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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s firm and steadfast stances in support of efforts to establish security and stability in the region and…

Arab World  14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

Iraq Judiciary Seizes Over $85 Million in Graft Case

Iraq's judiciary on Tuesday said it had seized more than $85 million in a corruption case against a recently arrested oil official, with some of the cash…

Arab World This picture taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon shows a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicle driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

Macron Seeks New Int’l Force for South Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

French President Emmanuel Macron pressed ahead with efforts to shape a new international force for southern Lebanon after the mandate of the United Nations…

Arab World People fill water containers at a free distribution point amid water outages in Khartoum, Sudan, May 18, 2026. (AP)

Seven European Countries Urge ‘Immediate Halt’ to Sudan Violence

Britain and six European allies Tuesday called for an immediate halt to violence targeting the Sudanese city of El-Obeid encircled by paramilitary forces, a…

Israel Fire Kills Two in Lebanon, Testing Iran-Linked Ceasefire

Arab World The rubble of a collapsed building is pictured following Israeli bombardment, in Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on June 21, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Fire Kills Two in Lebanon, Testing Iran-Linked Ceasefire

Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon's Civil Defense and health ministry said, prompting Iran-backed Hezbollah to accuse…


World A convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) travels through the village of Qlaileh, southern Lebanon, 19 June 2026. (EPA)

UN Resolution Urges Accountability for Attacks on Peacekeepers

The UN ‌Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on UN peacekeepers, amid concern over rising…

World  A school class visit the zoo of Kronberg near Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP)

UN: 100 Mln Children Out of School from Conflict, Climate

The number of children and adolescents whose education is disrupted by conflict and climate-related shocks has soared past 250 million, including nearly 100…

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Visits Ameen Rihani Museum

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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Culture Competitors take part in the Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Dragon Boat Festival Links Modern China to Traditions More Than 2,000 Years Old

The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated Friday across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with colorful boat races, lion dances and other festivities. The…

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Senegal Skipper Koulibaly Owns up to Mistakes Against Norway

Sports  Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly , left, and Norway's Erling Haaland vie for the ball during a World Cup Group I match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Senegal Skipper Koulibaly Owns up to Mistakes Against Norway

Senegal ‌captain Kalidou Koulibaly owned up to key mistakes in his side’s World Cup group-stage loss to Norway on Monday that left the African side in…


Sports FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - June 7, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo

F1 to Have Extra Test Day from 2027, Engine Tweaks Approved

Formula One teams will be allowed an extra day of pre-season testing from next year while agreed engine tweaks have now been formally approved, the sport's…

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Sports England forward Harry Kane prepares for a Group L World Cup clash against Ghana. JUAN MABROMATA / AFP

England, Ghana Eye Last 32 as Portugal Look for Lift-off

England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their…

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Sports Team Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez (L) competes to win the MotoGP Grand Prix of Czechia in Brno, Czech Republic, on June 21, 2026. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)

Marquez Extends with Ducati Until 2028

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati until 2028, the Italian manufacturer said on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Spaniard…

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Sports  Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami reacts after their loss in the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Jordan Coach Proud of Players Despite Early World Cup Exit

‌Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players' inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but…


Guinness Crowns Canberra Town Crier as the World's Loudest Person at 122.4 Decibels

Varieties In this image taken from video, Joseph McGrail-Bateup demonstrates his loud voice in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after he was been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's loudest person. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)

Guinness Crowns Canberra Town Crier as the World's Loudest Person at 122.4 Decibels

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s loudest person. …

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Varieties A worker from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) department fumigates a residential area during a mosquito control program in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Sri Lanka Troops to Battle Deadly Dengue Mosquitoes as Cases Rise

Sri Lanka is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned on Tuesday that hospitals are being…

Varieties  A woman shields herself from the sun with a fan in Rennes, western France, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Scorching Heat Shuts Paris Landmarks Early as France Swelters

The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, their respective…

Varieties A Heliconius melpomene butterfly feeds on pollen. (Nature Communications)

Why Do Some Tropical Butterflies Live 25 Times Longer Than Their Relatives?

Most butterflies have short lifespans, fluttering between colorful flowers for a few weeks before dying, but a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists. Now…

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22 Saudi Universities Recognized in QS World University Rankings 2027

Twenty-two Saudi universities have been recognized among the world's leading higher education institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the Saudi…

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