Day: March 20, 2025
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Breaking News
Trump signs order to begin dismantling US education department
Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC Watch: President Trump signs order to shut education department ‘once and for all’ US…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
GASTAT: Number of Umrah pilgrims jumps by 31% in Q4 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that the number of Umrah pilgrims increased by…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Haram authority gears up to receive huge influx of worshipers during last 10 days of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque started…
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Middle East
Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg | Football News
Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
UEFA Nations League: Croatia spoils Kylian Mbappe’s France return with 2-0 win
Croatia contained the attacking duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele in a 2-0 victory over France in the first…
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Breaking News
Trump administration ‘evaded’ deadline for deportation flight information, judge says
A US federal judge said the government “evaded its obligations” to answer his questions about this weekend’s deportations of alleged…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
MWL hosts iftar at the US Congress in Washington
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Several members of the American Congress, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, attended an…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Salem Al Dawsari strike lifts Saudi Arabia past 10-man China in Asian qualifiers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Salem Al Dawsari’s decisive goal secured Saudi Arabia a 1-0 victory over 10-man China PR…
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Middle East
As Trump seeks systemic change, does the US have an obligation to refugees? | Refugees News
But even a legal victory may not be enough to restore the US refugee system. Temple University’s Ramji-Nogales told Al…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament injury updates: Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Hunter, more
The bracket is set. Now it’s time for the madness. The favorites are clear. Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida claimed…
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Breaking News
China executed four Canadians for drug crimes this year
Four Canadians were executed in China on drug-related charges earlier this year, Canadian authorities have confirmed. All of them were…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Over 320 million phone calls made in Makkah and Madinah during first half of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) reported robust telecommunications network performance in Makkah and…
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Global
EU leaders, except Orbán, reject Putin’s demand to halt military aid to Ukraine
Despite Putin’s demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have “its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component.”…
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Middle East
Will diplomacy end the conflict in eastern DRC? | TV Shows
Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar. The eastern Democratic Republic of the…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Bucs hold inaugural ‘She is Football Weekend’ to increase NFL opportunities for women
More than 800 women filled a concourse inside Raymond James Stadium on the first Friday morning in March for the…
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Breaking News
Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death
Each successful identification “gives renewed hope” that other women “can also have their identities returned to them”, said Interpol Secretary…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Moderate to heavy rain hit Makkah and other regions amid NCM forecast of more rain to follow in coming days
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Several Saudi regions, including Makkah and Madinah, experienced moderate to heavy rain on Thursday. Rainfall…
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Global
BusinessEurope: Why Europe’s economy is on a make-or-break knife-edge
Boosting competitiveness in the face of weak growth and tariff threats is now a matter of urgency, says business chief.…
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Middle East
Ukraine, Russia confirm talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week | Russia-Ukraine war News
Talks on a United States proposal for a partial ceasefire in Ukraine are set to resume on Monday in Saudi…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Wood Brothers celebrate 1965 Indy 500 winner with No. 21 throwback car
Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider DEARBORN, Mich. — Leonard Wood jokes about a comment from a member of the Lotus…
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Breaking News
Guatemala scraps plan for compulsory car insurance after protests
Following two days of sometimes violent protests, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has withdrawn a decree which would have made car…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Egyptian child with parasitic twin arrives in Saudi Arabia for medical evaluation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Mohammed Abdulrahman Gomaa, an Egyptian child with parasitic twin, arrived at King Khalid International Airport…
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Global
Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of…
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Middle East
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman IOC president | Olympics News
Coventry wins the race to succeed Thomas Bach and will be first African to become International Olympic Committee chief. Kirsty…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 March Madness tracker: Creighton cruises past Louisville in tournament opener
Michael Cohen College Football and College Basketball Writer When the bracket was released on Sunday evening, one of the early…
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Breaking News
Zelensky tells Russia to drop ‘unnecessary’ demands ahead of peace talks
Reuters Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukrainian and US officials will meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia next Monday, after…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine each swapped 175 prisoners of war on Wednesday in one of the largest exchanges since…
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Global
Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label
As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on…
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Middle East
Taliban releases US detainee George Glezmann in Trump administration deal | Taliban News
A United States citizen abducted by the Taliban has been released after two years in captivity, according to the US…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Japan becomes first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on…
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Breaking News
Mark Carney to call snap election as Canada faces trade war with US
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is likely to call a national election for 28 April, potentially as soon…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
The world has just experienced its hottest decade
GENEVA — A report considered the world’s most trusted source of climate updates has laid out the parlous state of…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
15-year-old New Zealander becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
AUCKLAND — New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe made history on Wednesday as he became the youngest person to run a…
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Global
Who will emerge from the tightest group in AFC World Cup qualifiers?
In the Asian Confederation, only one point separates five Group C teams from elimination or automatic qualification to the 2026…
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Middle East
Thousands mourn victims of North Macedonia nightclub fire | Politics News
Ceremonies held across the country, but main funeral was in Kocani, where 30 victims were buried. Thousands of mourners have…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Celtics to be sold for $6.1 billion, the most in U.S. major pro sports history
The Boston Celtics are being sold for what would be a record-setting initial valuation of $6.1 billion to a group…
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Breaking News
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
The world’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant, Georges Blanc, has lost its third star, according to French media reports. Georges Blanc, the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Gazans grieve children killed in massive Israeli strikes
JERUSALEM — In Gaza, Palestinians have been burying their dead. At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the south of…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia debuts at Triennale Milano with pavilion dedicated to Al Ahsa oasis
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the country’s first-ever participation at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition,…
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Global
Fabulous Femmes: Pharrell Williams celebrates Black femininity in new Paris art show
After nearly a decade, polymath creative Pharrell Williams is putting his curator hat back on for a new show at…
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Middle East
Thirst Among the Ruins | Crimes Against Humanity
People & Power investigates how Israel further weaponises water in Gaza since the war started and why it is a…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 March Madness: One thing to know about every NCAA Tournament team
The NCAA Tournament is finally here, allowing college basketball fans to see the top teams they’ve followed all season long…
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Breaking News
Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Guy Delauney Balkans correspondent Reuters Some in Kocani carried photos of loved ones who died in the blaze Thousands have…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee seeks urgent international intervention to stop Israeli aggression on Gaza
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Arab – Islamic Ministerial Committee reiterated its demand to the international community to assume…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Electronic booking required for golf carts at Grand Mosque starting 20 Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that manual…
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Global
Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to create a genuine single market for European defence products and services. How…
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Middle East
‘Lunatic’: Trump’s long history of abusing judges who oppose him | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of a federal judge, calling him “radical left” for…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Q&A with Joe Thomas: Hall of Famer on Browns, young QBs, Madden Ring of Honor, more
Retired Browns tackle Joe Thomas is a first-ballot member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now 40, he has…
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Breaking News
What is the Department of Education
Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC Getty Images US President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order demanding…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Palestinians fear annexation as Israeli outposts proliferate West Bank
BARDALA, West Bank — Jihad Suleiman Al-Sawafta, 46, has lived on his farm in the occupied West Bank village of…
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