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Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is undergoing medical tests on Friday at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, the…

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Palestinians salvage belongings from a home after an Israeli military attack west of Deir al Balah in central Gaza (AFP)

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Gaza Administration Committee Meets in Cairo Amid Cautious Optimism

The Gaza ceasefire agreement entered a new phase on Friday with the first meeting in Cairo of a technocrat committee tasked with administering the enclave,…

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Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen in West Bank

Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian hurling a rock at them in the occupied West Bank, the military said on Friday, and the Palestinian health ministry…

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the village of Sohmor, in southern Lebanon on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

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Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill Two

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Friday, the health ministry in Beirut said a day after raids that Israel said had targeted Hezbollah. …

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Washington Enhancing Military Presence in Middle East amid Iran Tensions

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Washington Enhancing Military Presence in Middle East amid Iran Tensions

The US is enhancing its military presence in the Middle East following US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, several US media outlets reported on…

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Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, International President of Doctors Without Borders (AFP)

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Doctors Without Borders: Humanitarian Work in Sudan Hampered by Bureaucratic Hurdles

The health system in Sudan is suffering, with massive shortage of medical staff and supplies, said Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim, International President of Doctors…

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A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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Egypt Appeased after US Limits Suspension of Visas to ‘Immigrants’

Egyptian experts and tourism workers expressed satisfaction on Friday after the administration of President Donald Trump said its decision to place new…

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Muslim Brotherhood Faces Growing Int’l Isolation after Trump Decision

A previous trial of Muslim Brotherhood members convicted on terrorism charges in Egypt (AFP)

Hamas Rejects Exclusion from Gaza Political Scene

Tents sheltering displaced Palestinian families line Gaza City’s coastline as strong winter winds sweep the enclave (AFP)

Yemen’s Presidential Council Fills Vacancies in Council Membership

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council meeting in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)

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Mauritania’s Minister of Mines and Industry, Thiam Tijani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Mauritania to Saudi Investors: We Are Your Atlantic Gateway to Securing Minerals of the Future

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X)

Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Sami Nasman, a Hamas Foe, Returns to Run Gaza Security

Hezbollah members take an oath in front of a monument to Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Beirut in 2022 (AP file photo)

Hezbollah Raises Civil War Threat Over Disarmament Plan

A man stands by the wreckage of a burnt bus bearing a banner (unseen) that reads "This was one of Tehran’s new buses that was paid for with the money of the people’s taxes,” in Tehran's Sadeghieh Square on January 15, 2026. (AFP)

Russia, China Unlikely to Back Iran Against US Military Threats

Palestinian Ali Shaath, the leading candidate for the chairmanship of the Gaza Administration Committee (photo released by his family).

Ali Shaath Appointed Head of Gaza Administration Committee: What Do We Know About Him?

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The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA

Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 1 hour

Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Saudi Foreign Minister, French Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left.

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Gaza Administration Committee Meets in Cairo Amid Cautious Optimism

Mohamed Mahmoud (Cairo) since 13 minutes

Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen in West Bank

Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill Two

Syria's Leader Sharaa in Berlin on Tuesday, Says German Presidency

US Envoy Opens File on Funds Smuggled from Iraq

Iraqis burn pictures of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the Iranian consulate in Basra, January 13, 2026 (Reuters).

Doctors Without Borders: Humanitarian Work in Sudan Hampered by Bureaucratic Hurdles

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A migrant participating in the government's program Great Mission Return to the Homeland, waves upon arrival at Maiquetia International Airport, in Venezuela 16 January 2026. EPA

First Flight of Deported Venezuelan Migrants Arrives in Caracas after Maduro's Capture

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Putin in Contact with Israel, Iran Leaders to Help 'De-escalate', Says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to receive letters of credence from newly appointed foreign ambassadors at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Ramil Sitdikov / POOL / AFP)

Trump Accepts Nobel Medal from Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on January 14, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2025 and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2025. On January 15 US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whose pro-democracy movement he has sidelined since toppling her country's leader, and whose Nobel Peace Prize he openly envies.

Ukraine Seeks Energy Imports Surge Due to Russian Strikes

TOPSHOT - Cars drive along the Independence Square as a big screen on a building displays a temperature of -19 degrees Celsius in Kyiv on January 15, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP)

Australia Warns of Floods, Fires after Cars Washed Away

Brisbane was inundated after the river running through the city burst its banks. Pic: AP

Washington Enhancing Military Presence in Middle East amid Iran Tensions

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The Nave Photon, carrying crude oil from Venezuela, is docked at Port Freeport in Freeport, Texas, US, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian

Oil Prices Rise 1% as Supply Risks Remain in Focus

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Gold Eases as Strong US Data, Easing Geopolitical Tensions Sap Momentum

FILE PHOTO: A saleswoman displays a gold necklace inside a jewellery showroom on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a major gold buying festival, in Kolkata, India, May 7, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo

IMF's Growth Forecasts to Show Resilience to Global Trade Shocks, Georgieva Says

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Mauritania to Saudi Investors: We Are Your Atlantic Gateway to Securing Minerals of the Future

China Says 'Resolutely Opposes' US-Taiwan Trade Deal

File photo: Chinese and US flags flutter near The Bund, before US trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China, July 30, 2019. (Reuters)

Critical Minerals as Strategic Assets...Saudi Arabia Leads Major Transformation of Global Value Chains

The International Mining Conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Desert X AlUla Unveils Acclaimed Lineup of Saudi and Global Artists in 2026 Edition

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Running from January 16 to February 28, the exhibition will feature an exceptional selection of specially commissioned artworks. SPA

Desert X AlUla Unveils Acclaimed Lineup of Saudi and Global Artists in 2026 Edition

Arts AlUla has announced the lineup of Saudi and international artists participating in the fourth edition of Desert X AlUla, the international open-air art…

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The newly identified sites feature inscriptions and rock carvings estimated to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Announces Discovery of 20 Rock Engravings in Soudah Peaks Project

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in collaboration with Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund company, announced on Tuesday the discovery of 20…

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Colosseum Archeological Park guide Valentina uses a head-mounted device to livestream a guided tour for the press of the newly-restored underground House of Griffins, dated between the II and I century B.C., on the Palatine Hill next to the Colosseum, in Rome, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP)

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Ancient Rome Meets Modern Technology as Tourists Visit Restored, Frescoed Home via Livestream Tours

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to…

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Artifacts that were recovered after being looted from the National Museum in Khartoum during the country's long-running war, are displayed during an official ceremony in Port Sudan on January 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Sudan Recovers 570 Artifacts Looted During War

Sudanese authorities displayed ancient figurines, ornate vases and scarab-shaped amulets at a ceremony Tuesday in Port Sudan celebrating the recovery of more…

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People walk next to the Louvre Museum covered in snow in Paris, France, 07 January 2026. (EPA)

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Louvre Museum Says Shutting for the Day Due to Strike

The Louvre Museum was forced to close on Monday due to strike action from staff in the latest disruption at the world's most-visited museum, management said. …

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Morocco Expects as Hosts Face Senegal in Cup of Nations Final

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Morocco Expects as Hosts Face Senegal in Cup of Nations Final

Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane's Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as the hosts and…

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William Gallas, former French international player shows a ticket of Crystal Palace FC during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Knockout play-offs round draw, at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, 16 January 2026. EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI

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Crystal Palace, Fiorentina Will Head East after Conference League Knockout Playoffs Draw

Crystal Palace and Fiorentina face trips to eastern Europe in the Conference League after both preseason favorites found the opening phase tough and landed in…

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14 January 2026, United Kingdom, London: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta Applauds the fans after the English Carabao Cup semi-final first leg soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa

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Arteta: Arsenal Building Momentum in Every Competition

Arsenal's consistent performance should convince the players that they can achieve something historic this season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday, with…

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(FILES) Aston Villa's Dutch forward #17 Donyell Malen (R) fights for the ball with Basel's Austrian defender #24 Flavius Daniliuc (L) during the UEFA Europa League, league phase, football match between FC Basel and Aston Villa at the St Jakob-Park stadium, in Basel on December 11, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

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Malen Joins Roma after a Year at Villa

Netherlands forward Donyell Malen has left Aston Villa after a year with the club to join Italian side AS Roma for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club…

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Salah emotional after saying goodbye to the Africa Cup of Nations (Reuters)

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Slot 'Happy' to Welcome Salah Back at Liverpool after AFCON

Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations…

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Sharks Are Famous for Fearsome Teeth, but Ocean Acidification Could Make them Weaker

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In this undated handout photo provided by Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf in January 2026, a blacktip reef shark swims at Sealife Oberhausen in Oberhausen, Germany. (Maximilian Baum/Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf via AP)

Sharks Are Famous for Fearsome Teeth, but Ocean Acidification Could Make them Weaker

Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's…

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This undated image provided by Communications Earth and Environment shows the mummified remains of a cheetah. (Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP)

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Mummified Cheetahs Found in Saudi Caves Shed Light on Lost Populations

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old…

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US' Lindsey Vonn crosses the finish line to win the Women's Downhill event of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Altenmarkt Zauchensee, Austria, on January 10, 2026. (AFP)

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Vonn Launches Social Media Search Mission After Ski Pole Goes Missing

Lindsey Vonn may be dominating World Cup downhills at 41, but even the US speed queen is not immune to missing equipment. Vonn took to social media on…

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FILE - This photo provided by NASA shows the Moon's shadow covering portions of Canada and the US during a total solar eclipse as seen from the International Space Station on Monday, Aug. 8, 2024. (NASA via AP, File)

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ISS Crew Splashes Down on Earth After Medical Evacuation

Four International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean early Thursday, video footage from NASA showed, after a medical issue…

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The Lonely Tree, often pictured submerged in water, was first planted in 2010. (Getty Images)

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Lonely Tree in Wales Is an Instagram Star, but its Fate Is Inevitable

It is one of Wales' most-loved beauty spots - but the time of the so-called Lonely Tree being an Instagram star could be slowly coming to an end. The birch…

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