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Security Issues Complicate Tasks of ‘Technocratic Committee’ in Gaza Strip

The Palestinian National Committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip is facing a number of challenges that go beyond Israel’s continued veto on its…

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A Palestinian war-wounded man waits at the entrance, hoping to receive medical treatment, at a clinic run by medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), amid shortages of medical supplies, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

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MSF Suspends Some Work at Gaza's Nasser Hospital due to Presence of Armed Men

Doctors Without Borders has announced the suspension of some operations at one of Gaza 's largest functioning hospitals after patients and staff reported…

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A photo provided by the Narges Mohammadi Foundation on October 2, 2023 shows Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. © AFP

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Nobel Winner Transferred to Prison in Northern Iran

Iranian authorities have, without prior warning, transferred Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to a prison in the north of the country as concern grows…

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny - AFP

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5 European Nations Say Russian Opposition Leader Navalny was Poisoned and Blame Kremlin

Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and are blaming the Russian state for the attack. The…

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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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About 200,000 Join Iran Demonstration in Munich since 3 hours
World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier is Being Sent to the Middle East Friday 13/02 - 06:54

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

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Zelenskiy Says US Too often Asks Ukraine, Not Russia, for Concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy voiced hope on Saturday that US-brokered peace talks next week in Geneva would be serious and substantive, but said…

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US soldiers patrol the countryside of Rumaylan in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on June 7, 2023. (AFP)

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US Military Says Struck More than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria

The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 ISIS group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the militants after a…

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Rubio's Speech to European Allies Takes Softer Tone but Sticks to Trump's Stance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

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

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

Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire

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)

China to Scrap Tariffs for Most of Africa from May

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

Saudi FM Says Palestinians Have Right to Self-Determination

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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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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MSF Suspends Some Work at Gaza's Nasser Hospital due to Presence of Armed Men

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US Military Says Struck More than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria

Abbas Urges Removal of Israeli 'Obstacles' on Gaza Ceasefire

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

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Zelenskiy Says US Too often Asks Ukraine, Not Russia, for Concessions

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Nobel Winner Transferred to Prison in Northern Iran

About 200,000 Join Iran Demonstration in Munich

Protesters wave flags - with a lion and a sun against horizontal green, white and red stripes, the emblem of the monarchy overthrown in 1979- during a demonstration in Munich (Reuters).

5 European Nations Say Russian Opposition Leader Navalny was Poisoned and Blame Kremlin

Italy Pledges Deeper Cooperation at Second Italy-Africa Summit

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali delivers a speech during the second Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa on Saturday, Feb. Dec. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Amanuel Sileshi)

Rubio's Speech to European Allies Takes Softer Tone but Sticks to Trump's Stance

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Safran to Open Landing Gear Plant in Morocco

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China to Scrap Tariffs for Most of Africa from May

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

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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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Harry Kane Keeps Scoring as Bayern Maintains 6-point Bundesliga Lead

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Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich, in Bremen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane Keeps Scoring as Bayern Maintains 6-point Bundesliga Lead

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich maintained its six-point Bundesliga lead with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern…

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Alex de Minaur of Australia in action against Ugo Humbert of France during their men's singles semi-finals match at the Rotterdam Open tennis tournament in Ahoy, Rotterdam, 14 February 2026. EPA/

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De Minaur Eases Past Inconsistent Humbert into Rotterdam Final

Australia's Alex de Minaur Saturday cruised into the final of the Rotterdam Open, holding his nerve to overcome an error-strewn challenge from France's Ugo…

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 13, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the Free Skating REUTERS/Yara Nardi

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'Nothing is Impossible': Shaidorov Shocks Favorite Malinin to Make History

Mikhail Shaidorov said his Olympic men's figure skating gold proved "nothing is impossible" after shocking US star Ilia Malinin on Friday to make history for…

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FC Barcelona's striker Joao Felix celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the UEFA Champions League group H soccer match between FC Barcelona and FC Porto, in Barcelona, Spain, 28 November 2023. (EPA)

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Barca Blast Refereeing Inconsistency in Letter to Spanish Federation

Spanish champions Barcelona filed a complaint with the country's football federation (RFEF) criticising perceived refereeing inconsistencies on Saturday. …

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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)

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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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International Crew Set to Dock at Space Station

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top launches from Cape Canaveral, en route to the International Space Station © Jim WATSON / AFP

International Crew Set to Dock at Space Station

Four astronauts are set to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, replacing a crew forced to return to Earth…

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A man passes a Fannie May chocolate shop in downtown Chicago on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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Falling Cocoa Prices Won't Necessarily Mean Cheaper Valentine's Day Chocolates

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine's Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more…

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Najran Farmers Launch Annual Date Palm Pollination Season

Farmers across Najran Region have started the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural…

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The event was organized in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation and various local government agencies - SPA

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Al-Jumum Hiking Event Draws Crowds to Explore Ecotourism

Al-Jumum Governorate recently hosted a hiking event to promote public health and sustainable ecotourism. Organized in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing…

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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

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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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