Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 Kicks off Tomorrow in Eastern Region

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The exhibition will run until September 4 - SPA

Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 Kicks off Tomorrow in Eastern Region

Eastern Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will inaugurate the ninth edition of the Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday…

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An archaeologist displays an artifact found from an archaeological site in the northern coastal Lebanese town of Batroun on August 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Lebanon Archaeological Finds Showcase Rich Heritage Despite War Woes

From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations…

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Sakaka Cultural House, Cinema Association Screen Five Short Films

The Sakaka Cultural House, in cooperation with the Cinema Association, hosted a cultural event featuring the screening of five independent short films to…

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Austrian media said the Van Cleef and Arpels necklace, with 673 precious stones, was worth several million dollars. (Getty Images)

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Thieves Buy Tickets Before Plundering Necklace from Vienna Museum

Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and…

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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, wearing a bright red wig and a Louis Vuitton polka dot scarf, speaks during an interview at her studio in Tokyo, on Aug. 1, 2012. (AP)

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Yayoi Kusama, Who Splashed Polka Dots Across the Art World, Dies at 97 in Tokyo

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio…

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Al-Hilal and Karim Benzema Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract

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Karim Benzema is officially leaving Al-Hilal (Reuters photo)

Al-Hilal and Karim Benzema Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract

Former Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema is leaving Al-Hilal just six months after joining from rival Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club said in a statement on Monday…

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Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in action during his first round match against J.J. Wolf of the US. (Reuters)

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The US Open Is Getting Longer as Players Already Worry Tennis Tournaments Are Becoming Too Long

The US Open was a week old by the time Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz opened their title defenses. What once was a two-week quest for a Grand Slam…

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Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - August 29, 2026 Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

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African Players in Europe: Wissa Flick Seals Newcastle Victory

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa scored with a clever over-the-shoulder flick to seal a 2-0 Premier League win for Newcastle United over…

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Sofia Kenin of the United States returns a shot against Venus Williams of the United States during her Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Kenin Beats Venus Williams in Late-Night US Open Encounter

American Sofia Kenin beat 46-year-old compatriot Venus Williams 6-2 7-6(6) in a US Open first-round match that began at 12:13 a.m. on Monday, the latest start…

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, August 30, 2026. (Reuters)

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Djokovic Falls in US Open First Round, Earliest Grand Slam Exit in 20 Years

Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US…

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Sinabung Volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island Erupts without Reports of Casualties

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In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Sinabung releases volcanic materials into the air during an eruption in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Badan Geologi via AP)

Sinabung Volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island Erupts without Reports of Casualties

Mount Sinabung on Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing a column of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) from the top of the mountain into the sky over…

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Fish swim in a coral reef in waters off Koror, Palau, on August 30, 2026. (AFP)

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Coral Bleaching Occurring Too Frequently for Reefs to Recover, Scientists Say

Coral reefs are experiencing bleaching events so frequently that they no longer have time to recover before the next one strikes, with global coral cover now…

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A view of the colorful houses and boats in the harbor of Marina Corricella on Procida Island, Italy. (Shutterstock)

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Italy Taking Action Against Paid Beaches

Authorities are cracking down harder on illegal structures on Italy’s beaches as exorbitant prices are charged for umbrellas and lounge chairs. In Ostia,…

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Schoolchildren Leaving Critical Thinking to AI

Schoolchildren are dispensing with analytical thinking as they increasingly lean on artificial intelligence, a fast-changing technology that many teenagers…

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The Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the General Authority for Radio and Television in Syria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on Sunday to strengthen relations and develop cooperation in radio and television. (SPA)

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Saudi, Syrian Broadcasting Authorities Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the General Authority for Radio and Television in Syria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on Sunday to…

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