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World The Iran flag flutters from a tall flagpole over high-rise buildings in northern Tehran on May 12, 2026. (AFP)
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US Senate Backs Trump on Iran War Despite Deadline Lapse

US senators on Wednesday rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day…

Arab World Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Jarjouaa on May 13, 2026. (AFP)
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Lebanon Says Over 10,000 Homes Destroyed or Damaged Since Israel Truce

More than 10,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Lebanon since a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the head of the country's National…

Arab World An Israeli security force personnel patrols during a military raid at the Qalandia refugee camp, south of the city of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on May 6, 2026. (AFP)
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Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire

Palestinian health officials said a teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a village in the West Bank on Wednesday, the latest in a series of violent incidents…

Arab World A still from a video published by Hamas's military media showing an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter during the October 7, 2023 attack (Reuters)
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Gaza Board Envoy Says Ceasefire Holding but ‘Far from Perfect’

The high representative for Gaza in US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Wednesday said the fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian territory was holding…

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Trump Arrives in China to Meet with Xi in Beijing

World US President Donald Trump (C) is escorted by China's Vice President Han Zheng (R) upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Arrives in China to Meet with Xi in Beijing

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world…

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Arab World FILED - 07 October 2023, Palestinian Territories, Khan Yunis: Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
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UN Rights Chief Calls on Israel to Abolish Oct 7 Military Tribunal

The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday called on Israel to repeal a newly established special military tribunal to try Palestinian militants accused of…

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Arab World Lebanese rescuers and army soldiers inspect the wreckage of a vehicle that was hit in an Israeli strike in Jiyyeh town, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2026. (EPA)
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Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes on Cars Kill 12

Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday with the health ministry reporting 12 people killed in attacks targeting cars, mostly south of Beirut,…

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UN Food Agency Halves Syria Food Aid, Halts Bread Subsidy Over Funding Shortages

11 May 2026, Syria, Badama: Agricultural workers hand-harvest a fresh crop of strawberries as the season begins in the highlands of western Idlib and the coastal range. (dpa)

Daytime Russian Barrage of 800 Drones Kills 6 in Ukraine

A local resident waits for the end of an air alarm at one of the subway stations in Kyiv on May 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

The IEA slashed its previous forecast, which had projected a 1.5 million bpd drop in global oil supply (X)

Formation of Lebanese-Syrian Higher Business Council to Revive Economic Relations

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus (Lebanese Prime Minister’s Office)

Saudi Vacant Properties Face Fees as Market Awaits Supply Increase

One of the projects of the National Housing Company in Jeddah (the company)

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A mural depicting the late leader of the Iranian Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Series of Tremors Near Tehran Renew Concerns over Major Quake Risk

Passengers stand aboard the Bahamas-registered cruise ship Ambition after they were confined following the outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness onboard, at the Bordeaux port in Bordeaux, southwestern France on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

From Black Death to Covid, Ships Have Long Hosted Outbreaks

Sudanese Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan welcoming Major General Al-Nour Al-Qubba, who defected from the Rapid Support Forces (Sovereignty Council)

Defections Hit Sudan’s RSF … Has the Breakup Phase Begun?

The research team identified a protective mechanism within chloroplasts. SPA

Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

Women mourn during the funeral procession for three Lebanese Civil Defense members killed in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Grief Silenced, Suppressed as South Lebanon, Beirut Suburbs Are ‘Barred’ from Mourning War Dead

Yasser Arafat during a visit to Tehran on February 17, 1979. He was the first official figure to visit Iran after the "Islamic Revolution" (Getty).

Arafat and Tehran: From Revolutionary Embrace to Open Hostility

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Syria…The Pursuit Continues

Fayez Sara
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Riyadh and the Rationality of Power

Dr. Abdullah Faisal Alrabeh
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The ‘Patriotism’ of Hezbollah as the Perfect Antithesis of Patriotism

Hazem Saghieh
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Have We Moved from Epic War to Local War?

Mamoun Fandy
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The Wave of Treason Accusations, Escalating Rhetoric, and the Repercussions for Lebanon

Sam Menassa
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The Russian Guide and the Beijing Summit

Ghassan Charbel
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Leaving Politics Out of Hajj

Hassan Al Mustafa
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What Does the Age of ‘Nationalisms’ Mean for the Future of a United Britain?

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Lebanon’s Negotiating Path, Conditions and Obstacles

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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This Is How Mohammed bin Salman Succeeded

Turki al-Faisal
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Beirut's Tents

Samir Atallah
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'Hezbollah' and the Monopoly on Narrative

Mustafa Fahs
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Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with UK’s National Security Adviser

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GCC Interior Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting in Riyadh

The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)

Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

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An Israeli security force personnel patrols during a military raid at the Qalandia refugee camp, south of the city of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on May 6, 2026. (AFP)

Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire

Lebanon Says Over 10,000 Homes Destroyed or Damaged Since Israel Truce

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Jarjouaa on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

UN Food Agency Halves Syria Food Aid, Halts Bread Subsidy Over Funding Shortages

11 May 2026, Syria, Badama: Agricultural workers hand-harvest a fresh crop of strawberries as the season begins in the highlands of western Idlib and the coastal range. (dpa)

UN Rights Chief Calls on Israel to Abolish Oct 7 Military Tribunal

FILED - 07 October 2023, Palestinian Territories, Khan Yunis: Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

Gaza Board Envoy Says Ceasefire Holding but ‘Far from Perfect’

A still from a video published by Hamas's military media showing an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter during the October 7, 2023 attack (Reuters)

Formation of Lebanese-Syrian Higher Business Council to Revive Economic Relations

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Damascus (Lebanese Prime Minister’s Office)

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The Iran flag flutters from a tall flagpole over high-rise buildings in northern Tehran on May 12, 2026. (AFP)

US Senate Backs Trump on Iran War Despite Deadline Lapse

Tests in Italy, Spain Come Back Negative in Global Hunt for Hantavirus

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says No Need for China’s Help on Iran as Shippers Seek Way Through Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Daytime Russian Barrage of 800 Drones Kills 6 in Ukraine

A local resident waits for the end of an air alarm at one of the subway stations in Kyiv on May 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Series of Tremors Near Tehran Renew Concerns over Major Quake Risk

A mural depicting the late leader of the Iranian Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump Arrives in China to Meet with Xi in Beijing

US President Donald Trump (C) is escorted by China's Vice President Han Zheng (R) upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Tourists ride while taking part in kitesurfing in Tunisia's southern island of Djerba on May 5, 2026. (AFP)

Tunisian Tourism Slows in Fallout of Middle East War

Gold Extends Decline as Inflation Woes Weigh on Rate Cut Bets

Gold supports some stablecoins (Reuters)

Saudi Vacant Properties Face Fees as Market Awaits Supply Increase

One of the projects of the National Housing Company in Jeddah (the company)

IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

The IEA slashed its previous forecast, which had projected a 1.5 million bpd drop in global oil supply (X)

Iraq Resumes Condensate Exports after Shipping Disruption

Tankers load oil cargoes at an offshore facility linked to Iraq’s Basra oil field. (Reuters)

US-Saudi Business Council Unveils Powerhouse Board of Directors

Chair of the Corporate Board of the Olayan Group Lubna Olayan

Culture

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Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

Culture Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of early registration for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place in Historic Jeddah from…

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Culture Photo by SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

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Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

The Heritage Commission signed a cooperation agreement with IE University of Spain as part of its efforts to develop capacity-building programs in the cultural…

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Culture AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)
Culture

AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists whose artistic journeys have been connected to its programs at the 61st…

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Culture Visitors look at paintings by Ukrainian artists at the Art Kyiv 2026 Festival at the Art Ukraine Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP)
Culture

Ukrainians Seeking Cultural Escape from War’s Brutality Find Comfort and Resilience at Kyiv Art Fair

A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal…

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World Cup Transit Fares to New Jersey Stadium Cut Again After Backlash

Sports General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, NJ, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP)

World Cup Transit Fares to New Jersey Stadium Cut Again After Backlash

Officials have once again lowered the ticket price for trains and buses from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches, after an outcry…

Sports Venus Williams, of the United States, plays a backhand return to Olga Danilovic, of Serbia, during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)
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45-Year-Old Venus Williams to Play in French Open Women’s Doubles with Hailey Baptiste

Venus Williams will play in the women's doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior. The American pair…

Sports Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador, speaks during the 30 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 media event at SoFI Stadium before the pitch installation and temporary renaming to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Sports

Magic Johnson Urges Fans to Make Los Angeles their World Cup Destination

Los Angeles sports royalty and former NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson on Tuesday urged fans from around the world to make Los Angeles their World Cup…

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Sports Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC, in Manchester, Britain, 09 May 2026. EPA/GARY OAKLEY
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Man City Boss Guardiola: VAR Decisions Like the Flip of a Coin

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to the flip of a coin on Tuesday and said his side must play well…

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Saudi National Team Advances to AFC U-17 Asian Cup Quarterfinals as Group Winner

The Saudi Arabian under-17 football team advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup as the top team in Group A with seven points, following a 5-5…

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Saudi Film Commission Participates in 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Varieties The commission's participation in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival enhances Saudi Arabia’s growing presence at leading international cinematic platforms

Saudi Film Commission Participates in 2026 Cannes Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission announced it would take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival through a comprehensive program that reflects the rapid…

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Varieties The resort offers a comprehensive wellness retreat experience through 180 upscale rooms, suites, and villas - SPA
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Red Sea Destination Announces Opening of Global Resort on Shura Island

Red Sea Global announced that Miraval The Red Sea will begin welcoming guests starting May 15. The launch marks the first international expansion of the luxury…

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Varieties Police officers patrol the Czech-Slovak green border near Stary Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa
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Czech Police Seek Thief who Stole Saint's Skull

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage…

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Varieties The research team identified a protective mechanism within chloroplasts. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures…

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Varieties The researchers tested four painted panels in black and white over three months, tracking temperature, atmospheric conditions, and other variables on a University of Syndey rooftop (Dewpoint Innovations)
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With the Stroke of a Brush… Paint Could Cool Your Home, Harvest Water from Air

As global temperatures rise and water scarcity worsens, a nanoengineered paint developed by researchers in Australia aims to tackle both — with the stroke of a…

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