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World  This handout photograph taken and released on March 9, 2026, by Turkish news agency DHA (Demiroren News Agency) shows part of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace. (Photo by Handout / DHA (Demiroren News Agency) / AFP)

Türkiye Says Third Ballistic Missile from Iran Shot Down

Türkiye’s defense ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the…

Arab World (FILES) A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial-refuelling aircraft flies over Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

4 US Service Members Killed in Plane Crash Over Iraq

Four of the six crew members aboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the US military said on Friday, ⁠as…

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World A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran Guards Vow ‘Stronger’ Response Than in January if New Protests Erupt

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the country's military, warned on Friday that any new protests against the authorities would be met with a…

World A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP)

Turkish-Owned Ship Allowed to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, Minister Says

A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran,…

Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting

World FILE - A thick plume of smoke rises Sunday, March 8, 2026, from an oil storage facility struck overnight in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has…

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Arab World A ship transits the Suez Canal last month (Suez Canal Authority). 

Iran War Raises Concerns Over Impact on Suez Canal Traffic

The Iran war has sparked growing concern in Egypt over its potential impact on navigation through the Suez Canal, one of the country’s most important sources…

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Arab World A plume of smoke billows following reported Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, after an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Australia Orders All 'Non-essential' Officials to Leave Lebanon

Australia has ordered all non-essential officials in Lebanon to leave, Canberra's foreign minister said Friday, after issuing the same command to diplomats in…

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Red Sea Fund Launches Second Round to Support Film Projects in Production Stage

Culture File photo of the fifth day of the Red Sea International Film Festival - SPA

Red Sea Fund Launches Second Round to Support Film Projects in Production Stage

The Red Sea Fund, affiliated with the Red Sea Film Foundation, announced the opening of applications to support film projects in the production stage within…

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Culture The renovation utilized modern technologies to restore the mosque's original identity - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historic Al-Jami' Mosque in Tabuk Region

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has completed the restoration of Al-Jami' Mosque in Duba, Tabuk Region, as…

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Culture Throughout its history, the award has emphasized themes rooted in Saudi heritage and national initiatives - SPA

Leading Portraiture Competition Celebrates Saudi Heritage Through Art

The Dia Aziz Dia Award for Portrait, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah, is a leading platform for portraiture and the only…

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Culture The evening featured a critical reading on the symbolism of the Saudi flag and its ties to national identity and core values

Jazan Cultural House Explores Symbolism of Saudi Flag

The Jazan Cultural House hosted a cultural evening on the Saudi flag, in collaboration with the Cultural Café, a literary partner of the Literature, Publishing…

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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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Bans Will Cost Mourinho 2 Games as Benfica Calls Punishment 'Unfair'

Sports Benfica head coach José Mourinho (L) reacts during the Portuguese First League soccer match against FC Porto at Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, 08 March 2026.  EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Bans Will Cost Mourinho 2 Games as Benfica Calls Punishment 'Unfair'

Jose Mourinho is set to miss Benfica’s next two games as punishment for his red card and subsequent confrontation with a Porto assistant coach in last Sunday’s…

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Sports  Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores his side's first goal from the penalty spot during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP)

Election Draws Spotlight as Barca Host Sevilla

Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher off the field with the club's next…

Sports  Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - First Leg - Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - March 11, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen players applaud their fans after the match. (Reuters)

Leverkusen Wrestle with Inconsistency as Brilliant Bayern Await

Unpredictable Bayer Leverkusen host Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, still battling the inconsistency which threatens to derail their top-four…

Sports An empty check-in counter for Qatar Airways, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, US, March 2, 2026.  REUTERS/Bing Guan

Roberto Mancini Unable to Return to Qatar for Coaching Duties

Al-Sadd coach Roberto Mancini has been unable to return to Qatar and will miss the team’s next game against Umm Salal because of the war in the region, the…

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Sports  Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of practice. (Reuters)

Mercedes the Class of the Field in Chinese GP Practice

Mercedes' George Russell led ‌the way in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with the at times twitchy-looking…


Snow Geese Take Off for the Arctic in Mesmerizing Sunrise Display

Varieties Snow geese take to the sky at sunrise after a stopover at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kleinfeltersville, Pa. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Snow Geese Take Off for the Arctic in Mesmerizing Sunrise Display

A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to…

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Varieties Children ride horses around a paddock during a class at the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, Britain's most urban riding school, where children from under-privileged communities are taught to ride horses, in London, Britain, March 10, 2026. (Reuters)

London’s Most Urban Riding School Transforms Lives Through Horses

Sandwiched between social housing blocks and busy train tracks in south London is Britain's most urban riding school, where children from disadvantaged…

Varieties  Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. (Reuters)

One-Fifth of Australian Teens Still Use TikTok, Snapchat After Social Media Ban

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data…

Varieties People spend time at Ha‘ena Beach Park, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Haena, Hawaii. (Noelle Fujii-Oride/Hawaii Civil Beat via AP)

US Weather to Go Nuts with Blizzard, Polar Vortex, Heat Dome, Atmospheric River All at Once

Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will…

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Varieties The establishment of the institute provides a scientific platform for documenting heritage and deepening awareness of local culture through anthropological research. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Establishes Royal Institute of Anthropology to Study Social Change

Saudi Arabia has approved the establishment of the Royal Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, marking a significant step toward expanding research…

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