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China Blacklists 10 US Firms for Involvement in Taiwan Arms Sales

The Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday that it had added 10 US companies to its so-called "Unreliable Entity List" for their involvement in arms sales…

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks as he attends a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo

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Zelenskiy Says Ukraine is Preparing to Resume Diplomatic Ties with Syria

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he was preparing to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria, less than a month after the overthrow of…

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was arrested by police in Tehran, Iran on December 19, 2024, according to Italy's foreign ministry, speaks at the event called "Chora Volume 1" in Milan, Italy February 16, 2024 in this picture released by Chora Media/via REUTERS/File Photo

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Italy Summons Iranian Ambassador, Demands Release of Journalist

Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Thursday to demand the immediate release of reporter Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Tehran on…

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A photographer shoots the closed door of Al Jazeera TV's office in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Ramallah following a suspension order from the Palestinian Authority - AFP

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Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Broadcasts

The Palestinian Authority has ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera and on Thursday accused it of incitement, which the news channel…

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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

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The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Thursday that “it is about time for Syria to become stable,” underlining the need for its revival and…

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Narges Mohammadi has been jailed repeatedly over the past 25 years - AFP

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Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi to Publish Two Books

Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, will publish her autobiography and is working on a book on women held like her on political…

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US Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Dollar Resumes Upward Trend, Euro Hits Lowest since Nov 2022

The dollar hit new multi-month highs against the euro and the pound on Thursday, the first day of 2025 trading, as it built on last year's strong gains on…

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Al-Eryani Hails Saudi Development, Reconstruction Program for Yemen

The SDRPY has implemented 263 development projects and initiatives in various Yemeni governorates - SPA

Third Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

Gaza's Islamic Jihad Says Israeli Hostage Tried to Take Own Life

File photo: Palestinians gather at the scene where senior commander of Islamic Jihad militant group Khaled Mansour was killed in Israeli strikes, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, August 7, 2022. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Next Nuclear Talks between Iran and 3 European Countries Due on Jan 13

FILE PHOTO: Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing IAEA headquarters, in Vienna, Austria, May 24, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

Czech Republic President Arrives in Jeddah

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Culture Square aims to enrich the visitor journey while positioning the district as a global tourist destination, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. SPA

Jeddah to Host Variety of World-Focused Sporting Events Starting with Spanish Super Cup in 2025

Destruction in Al-Qusayr (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Qusayr: Freed from the Nightmare of the Syrian Regime and Hezbollah

Syrians gather outside a prison in Damascus the day after Assad’s fall, hoping to uncover the fate of their missing loved ones (AFP)

‘Caesar’s’ Partner ‘Sami’: I Wept at First When I Saw Pictures, Then Became Emotionally Numb

A recent report confirms that the integration of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Saudi Vision 2030 marks the beginning of a new era of strategic partnership between the two countries. (AFP)

China Affirms Integration of Belt and Road Initiative with Saudi Vision 2030

A portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is pictured with its frame broken, in a Syrian regime's Political Security Branch facility on the outskirts of the central city of Hama, following the capture of the area by anti-government forces, on December 7, 2024. (AFP)

‘Caesar’s’ Partner ‘Sami’ to Asharq Al-Awsat: ‘Coalition’ Support Helped Extend Assad’s Time in Power

A young woman holds the Flag of Syria as people celebrate the New Year near Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, on January 1, 2025. (AFP)

New Year Hope and Joy Reign in a Damascus Freed from Assad

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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

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Third Saudi Airlift Plane Arrives in Syria

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Saudi Arabia: No Limit to Aid for Syrian People

Two relief planes landed in Damascus on Wednesday, marking the first deliveries of its humanitarian air bridge. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Vehicle-Ramming Attack in New Orleans, US

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Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Broadcasts

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Al-Eryani Hails Saudi Development, Reconstruction Program for Yemen

Gaza's Islamic Jihad Says Israeli Hostage Tried to Take Own Life

Syrian Security Forces Search for Militants Who Refuse to Turn in Their Weapons

Weapons and ammunition handed over by members of Bashar Assad regime security forces are collected by members of the new government, in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Al-Qusayr: Freed from the Nightmare of the Syrian Regime and Hezbollah

Sharaa’s Meeting with SDF Leadership Focused Solely on Military Matters

The Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, at a press conference following the opposition’s capture of Aleppo in early December 2024 (Asharq Al-Awsat).

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A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

China Blacklists 10 US Firms for Involvement in Taiwan Arms Sales

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Italy Summons Iranian Ambassador, Demands Release of Journalist

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine is Preparing to Resume Diplomatic Ties with Syria

Next Nuclear Talks between Iran and Three European Countries Due on Jan 13

Russia Says it Struck Ukrainian Energy Facilities

Ukrainian service personnel use searchlights as they search for drones in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

10 People Injured in New York City Shooting Incident

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Dollar Resumes Upward Trend, Euro Hits Lowest since Nov 2022

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China Affirms Integration of Belt and Road Initiative with Saudi Vision 2030

Oil Rises as Investors Return From Holidays, Eye China Recovery

FILE - Pump jacks extract oil from beneath the ground in North Dakota, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Gold Extends Gains into New Year as Traders Brace for Trump Policies

Ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold are placed in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/FILE PHOTO

Oman Appoints Central Bank Chairman, Governor

General view of old Muscat, Oman. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo

Sri Lanka Seeks Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia, Activation of 10 Bilateral Agreements

Omar Lebbe Ameer Ajwad, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

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The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah”…

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Culture Ministry Launches Crafts Hackathon as Part of Year of Handicrafts 2025

The Ministry of Culture has launched a crafts hackathon designed to bring together creators and innovators from diverse fields. The event aims to generate…

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Heritage Commission Concludes 3rd Archaeological Excavation Project Season in Al-Baha

The Heritage Commission has concluded the third season of the archaeological excavation project at the Al-Ma'mala site in the Al-Baha region, an effort aimed…

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The year dedicated to preserving and documenting traditional Saudi handicrafts and strengthening their international presence (Ministry of Culture)

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Saudi Arabia Designates 2025 as the Year of Handicrafts to Celebrate Its Vibrant Cultural Heritage

Handicrafts have long held a special place in Saudi Arabia’s cultural fabric, representing a prosperous heritage passed down through generations. Rooted in the…

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"Ithra Winter" also provides diverse dining options at international restaurants and cafés - SPA

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Culture Ithra Winter Events Draw Over 57,000 Visitors in Less than a Month

Since its launch, on December 16, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) "Ithra Winter" events have attracted over 57,000 visitors. The diverse…

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Jeddah to Host Variety of World-Focused Sporting Events Starting with Spanish Super Cup in 2025

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Jeddah to Host Variety of World-Focused Sporting Events Starting with Spanish Super Cup in 2025

Jeddah will host a range of diverse sporting events and activities during the first third of 2025, beginning with the Spanish Super Cup, marking its fifth…

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Tour Reverses Decision to Bar Israeli Players from Indoor Championships

The World Bowls Tour has reversed a decision to bar Israeli players from this month's World Indoor Bowls Championships in England after putting in place…

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Medical staff are helping France's Cyprien Sarrazin after crashing into protections net during an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill training, in Bormio, Italy, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

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French Skier Sarrazin out of Intensive Care after Crash and Head Injury

French skier Cyprien Sarrazin was out of intensive care after sustaining a head injury in a crash last week. Sarrazin underwent surgery for a bleed near the…

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Olympiacos' head coach Carlos Corberan reacts during the Europe League soccer match between Nantes and Olympiacos at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, western France, Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez, File)

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Valencia with New Coach Plays Real Madrid Nearly 2 months after Postponement

Hoping for a boost from a new coach, struggling Valencia gets an early start to the new year by facing Real Madrid in a La Liga game postponed two months ago…

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Liverpool's coach Arne Slot celebrates his team 3-1 victory over Leicester City at the end of a English Premier League soccer match at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/lan Hodgson)

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Liverpool vs. Man United is a Rivalry for the Ages but Looks Like a Mismatch Now

Liverpool vs. Manchester United used to be English soccer's fiercest rivalry. Sunday's showdown at Anfield pits two teams going in opposite directions. …

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'Dinosaur Highway' Tracks Dating Back 166 Million Years are Discovered in England

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In this undated photo provided by the University of Birmingham on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, work underway as five extensive trackways that formed part of a "dinosaur highway" are uncovered, at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, England. (University of Birmingham via AP)

'Dinosaur Highway' Tracks Dating Back 166 Million Years are Discovered in England

A worker digging up clay in a southern England limestone quarry noticed unusual bumps that led to the discovery of a “dinosaur highway” and nearly 200 tracks…

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Sixth Edition of International Video Art Forum Concludes in Dammam

The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam concluded the sixth edition of the 10-day International Video Art Forum , held in partnership with the…

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In July, heavy rains caused by Typhoon Gaemi flooded villages in China's Hunan province - AFP

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China Says 2024 was its Hottest Year on Record

Last year was China's hottest on record and the past four years were its warmest ever, its weather agency said this week. China is the leading emitter, in…

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Approximately 550 million roses are harvested annually from Taif's farms, with plans to increase this number to over 2 billion roses annually by 2030 - SPA

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Taif to Host Global Forum for Roses, Aromatic Plants in Spring

Taif Governorate is set to host the Rose and Aromatic Plants Global Forum in early April at Al-Hada Mountains to enhance the global standing of roses by…

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Persimmons are popular in Taiwan but changing weather and an ageing population are posing a threat to the century-old industry. I-Hwa CHENG / AFP

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Blooming Hard: Taiwan's Persimmon Growers Struggle

Taiwanese persimmon farmer Lo Chih-neng stands on a ladder in his sprawling orchard using secateurs to cut the golden-yellow fruit still hanging from branches…

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