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Lifting of US Sanctions on Syria Could Spur Refugee Returns, Says UN Official

The head of the UN refugee agency in Lebanon said Thursday that the move by the United States to lift sweeping sanctions on Syria could encourage more refugees…

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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Faces Foreign Aid Shortfall of up to 50 billion Euros Next Year

Ukraine is facing a foreign aid shortfall of 45-50 billion euros ($53-59 billion) in 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, Reuters reported. …

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World Flags flutter at an entrance of Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone in Rayong province, east of Bangkok, Thailand, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom
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China Says Arms Trade With Cambodia, Thailand Unrelated to Border Conflict

China said on Thursday its arms trade with Thailand and Cambodia is unrelated to the current conflict between the Southeast Asian neighbours, with which…

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Business A man passes the Saudi Telecom STC office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 6, 2018. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia's STC in Joint Venture with Humain to Advance Data Center Buildout

Saudi Arabia's largest telecoms operator STC on Thursday announced a joint venture with the kingdom's artificial intelligence company Humain to develop and…

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UN, Aid Groups Warn Gaza Operations at Risk from Israel Impediments

Arab World TOPSHOT - Displaced Palestinians gather to receive donated food portions at a charity kitchen in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP)

UN, Aid Groups Warn Gaza Operations at Risk from Israel Impediments

The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse…

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Business FILE - Pump jacks extract oil from beneath the ground in North Dakota, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)
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Oil Prices Edge Up After Reports of Possible US Sanctions on Russia, Venezuela Blockade

Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday as investors assessed the likelihood of further US sanctions against Russia and the supply risks posed by a blockade of…

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Business European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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European Gas Prices Lift on Colder Weather Demand

Dutch and British gas prices posted small gains on Thursday morning but are largely expected to trade sideways with rising demand from colder weather easily…

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Israel Launches Intense Airstrikes in Lebanon as Deadline Looms to Disarm Hezbollah

TOPSHOT - Smoke rises from the site of a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

Russia Says It Hopes Trump Does Not Make 'a Fatal Mistake' on Venezuela

Supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro wave a Venezuelan flag during a rally demanding peace in Caracas on December 15, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

UN: Over 1,000 Civilians Killed in Sudan's Darfur when Paramilitary Group Seized Camp

The Sudanese flag flutters in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum on December 13, 2025. (AFP)

Guterres Says Operating Environment 'Untenable’ in Areas Held by Houthis

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)

US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions

The new Syrian government headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa had urged the US to remove sanctions. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs a cabinet meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Cabinet Approves Cancellation of Expat Levy on Foreign Workers in Licensed Industrial Establishments

Sudanese families displaced from el-Fasher reach out as aid workers distribute food supplies at the newly established El-Afadh camp in Al Dabbah, in Sudan's Northern State, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP)

Sudan Named Most Neglected Crisis of 2025 in Aid Agency Poll 

The report provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the Kingdom’s transformation. (SPA)

Quality of Life Program Center Unveils Historic Progress in Saudi Urban Living 

An aerial photograph shows thousands of people celebrating the first anniversary since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad near The Damascus Sword monument in Umayyad Square, in the Syrian capital Damascus on December 8, 2025. (AFP)

Shadow Battles in Syria: Fighting ISIS, Rebuilding the State 

The Saudi Minister of Tourism, along with the President of Aramco, tours the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in the Eastern Province. Asharq Al-Awsat

Tourism Projects Worth $9 Billion Being Implemented in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

A drone view shows a circular wheat field in the desert of Basra, Iraq, November 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Iraq’s Dreams of Wheat Independence Dashed by Water Crisis 

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Sudan… What Remains of the 'December Revolution'?

Osman Mirghani
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The Starving Artist vs. A.I.: Guess Who Is Winning?

Caitlin Petre and Julia Ticona
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Europe Is in Decline. Good.

Anton Jäger
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The Sydney Attack… Terrorism Is Not in Decline  

Fahid Suleiman al-Shoqiran
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Migrating to History in the Era of Defeats 

Hazem Saghieh
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The West Fixes Its Problems… At Others’ Expense!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Extremism Is the Pandemic of the ‘Global Village’

Ghassan Charbel
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The Non-Political Implications of the Syrian Experience

Amr el-Shobaki
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Zarif and Rewriting the Iranian Narrative

Mustafa Fahs
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Transitional Dualism and the Role Required of America

Hazem Saghieh
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Trump: Don’t Fence Me In

Amir Taheri
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The Threat Libya’s National And Political Identity

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Korean Counterpart

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Saudi Leaders Congratulate Qatar on National Day, Niger on Republic Day

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MWL Condemns Israel’s Approval of New Settlements in the West Bank

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

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Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters

No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

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People sit after receiving bread from Ecir Kapici, Turkish humanitarian NGO at Al-Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, after Syria's Bashar Al-Assad was ousted, in Damascus, Syria, December 20 , 2024. (Reuters)

Lifting of US Sanctions on Syria Could Spur Refugee Returns, Says UN Official

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Israel Launches Intense Airstrikes in Lebanon as Deadline Looms to Disarm Hezbollah

TOPSHOT - Smoke rises from the site of a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

UN: Over 1,000 Civilians Killed in Sudan's Darfur when Paramilitary Group Seized Camp

The Sudanese flag flutters in Omdurman, part of greater Khartoum on December 13, 2025. (AFP)

Guterres Says Operating Environment 'Untenable’ in Areas Held by Houthis

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)

US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions

The new Syrian government headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa had urged the US to remove sanctions. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP

UN, Aid Groups Warn Gaza Operations at Risk from Israel Impediments

TOPSHOT - Displaced Palestinians gather to receive donated food portions at a charity kitchen in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP)

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A crew member raises the Iranian flag on Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, previously named Grace 1, as it sits anchored after the Supreme Court of the British territory lifted its detention order, in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain, August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

US Imposes Sanctions on Vessels Linked to Iran, Treasury Website Says

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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Faces Foreign Aid Shortfall of up to 50 billion Euros Next Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. File Photo/The AP

China Says Arms Trade With Cambodia, Thailand Unrelated to Border Conflict

Flags flutter at an entrance of Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Zone in Rayong province, east of Bangkok, Thailand, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

UK Police Arrest Pro-Palestinian Protesters as Authorities Toughen Hate Speech Law Enforcement

Police officers carry a protester during a protest to support Palestine Action in London, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/ Joanna Chan)

Russia Says It Hopes Trump Does Not Make 'a Fatal Mistake' on Venezuela

Supporters of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro wave a Venezuelan flag during a rally demanding peace in Caracas on December 15, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Cambodia Says Thailand Bombs Casino Hub on Border

Cambodia said Thailand's military on Thursday bombed the casino hub Poipet, a major crossing between the two nations, as foreign powers pressured them to halt reignited border clashes. TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP/File

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Saudi Arabia Achieves 2nd Position Globally in ITU’s Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025

Saudi Arabia Achieves 2nd Position Globally in ITU’s Digital Regulatory Maturity Index 2025

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Saudi Arabia's STC in Joint Venture with Humain to Advance Data Center Buildout

A man passes the Saudi Telecom STC office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 6, 2018. (Reuters)

Oil Prices Edge Up After Reports of Possible US Sanctions on Russia, Venezuela Blockade

FILE - Pump jacks extract oil from beneath the ground in North Dakota, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

European Gas Prices Lift on Colder Weather Demand

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Gold Steady ahead of Key US Inflation Data; Silver near Record Highs

FILE PHOTO: UK gold bullion bars and coins are displayed at Baird & Co in Hatton Garden in London, Britain, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hiba Kola/File Photo

Saudi Interior Ministry Signs Agreement with HUMAIN to Advance AI Localization

Agreement with HUMAIN to adopt advanced technology, localize AI solutions. (SPA)

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'Children’s Literary Week' Kicks off in Saudi Arabia's Qatif

Culture The program is delivered with the participation of a distinguished group of specialists in children’s literature and cultural content creation - SPA

'Children’s Literary Week' Kicks off in Saudi Arabia's Qatif

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched Children’s Literary Week in Qatif Governorate. The four-day event aims to enhance the…

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Culture Saudi Industrial Development Fund Launches 'SIDF Terminology Dictionary' in Collaboration with KSGAAL
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Saudi Industrial Development Fund Launches 'SIDF Terminology Dictionary' in Collaboration with KSGAAL

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), in collaboration with King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), has launched the "SIDF Terminology…

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Culture Music Commission Announces ‘Music Compass’ Program
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Music Commission Announces ‘Music Compass’ Program

The Music Commission (MC) launched the “Music Compass” program as a strategic initiative aimed at developing music business management in the Kingdom. The…

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Culture The curriculum offers specialized courses in several ancient languages - SPA
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AlUla Languages Institute Continues Ancient Languages Revival Program

The Royal Commission for AlUla, through the AlUla Languages Institute, is advancing its Ancient Languages Revival Program, a dedicated initiative to preserve…

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Culture The conference featured more than 50 speakers and 20 trainers - SPA
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Umm Al-Qura University Concludes 'Handicrafts Conference: Identity and Creativity'

Organized by Umm Al-Qura University’s College of Designs and Arts, the "Handicrafts Conference: Identity and Creativity" has concluded its mission to bridge…

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Morocco Hosting AFCON will Help Algeria, Chaibi Says

Sports Soccer Football - Friendly - Fulham v Eintracht Frankfurt - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 9, 2025 Eintracht Frankfurt's Fares Chaibi Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Morocco Hosting AFCON will Help Algeria, Chaibi Says

Algeria hope to use the familiarity of Morocco's climate to land a third Africa Cup of Nations title, midfielder Fares Chaibi said despite his dismay that the…

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Sports Spain and Argentina have met 14 times, with both teams winning six times each. - Reuters File Photo
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Argentina and Spain to Face off in 2026 'Finalissima' in Qatar

European Championship winners Spain will face Copa America champions Argentina in the 'Finalissima' game in Qatar in March next year, European soccer body UEFA…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 19, 2025 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Salah and Mbeumo Lead the List of Premier League Players Heading to the AFCON

Mohamed Salah has gone for up to a month, costing Liverpool its all-time leading goal-scorer in the Premier League. Manchester United has lost its most potent…

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Sports Jump Saudi has evolved into a premier global fixture, attracting participants from over 30 countries to date - SPA
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Global Equestrian Stars Converge in Riyadh for the Final Week of Jump Saudi 2025

The fifth edition of the Jump Saudi championship reaches its peak on Thursday as the second and final week of competition begins at the Jump Saudi Arena in Al…

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Sports Next Gen ATP Finals presented by the Public Investment Fund kicked off at the indoor arena of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah - SPA
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Jeddah Hosts Next Gen ATP Finals

The Next Gen ATP Finals presented by the Public Investment Fund kicked off at the indoor arena of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The tournament is…

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Saturn's Moon Titan May Not Have a Buried Ocean as Long Suspected, New Study Suggests

Varieties This image made by the Cassini spacecraft and provided by NASA on March 12, 2006, shows two of Saturn's moons, the small Epimetheus and smog-enshrouded Titan, with Saturn's A and F rings stretching across the frame. (NASA via AP)

Saturn's Moon Titan May Not Have a Buried Ocean as Long Suspected, New Study Suggests

Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth’s polar seas…

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Varieties People look up to the sky from an observatory near the village of Avren, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File)
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Catch the Ursid Meteor Shower as it Peaks just before Christmas

The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other…

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Varieties NASA's next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with its Orion crew capsule perched on top, is seen in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) before it is scheduled to make a slow-motion journey to its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, US March 16, 2022. REUTERS/Thom Baur
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Private Astronaut Jared Isaacman Becomes NASA Chief

The US Senate confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions…

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Varieties A Peruvian moto-taxi, adorned with festive Christmas decorations to resemble a sleigh, drives through the streets of Lima, spreading seasonal joy as the holiday celebrations draw near, in Lima, Peru, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Angela Ponce
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Defying Crime, Peru's Grinch Spreads Christmas Cheer on 'MotoNoel' Taxi

Dressed in a familiar furry green suit, Jeferson Castro is not prowling Lima’s streets to steal Christmas. Instead, he is delivering smiles and hugs from his…

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Varieties For Bokurdak residents, cultivating every square meter is a constant battle with nature. Nikolay Vavilov / AFP
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Turkmenistan's Battle against Desert Sand

Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square meter they can in…

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