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Sudanese Army Says It Shot Down Hostile Strategic Drone in White Nile State
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (1697+ words) The Sudanese army announced on Thursday that it had shot down a hostile Chinese-made FH-95 strategic drone over the town of Tendelti in White Nile State, marking the second drone of the same model that the military says it has…...
Jordan Can Hold Heads High Despite Debut Defeat to Austria, Coach Says
2+ week, 1+ day ago (721+ words) Jordan "can hold their heads up high after delivering an "honorable performance" on their World Cup debut, coach Jamal Sellami said following his side's 3-1 defeat by Austria in Group J on Tuesday. Austria took the lead with their only real…...
OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (531+ words) The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of a bill aimed at banning the Muslim call to prayer (Adhan), describing the measure as invalid and a discriminatory and racist legislative act....
Saudi Arabia Retains ACAO Executive Council Seat for 2026-2028
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (750+ words) The General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) has renewed Saudi Arabia's membership on the ACAO Executive Council for the 20262028 term, reaffirming the Kingdom's prominent position in the civil aviation sector at both the Arab and international levels,…...
Visitors Flock to Hira Cultural District for Immersive Islamic Heritage Experiences
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (956+ words) The Hira Cultural District in Makkah is witnessing a growing influx of domestic and international visitors with the start of the summer vacation, cementing its status as one of the Holy Capital's most prominent cultural and educational destinations. Located at…...
Saudi Arabia's Rafha Heritage Museum Showcases over 3, 000 Rare Coins, Currencies from World Civilizations
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (956+ words) The cultural heritage museum in Rafha Governorate, licensed by the Saudi Museums Commission, houses a collection of more than 3, 000 rare coins and currencies, both paper and metal, from around the world. Spanning successive historical periods, the collection documents the evolution…...
Welcome to New York: City Buzzes for Likely Taylor Swift Wedding Weekend
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (1274+ words) Fencing is up, streets are closed and all signs point to a lavish wedding for megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City this weekend. At Madison Square Garden, workers have been hauling in food and decor to…...
The Afghan Women Farmers Keeping Their Village Alive
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1729+ words) In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community's survival among the snow-capped mountains. The fields of Eshtiwi show only the first faint signs of growth in June, with small green sprouts…...
Russia Bombards Kyiv in Major Strike, at Least 13 People Killed
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (1379+ words) Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours on Thursday, blasting apart residential buildings, killing at least 13 people and wounding scores, Reuters reported. "As of now, 13 people are known to have…...
Kate, the Princess of Wales, Visits Wimbledon Tennis
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (1241+ words) As the patron of the All England Club, Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners" trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner. In May, the 44-year-old Kate traveled to Italy for…...