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KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

Varieties KCRI is designed to restore the Red Sea reefscape and offer a framework that coral restoration programs worldwide can adopt. (SPA)

KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative’s large-scale coral facility, restoring and…

Varieties Heavy machinery clears the debris from a landslide along the Marocos road in Machico municipality, on the Portuguese island of Madeira, due to severe weather caused by the passage of Storm Charles, 11 November 2026. (EPA)

Portugal Closes All Schools and Non-Essential Services Ahead of a Major Atlantic Storm

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets…

Varieties The S.S. United States crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times. (Getty Images)

Once the World's Fastest, Ocean Liner Will Become Largest Artificial Reef

An ocean liner that is longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas is headed to a final home on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico as the world's…

Varieties Celine Dion. (AFP)

Medical Breakthrough for People with Same Disorder as Celine Dion

People suffering from stiff person syndrome (SPS), which affects Celine Dion, the singer, could soon benefit from a new medicine which improves symptoms. …

Varieties View of a flooded area after storm Leo passed by Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, February 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Portugal Storm Alert Closes Schools

Portugal will shut schools and non-essential public services on Wednesday, with the government urging people to shelter from winds potentially reaching 140…


Varieties The partnership aims to introduce several joint initiatives and programs designed to develop and prepare national talent with essential technical skills in advanced technology fields. (SPA)

Tuwaiq Academy Launches Partnership with Misk

Tuwaiq Academy announced the launch of its partnership with the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk) to empower national youth capabilities in various…

Varieties This image provided by Nathan Richoz shows a T cell aggregate in a human trachea biopsy on July 12, 2021, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. (Nathan Richoz/Clatworthy Lab/University of Cambridge via AP)

Scientists Map Out the Human Body One Cell at a Time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body's estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type of cell has a unique role, and knowing what all…

Varieties A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 29, 2024. (Reuters)

Is Climate Change Making Tropical Storms More Frequent? Scientists Say It’s Unclear

An unusual cluster of typhoons in the West Pacific and a series of powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic are raising questions about the impact that climate…

Varieties Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov visits the city central zoo during an official transfer of more than 70 animals from Russia to North Korea within the framework of the countries' bilateral cooperation in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released November 20, 2024. Press Service of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment/Handout via REUTERS

Putin Gifts Zoo Animals, Including Lion and Bears, to North Korea

Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow's zoo, the…

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Varieties In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, coconut trees hit by typhoon Yagi along a road in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (Xinhua via AP)

Southern China Suspends Ferry Services as Storm Brings Winds, High Waters to Coastal Regions

Parts of coastal southern China suspended ferry services as a major storm passed into the South China Sea, bringing high winds and heavy waves to much of the…

Varieties Artist Maurizio Cattelan's piece of art "Comedian" hangs on display during an auction preview at Sotheby's in New York, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP)

How a Viral, Duct-Taped Banana Came to Be Worth $1 Million

Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Peter Gash, owner and manager of the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, snorkels during an inspection of the reef's condition in an area called the 'Coral Gardens' located at Lady Elliot Island, north-east of the town of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2015. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo

Parts of Great Barrier Reef Suffer Highest Coral Mortality on Record

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it…

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Varieties Bed nets -- up to now the prime weapon against malaria -- may be much less effective against the urban mosquito. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/File

Urban Mosquito Sparks Malaria Surge in East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fueling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of…

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Varieties A pack of about eight dogs has made its home among the ancient ruins of the Giza Pyramids - AFP

Stray Dogs in Giza become Tourist Draw after 'Pyramid Puppy' Sensation

Beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, crowds at the Giza Pyramids gazed up at the ancient wonders, but some had their eyes peeled for a new attraction. "There he…

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Varieties African penguins are now listed as critically endangered - AFP

'Critically Endangered' African Penguins Just Want Peace and Food

Mashudu Mashau says it takes about two minutes to catch a penguin, a task he does weekly to investigate sightings of injured or sickly seabirds. "We don't…

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Varieties Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation

Saudi Arabia Announces Historic UNCCD Green Zone, Thematic Days to Accelerate Action on Land Degradation

The Presidency of COP16 Riyadh, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13, has announced the establishment of a Green Zone and…

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Varieties The 1st Battalion Welsh Guards prepare for an inspection by Britain's King Charles III and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his visit to the UK to mark the year of his Silver Jubilee, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Monday Nov. 11, 2024. (AP)

Report: Masked Men Break into UK’s Windsor Castle Estate

Two masked men broke into Britain's royal Windsor Castle estate last month and stole two vehicles from a barn, the Sun newspaper reported on Monday. King…

Varieties Thick smog engulfs the Kartavya Path near India Gate in New Delhi on November 18, 2024. (AFP)

Shrouded in Smog, Delhi Pollution Reading Is the Highest This Year

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year…

Varieties The human inhabitants of Lopburi have long suffered from a growing and aggressive monkey population. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP/File

Law and Disorder as Thai Police Station Comes under Monkey Attack

Police in central Thailand said they barricaded themselves into their own station over the weekend, after a menacing mob of 200 escaped monkeys ran riot on the…

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Varieties This undated photo made available by Henry Aldridge and Son shows a gold pocket watch that was given to Capt. Arthur Rostron, captain of RMS Carpathia that rescued 700 survivors of the Titanic. The watch sold at auction on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024 for nearly $2 million. (Andrew Aldridge/Henry Aldridge and Son via AP)

A Gold Pocket Watch Given to the Captain Who Rescued Titanic Survivors Sells for Record Price

A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record for…

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Varieties Misk Global Forum Starts Monday in Riyadh

Misk Global Forum Starts Monday in Riyadh

The eighth edition of the Misk Global Forum will be held in Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City), in Riyadh, from November 18 to 19, with the theme …

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Varieties Artworks will be displayed at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Wadi Hanifah, and the JAX District. SPA

Over 60 Artists to Illuminate Riyadh Under the Theme ‘Light Years Apart’

Noor Riyadh is set to return in its fourth edition between November 28 and December 14, bringing together over 60 artists of 18 nationalities to illuminate the…

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Varieties Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig reacts as she is crowned Miss Universe during the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, Mexico, November 16, 2024. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig is Crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss…

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Varieties Sara the lion cub sits in a crate before being loaded on a yacht at the Dbayeh sea port, north of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Lion Cub Evacuated from Lebanon to South African Sanctuary Escapes Airstrikes

When Sara first arrived at her rescuers' home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of abuse all over her little furry body. After…

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Varieties The selection and judging committee is reviewing the submissions to determine which works will be showcased and compete. SPA

International Video Art Forum in Saudi Arabia Receives 127 Artistic Works from 41 Countries

The sixth edition of the International Video Art Forum, organized by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam in collaboration with the Cinema…

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Varieties  A pedestrian bridge collapsed due to flooding caused by rains brought on by Tropical Storm Sara in San Pedro Sula, Honduras Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP)

Tropical Storm Sara Drenches Honduras’ Northern Coast, with Flash Flooding and Mudslides in Forecast

Tropical storm Sara stalled over Honduras Saturday, drenching the northern coast of the Central American nation and swelling rivers. The area could see life…

Varieties A polar bear statue stands near a road, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Churchill, Manitoba. (AP)

In the Polar Bear Capital of the World, a Community Lives with the Predator Next Door and Loves It

Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest. His…

Varieties Chat Cola has tapped into Palestinians' desire to move away from companies perceived as too supportive of Israel - AFP

Palestinians Turn to Local Soda in Boycott of Israel-linked Goods

In a red box factory that stands out among the drab hills of the West Bank, Chat Cola's employees race to quench Palestinians' thirst for local products since…

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Varieties A street is shrouded in smog amid air pollution, during a morning in Multan, Pakistan, November 15, 2024. REUTERS/Quratulain Asim

Primary Schools Empty as Smog Persists in Indian Capital

Residents in India's capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed…

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