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Arab World Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (C) arrives for a meeting with visiting Druze officials from Lebanon's Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) in Damascus on December 22, 2024. (AFP)

Lebanon Hopes for Neighborly Relations in First Message to New Syria Government

Lebanon said on Thursday it was looking forward to having the best neighborly relations with Syria, in its first official message to the new administration in…

Arab World Armored vehicles of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon on December 23, 2024, under a delicate ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. (AFP)

UNIFIL Urges Timely Israeli Pullout from South Lebanon under Month-Old Truce Deal

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called on Thursday for a timely Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon, citing what it called Israeli…

Arab World Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount, during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Jerusalem's Old City, December 26, 2024. (Itamar Ben-Gvir's spokesperson/Handout via Reuters)

Israeli Security Minister Enters Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound ‘In Prayer’ for Gaza Hostages

Israel's ultranationalist security minister ascended to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Thursday for what he said was a "prayer" for hostages in…

World People lay flowers to commemorate victims of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau, at a memorial installed outside an airport in Baku, Azerbaijan, December 26, 2024. (Reuters)

Azerbaijan Observes Day of Mourning for Air Crash Victims as Speculation Mount about Its Cause

Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as…

Syria’s New Rulers Declare Crackdown as Tensions Flare in Coastal Area

Arab World Syrian opposition forces stop a vehicle as they form a checkpoint after taking control of the port of Tartous in western Syria on December 16, 2024. (AFP)

Syria’s New Rulers Declare Crackdown as Tensions Flare in Coastal Area

Syria's new authorities on Thursday launched a security crackdown in a coastal region where 14 policemen were killed a day before, vowing to pursue "remnants"…


Arab World A Palestinian boy runs among the rubble of a destroyed house and damaged cars following Israeli airstrikes on Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza Strip, 22 December 2024. (EPA)

Key Public Service Makes Quiet Return in Gaza

The quiet resumption of operations at a desalination plant in the Gaza Strip last month marked a small but significant step toward restoring public services in…

Arab World A destroyed press vehicle near Al Awda hospital following an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 26 December 2024. (EPA)

Palestinian TV Says Israeli Strike Kills 5 Journalists in Gaza

A Palestinian TV channel affiliated with an armed group said five of its journalists were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in Gaza, with…

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Traditional Camel-Related Tools

Culture The Saudi Heritage Commission's dedicated pavilion showcases the traditional tools. SPA

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Traditional Camel-Related Tools

A Saudi Heritage Commission pavilion at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is showcasing important tools that Arabs had traditionally used in their daily…

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Culture The exhibition takes its visitors on a tour through more than 60 unique works of art in various artistic fields. WAM

UAE Culture Ministry Organizes ‘As the Sun Appears from Beyond’ Exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of the activities accompanying…

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King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue Introduces Saudi Heritage to Young People Studying in Kingdom

The King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue (KACND) hosted a youth gathering, bringing together young people of various nationalities as part of its …

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Culture Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration

Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Amazon Sign MoU to Boost Cultural, Technical Collaboration

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Amazon have signed a MoU to boost cooperation in cultural and technical fields. The collaboration aims to…

Culture Featuring the contributions of over 30 artists, the artworks will be on display in both indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces. SPA

Second Islamic Arts Biennale Set to Open in Saudi Arabia in January

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation said that the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale is scheduled to open on January 25 at the Western Hajj Terminal of…

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Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo to Return on January 17-18

Sports Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo 2025 will take place at AlFursan Equestrian Village in AlUla. SPA

Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo to Return on January 17-18

Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo, the world’s first organized desert polo tournament, will return to AlUla from January 17 to 18, 2025, offering a spectacular…

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Sports Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese coach Joao Pereira is pictured during the Portuguese League football match between Gil Vicente FC and Sporting CP at the at the Cidade de Barcelos stadium in Barcelos, on December 22, 2024. (AFP)

Sporting Sack Pereira, Borges Appointed as Replacement

Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, the Portuguese champions announced on Thursday, following the sacking of Joao Pereira. Sporting said…

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester City - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2024, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Man City in Danger of Missing Champions League, Says Guardiola

Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League due to their recent dip in form, manager Pep Guardiola said. City, who are…

Sports Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka attends a media conference ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament at Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane on December 24, 2024. (AFP)

Hungry Sabalenka Ready for More Slam Success

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is "fresh and ready to go" in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, warning she has plenty of room for…

Sports 15 December 2024, United Kingdom, Watford: West Bromwich Albion coach Carlos Corberan, reacts during the English Football League championship soccer match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road. (Mike Egerton/PA Wire/dpa)

Struggling Valencia Hires West Brom Manager Carlos Corberan as Its New Head Coach

Relegation-threatened Valencia has hired West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan as its new head coach through June 2027. Valencia fired Rubén Baraja on…


Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Launches Al-Tawil Camp

Varieties Al-Tawil Camp offers a range of experiences, including stargazing, hiking, and opportunities to learn about the reserve's rich biodiversity. SPA

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Launches Al-Tawil Camp

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority launched on Thursday Al-Tawil Camp, nestled amidst the stunning rocky and mountainous…

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Varieties This undated handout image received on December 26, 2024 from the State Control Center of the Victoria Emergency Services shows officials on a road near a bushfire in the Grampians National Park in Australia's Victoria state. (Handout / S State Control Center of the Victoria Emergency Services / AFP)

Heat Wave Leads to Warnings of Potentially Devastating Wildfires in Southern Australia

Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wildfires as a heat wave fanned…

Varieties Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, File)

Undersea Power Cable Linking Finland, Estonia Hit by Outage

A power cable linking Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea suffered an outage, prompting an investigation, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said…

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Varieties A snowy owl rests at Annabell Whelan's home after being recovered from the grille of a car in northeastern Minnesota on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, and before she was taken to a wildlife rescue. (AP via Annabell Whelan)

Snowy Owl Rescued from Car Grille by Minnesota Woman

Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day…

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Varieties Test tubes are seen labelled "Bird Flu" in this illustration taken on Jun 10, 2024. (File photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)

Oregon House Cat Died after Eating Pet Food that Tested Positive for Bird Flu

An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was…

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