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World A billboard bearing a picture of Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad and a former national flag are torn by anti-government fighters in the northern city of Aleppo on Nov. 30. (AFP)

Austria Charges Two Syrian Ex-Officials Over Civil War Crimes

Prosecutors in Austria on Wednesday said they have charged two officials of Syria's former government for allegedly abusing detained civilians during the…

Culture People visit the National Museum of Damascus after it reopened, a month after the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Opens Probe into Robbery at National Museum

Syrian authorities have temporarily closed the national museum in Damascus and launched an investigation after thieves made off with several pieces, an…

World 10 October 2025, Berlin: Police officers arrest a suspect in Kreuzberg. (dpa)

Germany Arrests Another Alleged Member of Hamas Cell

German prosecutors said Wednesday that police had arrested another alleged member of a Hamas cell plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions. The…

World The US Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. (AP)

US Treasury Issues Iran-Related Missile and Drone Sanctions

The US on Wednesday sanctioned individuals and entities in several countries related to their support of Iran's ballistic missile and drone production, in the…

Trump Asks Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu in Letter, Israeli President’s Office Says 

World President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (Reuters) 

Trump Asks Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu in Letter, Israeli President’s Office Says 

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from US President Donald Trump urging him to consider granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin…


World The health manager of the Arequipa region said the bus hit a pickup truck and it went off a road on a curve, falling more than 200 meters (more than 650 feet) to the banks of the Ocoña river - (File photo of Peru police/The AP)

At Least 37 Dead after a Passenger Bus Falls into a Ravine in Peru

A passenger bus fell into a deep ravine early Wednesday after crashing with another vehicle in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more,…

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Features People shop water storage tanks following a drought crisis in Tehran, Iran, November 10, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Tehran Taps Run Dry as Water Crisis Deepens Across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if…

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Syria Opens Probe into Robbery at National Museum

Culture People visit the National Museum of Damascus after it reopened, a month after the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Opens Probe into Robbery at National Museum

Syrian authorities have temporarily closed the national museum in Damascus and launched an investigation after thieves made off with several pieces, an…


Culture The commission affirmed that its participation in ICOM Dubai represents an opportunity to showcase Saudi Arabia’s experience in building an integrated museum sector - SPA

Saudi Museums Commission Inaugurates Pavilion at ICOM Dubai 2025

The Museums Commission participated today in the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), being held in Dubai from November 11…

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Culture The program will kick off at the center’s headquarters in Diriyah on November 18. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Art Futures Launches 'Moving Image' Public Program 

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first center dedicated to new media arts in the Middle East and North Africa, announced on Tuesday the launch of…

Culture The pavilion features rare photos and historical documents illustrating the evolution of Hajj transport. (SPA)

Saudi Ministry of Transport Showcases Evolution of Transport at Hajj Conference 

The Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services showcased the evolution of Hajj transport at its pavilion during the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in…

Culture An art installation, "The Shen" by Mert Ege Kose, is displayed near the Giza pyramid complex, in Giza, Egypt, 11 November 2025. (EPA)

Monumental Art Displayed in Shade of Egypt's Pyramids

Installations by renowned international artists including Italy's Michelangelo Pistoletto and Portugal's Alexandre Farto have been erected in the sand under…

Swimmer Al-Sarraj Wins First Gold Medal for Saudi Arabia at Islamic Solidarity Games 

Sports Zaid Al-Sarraj poses with his medal. (SPA)

Swimmer Al-Sarraj Wins First Gold Medal for Saudi Arabia at Islamic Solidarity Games 

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj won on Tuesday the first gold medal for the Kingdom at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games, which is underway in Riyadh. He won…


Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) takes part in a training session in Algorfa, Alicante, Spain, 11 November 2025. EPA/Marcial Guillen

Barca President Laporta: Messi Return 'Unrealistic'

Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic,” the club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday. The 38-year-old…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 28, 2023 Chelsea's Reece James looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Chelsea's James Warns England of Extreme Heat at 2026 World Cup

England defender Reece James said his teammates must brace for "super difficult conditions" at the 2026 World Cup in North America having experienced intense…

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Sports Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against  Lorenzo Musetti of Italy (not pictured) during the men's finals match of the ATP Hellenic Championship tennis tournament, Athens, Greece, 08 November 2025. EPA/GEORGE VITSARAS

Djokovic Says Sinner's Doping Controversy Will Linger

Novak Djokovic said the shortness and timing of Jannik Sinner's ban this year for an inadvertent doping violation was "odd" and the case would hang over the…

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Sports Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - Iraq v Indonesia - King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 11, 2025 Iraq coach Graham Arnold. (Reuters)

Iraq, UAE Battle to Keep World Cup Dream Alive 

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will attempt to overcome the disappointment of missing out on an automatic berth at next year's World Cup when they face off…


Madinah Wins the 2025 Shanghai Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities

Varieties The recognition coincided with the Global Observance of World Cities Day 2025 in Bogotá - SPA 

Madinah Wins the 2025 Shanghai Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities

Madinah won the 2025 Shanghai Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities in its third cycle, recognizing progress in urban innovation, sustainability,…

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Varieties The original Birkin, the first ever made by Hermes for Jane Birkin crafted in 1984 is displayed during the press preview of Sotheby’s Luxury Week Sale at Sotheby’s Auctions in New York City, US, June 6, 2025. (Reuters) 

Original Birkin Bag Unveiled in Japan After Record $10 Million Purchase 

The original bag custom-made for late actress Jane Birkin which became a design icon was revealed to media in Tokyo on Wednesday by the Japanese company that…

Varieties A woman takes a selfie during a pro-Beijing flash mob rally in Hong Kong on Oct. 1, 2019, to mark the 70th anniversary of communist China’s founding. (AFP via Getty Images)

More Sleep, Less Screen Time as China Aims to Reduce Student Stress 

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen…

Varieties The plate - taken some time after 1908 - has now been returned to Gonville & Caius College (Caius College)

Stolen Cambridge University Plate Returned after 115 Years

A decorative plate stolen from a dining hall by a University of Cambridge student more than 100 years ago has finally been returned. It is believed Gordon…

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Varieties Zookeepers believe the flamingo seen in Brittany could be four-month-old Frankie, who took flight from Paradise Park near Hayle more than a week ago. (Paradise Park)

Flamingo Escapes from British Sanctuary to France Despite Having Feathers Clipped

“Regarde, un flamant rose!” (Look, a pink flamingo). The zookeepers of Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall may never have expected to learn the French word for…