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Assad, Saudi FM Discuss in Damascus Steps to Resolve Syrian Crisis

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received in Damascus on Tuesday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdulllah. This marked the first time a Saudi official visits Syria since 2011, when the country’s conflict erupted.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Palestinian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and stressed the importance of continuing the exerted efforts to…

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Russia Excluded from Men’s Basketball at 2024 Olympics

Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men's Olympic basketball tournament in Paris next year, basketball's international governing body FIBA said Tuesday. The decision was widely expected since FIBA has suspended Russia's teams from international play since shortly after the invasion of Ukraine last year. The International Olympic Committee…

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Russia’s Lavrov to Talk Ukraine Grain Deal with UN Chief Next Week

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will discuss the Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York next week, just weeks before the pact could expire unless Russian demands regarding its own exports are met. Lavrov is due to chair two UN Security Council meetings…

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Report: Microsoft Developing Its Own AI Chip

Microsoft Corp is developing its own artificial intelligence chip code-named "Athena" that will power the technology behind AI chatbots like ChatGPT, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The company, which was an early backer of ChatGPT-owner OpenAI, has been working on the chip since…

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US Offers Reward for Top Hezbollah Leader

The United States has offered a reward of up to $7 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Aqil, the State Department said on Tuesday. Ibrahim Aqil, also known as Tahsin, serves on Hezbollah’s highest military body, the Jihad Council, the State Department said.…

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Inter Coach Inzaghi under Pressure Ahead of Benfica Match

Winning the Champions League may be Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi's only chance to keep his job. Inter has had success this season, winning the Italian Super Cup and reaching the semifinals of the Italian Cup. And the team can reach the last four of the Champions League on Wednesday…

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Rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid Takes Turn for Worse

The days of a healthy rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid are over. What used to be a cordial relationship between the Spanish powerhouses has turned ugly following the latest scandal involving Barcelona over payments to a former refereeing official. Neither club is holding back, and there is no hiding…

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West Africa Faces Acute Food Shortages with Thousands near Famine, Say UN Agencies

Forty-eight million people in West and Central Africa face acute food insecurity in the coming months, a 10-year high spurred by insecurity, climate shocks, COVID-19 and high prices, United Nations' humanitarian agencies warned on Tuesday. West and Central Africa have faced increasing risks caused by higher temperatures and erratic rainfall.…

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Putin Rallies His Troops with 2nd Ukraine Visit in 2 Months

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited command posts of the Kremlin’s forces fighting in Ukraine, officials said Tuesday, as the war approaches its 14th month and Kyiv readies a possible counteroffensive with Western-supplied weapons. A video released by the Kremlin and broadcast by Russian state television showed Putin arriving by helicopter…

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WHO Warns Sudan’s Hospitals Running Out of Supplies, Staff

The World Health Organization's chief called on Tuesday for the parties in the conflict in Sudan to provide access to medical facilities to all those requiring care, warning that medical supplies and personnel in the capital are running low. "I want to be very clear: All parties must ensure unrestricted…

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Saudi FM Arrives in Damascus on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Damascus on Tuesday on an official visit where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It marks the first visit by a Saudi FM to Syria since 2011. Prince Faisal was received at Damascus International Airport by Minister of…

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Man United Defender Martinez Says Surgery 'Went Really Well'

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said on Tuesday that surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot “went really well.” Argentina's World Cup-winning center back will miss the rest of the season with the injury he sustained against Sevilla in the Europa League on Thursday, The Associated Press…

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Tunisia: Police Arrest Three Prominent Officials of Ennahda Party

Tunisian police arrested three prominent officials of the main opposition Ennahda party on Tuesday, hours after they detained party leader Rached Ghannouchi, the most prominent critic of President Kais Saied, a lawyer and officials said. Lawyer Monia Bouali told Reuters that the officials arrested are Mohamed Goumani, Belkacem Hassan and…

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Lebanon's Parliament Votes to Postpone Municipal Elections

Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday postponed municipal elections for up to a year for a second time amid concerns the government would not be able to secure the needed funding in time for the polling. The delay comes as Lebanon’s economy and infrastructure continue to crumble, with legislators in the deeply…

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Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah Extended till May 23

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced Tuesday extending the Islamic Arts Biennale art gallery held at the Pilgrims Lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah until May 23. The decision was taken upon the visitors’ request. The event is the first of its kind in the world and it celebrates…

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Quiche la Reine? King Charles Picks 'Coronation Quiche' to Crown Celebrations

Britain's King Charles and his wife Camilla have picked a recipe for "Coronation Quiche" for celebrations to be held next month when they are crowned, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. The dish, featuring spinach, broad beans and tarragon, is a nod to Coronation Chicken, a curry and mayonnaise-based dish which…

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140 Production Leaders Explore NEOM's Ambition to Become Hub for Media Industries

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM recently attracted 140 global leaders from across the TV and film industry to its showcase event. Its truly global offering of stages, production support facilities, talent and crews and highly attractive production incentives were on display, cementing its reputation as a leading production destination and industry hub…

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Netanyahu’s Trial Resumes for Corruption Charges Amid Efforts to Sign Plea Deal

The trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court was resumed on Monday after one month of interruption. Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes. The total sentence for these charges is 13 years. There are however behind-the-scenes talks about signing a…

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Son of Iran’s Shah Pahlavi Visits Israel

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former Shah, arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday for a visit that highlights the once-warm relationship between his father and Israel, despite the current hostility between the two countries. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani downplayed the visit's significance and declined to comment on…

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Reclusive Taliban Leader Releases End-of-Ramadan Message

The reclusive top leader of the Taliban released a message Tuesday lauding the changes in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover and the measures they imposed after seizing the country following two decades of war. The statement from Hibatullah Akhundzada was made public ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday later this…

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Tehran Speaks about Reopening Embassy in Riyadh on May 9

Iran hopes to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia by May 9, according to senior foreign ministry officials.

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Grundberg Sees ‘Rare Opportunity’ for Ceasefire, Peace in Yemen

Hans Grundberg, the UN special envoy to Yemen, described the current opportunity for peace between Yemenis as “delicate and rare,” pledging to intensify efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire and revive the political process. Grundberg praised the “constructive dialogue” recently held by Saudi officials in Sanaa and their “productive discussions”…

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Iran Renews Threats against Israel during Army Day Parade

Iran's president on Tuesday reiterated threats against Israel while marking the country's annual Army Day. The comments by Ebrahim Raisi came as fighter jets and helicopters flew overhead in Tehran, and as Iranian submarines sailed across its waters during a ceremony carried live by state television, The Associated Press said.…

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G7 Coalition to Keep Russian Oil Price Cap at $60

The Group of Seven (G7) coalition will keep a $60 per barrel price cap on seaborne Russian oil, a coalition official said, despite rising global crude prices and calls by some countries for a lower price cap to restrict Moscow's revenues. The G7 and Australia made the decision to maintain…

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