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Khamenei to Iran's Armed Forces: Don’t Settle for Any Level of Power

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called on the armed forces commanders to move forward in deterring the enemies and not to settle for any level of power. Hinting at the protests taking place in the country since September, Khamenei stressed that the armed forces should be prepared and vigilant against…

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From Founder to Grandson... Saudis Between Two ‘Bay’ahs’

Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Al-Safa Castle in Makkah, just meters away from where King Abdulaziz received the first royal pledge around a hundred years ago. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, corresponding to 26 Ramadan 1438 AH, King Salman issued a royal decree,…

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Arab Coalition: 104 Houthi Prisoners Released in Saudi Humanitarian Gesture

Arab coalition spokesman Turki Al-Malki announced on Monday the release of 104 Houthis in a humanitarian gesture by Saudi Arabia. The move completes the prisoner exchange that was carried out last week between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias. Malki said the Saudi gesture is an extension of the…

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Arsenal Must Stop Squandering Points, Says Jesus

Arsenal must maintain the intensity for a full 90 minutes if they are to challenge for the Premier League title, forward Gabriel Jesus said after they squandered a two-goal lead in Sunday's 2-2 draw at West Ham United. Arsenal were rampant early on and looked well placed to restore their…

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Dressing Room Unrest May Galvanize Bayern, Says Guardiola

The row between Bayern Munich team mates Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane could actually make the German side more dangerous in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said. Senegal international Mane was fined and missed Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw with Hoffenheim…

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Son of Toppled Iranian Shah to Visit Israel

The exiled son of the Iranian Shah toppled in the 1979 revolution will visit Israel this week, Israel's government said on Sunday, calling him the "most senior Iranian personality" to ever pay a public visit to Israel. Israel and Iran enjoyed warmer ties under the US-backed Shah, though they have…

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Nile-Side Egypt Town Heralds Spring with Pungent Delicacy

The overwhelming smell may be misleading, but the Egyptian town of Nabaruh, its streets lined with shops selling salty, fermented fish called feseekh, is far from the seaside. Landlocked in the Nile Delta, "Nabaruh is the capital of feseekh," boasted 44-year-old Sherif al-Yamani, owner of one of the town's famed…

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Putin Hails Russian Navy’s Performance in Pacific Drills

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed the military's performance during massive naval drills that have involved the entire Russian Pacific Fleet — a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin that the exercise that began…

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Arab League Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan

The Arab League on Sunday called for a ceasefire in Sudan, urging the Arab ambassadors in Khartoum to act for the restoration of stability by contacting all parties. The League expressed deep regret for the casualties in the clashes and extended sincere condolences to the victims’ families as well as…

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Closes on Broadway after 35 Years

The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famous chandelier. It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a…

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Six Years into Saudi Crown Prince’s Journey…Development, Power on the Int’l Map

The 26th day of Ramadan 2023 marks the sixth anniversary of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz’s ascension to the position of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince has surprised the world with his decisions and approach to both domestic and foreign affairs since assuming his duties six…

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Sega Offers $776 Mln for Angry Birds Maker Rovio

Japan's Sega Sammy Holdings Inc has agreed to launch an offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, the maker of the Angry Birds mobile game, for 706 million euros ($775.8 million), the companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Tokyo-based Sega will offer 9.25 euros per share for Rovio, a 19%…

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Sudan Ruling Council Declares Rival Faction ‘Rebels’, Battles Unrelenting

Sudan's army chief branded the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battling the army as a rebel group on Monday, in a deadly power struggle that has derailed a shift to civilian rule, led to UN calls to stop fighting and raised fears of a wider conflict. The rupture between the army…

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Sotheby’s to Auction World’s Largest Ruby in New York in June

The largest ruby in the world to come to auction will be offered by Sotheby's in New York in June, the auction house said at a preview in Hong Kong on Monday, and is estimated to achieve more than $30 million. That would probably make the 55.22-carat gem, known as…

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Iranian Government Considers Comprehensive Plan against Sanctions

The Iranian government is considering a plan for a comprehensive confrontation against international sanctions. Government spokesman Ali Bahadori-Jahromi said that drafting a comprehensive project to confront "illegal" sanctions is on the government's agenda. IRNA reported that Bahadori-Jahromi explained the plan, which revolves around supporting Iranian citizens affected by sanctions, incrementally…

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Ex-leader Merkel to Be Decorated with Highest German Honor

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be decorated with Germany's highest possible honor on Monday in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier plans to bestow the Order of Merit for special achievement on the four-term chancellor, who will become only the…

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G7 Reject Attempts to Change World Order

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea's unchecked tests of long-range missiles, while building momentum on ways to boost support for Ukraine and punish Russia for its invasion. Russia’s war in Ukraine will…

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US Says Senior ISIS Leader Likely Killed in Syria Helicopter Raid

The US Central Command said its forces targeted and likely killed a senior ISIS leader who it said was involved in "planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe" in the early hours of Monday. The US Central Command forces said it conducted the unilateral helicopter raid in Northern…

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Mohammed bin Salman: Prince of the East, Hope of the Nation, Builder of the Ideal State

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a name of himself as one of the world’s leading figures by spearheading a “revolution” that has reached all aspects of life in his country and transformed Saudi Arabia into an international political, economic and social heavyweight. Riyadh has…

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Led ‘Difficult Missions’

In mid-January, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said that Saudi Arabia had become a bright spot for the world and regional economies. Speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum (Davos), Georgieva explained that when she visited Saudi Arabia, she was incredibly impressed…

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Brazil's President Raises Russia-Ukraine War Mediation with China, UAE

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Sunday he had discussed in Abu Dhabi joint mediation for Russia's war in Ukraine with China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing the United States and Europe of prolonging the conflict. The President, who was wrapping up an official visit to China…

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Wuhan to Play Host as World Snooker Returns to China

The World Snooker Tour hailed the "momentous announcement" of three tournaments in China this year, including one in Wuhan, as the return of international sport to the country gathers pace. Almost all international sports events were cancelled in China after Covid emerged in Wuhan in late 2019, and they are…

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S.Korea, US, Japan Hold Missile Defense Drills to Counter N.Korea

South Korea, the United States and Japan staged joint naval missile defense exercises on Monday, in a push to improve security co-operation and respond better to North Korea's evolving missile threats, Seoul's navy said. The news came days after the three nations agreed at talks in Washington to hold regular…

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Blinken: Allies Share 'Deep Concern' about Sudan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday there is a "shared deep concern" among allies about the fighting in Sudan and a view that it should stop immediately and the sides return to talks. Fighting erupted in Sudan on Saturday between army units and a rival paramilitary force,…

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Four Dead in Alabama Shooting

At least four people were killed and 28 wounded in a shooting that erupted during a late-night "Sweet 16" birthday celebration at a dance studio in the small town of Dadeville, Alabama, state police and local news media said on Sunday. Some of the injured were critically wounded during the…

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