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Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
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Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia
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🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Antony #Blinken landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss efforts to secure a #ceasefire in #Gaza and ramp up aid deliveries to the ... Show more
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a tour of the Middle East by holding talks in Saudi Arabia hoping to secure a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza ... Show more

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Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
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Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia
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Blinken meets with Arab officials, calls for ‘enduring end’ to Gaza crisis: US secretary of state holds talks with Egyptian president and crown prince of Saudi ...
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Blinken meets with Arab officials, calls for ‘enduring end’ to Gaza crisis
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Saudi crown prince, Blinken discuss situation in Gaza : RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...
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Saudi crown prince, Blinken discuss situation in Gaza 
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Prince Faisal, Blinken underscore need for immediate ceasefire and access of aid to Gaza
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Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire with Saudi foreign minister on Middle East tour: Visiting US top diplomat Antony Blinken discussed Wednesday with his Saudi ...
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First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah after a hiatus of 9 years
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First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah after a hiatus of ...
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack while performing Umrah
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack ...
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Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed: Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his American counterpart that problems are mounting between ...
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations
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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' as talks begin
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel ...
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Man who wore Hamas headband to London Palestine protests, convicted : “Wearing such items in public creates a risk of encouraging others to support Hamas ...
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Man who wore Hamas headband to London Palestine protests, convicted
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
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Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf: Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf
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Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Ten dead as navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a ...
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Ten dead as navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
  • Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

  • The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

  • The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

  • An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
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Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s ...
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Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia: The first non-European Aida branch will open at Jeddah airport. And the Café Museum is celebrating its 125th ...
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s flynas to buy 30 widebody aircraft; confirms IPO: Airline CEO says flynas earned SAR 6.3 billion in 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s flynas to buy 30 widebody aircraft; confirms IPO
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Jazan mangoes reach Jordan in major agricultural export initiative: Alrowia collaborates with the Jazan Development and Investment Company (JAZADCO) to ensure ...
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Jazan mangoes reach Jordan in major agricultural export initiative
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Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv: The weapons were part of a $300m ($240m) aid package that was approved by US President Joe Biden ...
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Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...
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Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan: Jeddah, hub for Umrah pilgrims, gets lion’s share of passenger traffic with around 5.3m
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan
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Saudi's Aramco becomes worldwide partner of World Cup 2026, Women's World Cup 2027 - News | Khaleej Times
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Saudi's Aramco becomes worldwide partner of World Cup 2026 ...
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Searing heat shuts schools for 33 million children: Searing heat has forced 33 million children out of schools in Bangladesh, as temperatures in parts of the ...
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Searing heat shuts schools for 33 million children
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing: The request comes less than two weeks after a court in Argentina held Iran responsible for the 1994 ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.

  • Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

  • Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.

  • Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
  • New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.

  • The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.

  • Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.

  • The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema licensing fees, ticket prices set to drop: Kingdom to promote economic growth in sector, and support cultural diversity in cinema
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema licensing fees, ticket prices set to drop
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions ...
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability ...
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S ...
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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia: Iraq’s military reported no drones or fighter jets in the area before or during the blast.
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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli ...
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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive: Satellite images show two new tent encampments in southern Gaza as reports suggest Israel's ...
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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
  • The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.

  • This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.

  • According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.

  • Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
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Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
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Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid
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Saudi Arabia did not participate in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel, sources confirm
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Saudi Arabia did not participate in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel ...
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Green Riyadh program initiates urban transformation in Irqah neighborhood: This initiative marks the continuation of a city-wide effort, with Irqah becoming the ...
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Green Riyadh program initiates urban transformation in Irqah neighborhood
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Show jumping: Horse dies at World Cup final in Saudi Arabia: The horse collapses in the stable and dies. The cause of death is still unclear.
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Show jumping: Horse dies at World Cup final in Saudi Arabia
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Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center for the pilgrimage trip
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Citizens' benefit family has to pay back 22,600 euros to the job center ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion