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Arab World A damaged apartment which was hit earlier by an apparent Israeli airstrike, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

3 Dead in Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon’s Sidon

Three people were killed early Friday in an Israeli airstrike that hit an apartment in a multistory building in the Lebanese coastal city of Sidon. The state…

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Business FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, US Flag and word "Tariffs" are seen in this illustration taken, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Where Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt Americans' Wallets

As global financial markets plunge in the wake of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, Americans must also grapple with the potentially long…

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Gulf The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Territory

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting several areas in Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. …

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World (FILES) South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on February 13, 2025. (Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN / POOL / AFP)

South Korea Court Ousts Impeached President Yoon

South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday unanimously upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his disastrous martial law declaration, stripping…

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Trump Escalates Trade War with Sweeping Global Tariffs

Business US President Donald Trump holds a "Foreign Trade Barriers" document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Trump Escalates Trade War with Sweeping Global Tariffs

US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a…

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World Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024, in this screengrab taken from video. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia Says US Threats of Military Strikes against Iran are Unacceptable

Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking Iran could lead to potentially…

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World Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands at the end of a press conference following bilateral talks on April 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

ICC Concerned About Hungary's Decision to Withdraw from the Court

The presidency of the International Criminal Court on Thursday expressed concern about Hungary's decision to withdraw from the court. In a letter to Hungary it…

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Gaza Heritage and Destruction on Display in Paris

Culture This photograph shows antiques on display during the installation of the archaeological heritage exhibition "Treasures saved from Gaza - 5000 years of history" (Tresors sauves de Gaza - 5000 ans d'histoire) at the Institut du Monde Arabe, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

Gaza Heritage and Destruction on Display in Paris

A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose…

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Culture Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)

Bodour Al Qasimi Becomes 1st Woman from the Gulf to Win BolognaRagazzi Award

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious…

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Culture The academy's expansion into Spain follows successful programs in several countries

King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Spain 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is hosting the Arabic Language Month program in Spain throughout April 2025. This program, designed to…

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Culture A view of the entrance of the Sudan National Museum in the capital Khartoum. (AFP file photo)

Sudan Accuses RSF of Looting Museums, Antiquities

Sudan's Foreign Ministry accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of looting and destroying museums, including the National Museum, when they were…

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Culture Tourists explore Al-Ahsa's rich heritage during Eid celebrations. (SPA)

Tourists Explore Al-Ahsa's Rich Heritage During Eid Celebrations

During Eid al-Fitr, the archaeological and historical landmarks of Al-Ahsa Governorate emerge as popular destinations for citizens, residents, and visitors…

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Messi and Miami Stunned By LAFC In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Sports No way through: Lionel Messi endured a frustrating night in Inter Miami's 1-0 defeat to LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup (Frederic J. Brown) - AFP

Messi and Miami Stunned By LAFC In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Los Angeles FC sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami spinning to their first defeat of the season on Wednesday, scoring an upset 1-0 victory in their CONCACAF…

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Sports Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v St. Pauli - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - March 29, 2025 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany reacts REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo

Bayern Aim to Go Full Throttle Despite Weakened Defense, Says Kompany

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are aiming to go "full throttle" and adapt creatively in the final stretch of the season after injuries in defence, coach…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Everton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 2, 2025 Liverpool's Diogo Jota shoots at goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

Liverpool Restore 12-point Lead as Jota Seals Win over Everton

Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the…

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Sports Max Verstappen tells reporters at Suzuka that it was "not a mistake" that he put a "like" on a social media post criticizing Red Bull's driver switch. Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP

Verstappen Not Happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull Swap

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix, saying his endorsement of a social media…

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Sports (FILES) A photograph taken on November 23, 2020 shows a logo of Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Paris Saint-Germain Looks to Clinch a Record-extending 13th French League Title

The one-sided Ligue 1 title race could end on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain needing only a draw at home against Angers to clinch a record-extending 13th…

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Alla Abdunabi: Solo Show Transformed How I Engage With My Work

Varieties Artist Alla Abdunabi discusses her works with visitors at the exhibition (421 Arts Campus)

Alla Abdunabi: Solo Show Transformed How I Engage With My Work

Libyan-British artist Alla Abdunabi is elated by the success of her debut solo exhibition, hosted by Abu Dhabi’s 421 Arts Campus as part of its 2025 winter…

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Varieties Swoyambhunath Stupa on a hilltop is barely seen from a Skywalk tower amid the air pollution in Kathmandu, Nepal April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitraker

Nepal Capital Chokes as Wildfires Rage

Nepal's capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world. Experts say…

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Varieties People sit outside medical stores along a street in Varanasi, India, on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP)

US Tourist Arrested for Landing on Forbidden Indian Tribal Island

Indian police said on Thursday they had arrested a US tourist who sneaked onto a highly restricted island carrying a coconut and a can of Diet Coke to a tribe…

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Varieties Farmers use acrylic cloth for insulation to grow tulips earlier in the season near Lisse, Netherlands, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Flower Lovers, Influencers Flock to the Tulip Vistas at an Iconic Dutch Park

Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its…

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Varieties File photo of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Heavy Rains across the Kingdom

The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense urged residents across the Kingdom to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to persist…

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