Day: March 18, 2025
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Middle East
Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC | Conflict News
The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern DRC. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Indiana tabs West Virginia’s Darian DeVries as new head coach
Indiana has its next head coach. West Virginia‘s Darian DeVries has accepted an offer to become Indiana’s head coach, the…
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Breaking News
Astronauts splash down on Earth after extended stay in Space
Nasa astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down near Tallahassee, Florida after nine months at the International Space…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
LONDON — The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix, which the streaming service describes as…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli attempts to destabilize Syria through continuous attacks
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation…
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Global
Russian fertilisers: a delicate balance for the EU between strategic autonomy and food security
The European Commission’s proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as…
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Middle East
Why has Israel shattered the ceasefire in Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to implement phase two of the ceasefire agreed upon with Hamas. Israel has…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 Men’s March Madness odds: Back UCSD, Colorado State to cover in Round of 64
Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst The college basketball madness officially begins this week. This…
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Breaking News
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
Tom Bateman BBC State Department Correspondent Reporting fromat the White House Watch: The BBC’s Tom Bateman unpacks Russia’s ceasefire conditions…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Demi Moore continues comeback with Golden Globe win
LOS ANGELES — US actors Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan are among the big winners at the Golden Globe Awards,…
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Global
Will the EU be able to save Radio Free Europe after Trump’s funding cuts?
European Union government ministers are discussing ways to keep the pro-democracy media outlet afloat after the Trump administration stopped its…
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Middle East
Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets in Ukraine for 30 days after a…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Ranking the top 10 catchers in MLB for 2025
There’s a youth movement taking place behind the plate. While a few veteran mainstays remain among the top hitting catchers…
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Breaking News
Missing girl was wanted for her ‘eyes and skin’
A young South African girl who disappeared last year aged six was allegedly sought by a traditional healer for her…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia demands international community’s urgent intervention to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Saudi Council of Ministers denounced the resumption of Israeli occupation forces’ aggression on the…
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Global
Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years in jail for espionage
Masatoshi Nakanishi was accused of taking photos of military facilities near Belarus’ border with Ukraine and sharing them with Japanese…
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Middle East
Turkiye’s Istanbul University annuls Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma | Politics News
Opposition leader slams the university’s move as ‘unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision. Turkiye’s…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: 68 players to know heading into the Big Dance
John Fanta College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter It’s almost time for the stars to hit the dance floor and make…
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Breaking News
Poland and Baltics to quit landmine treaty over Russia fears
Poland and the Baltic states have announced plans to withdraw from a key international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, citing the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
5 erring foreign trucks impounded with slapping fines of SR10000 each
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have seized five foreign trucks for violating…
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Global
EU to tighten controls on steel imports and waste metal flows amid trade tensions
The EU plans to tighten controls on steel and aluminium imports to prevent market dumping and restrict countries from blocking…
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Middle East
Putin may well get what he wants in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war
After the long telephone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, which followed on the heels…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
The 8 biggest bargains in NFL free agency: Bucs, Chargers early winners
Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter Just a week into NFL free agency, the bulk of the major deals are done. There’s…
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Breaking News
Why the Hamas-Israel truce has not held
Israeli fighter jets unleashed a wave of bombardment across the Gaza Strip through the night, ripping into a fragile truce…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Alabama nursing student wins Miss America 2025
ORLANDO — A new Miss America has been crowned: Abbie Stockard, a 22-year-old Auburn University nursing student and cheerleader who…
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Global
European Commission to propose EU-wide mechanism to pool member states’ defence orders
Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800…
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Middle East
German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost | News
The legislation still has to go to the upper house of the parliament for approval. Germany’s parliament has approved plans…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2024-25 CBK AP All-American teams: Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome unanimous selections
One is a fifth-year senior who began his career at a mid-major, the other a first-year wunderkind recruited by everyone.…
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Breaking News
First photo of oil tanker crew released
Crowley Some of the 23-strong crew of the Stena Immaculate oil tanker, which was in collision with the Solong cargo…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Golden Globes 2025: France’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ wins big, as ‘The Brutalist’ nabs major awards
LOS ANGELES — France’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ and the American epic ‘The Brutalist’ dominate in the Film categories, while favorites…
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Global
Israelis protest outside government headquarters after new wave of Gaza airstrikes
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned “the resumption of the Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip,” saying it threatens…
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Middle East
USAID cuts: Immediate and devastating | TV Shows
We examine how USAID cuts are affecting millions of people worldwide. United States President Donald Trump has suspended nearly all…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 Men’s March Madness odds: Which conference will win the NCAA Tournament?
Conference supremacy is also on the line come Tournament time. Let’s take a look at the odds for which conference…
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Breaking News
Palestinians devastated and fearful after Israel resumes strikes
Reuters Mourners on Tuesday crying over the bodies of those killed in Monday night’s airstrikes at Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia surpasses self-sufficiency in figs
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has confirmed that Saudi Arabia’s fig production exceeded…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
More than 400 Palestinians killed and scores injured in extensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
GAZA — More than 400 Palestinians were killed, including children and women, on Tuesday after Israel launched extensive airstrikes, Palestinian…
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Global
Thailand’s visa-free stay will soon be cut to 30 days. Here’s what it means for tourists
An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism…
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Middle East
Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Israeli hardliner had resigned in January in protest of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Former Israeli National Security Minister Itamar…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NASCAR odds: Kyle Larson favorite to win at Homestead-Miami
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Homestead-Miami this weekend for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 and fans can watch all…
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Breaking News
Germany votes for historic boost to defence and infrastructure spending
Frank Gardner Security correspondent Getty Images Germany has voted to exempt spending on defence from its strict federal debt rules…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
621 car maintenance businesses operate under franchise system in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment has revealed that the total number of branches…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi citizen penalized for encroaching on archaeological site
Saudi Gazette report DAMMAM — The Criminal Court in the Eastern Province issued a ruling to impose fine on a…
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Global
EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times?
The EES requires all borders to install new scanners – most will not be ready on the launch day. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Middle East
Statements of condemnation won’t stop the genocide in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict
It was only a matter of time before Israel decided to definitively annihilate its ceasefire agreement with Hamas and resume all-out…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Ashton Jeanty NFL Draft odds: Bears favored to take star RB
One NFL franchise is gonna get its hands on one of the most prolific college running backs in decades. Ashton…
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Breaking News
Commerce ministry: Shoppers can refuse receiving shipment if product is defective
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce spokesman Abdulrahman Al-Hussein said that shoppers have the right to refuse…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
King Salman approves SR3 billion Ramadan aid for social security beneficiaries
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved allocation of over SR3 billion…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Istituto Marangoni to open Riyadh campus in August 2025
RIYADH — Istituto Marangoni is set to launch its Riyadh campus in August 2025, following an in-depth market analysis conducted…
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Global
Which European countries have the most and least female government and parliament representatives?
Female representation is making progress in European parliaments as well as governments. ADVERTISEMENT The share of women with seats in…
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Middle East
Ukraine presses for unconditional ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine’s foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders set to…
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