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World  Israeli rescue teams search for missing people amid the rubble of a residential building a day after it was struck by an Iranian missile in Haifa, Israel, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Rescuers Search for Missing in Building Strike, Two Dead

Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an…

Business This photograph shows the entrance to the International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters in Paris on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

IEA Hails Saudi Arabia’s ‘Rapid Response’ to Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Countries must resist the urge to hoard oil and fuel during the energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, head of the International Energy Agency…

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Arab World A soldier of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

UNIFIL Warns Israel, Hezbollah Attacks near Its Positions Risk Return Fire

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said attacks by Israel and Hezbollah near its positions "could potentially draw return fire". In a statement,…

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Gulf FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

Falling debris from an intercepted attack injured one person in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Monday. "Abu…

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Airstrikes on Iran Kill More Than 25 as Trump's Deadline to Open Strait of Hormuz Looms

World 16 March 2026, Undisclosed location: A US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, assigned to the 'Wizards' of Electronic Attack Squadron 133, is signaled to hold for launch on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury on March 7, 2026. Photo: Navy /U.S. Navy/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Airstrikes on Iran Kill More Than 25 as Trump's Deadline to Open Strait of Hormuz Looms

Israel and the United States carried a wave of attacks Monday that killed more than 25 people in Iran. Tehran responded with missile fire on Israel and its…

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Arab World Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, April 5, 2026. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

After Gaza Devastation, Israeli Attacks on Lebanon's Health Care System Feel Familiar for Many

Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. …

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ICAO Condemns Iranian Attacks on Civil Aviation

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Sunday adopted at its 237th session a resolution condemning Iranian attacks targeting…

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Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Culture The pavilion highlighted the distinctive architectural features of Historic Jeddah - SPA

Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Historic Jeddah participated in the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum to highlight its historical role as a key gateway for pilgrims to Makkah, while introducing…

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Culture  Maiko (apprentice geisha) take part in a press interview ahead a rehearsal for the annual "Miyako Odori" -- which means "capital city dance" in Japanese, at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo in Kyoto on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Geisha Spectacle in Japan’s Kyoto Celebrates Arrival of Spring

Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance…

Culture  Morten Johansen, head of maritime archaeology at Denmark's Viking Ship Museum, shows a metal insignia recovered from the wreck of Danish flagship "Dannebroge" that sank during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP)

Danish Warship Sunk by Nelson’s British Fleet Discovered After 225 Years

More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor by…

Culture A police officer stands by a stolen artifact from Romania, the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, recovered in Netherlands, is shown during a press conference in Assen, Netherlands, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Aleksandar Furtula)

Priceless Ancient Golden Helmet Stolen from Dutch Museum Is Recovered

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday. …

Culture The Traditional Arts Festival 2026 is drawing strong crowds of visitors and tourists in Diriyah. (SPA)

Traditional Arts Festival Reinforces National Identity, Highlights Performance Traditions

The Traditional Arts Festival 2026, organized by the Ministry of Culture, is drawing strong crowds of visitors and tourists in Diriyah amid pleasant spring…

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Alcaraz Ready to Get His Socks Dirty with Return to Clay

Sports Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz poses for a selfie with a fan after his training session held at Murcia Royal Tennis Club 1919 in Murcia, Spain on 31 March 2026. (EPA)

Alcaraz Ready to Get His Socks Dirty with Return to Clay

Carlos Alcaraz said he ‌was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again as the world number one returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to…


Sports MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Rafael Jodar of Spain returns a shot against Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina during Day 6 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Rich Storry/Getty Images/AFP

Jodar Continues Spain's Teenage Tradition with ATP Title in Morocco

Rafael Jodar joined the list of title-winning Spanish teenagers with his victory at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco on Sunday and the 19-year-old said…

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Sports Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - West Ham United v Leeds United - London Stadium, London, Britain - April 5, 2026 West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes in action REUTERS/Tony O Brien

Leeds Beats West Ham to Reach FA Cup Semifinals for 1st Time Since 1987

Leeds threw away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and had a double scare in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout on…

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Sports Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva (Reuters)

Assistant Manager on Silva’s Man City Exit: ‘Every Good Story Comes to ⁠an End’

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed on Sunday. The 31-year-old…

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SDRPY Handball Championship Wraps up in Marib, Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) Handball Championship in Marib Governorate concluded with Al-Watan Club claiming the title…

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What to Know about the Artemis 2 Mission's Moon Flyby

Varieties 03 April 2026: A partial views of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from a window on the Orion spacecraft as it heads to the Moon. The picture was released on the third day of the first mission since 1972 to send people around the moon. Photo: Reid Wiseman/Nasa/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

What to Know about the Artemis 2 Mission's Moon Flyby

For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will fly around the Moon on Monday, marking the high point of the Artemis 2's lunar mission. Here…

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Varieties This photo provided by Cascadia Research Collective shows a gray whale swimming in the Willapa River near Willapa Bay, Wash., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Cascadia Research Collective via AP)

Gray Whale that Swam 20 Miles Up Washington State River is Found Dead

A juvenile gray whale that amazed Washington state residents after it swam 20 miles up a small river was found dead, and an official with a marine mammal…

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Varieties A meerkat inspects a basket with Easter egg-themed treats in the Buinzoo in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Chilean Zoo Stages Easter Egg Hunt with Treats for the Animals

Step aside, children — this Easter egg hunt is for zoo animals only. At the largest private zoo in Chile, several of its animal residents — meerkats, monkeys…

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Varieties A captive wolf is seen in the Alpha wolf wildlife park in Saint Martin Vesubie, October 17, 2006. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE)/ File Photo

Toddler Injured by Wolf in the US after Crawling Under Zoo's Exterior Metal Fence

A toddler was lightly injured by a wolf at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo after he crawled under a fence and stuck his hand into the animal’s enclosure,…

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Varieties Vitamin D tablets (file photo – AP)

Best Time to Take Vitamin D for Muscle Strength

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a central role in both bone and muscle health. With growing interest in dietary supplements, a key question…

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