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Arab World Hamas police officers in a street in Gaza City (file photo - Reuters)

Hamas Killings Spark Anger as Pursuit of Gazans Resumes

Security tensions are rising in the Gaza Strip as Hamas-run security agencies resume measures against Palestinians that include summonses and arrests targeting…

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Arab World Permanent representative of Lebanon to the United Nations Ahmad Arafa (C) speaks during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting called to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, at the UN headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 11 March 2026. (EPA)

Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council

Senior UN officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has launched strikes in retaliation to attacks by the…

Arab World  Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (AFP file)

Iraqi PM Tells Iranian President Attacks Targeting Iraq Are Unacceptable as Shrapnel Kills One

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday that attacks ‌targeting Iraq ‌were unacceptable. …

Features A visitor of an exhibition takes a photo of parts of an Iranian made unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed-131/136, which was launched on Ukrainian territories, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Tracing the US Military’s Learning Curve on Fighting Iran’s Drones: What to Know

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia…

Iran Tells World to Get Ready for Oil at $200 a Barrel as It Fires on Merchant Ships

World Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Tells World to Get Ready for Oil at $200 a Barrel as It Fires on Merchant Ships

Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a…


Arab World  An oil field in Iraqi Kurdistan. (Kurdistan government /AFP)

Erbil Rejects Exporting Oil for Baghdad without Conditional Deal

Two Kurdish officials ruled out allowing Iraqi oil exports through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline to Türkiye’s Ceyhan port “without a deal and conditions.” …

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World Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, gives an update on the hyper-prioritized plan of the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) to media during a press conference at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 11 March 2026. (EPA)

UN Urges ‘Exemptions’ to Get Aid Through Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get…

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historic Al-Qalaah Mosque in Riyadh Region

Culture The mosque is a prime example of traditional Najdi architecture - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historic Al-Qalaah Mosque in Riyadh Region

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques continues its mission to preserve the Kingdom’s architectural heritage by…

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Culture Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and US strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

UNESCO Fears for Fate of Historical Sites during Iran War

UNESCO said it is deeply concerned about the fate of world heritage sites in Iran and across the region, after Tehran's Golestan palace, often compared to…

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Culture The coin has been donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries. (Leeds City Council)

Coin Used to Pay for Bus Ticket in Leeds Found to Be Phoenician

An odd-looking coin used to pay for a bus fare in Leeds in the 1950s has been found to belong to an ancient civilization from more than 2,000 years ago,…

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Culture A Bangladeshi craftsman weaves fabric on a traditional handloom inside a workshop in Tangail on March 2, 2026. (AFP)

Bangladesh Sari Weaving Tradition Hangs by a Thread

Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink…

Culture The commission's participation aims to promote Saudi literary and intellectual output while showcasing the rapid development of the literature, publishing, and translation sectors in the Kingdom. (SPA)

Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Launches Pavilion at London Book Fair

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission officially launched the Kingdom’s pavilion at the London Book Fair 2026, held at Olympia…

Iran’s Sports Minister Says Country Can’t Take Part in World Cup Because of US Attacks

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, US - December 5, 2025 General view as Draw Assistant Shaquille O'Neal draws Iran during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. (Reuters)

Iran’s Sports Minister Says Country Can’t Take Part in World Cup Because of US Attacks

Iran’s sports and youth minister said it's “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ali…


Sports  Tottenham's goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky leaves the field after substitution during the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP)

‘Incredible Situation’: Spurs Coach Tudor on Subbing Kinsky After Errors

Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes of Tuesday's…

Sports  Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 8, 2026 Drivers in action during the race. (Reuters)

China Sprint Race Presents ‘Huge Challenge’ in F1’s New Era

Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very different test to Melbourne, where…

Sports Sinner Edges Into Indian Wells Quarters, Sabalenka Powers Past Osaka

Sinner Edges Into Indian Wells Quarters, Sabalenka Powers Past Osaka

World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, while women's world number one…

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Sports Members of Iran's women's football team walk as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia, in Sepang on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

Iranian Women’s Football Team Member Changes Mind on Asylum in Australia

An Iranian women's football team member who sought sanctuary in Australia has changed her mind after speaking with teammates, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke…


Saudi Embassy in Egypt Celebrates Flag Day, Honoring National Pride and Identity

Varieties This gesture reflects pride in the Saudi flag - SPA

Saudi Embassy in Egypt Celebrates Flag Day, Honoring National Pride and Identity

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt was proudly adorned with the Flag Day in celebration of this national occasion, which is observed annually on March 11. This…

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Red Sea Labs Selects 12 Projects for New Edition of Feature Films Program

The Red Sea Film Foundation has selected 12 film projects for the new edition of its Feature Films Program, formerly known as the Lodge, under its educational…

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Varieties  11 March 2026, Saxony, Dresden: A police officer cordoned off Grosse Meissner Strasse at an evacuation of the city center, during an operation to defuse a World War II bomb at the former Carola Bridge. (dpa)

Dresden City Center Cleared to Defuse Unexploded WWII Bomb

Officials in Dresden evacuated 18,000 people Wednesday after the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb, the largest such operation yet in the eastern…

Varieties  Punch, right a Japanese macaque born on July 26, 2025, sits with others in the monkeys' playground at the Ichikawa city zoo in Tokyo's eastward neighboring city, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP)

Punch the Baby Monkey Isn’t Being Bullied, Says Japan Zoo

A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an…

Varieties Thousands of authors published an “empty” book to protest AI (Shutterstock)

Thousands of Authors Publish ‘Empty’ Book to Protest AI Using their Work

Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms using their work…

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