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World Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

China announced on Thursday sanctions against the Philippines' defence minister over "irresponsible remarks", escalating tensions between Beijing and Manila as…

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World FILE PHOTO: Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to…

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Gulf Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his strongest condemnation of the repeated hostile Iranian attacks targeting the…

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Gulf Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the repeated Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, and the continued violations of their sovereignty which…

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Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

World A banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei and the late senior Iranian military commander, General Qassem Soleimani, on a building in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

Iran's foreign ministry condemned on Thursday the latest US strikes on the country, saying the attacks rendered the nearly two-month ceasefire "practically…

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Arab World FILE PHOTO: A general view picture shows the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block as Bethlehem is seen in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

Israel is expected to approve on ‌Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to…

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Gulf Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo

Iranian Attack Targets Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace on Thursday and a child was injured in Bahrain because of an attack by Iran. Kuwait's air defenses were engaging…

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Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

Culture The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks  - SPA

Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

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Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf cinematic…

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Culture Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

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Culture The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

Culture This photograph shows a general view of the ruins of the ancient city of Troy in Canakkale on June 2, 2026. (AFP)

Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a Source of Turkish Pride

A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Türkiye. First…

Jeddah Sets Stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Gatherings

Sports Workers are seen on a crane at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (AFP)

Jeddah Sets Stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Gatherings

Jeddah is set to host one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent football fan events, "Live the World Cup", at Abadi Al Johar Arena, accompanying Saudi football fans…

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Sports Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2019 General view of the Wimbledon logo on the base of the handle of a tennis racquet REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Wimbledon Increases Prize Money by 20%, Singles Winners Will Earn $4.8 Million

Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will…

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Sports HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 07: Marwane Saadane of Morocco controls the ball during the international friendly match between Morocco and Norway at Red Bull Arena on June 07, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images/AFP

Morocco Forced Into Two Injury Changes Ahead of World Cup Opener

Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad. Defender Marwane…

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Sports A visitor points to the jersey of Brazilian soccer legend Pele, which is part of an exhibition where the public can visit the room where Pele stayed ahead of the 1970 World Cup final, at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) in Mexico City, Mexico June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

New York Renames Streets After Thierry Henry, Pele Ahead of World Cup

New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament --…

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Sports Algeria's Amine Gouiri, left, challenges for the ball with Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk during the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Algeria in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/ Patrick Post)

Algeria Thrash Bolivia 4-0 in World Cup Warm-up

Algeria forward Amine Gouiri struck twice in their 4-0 win over Bolivia in an unbroadcast World Cup warm-up in Kansas City on Thursday. Local media said…

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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

Varieties Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

Saudi Arabia has enhanced its global leadership role in coral reef protection by chairing the 39th General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative …

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Varieties People rest outside the Kremlin on a warm summer day in downtown Moscow, Russia, 05 June 2026. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Russia Unblocks Roblox after Widespread Child Anger

Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. …

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Varieties People and personell from the wildlife board mill around a dead moose that had strayed into Majorstuen,a inner city area in Oslo, Norway on, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Javad Parsa / NTB / AFP)

Moose Put Down after Wandering Into Central Oslo

Norwegian police said Thursday that a moose that had wandered into downtown Oslo, drawing curious crowds, had been shot and killed. Videos taken by witnesses…

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Varieties A poppy wreath and a photo next to the grave of Private Thomas Redvers Whitaker during a burial ceremony for six British soldiers of World War I, at the CWGC's Tyne Cot Cemetery in Zonnebeke, Belgium, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

WWI Soldier's Postcard from Home Helps Unite his Family after a Century

A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite distant descendants more than a…

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Varieties Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra wears a smartphone on her head as she records her actions through motion capture while slicing mangoes at her home in Chennai. R.Satish BABU / AFP

The Indian Workers Training AI Robots to Take their Jobs

With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on…

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