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Lebanon Says Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Palestinian Refugee Camp

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp killed two people on Friday, with Israel's army saying it had targeted the…

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US President Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, February 19, 2026. (Reuters)

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Trump to Travel to China Next Month, with US Trade Policy in Focus

US President Donald Trump will travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for a highly anticipated meeting between the world's two biggest economies, following…

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UNCHR High Commissioner Barham Salih talks during an interview with The Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP)

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Diplomacy Is Still the Only Viable Path to Peace in Ukraine, UN Refugee Chief Barham Salih Says

There are many obstacles to a peace deal in Ukraine, but a diplomatic solution remains the only viable option, the newly appointed head of the UN refugee…

Friday 20/02 - 17:41

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Makeshift tents of displaced Palestinian families among the ruins of their homes at sunset during the holy month of Ramadan in Jabaliya northern Gaza Strip on, 19 February 2026. (EPA)

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Hamas Says Path for Gaza Must Begin with End to ‘Aggression’

Discussions on Gaza's future must begin with a total halt to Israeli "aggression", the Palestinian movement Hamas said after US President Donald Trump's Board…

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Trump Says Weighing Strike on Iran as Tehran Says Draft Deal Coming Soon

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a Governors Working Breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 February 2026. (EPA)

Trump Says Weighing Strike on Iran as Tehran Says Draft Deal Coming Soon

US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on…

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Israel Army Says on ‘Defensive Alert’ Regarding Iran but No Change to Public Guidelines Friday 20/02 - 16:26

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This photograph shows a memorial for slain Lebanese Hezbollah longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah at the entrance of the southern village of Qannarit on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

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Official Contacts Aim to Keep Lebanon out of War on Iran as Israel Raises Readiness on Northern Front

Israel has raised the alert level of its military along the border with Lebanon, raising questions that Lebanon’s south may again be involved in a regional…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut) Friday 20/02 - 08:20

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Two Israeli soldiers launch a drone. (Israeli Army)

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Israel Keen to Attack Iran’s Regional Proxies before they Can Join the War

The Israeli army is preparing to carry out “massive and unprecedented” strikes against groups backed by Iran, including the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in…

Nazeer Majli (Tel Aviv) Friday 20/02 - 07:31

Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) retired General Michael Kurilla during the ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Israeli Settlers Kill 19-year-old Palestinian-American

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian-American Nasrallah Muhammad Jamal Abu Siyam, 19, who according to the Palestinian Health Ministry was shot by settlers on Wednesday night, during his funeral in the West Bank village of Mukhmas, east of Ramallah, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and other officials perform prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Friday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

US Pays $160 Million of More than $4 Billion Owed to UN

US President Donald Trump during the Board of Peace meeting at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace in Washington, USA, 19 February 2026. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

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US actor Eric Dane speaks about his ALS diagnosis during a news conference to discuss health insurance at the Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2025. (AFP)

What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Police Search Royal Mansion as Probe Into King's Brother Goes On

A handout picture made available by Iran's Supreme Leader Office shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressing a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 17 February 2026, amid heightened regional tensions following an increased US military presence in the Middle East. (EPA/Iran’s Supreme Leader Office Handout)

Iran’s Khamenei Faces Gravest Crisis of His Rule as US Strike Force Gathers

People walk at Tajrish traditional bazaar in northern Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP)

US Strikes on Iran Could Target Individual Leaders, Officials Say

There were exceptional communication channels between Saddam Hussein and King Hussein (AFP)

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Left Saddam Meeting Sensing he Misread Threat

The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi FM Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart

Friday 20/02 - 06:26

Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US

King Salman Directs Disbursement of over SAR3 Billion as Ramadan Assistance for Social Security Beneficiaries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

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22 January 2026, Lebanon, Qnarit: People inspect the damage of a building that was destroyed by an Israeli air raid on the southern Lebanese village of Qnarit. (dpa)

Lebanon Says Two Killed in Israeli Strike on Palestinian Refugee Camp

Friday 20/02 - 17:44

UN Says It Risks Halting Somalia Aid Due to Funding Cuts

A Somali trader marks watermelons for sale at an open-air grocery market as Muslims start the fasting month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, within Bakara market in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Hamas Says Path for Gaza Must Begin with End to ‘Aggression’

Official Contacts Aim to Keep Lebanon out of War on Iran as Israel Raises Readiness on Northern Front

Israel Keen to Attack Iran’s Regional Proxies before they Can Join the War

Iraqi Confusion Over Allegations of US Warning of Sanctions

The Coordination Framework faces a dilemma after nominating Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister (INA)

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Trump to Travel to China Next Month, with US Trade Policy in Focus

Friday 20/02 - 17:48

Diplomacy Is Still the Only Viable Path to Peace in Ukraine, UN Refugee Chief Barham Salih Says

Israel Army Says on ‘Defensive Alert’ Regarding Iran but No Change to Public Guidelines

Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP)

Trump Says Weighing Strike on Iran as Tehran Says Draft Deal Coming Soon

UK Foreign Minister to Meet Rubio amid Tensions over Joint Air Base

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, president of the United Nations Security Council for February speaks during a press conference before the Security Council meeting, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Turkish Police Detain Deutsche Welle Journalist over Social Media Posts

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FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reacts during an address to the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Lagarde Dampens ECB Exit Talk, Expects to Finish her Term

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 11:25

Stocks Drop, Oil Rises after Trump Iran Threat

Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he puts pressure on Iran. Hannah Tross / US NAVY/AFP

Third ‘Mirkaz AlBalad AlAmeen Platform’ to Open in Makkah on Sunday

A street in the holy city of Makkah is decorated with Ramadan lights. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani Grants Unified License to Global Shipping Line

The initiative is part of Mawani's ongoing efforts to develop the maritime business environment, enable international companies to invest in the Saudi market, and increase competitiveness within the maritime sector. (Mawani)

IMF: Restoring Lebanon's Economic Growth Will Require Comprehensive Reforms

Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

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Jeddah's Red Sea Museum Announces Ramadan Program

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Jeddah's Red Sea Museum Announces Ramadan Program

Jeddah's Red Sea Museum announced on Thursday a curated program of creative and cultural activities for the holy month of Ramadan, running from February 22 to…

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The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) will offer traditional craft workshops throughout Ramadan. SPA

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Saudi Arabia: Ship of Tolerance Initiative Promotes Cultural Dialogue in Jeddah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the "Lenobadir" volunteer and community partnership program and the Athr Foundation, has launched the Ship…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Wednesday 18/02 - 10:22

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A view of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare's childhood home, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Britain, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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Oscar Contender ‘Hamnet’ Boosts Tourism at Shakespeare Heritage Sites

On a cloudy winter's day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway's cottage…

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Historic Jeddah has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destination during Ramadan. (SPA)

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Culture Ministry Continues Preparations in Historic Jeddah to Welcome Visitors during Ramadan

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is continuing its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan,…

Wednesday 18/02 - 06:54

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Skulls of several mammals before the destruction (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Thousands of Animals, Rare Specimens Stolen from Sudan Museum

“Everything is over.” With that short and painful phrase, a Sudanese government official summed up the loss of nearly a century and a half of history after war…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum) Wednesday 18/02 - 05:58

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IOC Boss Coventry Hails Milano Cortina Games a Success

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20 February 2026, Italy, Milan: President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference. (dpa)

IOC Boss Coventry Hails Milano Cortina Games a Success

The Milano Cortina Olympics exceeded expectations despite a shaky build-up, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday, hailing the first spread-out Winter…

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14 February 2026, Bremen: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany gestures during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich at Weserstation. (dpa)

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‘A Huge Mistake.’ Kompany Hits Out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior Comments

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent…

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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'. CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

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FIFA to Lead $75m Palestinian Soccer Rebuilding Fund

FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump and…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 09:26

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Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 18, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes react after Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tom Edozie scored their second goal. (Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra)

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Arsenal Aim to Banish Title Jitters in Spurs Showdown

Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby. Manchester…

Friday 20/02 - 09:20

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14 April 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick attends a press conference ahead of the 2025 UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg soccer match against Borussia Dortmund. (dpa)

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Scrutiny on Flick Rises as Barca Seek Recovery

Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have hoped, at least until the past week. …

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What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

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What Is ALS, the Disease That Killed Actor Eric Dane?

Eric Dane, known for his roles on "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Euphoria," died this week from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at age 53. The fatal nervous system…

Friday 20/02 - 17:25

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People wait at a tram stop after heavy snowfalls in Vienna, Austria, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

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Snowstorm Paralyzes Vienna Airport

Massive snowstorms caused power outages and transport chaos in Austria on Friday, forcing the Vienna airport to temporarily halt all flights. Flights…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 10:49

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NASA duo Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stuck on the ISS for nine months. Handout / NASA TV/AFP/File

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NASA Delivers Harsh Assessment of Botched Boeing Starliner Test Flight

NASA on Thursday blamed what it called engineering vulnerabilities in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft along with internal agency mistakes in a sharply critical…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 09:13

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A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Abandoned Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Stuffed Orangutan

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 08:33

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US President Donald Trump speaks aboard Air Force One (AP)

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Trump Says he’s Ordering Release of Data on UFOs, Aliens

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin “identifying and releasing” government files related to UFOs and aliens, a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington) Friday 20/02 - 08:23

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