After DJs and raves, Saudi pushes home-grown culture

First, deeply religious Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's turning to long-neglected Saudi...

Regional

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 40

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 40 people on Saturday, as the Israeli military hinted at...

International

Trump gives Putin ‘peace letter’ from wife Melania

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US President Donald Trump handed Vladimir Putin a special item at their Alaska summit: a letter written by his wife,...

Health

US suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer posts

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The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of...

Regional

Syria state media reports car blast in Damascus, no casualties

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Syrian state media said a car bomb exploded in Damascus on Saturday evening without causing casualties. "An explosion was heard...

Health

Shelling by Sudan’s RSF kills 17 in besieged Darfur city: medical source

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Sudanese paramilitary forces shelled North Darfur's besieged capital El-Fasher on Saturday, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring 25 others,...

Sports

LA 2028 to sell venue name rights in Olympic first

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Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will sell naming rights for some competition venues to "unlock an additional revenue...

Breaking News

France urges Israel to drop West Bank settlement plan

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France's foreign ministry Saturday called on Israel to drop a plan to build thousands of new homes in the West...

Regional

Protesters in Syria Druze heartland demand right to self-determination

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Hundreds demonstrated in Syria's Sweida on Saturday, denouncing last month's sectarian violence and calling for the right to self-determination for...

Breaking News

Macron urges ‘pressure’ on Russia until ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine

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