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Saudi Arabia Calls for Restraint after US Strikes in Iran

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it was “following with deep concern the developments” in Iran, particulary the targeting of nuclear facilities by the US, calling…

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World This picture shows a general view of Tehran on June 22, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
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Nations React to US Strikes on Iran with Calls for Diplomacy

The US strike on Iran fueled fears that Israel's war with Tehran could escalate to a wider regional conflict, and other countries began reacting Sunday with…

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Arab World Houthi supporters gather near paintings depicting late military and political figures of Iran-backed groups of Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq on display on a fence during a protest against the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
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Yemen’s Houthis Say Response to US Attack on Iran 'Only a Matter of Time'

The Houthi militias in Yemen vowed on Sunday to support Iran in its fight against “the Zionist and American aggression.” Their statement called for the…

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World International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) logo and Iranian flag is seen in this illustration taken June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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IAEA Says No Increase in Radiation Off Iran Sites that the US Hit

The International Atomic Energy Agency said Sunday that there has been “no increase in off-site radiation levels” after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites…

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Iran Targets Multiple Sites in Israel after US Attack

World 22 June 2025, Israel, Tel Aviv: First Responders gather around a destroyed building after Iranian strikes on Israel. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

Iran Targets Multiple Sites in Israel after US Attack

Iran's armed forces said Sunday they targeted multiple sites in Israel including Ben Gurion airport, after US attacks on key nuclear sites in Iran. "The…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Return to Negotiations Between Iran, Int’l Community

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated Saturday in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the…

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Arab World FILE - Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
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Airlines Keep Avoiding Middle East Airspace after US Attack on Iran

Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East on Sunday after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to flight tracking website…

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B-2 Bombers Moving to Guam amid Middle East Tensions, US Officials Say

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber (C) is flanked by four US Marine Corps F-35 fighters during a flyover of military aircraft down the Hudson River and New York Harbor past York City, and New Jersey, US, July 4, 2020. (Reuters)

Israel Says Iran Attempted to Attack Israeli Citizens in Cyprus

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visits an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Haifa, Israel, June 20, 2025. (Reuters)

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Fire Kills 8 Near Aid Centers, 4 Others

19 June 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians gather along the Coastal Road in the Al-Sudaniyya area of northern Gaza as they wait for humanitarian aid expected to arrive through the Zikim crossing on 19 June 2025. (dpa)

Nasrallah’s Bodyguard Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Iran, Hezbollah Says

A supporter of Hezbollah carries a picture of Hezbollah's late leader Hassan Nasrallah during a protest against the Israeli attack on Iran, organized by Hezbollah following Friday prayer in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 20 June 2025. (EPA)

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Armed Houthi supporters carry images of deceased military and political figures from Iran-aligned groups during a protest in Sanaa against Israeli airstrikes on Iran (EPA)

Iran’s Allies Constrained in Confronting Israel

A Hezbollah supporter walks near a site previously targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs during a pro-Iran demonstration on Friday (EPA)

Israeli-Iranian Conflict Alarms Residents of Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Traders monitoring the movement of stocks on Wall Street (Reuters)

Investors Weigh Market Risks as Israeli-Iranian Tensions Rise

A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type. (AFP)

French Scientists Find New Blood Type in Guadeloupe Woman

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are seen in Whitehall during a national demonstration for Palestine, in London, Britain, 21 June 2025. (EPA)

Tens of Thousands of Pro-Palestinian Protesters March in London

Kochar Jamal Tawfeeq, director of the Dukan Dam facility, gives an interview by the reservoir northwest of Iraq's northeastern city of Sulaimaniyah in the autonomous Kurdistan region on June 4, 2025, where waters have been receding due to a mix of factors including lower rainfall, severe drought, and diversion of inflowing rivers from Iran. (AFP)

Water Levels Plummet at Drought-Hit Iraqi Reservoir

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The Polish Arab Levant...

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Targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader is Madness

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Khamenei’s Message from Purdah

Amir Taheri
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Lebanese Authorities and the Challenge of Lethal Choices

Hanna Saleh
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The Absent Arab Mind

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A Brand Bargain or a Major Conflict

Nadim Koteich
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A Jordanian Lesson for Lebanon

Hazem Saghieh
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Isn't it Time for Us Arabs to Rationally Think of the Future? 

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Settling for Half a Victory in the Iran-Israel War

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Khamenei, Netanyahu and Trump’s Keys 

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Iran and Israel: A War Unlike Any Other

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The Way to End the Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Restraint after US Strikes in Iran

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Saudi Arabia: 'No Radioactive Effects' Detected in Gulf after US Strikes on Iran

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Return to Negotiations Between Iran, Int’l Community

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi FM Meets with Egyptian, Pakistani Counterparts in Istanbul

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Istanbul on Saturday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Affirms Unwavering Support for Global Humanitarian Efforts

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Saudi Foreign Minister in Türkiye to Attend OIC Meetings

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

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Armed Houthi supporters carry images of deceased military and political figures from Iran-aligned groups during a protest in Sanaa against Israeli airstrikes on Iran (EPA)

Iran’s Allies Constrained in Confronting Israel

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Yemen’s Houthis Say Response to US Attack on Iran 'Only a Matter of Time'

Houthi supporters gather near paintings depicting late military and political figures of Iran-backed groups of Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq on display on a fence during a protest against the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Airlines Keep Avoiding Middle East Airspace after US Attack on Iran

FILE - Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

Nasrallah’s Bodyguard Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Iran, Hezbollah Says

A supporter of Hezbollah carries a picture of Hezbollah's late leader Hassan Nasrallah during a protest against the Israeli attack on Iran, organized by Hezbollah following Friday prayer in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 20 June 2025. (EPA)

Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Fire Kills 8 Near Aid Centers, 4 Others

19 June 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians gather along the Coastal Road in the Al-Sudaniyya area of northern Gaza as they wait for humanitarian aid expected to arrive through the Zikim crossing on 19 June 2025. (dpa)

Houthis threaten US Ships If Washington Joins Strikes on Iran

A Houthi supporter holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 June 2024. (EPA)

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This picture shows a general view of Tehran on June 22, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Nations React to US Strikes on Iran with Calls for Diplomacy

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Iran Targets Multiple Sites in Israel after US Attack

22 June 2025, Israel, Tel Aviv: First Responders gather around a destroyed building after Iranian strikes on Israel. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

IAEA Says No Increase in Radiation Off Iran Sites that the US Hit

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) logo and Iranian flag is seen in this illustration taken June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Iran Says it Reserves All Options on Response to 'Outrageous' US Strikes

Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi talks on his mobile phone ahead the family photo during the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, on June 21, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

US Joins Israeli Air Campaign, Strikes 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows vehicles at Fordo enrichment facility in Iran on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

B-2 Bombers Moving to Guam amid Middle East Tensions, US Officials Say

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber (C) is flanked by four US Marine Corps F-35 fighters during a flyover of military aircraft down the Hudson River and New York Harbor past York City, and New Jersey, US, July 4, 2020. (Reuters)

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Traders monitoring the movement of stocks on Wall Street (Reuters)

Investors Weigh Market Risks as Israeli-Iranian Tensions Rise

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Rosneft: OPEC+ Decision to Speed Up Output Increase Justified

FILE PHOTO: Chief Executive of the oil producer Rosneft Igor Sechin attends a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Putin Says Recession in Russia 'Must Not Be Allowed to Happen'

Putin wants officials to keep a 'close eye on all indicators of the health of our industries, companies and even individual enterprises'. Olga MALTSEVA / AFP

Shipping Company Maersk Temporarily Pauses Haifa Port Calls

Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache attack helicopters fly over Israel's northern city of Haifa on June 19, 2025. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Gold Heads for Weekly Fall as Fewer Fed Rate Cut Prospects Weigh

Jewelry is displayed at the Gold Souk market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

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Athens' Ancient Theater Hosts Final Festival Season Before Closing for 3-year Restoration

Culture Performers and musicians take part in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" dress rehearsal by the Greek National Opera at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus during the 70th Athens Epidaurus Festival in Athens, Greece, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Athens' Ancient Theater Hosts Final Festival Season Before Closing for 3-year Restoration

For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where…

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Culture Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards
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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Cultural Awards, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring…

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Culture The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Seoul International Book Fair held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in the South Korea…

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Culture The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Beijing International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair, held at the China National Convention and Exhibition Center from June 18…

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Culture This effort forms part of the commission’s commitment to supporting future development of astronomical infrastructure in AlUla. - SPA
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AlUla Utilizes SHIMM System to Boost Astronomical Research and Tourism

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the astronomical monitoring system SHIMM at AlUla Manara site near Gharameel nature reserve, aiming to assess the…

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Guardiola: Winning Club World Cup Would Not Make Up for City's Disappointing Season

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, US - June 21, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during training REUTERS/Marco Bello

Guardiola: Winning Club World Cup Would Not Make Up for City's Disappointing Season

Winning the Club World Cup title again would not make up for the disappointing 2024-25 season that Manchester City have had, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead…

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Sports Head coach Igor Tudor (R), of Juventus reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Al Ain and Juventus in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW
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Juventus Manager Dismisses End-of-season Fatigue Narrative

Juventus manager Igor Tudor played down suggestions that his team are showing signs of end-of-season fatigue, insisting his players are motivated and ready to…

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Sports Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Reuters file photo
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Algeria: One Soccer Spectator Dead, Several Injured after Fall from Upper Stand

One spectator died and several others were injured after falling from an upper stand of the stadium following MC Alger winning the Algerian top-flight league…

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Sports Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Bayern Munich v Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US - June 20, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
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Bayern Munich Advances in Club World Cup with 2-1 Win over Boca Juniors

Michael Olise fired Bayern Munich into the knockout stages of the Club World Cup, scoring in the 84th minute for a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors on Friday night. …

Sports Franco Mastantuono #30 of CA River Plate looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CA River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. )Getty Images/AFP)
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Mastantuono’s Move to Real Madrid Was Premature, Says River Boss Gallardo

Franco Mastantuono's transfer to Real Madrid came too soon, while the 17-year-old was still developing and pivotal to River Plate's future, said coach Marcelo…

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Surging Travel in Europe Spikes Concerns over Tourism's Drawbacks

Varieties FILE - Demonstrators march in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as residents protest mass tourism. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

Surging Travel in Europe Spikes Concerns over Tourism's Drawbacks

Suitcases rattle against cobblestones. Selfie-snappers jostle for the same shot. Ice cream shops are everywhere. Europe has been called the world’s museum, but…

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Varieties A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type. (AFP)
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French Scientists Find New Blood Type in Guadeloupe Woman

A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type, dubbed "Gwada negative," France's…

Varieties The iconic symbol of the 2024 Paris Olympic will take to the skies during France's annual street music festival, the Fete de la Musique. Thomas SAMSON / AFP
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Olympic Balloon to Rise again in Paris

A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics is set to rise again, with organizers hoping it will once again…

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Varieties Kochar Jamal Tawfeeq, director of the Dukan Dam facility, gives an interview by the reservoir northwest of Iraq's northeastern city of Sulaimaniyah in the autonomous Kurdistan region on June 4, 2025, where waters have been receding due to a mix of factors including lower rainfall, severe drought, and diversion of inflowing rivers from Iran. (AFP)
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Water Levels Plummet at Drought-Hit Iraqi Reservoir

Water levels at Iraq's vast Dukan Dam reservoir have plummeted as a result of dwindling rains and further damming upstream, hitting millions of inhabitants…

Varieties A chef takes a break to check his phone in a sliver of shade outside Union Station on August 12, 2016 in Washington,DC. Gabriella Demczuk / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
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US Enters First Major Heat Wave of 2025

The United States is experiencing its first significant heat wave of the year, beginning Friday across the Great Plains and expanding into parts of the Midwest…

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