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World FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji (unseen) in Beirut, Lebanon June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Iran Confirms Meeting European Officials on Friday

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Thursday he would meet his British, French and German counterparts as well as the European Union's top…

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World Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Criticizes UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Thursday and accused the International Atomic…

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Arab World Iraqi citizens wait outside Iraqi Airways office in Beirut (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Iraqis Stranded in Beirut Face Black Market for Return Tickets

The Iraqi Airways office in Beirut has become a daily destination for stranded Iraqi citizens desperately seeking tickets and empty seats on flights home,…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut)
Arab World Emergency personnel walk near damaged vehicles at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Egyptian FM Pushes for ‘De-escalation’ Dialogue in Call with European Diplomats

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell on Thursday…

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Israel Says it Targeted Nuclear Sites in Iran's Natanz and Arak

World This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows the Arak heavy water reaction in Iran on March 20, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

Israel Says it Targeted Nuclear Sites in Iran's Natanz and Arak

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had targeted the Arak nuclear reactor in Iran overnight and struck what it said was a nuclear weapons development site…


Arab World FILE PHOTO: A view of the Syrian central bank, after the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi/File Photo

Syria Expects First Transfer with US Bank 'Within Weeks'

Syria expects to have its first transaction with a US bank "in a matter of weeks", Syrian central bank governor Abdelkader Husriyeh said on Thursday, a day…

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World Pakistani pilgrims evacuated from Iran walk across the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, Balochistan province on June 18, 2025, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP)

Governments Scramble to Evacuate Citizens from Israel, Iran

Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiraling Israel-Iran conflict, organizing buses…

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Culture The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA

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

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

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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Culture Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) announces a program of activities running throughout June and July. (SPA)

Diriyah Art Futures Announces Summer Program Alongside Maknana Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region's first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, has announced a program of activities running throughout June and July…

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Culture Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)

Diriyah Company Unveils ‘Diriyah House’ in London to Expand Global Reach 

Diriyah Company announced the launch of "Diriyah House" in London’s One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, marking a strategic move to strengthen its global presence…

Soccer Fans Storm Field in Libya, Portuguese Referee Injured during Suspended Match

Sports The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute. Reuters file photo

Soccer Fans Storm Field in Libya, Portuguese Referee Injured during Suspended Match

A highly-anticipated derby in Libya’s top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some…

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Sports Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP

Messi Fit to Face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in…

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Sports Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates after scoring during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Al-Ain and Juventus in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW

Juventus Beat Al-Ain 5-0 at Club World Cup

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both scored twice as the young guns of Juventus made a statement in their Club World Cup opener with a dominant 5-0…

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Sports Al-Hilal's Yassine Bounou blocks a shot during the Club World Cup group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Al Hilal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Yassine Bounou's PK Save Helps Al Hilal Tie Real Madrid

Yassine Bounou stopped a penalty kick by Real Madrid's Federico Valverde in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to allow Al Hilal to earn a 1-1 tie…

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Sports Espanyol's Spanish goalkeeper #01 Joan Garcia catches the ball during the Spanish league football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, on May 15, 2025. (AFP)

Barcelona Signs Goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Crosstown Rival Espanyol

Barcelona is signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who was once linked to a move to Arsenal, to a six-year contract, the Spanish champion said Wednesday. …


SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Test

Varieties Flames rise as a SpaceX rocket explodes in Brownsville, Texas, US, June 18, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. TheRocketFuture via X/via REUTERS

SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Test

One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, in the latest setback to the billionaire's…

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Varieties Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma cultivates the blooms north of Johannesburg, 1,500 km (930 miles) from their natural home at the southern tip of Africa. Phill Magakoe / AFP

S.Africa's Iconic Protea Flower Relocates as Climate Warms

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500…

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Varieties Visitor Jess Tinton embraces a cow during a "Cow Cuddling" experience at Dumble Farm in Arram, Britain, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble

UK Farm Swaps Milk for Cow Cuddles

Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its cows and instead charge visitors to cuddle them. …

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Varieties One of the rings stolen in the heist (FBI handout)

7 California Men Charged in 'Largest Jewelry Heist' in US History

Seven men from California have been charged in the "largest jewelry heist in US history,” involving the theft of $100 million worth of gold, gems, and luxury…

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Rancho Palos Verdes Declares War on Peacocks

Spotting a trademark colorful and elegant bird on the Palos Verdes Peninsula can be exciting for visitors or vacationers, but as the peacock population has…

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