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Israel's Netanyahu Orders Attacks in Beirut's Southern Suburbs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signaling further escalation of a…

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An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)

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Kuwait Army Says Air Defenses Intercepted Missile, Drone Attacks

Kuwait's air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks, the military said Monday, with the country blaming Iran. "The General Staff of the Army wishes…

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Police stand at the gate of Damascus Central Prison in the Adra area near the Syrian capital of Damascus in this May 28, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri/Files/File

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Two Syrians Accused of Torture on Trial in Austria

An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of…

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with journalists on Saturday. (Iraqi PM's office)

Arab World

Zaidi Raises Stakes in Confrontation with Iraq’s Armed Factions

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has intensified his campaign against armed groups operating outside state control, emboldened by public backing from…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) since 1 hour

US Says It Struck Iranian Military Sites, Tehran Responds with Air Base Attack

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This handout satellite image courtesy of Vantor shows an overview of the Isfahan missile complex in central Iran on March 8, 2026. (Photo by Satellite image Â©2026 Vantor / AFP)

US Says It Struck Iranian Military Sites, Tehran Responds with Air Base Attack

The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in…

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Iran Foreign Ministry Says Currently No Talks with US over Nuclear Issue since 55 minutes

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Football - UEFA Champions League - Paris St Germain fans celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League - Paris, France - May 31, 2026 Police officers protect themselves from a flare after Paris St Germain won the UEFA Champions League. (Reuters)

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France Says Nearly 900 Arrested in Champions League Final Riots

France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a…

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This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel shows Israeli military vehicles driving along the road in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

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US Official Says Hezbollah Needs to Cease Attacks First

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ongoing diplomatic…

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Israeli Forces Shoot Dead Palestinian Man at West Bank Barrier Near Jerusalem

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian Imad Haroun Ishtayeh, 26, who was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, during his funeral in the village of Salem, east of Nablus, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP)

Iran Executes Two Men Accused of Leading Early 2026 Protests

Commuters make their way along the busy Sadeghiyeh Square in Tehran on May 31, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Names Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria, Iraq

US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House in Washington DC, November 10, 2025 (AFP)

France, Partners Intercept Russian Oil Tanker

A French Navy personnel observes an oil tanker, subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, in this handout obtained by Reuters on June 1, 2026. (Marine Nationale/Handout via Reuters)

Israeli Soldiers Share Rare Accounts from Gaza: Killings Never Stopped

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Saudi Fund for Development Moves to Globalize Private Sector, Expand Local Content Abroad

A monument featuring a stylized molecular structure stands outside the office building of China Northern Rare Earth Group, with the Chinese characters “Build a world-class” inscribed on its base, in the country’s industry hub city Baotou, China, April 6, 2026. (Reuters)

A Bachelor’s in Rare Earths? In China, There Are Schools for That

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during his meeting with journalists on Saturday. (Iraqi PM's office)

Iraq PM Forms Anti-Corruption Council after Revealing He Was Offered $200 Million Bribe

NHC Chief Executive Mohammed Albuty speaks during a panel discussion (company website)

Saudi National Housing Company... From an 'Executive Arm' to the Largest Real Estate Developer in the Region

A member of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, carries a child after water levels rise due to increased dam releases following heavy rainfall this year, in Deir Ezzor, Syria, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Euphrates Flood Pushes Eastern Syria Up Gov’t Agenda

29 May 2026, Lebanon, Tyre: A Lebanese takes video footages of an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese port city of Tyre as Israeli forces continued to expand their invasion in south Lebanon amid ongoing direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. Photo: Stringer/dpa

Lebanon: Southern Activists Mount First Political Challenge to Hezbollah

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Kuwait Army Says Air Defenses Intercepted Missile, Drone Attacks

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WHO Praises Saudi Arabia’s Success in Protecting Global Health during Hajj Season

Saudi Crown Prince, French President Discuss Regional Developments

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

OIC Welcomes Inclusion of Israeli Occupation Authorities, Entities on UN Blacklist

Saudi Defense Minister Conveys Leadership’s Condolences on Death of Former Yemeni President

The Saudi Minister of Defense during his meeting with the family of the deceased, led by his brother Major General Nasser Mansour Hadi (SPA)

Saudi Hajj Minister Discusses Improvements, Preparations for Next Season

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah reviewed key opportunities and development initiatives for the Hajj season during the meeting. (SPA)

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Zaidi Raises Stakes in Confrontation with Iraq’s Armed Factions

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Israeli Forces Shoot Dead Palestinian Man at West Bank Barrier Near Jerusalem

Hamas Blames Mladenov for Israeli Escalation as Mediators Continue Gaza Contacts

A Palestinian stands in front of the rubble of her family’s home, which was destroyed by the Israeli army in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, May 29, 2026. (AP)

Israel's Netanyahu Orders Attacks in Beirut's Southern Suburbs

FILED - 03 March 2020, Israel, Tel Aviv: FILE PHOTO - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

Two Syrians Accused of Torture on Trial in Austria

Iraq PM Forms Anti-Corruption Council after Revealing He Was Offered $200 Million Bribe

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A photo published by the Iranian government website from the press conference of spokesman Ismail Baqaei on Monday morning, May 25, 2026

Iran Foreign Ministry Says Currently No Talks with US over Nuclear Issue

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Russian Strikes Kill One, Wound Two Dozen in Ukraine

A resident removes broken glass from a window of an apartment building damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine June 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Executes Two Men Accused of Leading Early 2026 Protests

China Patrols Waters East of Taiwan in Response to Japan, Philippine Maritime Border Talks

A Taiwan Coast Guard boat patrols, as seen from a boat with Chinese tourists, to observe Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, off Xiamen in China’s southeastern Fujian province on May 25, 2026. (AFP)

Ebola Recoveries Bring Signs of Hope in DRC as Suspected Cases Emerge Outside Africa

People seen in front of the Evangelical Medical Centre (CEM), a new facility as part of the Ebola outbreak response in Bunia, Congo, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP)

Explosion and Fire at Defense Company in South Korea Kills 5

A vehicle of the National Fire Agency enters the main gate at the Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon on June 1, 2026, after a reported explosion. (Yonhap / AFP)

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Saudi Fund for Development Moves to Globalize Private Sector, Expand Local Content Abroad

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Turkish Economy Expands 2.5% in Q1, Pace of Growth Slows Further

Supporters wave Turkish national flags as the leader of Republican People's Party (CHP) delivers a speech during a protest against allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, at their party headquarters in Ankara on May 22, 2026. (AFP)

A Bachelor’s in Rare Earths? In China, There Are Schools for That

Oil Rises as US and Iran Trade Strikes, Israel Moves Further into Lebanon

Lights illuminate an oil refinery in Carson, Calif., May 29, 2024. (AP)

Kingdom Holding’s Share Jumps 10% After Revealing Billions Stake in SpaceX

SoftBank Pledges $81 Billion to Build Biggest AI Facility in France

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Lucian Freud Sue Tilley Portrait Could Fetch $47 Million at Auction

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Sue Tilley, a model for British painter Lucian Freud, speaks in front of Freud's painting of her, titled "Sleeping by the Lion Carpet" during an interview in Sotheby's auction house in London, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP)

Lucian Freud Sue Tilley Portrait Could Fetch $47 Million at Auction

A painting of Sue &zwnj;Tilley, who found fame after artist Lucien Freud depicted her in the nude, will be auctioned next month with a price estimate of up to …

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"Šaltibarščiai" beetroot soup is prepared during the Pink Soup Fest 2026, an annual event celebrating the in Vilnius, Lithuania, on May 30, 2026. (AFP)

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Festival Honoring Lithuania’s Iconic Cold Beet Soup Brings Thousands to Vilnius

A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink. …

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The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological discoveries off the Saudi coast. (SPA)

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Sunken Treasures Exhibition Showcases Red Sea Maritime Heritage, Conservation Efforts

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological…

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A collection of archaeological finds and fragments of Chinese porcelain (Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)

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Egypt Discovers Rare Reservoirs, Buildings at Ancient Aydhab Port in Halaib

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday the discovery of massive water reservoirs and cisterns, along with rare buildings and service…

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Many Saudis say traditional dishes remain an essential part of Eid celebrations. (Ministry of Tourism)

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Modern Dishes Challenge Traditional Eid al-Adha Breakfasts in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the smell of liver and muqalqal drifting from family kitchens on the morning of Eid al-Adha has long been part of the holiday ritual, closely…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) Thursday 28/05 - 11:08

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France Says Nearly 900 Arrested in Champions League Final Riots

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France Says Nearly 900 Arrested in Champions League Final Riots

France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a…

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Brazil's Joao Fonseca celebrates his victory over Norway's Casper Ruud during their men's singles match on day 8 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 31, 2026. (AFP)

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Mentality Shift Behind Rapid Rise, Fonseca Says After Reaching French Open Quarters

Joao Fonseca said a &zwnj;change in mentality and months of hard work have helped fuel his rise to a first Grand Slam quarter-final after the Brazilian…

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning her Women's 3rd round match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 30 May 2026. (EPA)

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Sabalenka, Osaka Clash in Blockbuster French Open Tie

Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, as a…

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Inter Milan's Argentinian forward #10 Lautaro Martinez fights for the ball with Liverpool's French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate during the UEFA Champions League phase day 6 football match between Inter Milan and Liverpool at San Siro stadium in Milan, on December 9, 2025. (AFP)

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Konate to Leave Liverpool After Contract Not Renewed

France defender Ibrahima &zwnj;Konate will end a five-year spell at Liverpool when his contract expires next month, the Premier League club said on Sunday. …

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Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre gestures during an international friendly soccer match against Ghana in Puebla, Mexico, Friday, May 22, 2026. (AP)

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Aguirre Puts Faith in a New Generation as Mexico Seeks World Cup Redemption

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted Sunday for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to seek redemption after one of…

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Malaysia Enforces Ban on Social Media Accounts for Children Younger Than 16

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Malaysia Enforces Ban on Social Media Accounts for Children Younger Than 16

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten…

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Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual work 'Comedian' has sold for millions. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP/File

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French Museum Reports Theft of Arty Banana

A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist…

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Patients with mental health conditions participate in a therapy session involving donkeys at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

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Patients Find Help with Therapy Donkeys at Psychiatric Hospital Near Paris

Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th…

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A crested Ibis marked with painted wings flies as it was released into wild during an event in Hakui, Japan, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Kazushi Kurihara/Kyodo News via AP)

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8 Crested Ibises Released in Japan Decades After Extinction

Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. Eight of the…

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As the machine printed their work on newsprint paper, five technicians in uniform quickly flipped through the pages to check the quality. Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP

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'AI Simply Can't Replicate It': Japan Embraces Zine Trend

Through the noise of rushing papers and whirring belts at a print factory in Kyoto, two creators watch their photo essay come to life in broadsheet form --…

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