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Arab World Israeli and Lebanese flags hang in a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, Saturday, June 27, 2026 after Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. (AP)
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Lebanon President Says Israel Deal First Step to Restoring Sovereignty

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a deal signed with Israel on Friday was a first step towards fully restoring his country's sovereignty after the latest war…

Arab World Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others watch, as seated from left, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, counselor Dan Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh, sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
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Lebanon, Israel and US Sign Trilateral Framework Pact

Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time…

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Arab World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the graduation ceremony of the Israel Defense Forces officers' course at a military base near Mitzpe Ramon, southern Israel, 25 June 2026. (EPA)
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Netanyahu Says Israel to Remain in South Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in…

Varieties A boy jumps into the Dortmund-Ems Canal in Dortmund, western Germany on June 26, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe. (AFP)
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Germany Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures…

US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

World Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 26, 2026. (Reuters)

US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

The US military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of…

World US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. (Reuters)
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Rubio: Trump Likely to Visit India Early Next Year

US Secretary of State ‌Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah takes a corner kick. (Reuters)
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Egypt to Assess Salah After He Asked to Be Substituted, Says Coach

Egypt coach Hossam ‌Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran,…

Saudi Arabia’s Failure to Create Chances Sealed Fate, Coach Says

Saudi Arabia head coach Giorgos Donis before the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, USA, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Trump Unveils New US Passport -- with Picture of Himself

Image published by Trump of a new limited-edition American passport featuring his image ('Truth Social')

Coach Bubista Hails Cape Verde’s Fearless Dreamers After World Cup Leap

Cape Verde players celebrate with fans after qualifying for the knockout stage following a 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, USA, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Iraq Row Erupts Over ‘Missing’ $140 Bn

A session of Iraq’s parliament in Baghdad, March 2026. (Iraqi News Agency)

Syria Hails Shift From Captagon Hub to Anti-Drug Partner

Syria’s Anti-Narcotics Directorate seized 25 million professionally packaged Captagon pills. (Syrian Interior Ministry)

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People conduct search operations in an area affected by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Older Buildings and Substandard Construction Left Venezuela Vulnerable to Earthquakes

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who is running for prime minister in the next Israeli elections, attends MUNI EXPO, a municipal conference, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 24, 2026. (Reuters)

Israel’s Netanyahu Faces Election Challenge from Hawkish Ex-General

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, top center, speaks at the start of a signing of a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Rubio: Lebanon-Israel Agreement Paves Way for Lasting Peace

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mahmoud Saber celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Egypt Survives with Draw Against Iran, Advances Past Group Stage for 1st Time at World Cup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others watch, seated from left, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, counselor Dan Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh, sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Key Points from the US-Lebanon-Israel Agreement

A scene from the Saudi national team's final training session ahead of the match against Cape Verde (Saudi National Team)

Saudi Team Coach: We Aim to Make Fans Proud by Reaching Round of 32

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How Can International Law Protest Against Its Own Mechanisms?

Dr. Amal Moussa
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Syria's Position Between Settlement and Reconciliation

Mustafa Fahs
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The Handover of Hormuz to Iran and the Gulf States

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Trump’s Golden Mirage for Iran

Amir Taheri
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A New Conception of Economic Development

Tawfiq Alsaif
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Sudan: The Economic Crisis and the Multi-Front War

Osman Mirghani
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Iran Is Not the Same on the Inside!

Huda al-Husseini
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Washington–Tehran: The Success of the Non-Ideological Path

Emile Ameen
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Amid Lebanon's Great Divide

Antoine Douaihy
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The Global Energy Crisis and the War in the Middle East

Walid Khadouri
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Syria: Avoiding the Trap of Intervention in Lebanon

Fayez Sara
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Iran... A Story Similar to Iraq’s

Khalid Al-Bari
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Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes Omani Initiative on Strait of Hormuz, Condemns Iranian Threats

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Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Sudan's Unity, Political Solution to End Crisis

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that supporting stability in Sudan, securing a ceasefire, and preserving the country's territorial integrity and state institutions remain its top priorities.(SPA)

Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)

Saudi Arabia: Palestinian Cause Remains Central to Any Serious Vision for Regional Security

A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Urges UN Action to Protect Children in Conflict Zones

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Israeli and Lebanese flags hang in a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, Saturday, June 27, 2026 after Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. (AP)

Lebanon President Says Israel Deal First Step to Restoring Sovereignty

Rubio: Lebanon-Israel Agreement Paves Way for Lasting Peace

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, top center, speaks at the start of a signing of a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Netanyahu Says Israel to Remain in South Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the graduation ceremony of the Israel Defense Forces officers' course at a military base near Mitzpe Ramon, southern Israel, 25 June 2026. (EPA)

Tunisian Rights Activist Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Tunisian rights activist Sihem Bensedrine. (Getty Images)

Key Points from the US-Lebanon-Israel Agreement

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others watch, seated from left, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, counselor Dan Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh, sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Hezbollah Supporters take to streets of Beirut to protest Israel deal

Hezbollah supporters block the old airport road in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with burning tires to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Israel and Lebanon on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Ibrahim AMRO / AFP)

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Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran Accuses US of 'Blatant Violation' of Peace Deal

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Rubio: Trump Likely to Visit India Early Next Year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Seoul Says Chinese, Russian Military Aircraft Enter Its Air Defense Zone

A person holds a South Korean flag in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Can Iran Rebuild its Military Arsenal?

Drones are seen at an undisclosed location in Iran. (Reuters file)

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill Nearly 1,000, Tens of Thousands Missing

People drive past a collapsed building after an earthquake, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno

Trump Unveils New US Passport -- with Picture of Himself

Image published by Trump of a new limited-edition American passport featuring his image ('Truth Social')

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Mohammad Yusuf, a farmer, speaks on his phone as he arrives at a fuel station to buy diesel to irrigate his paddy field, but finds none available amid a fuel crisis, in Manikganj, Bangladesh, April 8, 2026. (Reuters)

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Financing for Bangladesh

Trump Threatens 100% Tax on European Imports if Countries Impose Tax on Digital Services

US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the 16-day Great American State Fair as part of Washington, DC's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. (EPA)

US Goods Trade Deficit Hits 14-month High in May as Imports Surge

APM Terminals' facility at the Port of Los Angeles in California. (Reuters)

Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens; Still on Track for Fourth Straight Weekly Loss

British gold bars and sovereign coins on display in a London shop. (Reuters)

Oil Set for Big Weekly Losses as Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil storage tanks at the Cushing hub in Oklahoma, USA (Reuters)

Euro Zone Consumers Cut Inflation Bets for the Next Year

FILE PHOTO: A view of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch//File Photo

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What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Culture Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain. (SPA)

What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain, extends for approximately seven kilometers north of the Prophet's Mosque…

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Culture (FILES) A man holds a preserved artifact from the Cyrene archaeological site near the ancient historical town of Shahat in the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Libya on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)
Culture

In East Libya, Archaeologists Fight to Save 'Breathtaking' Ancient Greek Ruins

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by…

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Culture Culinary Arts Commission Documents Saudi Food Heritage Through Global Ark of Taste Initiative
Culture

Culinary Arts Commission Documents Saudi Food Heritage Through Global Ark of Taste Initiative

The Culinary Arts Commission has registered 180 Saudi products representing the Kingdom's 13 administrative regions within the global Ark of Taste initiative,…

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Culture Historic Jeddah was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List after meeting three criteria of Outstanding Universal Value - SPA
Culture

Historic Jeddah Marks 12 Years on UNESCO World Heritage List

This June marks the 12th anniversary of Historic Jeddah's inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, reflecting the Ministry of Culture's continued efforts…

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Culture Moesgaard Museum archaeologist Liv Stidsing Reher-Langberg holds a Viking Age weight loom unearthed in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026. (AP)
Culture

Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of…

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Iran Coach Criticizes US Travel Restrictions after Egypt Match

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen

Iran Coach Criticizes US Travel Restrictions after Egypt Match

Iran coach Amir ‌Ghalenoei criticized travel restrictions imposed on the team by the United States after their 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in…

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Sports Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami responds to a question during a news conference Friday, June 26, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group J match against Argentina in Arlington, Texas. (AP)
Sports

Jordan Coach Sellami in Awe of Argentina Despite Possible Messi Absence

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on…

Sports Ismaila Sarr #18 of Senegal applauds fans after being substituted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Senegal’s Quiet Man Sarr Becomes His Nation’s Leading World Cup Scorer

‌Ismaila Sarr's quiet dedication finally got its loudest moment on Friday, as the striker became Senegal's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup in a 5…

Sports Iraq's head coach Graham Arnold looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Senegal against Iraq, in Toronto, Canada, 26 June 2026. (EPA)
Sports

Iraq Should Be Proud of World Cup Display Despite Early Exit, Says Coach

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said the country should be proud of how its team played at the World Cup following their elimination from the tournament after a 5-0…

Sports England head coach Thomas Tuchel watches training for the FIFA World Cup football tournament Friday, June 26, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP)
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England, Portugal Eye Top Spots as World Cup Group Stages Wrap Up

England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for…

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Germany Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

Varieties A boy jumps into the Dortmund-Ems Canal in Dortmund, western Germany on June 26, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe. (AFP)

Germany Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures…

Varieties The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year. Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP
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Farmers Fear Drought as Italy's Longest River Runs Dry

Seawater is seeping into Italy's longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for…

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Varieties People clean mud and debris from a flooded area after heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Mekkhala in Hsinchu, Taiwan, June 26, 2026. (Reuters)
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Heavy Rain Pounds Western Japan as 2 Tropical Storms Approach

Heavy downpours triggered flooding in parts of western Japan on Friday as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above…

Varieties Switzerland's glaciers are taking a hammering from the European heatwave. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP/File
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Swiss Glaciers Facing Drastic Loss from Heatwave

Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) told AFP…

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Varieties A silver-cheeked toadfish placed on the ground after being caught by fishermen on the southern island of Crete, Greece, Monday, June 22, 2015. (InTime News via AP)
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Greece Is Paying Fishermen to Catch Toxic Toadfish Invading the Warming Mediterranean

Fishermen in Greece are getting cash payouts to catch toxic fish migrating north into the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change. The silver-cheeked…

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