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IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

Global oil supply will not meet total demand this year as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East oil production, the International Energy Agency said in its…

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Lebanese rescuers and army soldiers inspect the wreckage of a vehicle that was hit in an Israeli strike in Jiyeh town, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, 8 Dead in Attacks on Cars South of Beirut

The Israeli military said it launched a new wave of strikes across southern Lebanon Wednesday, despite a truce with the Lebanese government to halt fighting…

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Chair of the Corporate Board of the Olayan Group Lubna Olayan

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US-Saudi Business Council Unveils Powerhouse Board of Directors

The US-Saudi Business Council (USSBC) has announced the appointment of its significantly expanded and reconstituted Board of Directors, featuring an…

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A mural depicting the late leader of the Iranian Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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Series of Tremors Near Tehran Renew Concerns over Major Quake Risk

A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and…

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Trump Heads to China, Stresses Need to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program

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12 May 2026, US, Washington: US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before he departs the White House for China. Photo: Matt Kaminsky/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Trump Heads to China, Stresses Need to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the…

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Motorbikes cross an intersection in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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Iran Hangs Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Iran on Wednesday hanged a man found guilty of selling information to Israeli intelligence, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of executions during the…

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President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One as he boards upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Trump Posts Graphic of Venezuela as 51st US State

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st…

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Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Efforts to Enhance Regional Security and Stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Israel Crosses Litani by Fire, Tests New Border Strip

An Israeli military vehicle moves inside Lebanese territory (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Gulf States, Measures to Protect Their Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA

Iraqi Authorities Make Late Admission of Makeshift Israeli Base in Desert

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces are seen during their operation in the Karbala desert on May 12, 2026. (PMF)

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Sudanese Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan welcoming Major General Al-Nour Al-Qubba, who defected from the Rapid Support Forces (Sovereignty Council)

Defections Hit Sudan’s RSF … Has the Breakup Phase Begun?

The research team identified a protective mechanism within chloroplasts. SPA

Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

Women mourn during the funeral procession for three Lebanese Civil Defense members killed in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Grief Silenced, Suppressed as South Lebanon, Beirut Suburbs Are ‘Barred’ from Mourning War Dead

Yasser Arafat during a visit to Tehran on February 17, 1979. He was the first official figure to visit Iran after the "Islamic Revolution" (Getty).

Arafat and Tehran: From Revolutionary Embrace to Open Hostility

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, shake hands after their US-China summit talk at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP)

What to Know About Trump-Xi Summit with Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the Agenda

Iraq's parliamentary security and defense committee meets on Sunday. (Iraqi parliament)

Iran Reacts with Concern to Reports of Clandestine Israeli Base in Iraq

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

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Riyadh Hosts Third International Yemen Health Coordination Group Meeting

UAE Designates 21 Hezbollah-Linked Individuals, Entities as Terrorists

Bahrain Sentences Three to Life for Spying for Iran’s IRGC

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Saudi Arabia, UK Stress Importance of Ensuring Freedom of Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Efforts to Enhance Regional Security and Stability

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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, 8 Dead in Attacks on Cars South of Beirut

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Defections Hit Sudan’s RSF … Has the Breakup Phase Begun?

Aoun Awards Al-Bukhari the National Order of the Cedar: Saudi Arabia Remains a Steadfast Supporter of Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun awards Ambassador Waleed Al-Bukhari the National Order of the Cedar (Lebanese Presidency)

Israel Crosses Litani by Fire, Tests New Border Strip

Iraqi Authorities Make Late Admission of Makeshift Israeli Base in Desert

Syria Arrests Former Assad-era Air Force Chief of Staff

FILE PHOTO: Guard standing near an image of Syria's Bashar al-Assad at the fourth division headquarters in Damascus, Syria, January 23, 2025 REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar/File Photo

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Series of Tremors Near Tehran Renew Concerns over Major Quake Risk

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Trump Heads to China, Stresses Need to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran Hangs Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Cypriot President: UN May Put Cyprus Peace Plan Forward this Year

Election campaign billboards of candidates for Cyprus parliamentary election, to be held on May 24, are placed on a street in Nicosia, Cyprus May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Trump Posts Graphic of Venezuela as 51st US State

Ahead of Trump Summit, China Says Ready to 'Crush' Any Taiwan Independence Bid

Taipei 101 rises in the background above residential buildings while people walk across a street in Taipei, Taiwan, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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The IEA slashed its previous forecast, which had projected a 1.5 million bpd drop in global oil supply (X)

IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

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Iraq Resumes Condensate Exports after Shipping Disruption

Tankers load oil cargoes at an offshore facility linked to Iraq’s Basra oil field. (Reuters)

US-Saudi Business Council Unveils Powerhouse Board of Directors

Hapag-Lloyd Posts Q1 Net Loss on Severe Weather, Iran War Disruptions

FILED - 25 March 2026, Hamburg: Containers are stacked at the stern of a container ship. Photo: Markus Scholz/dpa

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips Sign Deal to Review Offshore Block in Syria

An oil tanker en route to the Syrian port of Tartus (Reuters)

Saudi Telecom Sector Reaps Returns from Cloud Investments

STC’s pavilion at the LEAP international conference in Riyadh. (file photo)

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Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

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Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of early registration for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place in Historic Jeddah from…

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

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Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

The Heritage Commission signed a cooperation agreement with IE University of Spain as part of its efforts to develop capacity-building programs in the cultural…

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AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)

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AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists whose artistic journeys have been connected to its programs at the 61st…

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Visitors look at paintings by Ukrainian artists at the Art Kyiv 2026 Festival at the Art Ukraine Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP)

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Ukrainians Seeking Cultural Escape from War’s Brutality Find Comfort and Resilience at Kyiv Art Fair

A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal…

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Magic Johnson Urges Fans to Make Los Angeles their World Cup Destination

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador, speaks during the 30 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 media event at SoFI Stadium before the pitch installation and temporary renaming to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Magic Johnson Urges Fans to Make Los Angeles their World Cup Destination

Los Angeles sports royalty and former NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson on Tuesday urged fans from around the world to make Los Angeles their World Cup…

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC, in Manchester, Britain, 09 May 2026. EPA/GARY OAKLEY

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Man City Boss Guardiola: VAR Decisions Like the Flip of a Coin

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to the flip of a coin on Tuesday and said his side must play well…

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Saudi players celebrate (Saudi National Team)

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Saudi National Team Advances to AFC U-17 Asian Cup Quarterfinals as Group Winner

The Saudi Arabian under-17 football team advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup as the top team in Group A with seven points, following a 5-5…

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International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 England's Ben White concedes a penalty against Uruguay's Federico Vinas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

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Arsenal's White Ruled Out for Rest of Season with Knee Injury

Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a significant medial knee ligament injury, the Premier League club…

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FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal holds a Palestinian flag as he celebrates with his team atop a bus after winning the Spanish La Liga title in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

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Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag during Title Parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title. The 18-year-old winger,…

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Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

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On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA

Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met a delegation Tuesday evening honoring Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

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The resort offers a comprehensive wellness retreat experience through 180 upscale rooms, suites, and villas - SPA

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Red Sea Destination Announces Opening of Global Resort on Shura Island

Red Sea Global announced that Miraval The Red Sea will begin welcoming guests starting May 15. The launch marks the first international expansion of the luxury…

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Police officers patrol the Czech-Slovak green border near Stary Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa

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Czech Police Seek Thief who Stole Saint's Skull

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage…

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Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures…

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The researchers tested four painted panels in black and white over three months, tracking temperature, atmospheric conditions, and other variables on a University of Syndey rooftop (Dewpoint Innovations)

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With the Stroke of a Brush… Paint Could Cool Your Home, Harvest Water from Air

As global temperatures rise and water scarcity worsens, a nanoengineered paint developed by researchers in Australia aims to tackle both — with the stroke of a…

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