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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…

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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

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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) since 3 hours

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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)

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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…

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(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)

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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…

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US and Iran Hold 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 09:54

Iran's President Says Khamenei Doesn't Want Nukes Thursday 26/02 - 10:03
White House Officials Reportedly Prefer if Israel Strikes Iran First Thursday 26/02 - 05:46
CIA Launches Fresh Social Media Push to Recruit Iranians Thursday 26/02 - 06:21

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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…

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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

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 15:56

Civilian Death Toll in Sudan War More than Doubled in 2025, UN Says

A displaced Sudanese woman who left El-Fasher after its fall with others, walks amid the remains of a fire that broke out at a camp in Tawila on February 11, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Aramco’s Gas Strategy Builds Momentum with Major Progress Towards Growth Target

This picture shows Aramco tower at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh on April 16, 2023. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Russia Pounds Ukraine with Missiles and Drones, Injuring at Least 26

Municipal workers remove debris next to damaged cars outside an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike on Thursday, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy

Trump Calls Robert De Niro 'Sick, Demented'

24 February 2026, US, Washington: Robert de Niro, speaks at the 'State of the Swamp' event in Washington. Photo: Riley Harty/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Prince Harry and Meghan Visit Hospitalized Children from Gaza, Refugee Camp during Jordan Trip

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend a World Health Organisation roundtable hosted by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and regional WHO leadership, along with key donors and humanitarian partners, in Amman, Jordan, February 25, 2026. World Health Organisation (WHO)/Handout via REUTERS

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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

Ziyad al-Nakhalah, head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (seated right), alongside Naim Qassem, secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and senior Iranian military officials during the funeral of late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, August 2024 (Reuters)

Iran-Backed Gaza Factions Face Financial Strain, Fear Collapse

A beneficiary looks at a brochure for the Saudi Business Center (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Unifies Competitiveness, Business Under Agile Governance

Sudanese child who fled the city of El Fasher with his family receives treatment at a camp in the town of Tawila (file photo - AP)

Sudan Health Minister: War Has Inflicted $11bn in Health Sector Damage

Hezbollah supporters are seen during the funeral of slain member Hussein Yaghi in the eastern Bekaa, Lebanon. (AFP)

Israeli Agent Confession Reveals How Deep Hezbollah Has Been Infiltrated

Tents of displaced Palestinian families at sunset as they prepare to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan, near the beach in Gaza City, 24 February 2026. (EPA)

Record 129 Journalists and Media Workers Killed in 2025, Mostly by Israel, Says CPJ

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

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) since 2 hours

Saudi Leadership Sends Condolences to Kuwaiti Emir, Crown Prince on Death of Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)

Kuwait Marks Independence, Liberation Anniversaries Amid Record Financial Surpluses

The rise of Kuwaiti banking sector assets to more than $326 billion reflects the strength of the financial system and the confidence of international institutions.

Saudi King Sends Letter to Sultan of Oman

Saudi Passports Boost Readiness for Ramadan Umrah

Professional conduct and swift processing are among the most prominent traits of passport personnel (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Kuwait on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

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Al-Dbeibah during the opening of the Municipal Hotel in Misrata last week (Al-Dbeibah’s Office)

Attempted Killing of Security Official Rekindles Tensions in Libya’s Misrata

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Iran-Backed Gaza Factions Face Financial Strain, Fear Collapse

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

Civilian Death Toll in Sudan War More than Doubled in 2025, UN Says

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

Syrian Government Forces and Druze Factions Exchange Prisoners in Sweida

A delegation from the Sweida Governorate inspects the service situation in the villages of the western countryside (SANA)

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World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Over Epstein Links

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

US Moves to Cut Off Swiss Bank from Financial System over Alleged Iran, Russia Links

FILE PHOTO: A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the US Treasury building in Washington, US, January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

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

Türkiye Probing Reason for Deadly F-16 Crash on Border Mission

Polish Air Force F-16 performs during Wings Over Baltics Airshow 2019, in Tukums, Latvia, July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Crimes Against Humanity Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iran Deputy Minister

Iranian students chanted anti-government slogans at rallies for people killed during a recent wave of demonstrations, local and diaspora media reported February 21, 2026, as groups protesting the clerical leadership faced off with others voicing support for the government. (Photo by UGC / AFP)

Russia Says EU Plan to Permanently Ban its Oil is Mad

An aerial view shows Vladimir Arsenyev tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel

Business

Saudi Privatization Strategy Lifts Logistics Development

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 1 hour

Aramco’s Gas Strategy Builds Momentum with Major Progress Towards Growth Target

Oil Prices Slip about 1.5% on High US Crude Stocks, US-Iran Positivity

A worker examines pipe valves connected to oil tanks at the Turkish Ceyhan port on the Mediterranean Sea (Reuters)

Merz Says Germany, China Must Overcome Trade Gaps 'Together'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with military honors in the Great Hall of the People in in Beijing, China, February 25, 2026. (Reuters)

EBRD: Trump Tariff Turmoil Yet to Dent Emerging Countries' Growth

The headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Records Highest Quarterly Non-Oil Exports Since 2017

Culture

Saudi Coffee Remains Key Crop and Cultural Treasure during Ramadan

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 13:09

Culture

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

Culture

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) Thursday 26/02 - 09:29

Culture

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

Culture

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 Thursday 26/02 - 06:21

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)

Culture

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 Wednesday 25/02 - 11:28

Culture

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

Culture

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) Wednesday 25/02 - 07:22

Sports

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 since 3 hours

Sports

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

Sports

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 since 4 hours

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

Sports

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 Thursday 26/02 - 11:29

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

Sports

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 Thursday 26/02 - 08:24

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)

Sports

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 Thursday 26/02 - 07:12

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Tunisia Court Blocks Closure of Factory Blamed for Pollution

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 14:31

Varieties

Tourists pose for a picture on a balcony of Casa Batllo, designed by architect Antoni Gaudi, at Passeig De Gracia in Barcelona, Spain February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

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Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to One of Highest in Europe to Fund Housing

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 26/02 - 09:19

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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

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 07:28

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

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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 ) Thursday 26/02 - 07:25

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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 Thursday 26/02 - 06:28

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