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Gulf Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Oman Opens Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes, Says No Tolls Will Be Charged

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the…

Arab World A woman inspects the rubble of a collapsed building in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Israel, Lebanon Discuss Proposal for Transfer of Some Southern Territory to Lebanese Army

Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the…

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Arab World Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a bilateral meeting with Switzerland's counterpart at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, ahead of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. (AFP)

Iran’s Top Diplomat Speaks with Hamas

Iran's top diplomat spoke with a senior official from the Palestinian group Hamas regarding talks between Iran and the United States, state television reported…

World US Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, speaks during the weekly Senate Democrat Leadership press conference after luncheons, at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, US, 23 June 2026. (EPA)

US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White…

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

World An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural next to the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran, 22 June 2026. (EPA)

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

The head of the UN's nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim…


Varieties Parisians bath in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as the national weather service, Meteo France, placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )

France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

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World A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) speaking during the Second Plenary Meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held from 20-22 June 2026 in Pyongyang, North Korea (issued 23 June 2026).EPA/KCNA

NKorea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-armed Navy as New Warship is Placed into Service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state…

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Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

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

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…


Culture Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari is seen during his visit to the museum. (SPA)

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Visits Ameen Rihani Museum

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari visited on Monday the Ameen Rihani Museum in the town of Freike in Matn District, reported the Saudi Press Agency. …

Culture In Saudi Arabia, the relationship with camels extends beyond traditional heritage to form an integral part of national identity and collective memory. (SPA)

On World Camel Day, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Celebrates Camel Heritage and Reinforces Its Cultural Identity

World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22, serves as a global occasion to reflect on the enduring relationship between humans and camels throughout history…

Culture These collections also include artifacts illustrating stages of the modern Saudi state, serving as educational platforms that bridge the past and present - SPA

Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

Najran Region has witnessed growing enthusiasm among community members and heritage enthusiasts for collecting traditional and archaeological artifacts that…

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Culture Located 250 kilometers southwest of Hail, this historic village boasts a legacy as rich as its soil - SPA

Why is Fadak Known as the 'City of Walls and Fortresses'?

Encircled by a massive, seven-kilometer wall of rugged black lava stone, the ancient village of Fadak, known today as Al-Hait, earned its title as the "City of…

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Infantino: World Cup Hydration Breaks Purely Sporting, Not Commercial

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Colombia v DR Congo - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 23, 2026 Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo gives instructions to his players during a hydration break REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Infantino: World Cup Hydration Breaks Purely Sporting, Not Commercial

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football's governing body they are…

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Sports  Brazil's forward #10 Neymar takes part in a training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on June 22, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)

Neymar Available for Scotland Clash but Not Certain to Play, Brazil Coach Says

Neymar is available for Brazil's third World Cup group match against Scotland but coach Carlo Ancelotti declined to say if he would play a role in the Miami…

Sports Qatar's Minister of Sport and Madibo during their visit to Kone. (Qatar Football Association)

Qatar’s Sports Minister, Madibo Visit Canada’s Injured Kone

Qatar's sports ‌minister and national team player Assim Madibo visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during…

Sports  Croatia's Ante Budimir (11) celebrates a goal against Panama during the second half of a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Croatia Scorer Budimir Hails Win Over Panama That Keeps Hopes Alive

Croatia's match-winner Ante Budimir rejoiced in their 1-0 victory against Panama at the World Cup and hoped they would learn the right lessons as they stayed…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, left, holds up jerseys along with Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC, at a media event celebrating Ronaldinho's recent signing with the Italian club, at Cipriani Downtown Miami restaurant, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Miami. (AP)

Ronaldinho Trades Retirement for Third-Tier Italian Dreams at 46

As Ronaldinho ‌prepares to lace up his boots again at the age of 46 after signing with Italian side Ravenna FC, the Brazil great hopes to inspire the…


Think Tank: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Face High Risk of Severe Haze this Year

Varieties People stop by a cafe with murals painted on its facade in the Arab Street district of Singapore on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Think Tank: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Face High Risk of Severe Haze this Year

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei face a high risk of severe haze this year due to hot and dry weather conditions, biofuel demand and economic…

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Varieties A warning sign notifying the public that a shark-spotting drone is operating in the area is displayed at Coogee Beach following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Australian Shark Attack Survivor Briefly Emerges from Coma

An Australian woman mauled by a shark at a popular Sydney beach briefly emerged from an induced coma and said "I love you" to family, according to an update…

Varieties Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga, pays tribute to Democratic Republic of Congo's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. (AFP)

Congo Fan Who Poses as Living Statue of Independence Leader Lumumba Makes It to World Cup

Congo’s famous living statue finally made his World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for…

Varieties Parisians bath in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as the national weather service, Meteo France, placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )

France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

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Varieties The advert sparked an uproar on the Chinese internet, with some users saying it objectifies women (Getty Images)

Clean Up 'Toxic Men’ Ad Compels Dettol to Apologize in China

British hygiene brand Dettol has apologized for an advert in China that it claims was meant to call out sexism, but has instead backfired, according to BBC. …

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