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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Houthi Claims Accusing the Kingdom of Besieging the Yemeni People

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's strongest condemnation of the allegations made by the so-called military spokesperson of the…

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Gulf This photo shows a view of Doha, Qatar, accessed on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Arab, Islamic Condemnation of Houthi Accusations against Saudi Arabia

Qatar strongly condemned on Tuesday Houthi accusations that Saudi Arabia was imposing a siege on the Yemeni people and barring marine navigation. The Qatari…

Arab World 21 July 2026, Lebanon, Kfar Tebniet: Black smoke rises over Kfar Tebniet, during an Israeli-controlled detonation amid a US-brokered withdrawal framework. (dpa)

Lebanese Army Deploys in Southern Town After Israeli Withdrawal, Official Says

Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior…

Gulf  Sun rises during early morning hours in Manama, Bahrain, July 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Bahrain Says Intercepted Iranian Air Attacks

Bahrain's military on Tuesday said it had intercepted a number of Iranian attacks, nearly two weeks into the resumption of US-Iran hostilities that have…

US Military Completes Its Latest Strikes on Iran, Marking the 10th Successive Night of Attacks

World A US military aircraft flies at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026. US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US Military Completes Its Latest Strikes on Iran, Marking the 10th Successive Night of Attacks

Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of…

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World  A man rides past flags of ASEAN member states seen outside the venue of the 59th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings in Pasay, Metro Manila on July 21, 2026. (AFP)

ASEAN Top Diplomats Meet, Voice ‘Serious Concern’ Over Middle East Hostilities

The Middle East crisis cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced serious concern over renewed…

Arab World A Palestinian boy inspects the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, July 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six in Gaza, Medics Say

An Israeli ‌airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said. …

Ancient Coins of AlUla Bear Witness to Centuries of Economic Prosperity

Culture Archaeological coins discovered in AlUla Governorate offer material evidence of the region's vibrant economic history. (SPA)

Ancient Coins of AlUla Bear Witness to Centuries of Economic Prosperity

Archaeological coins discovered in AlUla Governorate offer material evidence of the region's vibrant economic history, documenting its role as a civilizational…

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Culture FILE PHOTO: Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as seen from Metula in northern Israel, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

UN to List West Bank, Lebanon Sites as 'in Danger'

The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat…

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Culture Snow patches remain on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Mount Olympus, Home of Ancient Greek Gods, is a Candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List

Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia…

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Culture The meticulously crafted script begins with Surah Al-Fatihah at the top - SPA

Rare 19th-Century Panel Displayed at Red Sea Museum Features Complete Quranic Text

A rare 19th-century Quranic calligraphy panel is on display at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah. Created around 1859–1860 CE by Ghouth Mahboob Ghalib…

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Culture Palestinian curators working to restore ancient artifacts amid the ruins of war-devastated Gaza. (AFP)

Saving Gaza's Past, One Artifact at a Time

Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into…

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Australian Open to Limit Cheap Tickets after Crowding Problems

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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Australian Open to Limit Cheap Tickets after Crowding Problems

The Australian Open will place daily limits on cheap tickets to the tennis Grand Slam for the first time after long queues and crowding blighted the tournament…

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Sports  Argentina players stand during medal ceremony after the World Cup final football match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP)

Arrogance or Pride? Argentina Grapples with World Cup Villain Label

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that…

Sports Spain's team pose with their trophy on the tarmac upon their arrival from the US after winning the 2026 World Cup, in Madrid Barajas' airport, on July 20, 2026. (AFP)

Spain’s World Cup Champions Head Home for a Royal Welcome, Parade Through Madrid

Spain's World Cup winning football team returned home on Monday, where the 26-man squad is due to meet with Spain's royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez…

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Brentford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 7, 2026  A mural of former Newcastle United player and manager Kevin Keegan is seen outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Former Liverpool and England Star Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday. Keegan, regarded as one the greatest…

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Sports Jeddah Corniche stands out as one of the Kingdom's premier destinations for landmark tourism and hospitality developments (SPA).

Jeddah to Host World Boxing Event 'The Comeback' on July 25

Boxing fans around the world are turning their attention to Jeddah, which will host "The Comeback" world boxing event on July 25 at the Jeddah Superdome,…

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'Sit Down!' Australian Politician Berates Dog on Live TV

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Barnaby Joyce, former deputy prime minister, speaks at a 'Put Australia First' rally, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

'Sit Down!' Australian Politician Berates Dog on Live TV

A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV. Former…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: People ride bikes past the skyline of the central business district in Singapore, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Diamond Smile: Singapore Jails Man for Gem in Mouth Theft

A Singapore court sentenced an Indian tourist to more than two years in jail over a failed bid to steal a diamond by hiding it in his accomplice's mouth. …

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Varieties  Afriski Mountain Resort is seen in Maluti, Lesotho, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP)

Ski Enthusiasts Flock to Sub-Saharan Africa and a Snowy Mountain Resort in Lesotho

One may not expect thousands to flock each winter to Lesotho but for many ski enthusiasts from across southern Africa, the small, landlocked mountain kingdom…

Varieties (FILES) This underwater photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Great Barrier Reef at Risk of 'Collapse,’ Scientists Warn

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is at a very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Nino weather…

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Varieties A close-up of a Blue Morpho Butterfly on a leaf. (Getty Images)

Britain Set for Butterfly Boom After Hot Weather

A butterfly charity said the UK could be set for a “bumper” year of the insects as it launches its annual appeal for the public to count them, according to BBC…

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