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All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany Ordered Shut

Germany ordered the closure of all three Iranian Consulates in the country on Thursday in response to the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 14:43

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The MoU was signed at FII 8th Edition in Riyadh. SPA

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Saudi PIF, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sign MoU on Investment Fund

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work towards jointly…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 13:59

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FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia October 28, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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Lavrov: Russia's 'Comprehensive' Treaty with Iran will Include Defense

A treaty that Russia and Iran intend to sign shortly will include closer defense cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Military…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 11:29

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A man walks across a bridge, in front of billboards bearing the flags of the US and Israel with a message in support of US presidential candidate Donald Trump, in Tel Aviv on October 30, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

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Israeli Police Arrest Couple Accused of Spying for Iran

Israeli police said Thursday they have arrested a couple accused of spying on Israeli intelligence sites and collecting information on an Israeli academic on…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 08:33

Netanyahu: Israel Today Has More Freedom of Action in Iran Than Ever

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend a ceremony for the 70th cohort of military combat officers, at an army base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Netanyahu: Israel Today Has More Freedom of Action in Iran Than Ever

Israel is able to reach anywhere in Iran should the need arise, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. Netanyahu, in a speech to new military…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 17:47

7 People Killed in Hezbollah Missile Attacks on Israel Thursday 31/10 - 15:05
6 Health Workers Killed in Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Thursday 31/10 - 17:21
UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Lebanon Has Recorded over 30 Incidents Resulting in Damage Thursday 31/10 - 09:17

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A photo of Reda Gharib’s family, from left: Racha, Nour, Hanan, and Maya Gharib who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their house in al- Housh, in the southern town of Tyre, on September 23 at the onset of the Israeli-Hezbollah war. (AP)

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A Lebanese Family Planning for a Daughter's Wedding is Killed in an Israeli Strike on Their Home

The family WhatsApp group chat buzzed with constant messages. Israel was escalating its airstrikes on villages and towns in southern Lebanon. Everyone was…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 07:29

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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meets with US envoy Amos Hochstein during his recent visit to Beirut (AFP)

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Lebanon’s Berri: Resolution 1701 Stands Unchanged

Lebanon is monitoring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to US President Joe Biden’s push for a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. Biden has…

Mohamed Choucair (Beirut) Thursday 31/10 - 06:53

Iran, Israel Each Present Own 'Narratives' about Impact of Strikes

This handout picture released by the Israeli army on October 26, 2024, shows an Israeli fighter jet departing a hangar at an undisclosed location in Israel. (Photo by AFP)

NKorea Leader: Longest ICBM Test 'Appropriate Military Action' against Enemies

FILE PHOTO: A Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during what North Korea says is a drill at an unknown location December 18, 2023 in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

Lebanon PM Says Hopes for Ceasefire With Israel in 'Coming Hours or Days'

This handout picture provided by the Lebanese Prime Minister's press office shows Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati delivering a statement to the press in Beirut on October 11, 2024. (Photo by Lebanese Prime Minister's Press Office / AFP)

Harris Promises to 'Represent all Americans' after Biden's 'Inappropriate' Remark on Trump Supporters

Former US President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, October 29, 2024. EPA/DAVID MUSE

Locked in Mideast Wars and Battered by Sanctions, Iran is Wary over US Presidential Election

File photo: Iranian lawmakers concerned about gasoline price hike (AFP)

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At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco

Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Khateeb: Saudi Arabia Plays Pivotal Role in Development of Responsible, Sustainable Global Tourism

The first summit assigned a joint ministerial committee to act internationally to stop the war on Gaza. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Calls for Arab-Islamic Follow-up Summit on Gaza, Lebanon

UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)

UNRWA Employee Shares with Asharq Al-Awsat Experience of Investigation

Intense Israeli airstrike targets Khiam, Lebanon (AFP)

Khiam: The Center of Arab-Israeli Conflict Faces ‘Fourth Wave of Destruction’

Saudi Fashion Commission Launches Educational Programs in Collaboration with French Fashion Institute, ‘Misk’ Foundation

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi FM, Palestinian PM Discuss Situation in Gaza

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 14:50

Saudi Arabia Calls for Arab-Islamic Follow-up Summit on Gaza, Lebanon

Saudi FM: Kingdom Will Do Everything it Can to Reach a Ceasefire in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah speaks to journalists before the start of the International Alliance to Implement the Two-State Solution meeting in Riyadh on October 30, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets with French Envoy to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, Ireland Sign MoU on Bilateral Political Consultations

16th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 16th relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA

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A damaged vehicle and the rubble from overnight's Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Abbassiyeh are pictured on October 31, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)

6 Health Workers Killed in Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) Thursday 31/10 - 17:21

7 People Killed in Hezbollah Missile Attacks on Israel

Israeli security forces and first responders stand at the site where a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area near Kiryat Ata in northern Israel's Haifa district on October 31, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)

Israel Warns People to Evacuate from More Areas in East, South Lebanon

Workers remove the rubble from the site of an Israeli airstrike the previous day that targeted the eastern Lebanese village of Bednayel in the Bekaa valley, on October 31, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by Sam SKAINEH / AFP)

UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Lebanon Has Recorded over 30 Incidents Resulting in Damage

A Lebanese army soldier stands near UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles in Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, southern Lebanon October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Karamallah Daher

3 People Killed in Israeli Raid in West Bank

Israeli soldiers arrive to push away Palestinian farmers and foreign activists, preventing them from reaching their fields for olive harvest in Qusra village, near the Israeli settlement of Majdalim, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on October 29, 2024. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP)

A Lebanese Family Planning for a Daughter's Wedding is Killed in an Israeli Strike on Their Home

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Netanyahu: Israel Today Has More Freedom of Action in Iran Than Ever

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 17:47

Spain Searches for Bodies after Flooding Claims at Least 158 Lives

People work on a mud-covered street with damaged cars in the aftermath of torrential rains that caused flooding, in Paiporta, Spain, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez

All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany Ordered Shut

A photo taken on October 29, 2024 shows an exterior view of the Iranian Embassy in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

Ukraine Rolls Out Dozens of AI Systems to Help its Drones Hit Targets

A child films with her mobile phone near the site of a Russian drone strike in Kyiv on October 29, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Anatolii STEPANOV / AFP)

Lavrov: Russia's 'Comprehensive' Treaty with Iran will Include Defense

3 Pakistani Soldiers and 8 Militants Killed During a Raid on Insurgents' Hideout

Pakistani security official stands guard at a checkpoint in Karachi, Pakistan, 29 October 2024. EPA/REHAN KHAN

Business

Saudi PIF, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Sign MoU on Investment Fund

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 13:59

Saudi Economy Grows by 2.8% in Q3 2024

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP achieved a growth rate of 2.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the same period in the previous year

Maersk Rules Out Suez Canal Return Until 'Well Into 2025'

Maersk containers are transported by train in Ronda, Spain October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

FII: Artificial Intelligence Represents Future of Global Economy

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks at one of the sessions of the second day of the conference. (SPA)

TotalEnergies Q3 Income Hits Three-year Low

Culture

Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Boosting Cultural Cooperation

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Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Boosting Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq has met with French Ambassador to the Kingdom Patrick Maisonnave to discuss boosting cultural…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 13:08

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Held in the Mleiha Desert, Sharjah, this event will feature three days of artistic and cultural activities. WAM

Culture

Tanweer Festival in UAE to Showcase Diverse Cultural Expressions

The three-day Tanweer Festival 2024, themed "Timeless Echoes of Love and Light," will bring an immersive cultural gathering to the UAE on November 22, Emirates…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 07:16

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This handout photo provided by Apsaras National Authority shows a centuries-old sandstone statue being measured at Angkor Thom in Cambodia, Oct. 24, 2024. (Phouk Chea/Apsaras National Authority via AP)

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Cambodian Archaeologists Discover a Dozen Centuries-Old Sandstone Statues at Angkor UNESCO Site

Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city…

Wednesday 30/10 - 10:11

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The library's stamp collection comprises 13,000 stamps, including rare specimens issued during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Culture

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Stamp Collection

The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has revealed a rare collection of postage stamps that chronicle contemporary Saudi history. The collection spans…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/10 - 06:53

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The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial will feature over 70 UAE-based and international artists. WAM

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Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial to Launch on November 15

The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial will commence on November 15, featuring over 70 UAE-based and international artists who will present site-specific…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Wednesday 30/10 - 06:02

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Saudi Esports Federation President: We Seek to Establish the Kingdom as Global Hub for the Industry

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Saudi Esports Federation President: We Seek to Establish the Kingdom as Global Hub for the Industry

Saudi Esports Federation President Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz highlighted the strong connection between esports and traditional sports…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 13:13

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Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Round of 16 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - October 30, 2024 Manchester City's Savinho reacts in a stretcher after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

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Savinho in Tears While Being Carried Off on Stretcher to Add to Man City's Injury Crisis

Manchester City winger Savinho was carried off on a stretcher during the 2-1 loss at Tottenham in the English League Cup on Wednesday, adding to the injury…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 06:45

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John (C) from Botafogo saves a ball in the Copa Libertadores semifinals soccer match between Penarol and Botafogo in Montevideo, Uruguay, 30 October 2024. EPA/RAUL MARTINEZ

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Brazil's Botafogo Advances to its 1st Copa Libertadores Final

Brazil’s Botafogo advanced to its first Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday despite a 3-1 loss at Uruguay's Penarol. The Rio de Janeiro side had won the first…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 06:19

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Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Sign Executive Program for Youth and Sports

The Saudi Ministry of Sport and Tunisia's Ministry of Youth and Sports have signed an executive program for cooperation in youth and sports for 2025-2026. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Tunis) Thursday 31/10 - 05:43

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Sporting's coach Ruben Amorim attends a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against SK Sturm Graz at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, outskirts of Lisbon, on September 21, 2024. (AFP)

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Amorim Says Future ‘Hasn’t Been Decided’ as Man United Shows Interest in Sporting Lisbon Coach

Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim said Tuesday his future "hasn’t been decided yet" amid interest from Manchester United. "Nobody knows if this was my…

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Snow Forecast Next Week on Mt Fuji, at Last

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A sign with a photo of Mount Fuji covered in snow is seen at a view point as Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 metres, looms in the background in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture on October 31, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Snow Forecast Next Week on Mt Fuji, at Last

Japan's Mount Fuji, snowless for the longest since records began 130 years ago, is expected to finally get its famous white cap back next week, a local…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 31/10 - 11:24

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a giant panda costume, host the annual Halloween celebration at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Bidens Host Final Halloween Trick-or-treat Event. First Lady Comes as Giant Panda

US President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted trick-or-treaters on the White House South Lawn on Wednesday for the last time…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington ) Thursday 31/10 - 07:25

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The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA

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Saudi Space Agency Launches 'BioGravity' Initiative

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has announced the of launch of the "BioGravity" initiative, aiming to empower scientists and researchers in the field of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 31/10 - 05:38

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A fossil of the world's oldest tadpole, which coexisted with dinosaurs in the Middle Jurassic about 165 million years ago, is pictured next to a 3D-printed representation of the tadpole and of a fully developed frog, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 28, 2024. (Reuters)

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This Ancient Tadpole Fossil Is the Oldest Ever Discovered

Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160 million years ago. The new fossil, found in Argentina,…

Wednesday 30/10 - 17:05

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In this picture taken on October 19, 2024, Helen, founder of the “Hello Kitty SoCal Babes” fan club, poses with her collection inside her "she-shed" in Riverside County, California. (AFP)

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‘CEO of Supercute’: Hello Kitty Turns 50

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her…

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