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Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine, Russia Ahead of Geneva Talks

Drone strikes killed one person in Ukraine and another in Russia, officials said Saturday, ahead of fresh talks next week aimed at ending the war. An…

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A photograph shows tents and makeshift shelters at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on a foggy day on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP)

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Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas called on Saturday for the removal of "all obstacles" he said Israel has imposed on the implementation of the second phase…

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Visitors walk past illuminated lantern displays ahead of Lunar New Year in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

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China to Scrap Tariffs for Most of Africa from May

Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media. …

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', in Munich, Germany, 13 February 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

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Saudi FM Says Palestinians Have Right to Self-Determination

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has stressed the unity of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during a panel discussion at the Munich Security…

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Trump Says Iran Regime Change Could Be 'Best Thing'

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: US President Donald Trump gestures to members of the media after exiting Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on February 13, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Nathan Howard/Getty Images/AFP

Trump Says Iran Regime Change Could Be 'Best Thing'

US President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that "tremendous power" will soon be in the Middle East, as the…

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World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier is Being Sent to the Middle East Friday 13/02 - 06:54

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaks as Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (R), Chairperson of the African Union Commission listens on during the closing press conference of the Second Italy-Africa Summit at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) in Addis Ababa on February 13, 2026. (Photo by Marco Simoncelli / AFP)

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African Union Chair: ‘Extermination' of Palestinians Must Stop

The "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end, the chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said on Saturday as he launched the…

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a joint press conference with the Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister in Budapest, Hungary, on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

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China FM Tells EU Diplomats Not to Blame Beijing for Bloc's Problems

China's foreign minister told his French and German counterparts that Beijing was not to blame for Europe's economic and security problems as he pushed for…

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NKorea's Kim Praises Bravery of Soldiers Fighting for Russia

This picture taken on February 13, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on February 14, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the under-construction Memorial Museum of Combat Feats in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Lebanon Moves to Curb Illegal Weapons Sources

Members of Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces during earlier security measures at the start of the year (File Photo– ISF)

Hamas Bid to Join Gaza Administration Faces Rejection

People fill water tanks from a mobile tanker in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza (AFP)

Egypt Rallies Support on Gaza Before ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting

Trump and leaders and representatives of participating states sign the founding charter of the Board of Peace in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. (AFP)

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says Iran Inspection Accord ‘Terribly Difficult’

An Iranian woman walk past anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiation table, painted on the outer walls of the former US embassy, in Tehran on February 6, 2026. (AFP)

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Zubayar al-Bakoush before arriving in the US last week. Photo: FBI Director Kash Patel on X

US Moves to Pursue Benghazi Consulate Attack Suspects

A Hamas banner reading “We Are the Flood… We Are the Day After” during the handover of a group of Israeli hostages (file photo – AFP)

After Two Years of War, Tally of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swaps

Yemeni Minister of Public Works and Roads Hussein Al-Aqrabi and Mohammed Al-Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Yemen (Saba)

Yemen, Saudi Arabia Deepen Infrastructure and Recovery Partnership

Flames rise from a building that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ain Qana village, south Lebanon, on Feb. 2, 2026. (AP)

Lebanon Detains 41 Since War on Suspicion of Collaborating with Israel

Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Social media)

Rakan bin Salman Appointed Governor of Diriyah at Critical Juncture in its Transformation

General view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation to Hold 4th Future Aviation Forum 2026 in April

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Yemen, Saudi Arabia Deepen Infrastructure and Recovery Partnership

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Saudi FM Says Palestinians Have Right to Self-Determination

GCC Secretary-General: Unconditional Aid Entry is Top Priority for Gaza Humanitarian Relief

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Russian Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.

Rakan bin Salman Appointed Governor of Diriyah at Critical Juncture in its Transformation

Khalid Al-Yousef: From the Halls of the Judiciary to the Helm of the Public Prosecution

Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef draws on an extensive background and deep familiarity with the matters of the judiciary. (The Board of Grievances)

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Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire

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US Moves to Pursue Benghazi Consulate Attack Suspects

After Two Years of War, Tally of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swaps

European Parliament Says Parties Encouraged to Uphold Existing Ceasefire Deal in Northeast Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces members stand by vehicles, as they withdraw from the front lines, following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Hasakah, Syria, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

African Union Chair: ‘Extermination' of Palestinians Must Stop

International Report Sees Improvement in Yemeni Liberated Areas Thanks to Saudi Support

Saudi support for Yemen as part of the economic stability programs (X)

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Ukrainian people survey the site of the overnight Russian attack on the residential area in Odesa, Ukraine, 13 February 2026. EPA/IGOR MASLOV

Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine, Russia Ahead of Geneva Talks

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Trump Says Iran Regime Change Could Be 'Best Thing'

China FM Tells EU Diplomats Not to Blame Beijing for Bloc's Problems

US Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, 3 Dead

A boat floats off the coast of Venezuela in this screen grab taken from a video released October 14, 2025, before what US President Donald Trump said on a post on Truth Social was a US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat. Donald Trump via Truth Social/via REUTERS

NKorea's Kim Praises Bravery of Soldiers Fighting for Russia

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says Iran Inspection Accord ‘Terribly Difficult’

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China to Scrap Tariffs for Most of Africa from May

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Trump to Roll Back Some Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum

A worker in the coal fields at US Steel's Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, Pa., on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (Quinn Glabicki/Pittsburgh's Public Source via AP)

Saudi Industry Minister, European Commission Discuss Enhancing Economic Partnership

The meetings discussed cooperation between the two sides. SPA

US Allows Oil Majors to Resume Venezuela Operations, Broadly Okays New Energy Investments

A flame burning natural gas is seen at an heavy-crude treatment plant operated by Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, in the oil rich Orinoco belt, near Cabrutica at the state of Anzoategui April 16, 2015. (Reuters)

Saudi Energy Minister, China’s NDRC Chairman Co-chair Fifth Belt and Road, Major Projects and Energy Subcommittee Meeting

Discussions covered cooperation across the energy, investment and industry - SPA

Russian Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 15.5%, Signals More Cuts to Come

People walk along the Zaryadye Floating Bridge on a cold winter day, with the Kremlin in the background, in Moscow, Russia February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

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Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected

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A view shows the Porte des Lions, the new public entrance to the renovated Denon wing (Aile Denon) at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected

The Louvre museum's Denon gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by a water leak on Thursday evening, although the area which houses…

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Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era - SPA

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 147 Architectural Units at Ra’s Qurayyah Port

The Saudi Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at the Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Region, uncovering 147…

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Pamuk brought his bestselling novel to life in a red-painted house in Istanbul. Yasin AKGUL / AFP

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Crowds Flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV Adaptation

On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district on Istanbul's European side known for its antiques shops, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his…

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The prince met with a group of talented young men and women from AlUla active in various artistic and cultural fields - SPA

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Prince of Wales Explores AlUla Arts Festival, Engages with Local Artists

AlUla Arts Festival captured the interest of the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

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Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival

The Film Commission took part in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 12 to 22, to showcase its key achievements in advancing the…

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2 Sailors Injured after Crash between New Zealand, France at SailGP Race

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Black Foils SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling and DS Automobiles SailGP Team France helmed by Quentin Delapierre collide during racing on Race Day 1 of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Andrew Baker/ SailGP via AP)

2 Sailors Injured after Crash between New Zealand, France at SailGP Race

Two sailors have been injured in a high-speed crash between New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. …

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FRISCO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 13: Taylor Fritz of the United States plays a shot against Sebastian Korda of the United States in the Men's Singles Quarterfinals match during day five of the 2026 Dallas Open at The Ford Center at The Star on February 13, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Sam Hodde/Getty Images/AFP

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Top Seed Fritz Makes ATP Dallas Semis with Fantastic Finish

Top seed Taylor Fritz captured the last five points in a deciding tie-breaker to defeat fellow American Sebastian Korda and advance to the ATP Dallas Open semi…

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Rennes' Jordanian forward #11 Mousa Tamari (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France, on February 13, 2026. (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP)

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Coachless Rennes Stuns Ligue 1 Leader PSG and Ends Winless Run

Coachless Rennes stunned Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at home and snapped a five-game winless run on Friday. The home side fired coach Habib Beye…

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Finland players vie for the puck against Slovakia players during the Men's Preliminary Round match Slovakia against Finland of the Ice Hockey competitions, at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano, Italy, 11 February 2026. (EPA)

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A Fugitive on the Run for Years Is Arrested When He Turns up at the Olympics to Watch Hockey

A Slovak fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years was finally arrested when he turned up in Milan to support his national ice hockey team at the Milan…

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Liverpool - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - February 11, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts REUTERS/Scott Heppell

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Slot Says Liverpool Monitoring Player Workloads amid Congested Schedule

Liverpool are closely monitoring &zwnj;player workloads to avoid further injuries during a congested run of fixtures, manager Arne Slot said ahead of Saturday…

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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Showcases Kingdom’s Hospitality, Heritage

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The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rich gastronomic diversity at the 7th edition of the Saudi Cup 2026 held in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Showcases Kingdom’s Hospitality, Heritage

The Culinary Arts Commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s rich gastronomic diversity at the seventh edition of the Saudi Cup 2026, held on February 13 and 14…

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This accreditation follows a year of rigorous efforts and meticulous evaluations aimed at elevating hospitality standards across The Red Sea. - SPA

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Forbes Travel Guide Grants Red Sea Destination the World’s First Comprehensive Destination Accreditation

Red Sea Global announced in a press release today a historic milestone in the global tourism sector as The Red Sea became the first destination ever to receive…

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NASA’s Crew-12 members, Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway, Jessica Meir, and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot walk out of the Operations & Checkout Building at the Kennedy Space Center before transport to Launch Complex 40, ahead of their launch to the International Space Station, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Steve Nesius

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SpaceX Launches 12th Long-duration Crew to ISS

A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida early on Friday with a crew of two US NASA astronauts, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut headed to the…

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The project engaged 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions to rehabilitate local ecosystems. SPA

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Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Plants 10,000 Native Trees to Combat Desertification

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association, has launched an initiative to plant 10,000 Arta trees…

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A participant dressed as Hello Kitty throws beans during the annual Setsubun ceremony to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring. (Reuters)

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Hello Kitty Designer Bows Out After 40 Years in Charge

The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty -- the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand -- is stepping down after more than four decades in…

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