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Gulf Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shayea al-Zindani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Saudi Support Boosts Gov’t Performance

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Shayea al-Zindani said new Saudi economic support to cover public sector salaries and help reduce the budget…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Khiam resident, Hussain Khrais stands in front of his store that was damaged during the latest hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, in Khiam village, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

Israel Says Struck 8 Hezbollah Compounds in East Lebanon, Syrian Teen Killed

The Israeli military said on Thursday it struck eight compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Force in eastern Lebanon's Baalbek area, as the Lebanese Health…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Interviews Governor of Hadramout, Salim Al-Khanbashi delivers a press conference in the city of Mukalla in Yemen's coastal southern Hadramout province on January 19, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Al-Khanbashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Warn Against Incitement, Hadramout Has Room for All

Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) member and Governor of Yemen's eastern Hadramout province Salem al-Khanbashi says he believes that “Hadramout triumphed…

Badr Al-Qahtani (Riyadh)
World (FILES) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel delivers a speech during the closing of the IV Conference "Nation and Emigration" at the Convention Palace in Havana on November 19, 2023. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)

Cuba Vows to Defend Itself Against 'Terrorist and Mercenary Aggression'

President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Thursday that Cuba will defend itself against "terrorist and mercenary aggression," a day after Havana said it had killed…

Asharq Al Awsat

US and Iran Hold 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks

World Oman's Foreign Affairs Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi gives a thumbs up as he leaves his hotel to reach Oman's ambassador residency for new round of talks between the United States and Iran to address Iran's nuclear program, in Geneva on February 26, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

US and Iran Hold 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks

Iran and the United States met on Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump wants a…

Asharq Al Awsat

World FILED - 21 January 2025, Switzerland, Davos: World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende speaks during the Uncertain Times session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Photo: Faruk Pinjo/World Economic Forum/dpa

World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Over Epstein Links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late US sex offender Jeffrey…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, attends a press conference at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo

UN Expert on Palestinian Territories Denounces 'Toxic' Attacks against Her

The UN expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as "toxic" attacks impacting her personal life and…

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Coffee Remains Key Crop and Cultural Treasure during Ramadan

Culture The ministry encourages consumers to choose national coffee products for their nutritional value - SPA

Saudi Coffee Remains Key Crop and Cultural Treasure during Ramadan

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has confirmed that Saudi coffee is a key national agricultural crop and an important cultural legacy,…

Asharq Al Awsat

Culture Saudi Arabia, under Vision 2030, is investing in world-class cultural infrastructure that serves both local communities and international visitors. SPA

Red Sea Museum Opens 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition to Highlight Maritime Heritage

The Red Sea Museum celebrated the opening of 'Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea' exhibition on Wednesday in an event that brought together…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Culture Several residents of Al-Baha Region are reviving the atmosphere of Ramadan iftar in old houses. (SPA)

Old Houses in Al-Baha: A Living Architectural Heritage of Ramadan

Several residents of Al-Baha Region are reviving the atmosphere of Ramadan iftar in old houses, in a scene that reflects deep attachment to architectural…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture (FILES) President of Chateau de Versailles Christophe Leribault arrives at the Elysee Palace, in Paris on February 27, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Head of France's Versailles Palace Takes over Louvre

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Christophe Leribault, the ⁠current head of the ⁠Versailles Palace, as ⁠director of the Louvre museum in Paris,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Osborne Henry Mavor’s “Let Eric Remember” from Aberdeen Art Gallery. (Aberdeen archives, gallery & museums/Art UK)

One Million Works Catalogued in Art UK Database

From a bronze Rodin sculpture of Eve outside a Nando’s in Harlow to more than 6,000 artworks by JMW Turner, to a crumpled-up piece of A4 paper owned by…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

Lens Captain Urges Fans to Keep the Faith in Tense Ligue 1 Title Fight with PSG

Sports FILE - Lens' head coach Franck Haise talks to Lens' Florian Sotoca during a French League One soccer match between Marseille and Lens at the Stade Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole. file)

Lens Captain Urges Fans to Keep the Faith in Tense Ligue 1 Title Fight with PSG

Lens captain Florian Sotoca urged fans to keep believing his team can topple Paris Saint-Germain and win Ligue 1. Last weekend's 3-2 home loss by Lens to…

Asharq Al Awsat

Sports Ronaldo at Riyadh airport with the Al-Nassr delegation (club's website)

Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Second-division Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he had acquired a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria. "This strategic investment in UD…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni (L) and Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis fight for the ball during the UEFA Champions League play-offs second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Benfica in Madrid, Spain, 25 February 2026.  EPA/Sergio Perez

Tchouameni: Real Madrid Victory for 'Everyone against Racism'

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - WTA 1000 - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 20, 2026 Coco Gauff of the US reacts during her semi final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

Austin WTA Tournament Sets Up 'Rage Room' for Players to Blow Off Steam

A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled a "rage room" for players to take out their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff's racket-smashing…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Members of the Civil Guard of Michoacan patrol a highway supported by armored vehicles after a wave of violence in the town of Aguililla, in Tierra Caliente, Mexico, on February 24, 2026. (Photo by Enrique Castro / AFP)

Infantino Has 'Complete Confidence' in Mexico to Host World Cup Games Despite Violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup…

Asharq Al Awsat

Tunisia Court Blocks Closure of Factory Blamed for Pollution

Varieties File: One of previous demonstrations demanding halting all activities at the fertilizer factory - EPA

Tunisia Court Blocks Closure of Factory Blamed for Pollution

A Tunisian court on Thursday rejected demands to suspend operations at a fertilizer factory, a lawyer told AFP, after thousands of protesters blamed the plant…

Asharq Al Awsat

Varieties Sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon spray paints a model of Optimus Prime, a film character from Transformers, made from scrap metal at his studio. Farooq NAEEM / AFP

Pakistani Sculptor Turns Scrap into Colossal Metal Artworks

Sparks fly and metal groans in a cavernous workshop on the outskirts of Islamabad, where Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The dolphin named Mimmo swims in the San Marco Basin, amid growing concerns about the impact of tourism on marine life, in Venice (Reuters) 

Scientists: Humans – Not Mimmo the Dolphin – Need Managing in Lagoon

Italian scientists monitoring the movements of a dolphin in the Venice lagoon have said humans are the ones who need managing, rather than wildlife. Known…

Asharq Al Awsat (Venice )
Varieties Jeddah Waterfront (SPA)

Jeddah Waterfront Tops List of Tourist Destinations During Ramadan

Jeddah Waterfront has emerged as a leading tourist destination during Ramadan. The site offers a comprehensive experience that combines entertainment, sports,…

Asharq Al Awsat