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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Underscores Commitment to Consolidating Security, Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts

Saudi Arabia underlined on Tuesday the importance its foreign policy places on consolidating regional security and stability and the peaceful resolution of…

World Swedish activist Greta Thunberg walks out of City of London Police station after being arrested by police this morning at a pro‑Palestinian protest, in London, Britain, December 23, 2025. (Reuters)

Greta Thunberg Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protest in London

London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian campaign groups…

Arab World Lebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone strike that targeted a truck in the village of Sibline, south of Beirut, on December 16, 2025. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)

Army: Lebanese Soldier among Those Killed in Monday Israeli Strike

A Lebanese soldier was among three people killed in an Israeli air strike on a car in the country's south, the army said Tuesday, denying Israeli claims that…

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World US President Donald Trump attends a press conference, as he makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. REUTERS/Jessica Koscielniak

Trump Says It Would Be 'Smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to Leave Power

US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to leave power, and the United States could keep or sell the…

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Israeli Defense Minister Says No Plan to Resettle Gaza After Hinting at One

Arab World Palestinians amid rubble of destroyed buildings in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip (AFP)

Israeli Defense Minister Says No Plan to Resettle Gaza After Hinting at One

Israel's defense minister denied any intention to resettle the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after earlier remarks that suggested Israel would one day want to do so,…

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World File photo: Police officers stand guard to secure a procession during the mourning month of Muharram in Karachi, Pakistan, 03 July 2025. EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER

Suspected Militants Ambush Police Vehicle in Northwest Pakistan, Killing 5 Officers

Suspected militants opened fire on a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing five officers before fleeing, officials said, part of a surge in…

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World (FILES) (L-R) US President Donald Trump and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry attend an event with Hyundai executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 24, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Trump Says US Needs Greenland 'for National Security'

President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security" after his appointment of a special envoy to the…

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Najran: Saudi Arabia’s Southern Tourist and Cultural Gem

Culture Najran is an exceptional tourist destination, where stunning landscapes meet a rich historical heritage. (SPA)

Najran: Saudi Arabia’s Southern Tourist and Cultural Gem

Najran is an exceptional tourist destination, where stunning landscapes meet a rich historical heritage. Visitors can experience towering mountains, vast…

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Culture  The Museum of the Holy Quran is located in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah - File Photo/ SPA

Holy Quran Museum in Makkah Preserves, Showcases Rare Manuscripts

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah continues to play a leading role in preserving and exhibiting rare copies of the Holy Quran,…

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Culture As part of the Year of Handicrafts 2025 and the Makkah winter season activities, the exhibition featured around 20 artisans. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Craft Exhibition at Kidana Track in Makkah Draws over 32,000 Visitors

Kidana Development Company concluded its craft exhibition, held in cooperation with the Makkah Chamber at Kidana Track in Muzdalifah from December 17 to 20,…

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Culture The Hira Cultural District is regarded as a prominent heritage landmark. SPA

Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Visits Hira Cultural District in Makkah

Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Muhammad Naeem bin Mukhtar visited on Sunday the Hira Cultural District in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah. During the…

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Culture AlUla will celebrate the revival of the Tantora Ceremony on Monday in AlUla Old Town. (SPA)

AlUla Revives Tantora Ceremony as Annual Cultural Tradition

AlUla will celebrate the revival of the Tantora Ceremony on Monday in AlUla Old Town, one of the region’s most distinctive heritage markers and a defining…

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Slot: Liverpool's Isak Faces Two Months Out After 'Reckless' Tackle

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 20, 2025 Liverpool's Alexander Isak receives medical attention due to an injury after scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

Slot: Liverpool's Isak Faces Two Months Out After 'Reckless' Tackle

Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot accusing Tottenham's…

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Saudi Weightlifting Team Wins 36 Medals at Qatar Cup, Arab, West Asian Championships

The Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, the Arab Weightlifting Championship and the West Asian Weightlifting Championship began concurrently in the State of…

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Sports Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) is helped off the field by medical staff after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Reports: Liverpool Fear Isak Has Broken Leg

Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after he was injured in their win against…

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Sports Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian defender #17 Cristian Romero is ushered off the pitch by Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank after becoming the second Tottenham player sent off during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (AFP)

Three Talking Points from the Premier League Weekend 

Arsenal held off Manchester City to stay top of the Premier League at Christmas courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in the 1-0 win at Everton. Liverpool…

Sports Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2025 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after sustaining an injury. (Reuters)

Amorim Fears United Captain Fernandes Will Be Out ‘a While’ 

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for "a while" after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. …


Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record with 95 Tons of Seasonal Seeds in Vegetation Cover Efforts

Varieties The achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record with 95 Tons of Seasonal Seeds in Vegetation Cover Efforts

Saudi Arabia has reached a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the…


Varieties Vince Zampella died while driving his Ferrari north of Los Angeles. Frederick M. Brown / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

'Call of Duty' Co-creator Vince Zampella Killed in Car Crash

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday…

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Varieties Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Saudi Boxing Federation President, was named “Promoter of the Year” for 2025 by the Britain-based Boxing News magazine. (SPA)

GEA Chairman Named 2025 ‘Promoter of the Year’ by Boxing News

Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Saudi Boxing Federation President, was named “Promoter of the Year” for 2025 by the…

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Varieties The event features six pavilions that allow visitors to explore a wide variety of foods and beverages made from local ingredients, reflecting the Kingdom’s diverse environments and regional flavors - SPA

Al-Qatif Street Food Festival Celebrates Saudi Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Commission launched Al-Qatif Street Food Festival, which runs until December 30, 2025, offering visitors a rich cultural experience that…

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Varieties A woman reads a book in the afternoon sun on a bench outside South Station in Boston, on Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Want to Read More in 2026? Here's How to Revive Your Love of Books

People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can…

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