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A church attack in Jordan during a funeral service resulted in fatalities, with authorities labeling it as extremist terrorism. A survivor recounts witnessing her cousin’s death.

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Oman's import prices surged 11.7% year-on-year in Q2, primarily driven by a 45.5% rise in mineral fuel prices. The overall import price index also increased by 2% from Q1, reflecting broader energy-ma…

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Dubai Basketball secured their fifth consecutive win in the ABA League, defeating KK Bosna 93–83 and remaining unbeaten in the competition. Notable performances included MVP Mfiondu Kabengele, who ach…

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Al-Riyadh secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, breaking a losing streak against them that dated back to 2015. With goals from Teddy Okou and Bernard Mensah, Al-Riyadh rose to…

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia ranked first among Gulf Cooperation Council states and 12th globally among 55 pension systems in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, with its overall score rising t…

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RIYADH: Riyadh Art announced the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six works have been installed at Western…

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RIYADH: Saudi shipping company Bahri has signed a SR1.69 billion ($451 million) contract with International Maritime Industries to build three very large crude carriers, expanding its fleet and suppor…

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has approved funding to rehabilitate the Al-Jamima border crossing with Saudi Arabia, aiming for its opening in 2027 to enhance trade ties. The project includes impro…

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RIYADH: Saudi Basic Industries Corp. returned to profitability in the third quarter, reporting adjusted net income of SR840 million ($220 million) as revenue and earnings improved from the previous th…

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Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba met with representatives of Turkish organizations to discuss enhancing cooperation in humanitarian aid for Yemen. Highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis exace…

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Rashad Al-Alimi, head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, condemned the Houthi militia for targeting civilians and using tactics typical of terrorist organizations, urging global support to…

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that potential renewed conflicts with Israel and the US will not alter Iran’s stances. This response follows elevated threats from the US and Israel r…

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Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has called for the removal of Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections, criticizing his policies for undermining national interests and advocating for a renewed…

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A drone attack in Russia’s Perm region has injured five workers and damaged an industrial facility. Emergency services are on the scene, providing medical assistance.

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Iran’s army claims to have shot down a US drone over the coastal city of Bandar Abbas, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards conducted a drone strike on the base of the Iranian Kurdish opposition group Komala in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

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Protesters in Arunachal Pradesh clashed with police over a proposed mega-dam, leading to violence and property damage. The project aims to counter a Chinese hydropower initiative.

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A shooting near Florida A&M University’s campus in Tallahassee left 11 people with gunshot wounds. Police reported the victims include adults and juveniles, with at least three sustaining serious inju…

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MAKKAH: The head of Islam’s holiest sites on Sunday condemned repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Makkah and Madinah, warning that the security and sanctity o…

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RIYADH: Heavy thunderstorms are expected to continue across wide areas of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, bringing the risk of flash floods, hail showers and strong winds that could stir up dust and sand, acc…

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JERUSALEM: Israel said Sunday it would close all land crossing with the West Bank on election day, after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the territory. “The political echelon approve…

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WASHINGTON, United States: Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahea…

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CAIRO: Saudi Shoura Council member Saad Al-Otaibi was elected unopposed as president of the Arab Parliament on Saturday during a procedural session held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, accor…

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Join “Qissa bi Qissa” (“Swap a Story”) at Huna Space in AlUla Old Town for an intimate, UNESCO-inspired live museum experience where participants share personal memories in Arabic or English, guided b…

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Celebrate life’s unexpected twists with “Sugar Daddy,” a heartfelt comedy that follows Noah as he navigates his 50th birthday. Find more details at enjoy.sa .

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Enjoy “Safrjal,” an original Saudi comedy sketch show at The Storytellers Theater that pokes fun at a world dominated by artificial intelligence and brings reality back into focus through authentic Sa…

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Enjoy a fun-filled day at Red Sea Beach, an entertainment center offering a range of activities, interactive contests and a children’s playground.

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DAMASCUS: Armed groups in Syria’s southern Sweida governorate have completely closed the highway linking the city to Damascus, state news agency SANA reported on Saturday, as a US envoy voiced concern…

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WASHINGTON: Less than two weeks before US midterm elections, the Department of Justice has warned election officials across California they could be targets of federal “scrutiny” if they refuse to hel…

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RALEIGH, N.C.: In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District by about 9,000 votes. Two years later, the current congressman, Republican…

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