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Khaddam: Syria’s $12 Billion Reserve Was Registered Under Hafez Al-Assad's Name

Former Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam’s recent memoirs revealed sensitive information about wealth and power in the country, notably that the Syrian…

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Israeli settlers, holding sticks, arrive to confront left-wing activists at an Israeli outpost in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian village of Jannatah, south of Bethlehem, on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

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Netanyahu Vows More West Bank Settlements, Defying International Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to keep establishing settlements in the West Bank despite mounting international pressure, promising a major…

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Syria's interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a meeting with his foreign minister and the leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), at the People's Palace in Damascus on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

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Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa Discussed Deepening Ties, Kremlin Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmad al- Sharaa on Wednesday spoke by phone &zwnj;and &zwnj;discussed deepening &zwnj;political …

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Boys fly a kite against the backdrop of smoke rising from the Gath shelter, that houses displaced Palestinians, after an Israeli air strike in the west of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. (AFP)

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Gaza’s Children Lose Simple Joy as Israel Warns Against Kite-Flying

There are few joys left for 10-year-old Ahmed Hamdouna, whose childhood has already been scarred by years of war and displacement in Gaza. Now, what little…

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Netanyahu Says No Diplomatic Deal Possible with Iran ‘Savages’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, votes in Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Says No Diplomatic Deal Possible with Iran ‘Savages’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump's new…

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Iran and Oman Agree on Temporary Route in Hormuz Strait Wednesday 26/08 - 05:35

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional De-Escalation with Qatari, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone talks on regional de-escalation efforts with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh…

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. (Reuters)

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Sri Lanka Tracks 11 US-Sanctioned Iranian Tankers off Coast

Sri Lanka's maritime authorities were monitoring a fleet of 11 US-sanctioned Iranian oil tankers just off the island's southern coast, officials said Wednesday…

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Abdelatty Receives Al-Sheikh as Egypt Steps Up Efforts for Palestinian Reconciliation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty receives Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh on Tuesday. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Erdogan: Türkiye Will Thwart Plots Against Brotherhood Among Turks, Kurds and Arabs

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to thwart plots targeting brotherhood among Turks, Kurds and Arabs. (Turkish Presidency)

Kurdish-Led SDF Says It Has Dissolved After Merging with Syrian Army

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, meets with the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, center left, at the presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP)

Israel Defense Minister Vows to Keep Troops in Syria During Visit

25 June 2024, Jerusalem: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is pictured in Jerusalem. (dpa)

French Entrepreneur: Saudi Arabia is a Launchpad for Technology into Global Markets

The Biban Forum in Riyadh, specializing in startups (SPA)

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Smoke rises from fires ignited by Israeli shelling that targeted the plain of Marjeyoun in southern Lebanon on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Accuses Israel of Burning Forest, Farmland in South

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah signs the agreement. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Bureau International des Expositions Sign 'SEE Agreement'

Israeli forces detain a Palestinian man during a raid on the UNRWA Vocational Training Center, located between the Kafr Aqab neighborhood and the Qalandiya refugee camp, south of the West Bank city of Ramallah, on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Officials Fuel Tensions in West Bank ahead of October Elections

Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr and Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny speak at a press conference at the Syrian Transport Ministry. (SANA)

Syria, Lebanon Revive Rail Link Plans, Eye Connections to Iraq, Gulf and Türkiye

A group photo of the participants in the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting. (SPA)

France Deepens Investment in Saudi Mega-Projects as Partnership Moves Beyond Oil

UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles drive in the Lebanese village of Wazzani near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, July 6, 2023. (Reuters)

From UNIFIL to Verification Committees... Will Int’l Force in Lebanon Have Expanded Powers?

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional De-Escalation with Qatari, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Arabia, Bureau International des Expositions Sign 'SEE Agreement'

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Diplomatic Solutions to Conflicts

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision to Remove Syria from Terror List

Riyadh and Paris Reach Understanding on Regional Issues, Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron are seen at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday. SPA

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Netanyahu Vows More West Bank Settlements, Defying International Pressure

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Lebanon Accuses Israel of Burning Forest, Farmland in South

Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa Discussed Deepening Ties, Kremlin Says

Khaddam: Syria’s $12 Billion Reserve Was Registered Under Hafez Al-Assad's Name

Late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad during a visit to Moscow in 1999. (AFP)

Israeli Officials Fuel Tensions in West Bank ahead of October Elections

Abdelatty Receives Al-Sheikh as Egypt Steps Up Efforts for Palestinian Reconciliation

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

Ukraine Awards Musk High State Honor as It Seeks to Use Starlink More

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Netanyahu Says No Diplomatic Deal Possible with Iran ‘Savages’

Two Women Die in Spain After Being Injured in Flash Floods

A firefighting truck is seen along a flooded road after heavy rainfall in the town of Roda de Bera, Tarragona, Catalonia, northeastern Spain, 22 August 2026. (EPA)

Fire Destroys Drone-Hit Wildberries Warehouse in Russia’s Tambov Region, Governor Says

Burning Wildberries warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the regional governor, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Koledino, Moscow Region, Russia August 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Sri Lanka Tracks 11 US-Sanctioned Iranian Tankers off Coast

China’s Xi to Visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt from Sunday

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech at a grand gathering to commemorate the birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Li Xiang/Xinhua via AP)

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Gold jewellery is displayed at a gold dealer shop window in Hatton Garden, London, Britain, 25 August 2026. (EPA)

Gold Ticks Lower, US Inflation Data in Spotlight

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France Deepens Investment in Saudi Mega-Projects as Partnership Moves Beyond Oil

Oil Prices Fall $2 on Iran-Oman Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

A worker rests next to an oil pump on a sunny day in Baku, Azerbaijan, June 16 , 2015. (Reuters)

Canada Unveils Counter Tariffs of 15% to 50% on US Goods

Canadian flag is pictured across the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 25 August 2026. EPA/ARI SAPERSTEIN

French Entrepreneur: Saudi Arabia is a Launchpad for Technology into Global Markets

HUMAIN, Mistral Collaborate to Advance Sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia and Regionally

Guests at the booth of Saudi AI company HUMAIN during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh (Company photo)

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Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

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Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)

Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79, his family announced. Mansour, whose…

Tuesday 25/08 - 10:31

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Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Monday the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris on the sidelines of the visit of Prince Mohammed bin…

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Saudi-French Joint Ministerial Committee on AlUla Underlines Commitment to Deepen Partnership

The joint Saudi-French Ministerial Committee on AlUla held a meeting in Paris on Monday, chaired by Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal…

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A view of the Les Invalides complex during the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. (Reuters)

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Les Invalides in Paris: Icon of the French Military and Napoleon’s Final Resting Place

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will receive on Monday Prince Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Cour d…

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Riyadh to Host Security and History Dialogue Conference in September

Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Ministry of Interior will organize the Security and History…

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Bayern’s Dominance Overshadows Bundesliga on Klopp’s Return as Germany Coach

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Bayern's Harry Kane holds the trophy after winning the Franz Beckenbauer German Supercup match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP)

Bayern’s Dominance Overshadows Bundesliga on Klopp’s Return as Germany Coach

When Jürgen Klopp surveys the Bundesliga upon his return as Germany coach, he could be forgiven for sneaking a look elsewhere for excitement. A new season of…

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Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi vies for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP)

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Manchester City Sign Morocco Midfielder Bouaddi from Lille

Manchester City &zwnj;have signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday…

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Swiss former tennis player Roger Federer reacts to spectators during the “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” exhibition match during US Open Fan Week at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, US, 25 August 2026. (EPA)

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Roger Federer Celebrated Upon His Return to the US Open for an Exhibition Against Andy Roddick

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy…

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Leipzig's French forward Christopher Nkunku (R) celebrates scoring 2-0 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and FC Schalke 04 in Leipzig, eastern Germany on May 27, 2023. (AFP)

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Leipzig Re-Sign Forward Nkunku on Loan from AC Milan

RB Leipzig &zwnj;have signed French forward Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan on loan with an option to buy, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. The 28-year…

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Sports

North Korea to ‘Bring Joy’ to Kim with 100 Athletes at Asian Games

North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to "bring joy to…

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Social Media Use on the Rise Among Australian Under-16s After Ban

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Social Media Use on the Rise Among Australian Under-16s After Ban

Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps, such as Instagram and TikTok, despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental…

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This photograph taken on August 21, 2026, shows unidentified remains found in the dried-out Danube riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, during an organized fossil hunt after a record low water level revealed mammoth bones there at the end of July. (AFP)

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Drought-Hit Danube Gives Way to Fossil Hunt in Bulgaria

Volunteers scanned the dried-up bank of the Danube in northern Bulgaria, close to where receding waters laid bare mammoth bones last month, hoping to find more…

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This photograph shows small-caliber potatoes growing in a field in the village of Nandrin on August 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Too Small for Fries: Drought Shrinks Belgian Potatoes

Mathieu Comijn inspected rows of potatoes in a field of cracked earth and browned leaves, pulling from the ground tubers barely the size of ping-pong balls. …

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Shops cover their merchandise in plastic to protect it from the rain as Typhoon Saudel passes in Naha on August 26, 2026. (AFP)

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Typhoon Saudel Heads West After Pounding Japan’s Southwestern Remote Islands, Injuring 2

A powerful typhoon headed west over the East China Sea on Wednesday after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts,…

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Oysters are a staple of brunch menus and seafood buffets across Australia. (Getty Images)

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Australian Police Hunt Thieves in $250,000 Oyster Heist

Australian police said Wednesday they were on the hunt for thieves who made off with hundreds of thousands of oysters. The mollusks have an estimated total…

Wednesday 26/08 - 07:02

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