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Prince Harry Contacted about Coronation; Attendance Unclear

King Charles III’s office has been in touch with Prince Harry about the new monarch’s coronation, raising the possibility the prince will attend the historic ceremony despite tensions within the royal family.

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Iran Activates Air Defense System in Syria

The Iranian militias have given the green light to activate the air defense system composed of four batteries in Damascus to intercept any upcoming Israeli strikes, reliable sources in Syria said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) revealed that the militias’ leaders were ordered to limit their movement in…

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Khamenei: Poisoning of Schoolgirls an 'Unforgivable Crime'

Iran's supreme leader said on Monday that poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls in recent months is an "unforgivable" crime amid spread of suspected poisoning across the country with hundreds of girls hospitalized. "Authorities should seriously pursue the issue of students' poisoning. This is an unforgivable crime...

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Netflix Making Live-Action ‘One Piece’ from Popular Manga

Hit Japanese manga “One Piece” is coming to Netflix as a live-action series — a development that’s both exciting and worrisome for fans who have seen mixed success in a growing list of Hollywood adaptations. Chronicling the coming-of-age adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with a heart of…

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Guterres Calls on Developed Countries to Fulfill Promise, Support Developing Nations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed the need to reform the global financial system and urged international financial institutions to devise ways to provide financing.

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Saudi Arabia’s Non-oil Activity Rises to Highest Level in 8 Years

Non-oil private business activity in Saudi Arabia rose to an 8-year high in February, supported by a strong increase in demand and a positive economic outlook. The Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers Index hit 59.8, up from 58.2 in January, at the fastest rate of increase since March 2015. Sunday’s survey showed…

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US Defense Secretary Discusses Cooperation in the Middle East

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in Jordan on Monday as part of his visit to three Middle Eastern countries to reinforce partnerships with the regional states. Austin arrived on Sunday in Amman and is scheduled to later visit Egypt and Israel. “The enduring and strategic partnership between the United…

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China Believes Full, Effective Compliance Right Way Forward for Iran Nuclear Issue

China believes full and effective compliance is the right way forward for the Iranian nuclear issue, the Chinese foreign ministry said at a regular news briefing on Monday. "The US should make a political decision as soon as possible to work for outcomes from the talks," said spokesperson Mao Ning…

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Evaluation Mission for Riyadh Expo 2030 Kicks Off

A delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Enquiry Mission arrived in Riyadh on Sunday on a 5-day visit to start the evaluation process of the Kingdon's Candidacy for World Expo 2030. The Enquiry Mission is headed by Patrick Specht, president of the BIE Administration and Budget Committee, accompanied…

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Wagner Chief Says Russian Position at Bakhmut at Risk without Promised Ammunition

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force warned that Russia's position around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut was in peril unless his troops got ammunition, the latest sign of tension between the Kremlin and the private militia chief. Ukrainian military officials and analysts also reported leaders of Russia's 155th…

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Suicide Bombing in Southwestern Pakistan Kills 9 Policemen

A suicide bomber riding on a motorcycle rammed into a police truck in Pakistan's restive southwest, killing at least nine policemen and wounding seven, officials said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing, which took place on a bridge in the district of Sibi in Baluchistan province, but Baluch…

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85% of Lebanese People Suffer from Multidimensional Poverty

Rabih, a father of three, lamented that the economic crisis in Lebanon now means that he can no longer feed his children enough. He also has to support his sick mother, saying providing her with medical care is his top priority. “We can no longer afford hospital treatment. We can…

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Egypt Affirms Keenness to Support Iraq’s Security, Stability

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has stressed Egypt’s sturdy commitment to backing Iraq and providing full support to the Iraqi people at all levels, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism and consolidating security and stability. Sisi's statements came during his meeting on Monday with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani…

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Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Suez Canal, Traffic Not Impacted

A cargo vessel ran aground in the Suez Canal on Sunday, but traffic through the global waterway was not impacted, Egyptian authorities said. The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal, said Adm. Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez…

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Djokovic Withdraws after Failed Bid to Play Indian Wells

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event. The tournament announced his withdrawal on Sunday night, The Associated Press reported. Play in the combined ATP-WTA event begins Wednesday at Indian…

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Lebanon Adopts ‘Dollarization’ as Currency, Economy Crumble

When Moheidein Bazazo opened his Beirut mini-market in 1986, during some of the fiercest fighting in Lebanon’s civil war, he didn’t expect it to thrive. But several years later, he had shelves full of food and needed 12 employees to help him manage a bustling business. Those days are over.…

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Salman Al-Dossary: From a Prestigious Career in Journalism to Saudi Media Minister

Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary was named Saudi Media Minister in a Royal Order by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Sunday. Al-Dossary will be embarking on his new journey after have spent 12 years at Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. He will now forge the Kingdom’s media…

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Tunisia: Saied Rejects Racism Accusation

Tunisia's president denounced racism on Sunday and pointed to possible legal consequences for perpetrators 10 days after announcing a crackdown on illegal migration using language the African Union condemned as "racialized hate speech". During a statement on Feb.

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Egypt’s Private Sector Activity Shrinks for 27th Month in a Row in Feb.

Egypt's non-oil private sector activity shrank for the 27th month in a row in February as surging inflation and obstacles to importing from abroad extended business travails, a survey showed on Sunday. The S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) strengthened to 46.9 in February from 45.5 in January, but…

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A Box Office K.O.: ‘Creed III’ Debuts to $58.7 Million

"Creed III" punched above its weight at the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters. The MGM release knocked "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" out of first place and far surpassed both industry expectations and the opening weekends of the first two movies in the franchise. Playing in…

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Barcelona Edges Valencia to Put Pressure on Real Madrid

Barcelona kept its title-chasing momentum by beating Valencia 1-0 and increasing its lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday. Raphinha scored a first-half winner for Barcelona, which missed a penalty from Ferran Torres early in the second half and then saw defender Ronald Araujo sent off. The…

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Relegation-Threatened Hertha Berlin Loses 4-1 at Leverkusen

Hertha Berlin’s hopes of edging further away from the Bundesliga’s relegation zone were wrecked Sunday in a 4-1 loss at Bayer Leverkusen. Moussa Diaby, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong starred for Leverkusen as it bounced back from two league games without a win with a convincing display of attacking soccer.…

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Verstappen Opens with a Win as Red Bull Takes 1-2 in Bahrain

New season, another victory. Max Verstappen won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, leading almost the entire race as he opened the defense of his back-to-back Formula One titles. Red Bull also clinched a dominant 1-2 with Sergio Perez finishing second while 41-year-old Fernando Alonso took…

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King Salman Approves Providing 1 Mln Copies of Quran to Islamic Attachés, Centers During Ramadan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved on Sunday the distribution of one million copies of the holy Quran to religious attachés, Islamic centers, and guidance offices in 22 countries during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Ramadan will begin later…

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Dozens of Israeli Reserve Pilots Ditch Drill to Protest Judicial Overhaul

Dozens of Israeli air force reservists said on Sunday they would not turn up for a training day in protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms, a jolt for a country whose melting-pot military is meant to be apolitical. As Israel's strategic arm, the air force has traditionally relied…

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