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US Names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza Board under Trump's Plan

The White House on Friday announced some members of a so-called "Board of Peace" that is to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a…

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Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Credit Rating at ‘A+’ with Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, according to a report issued by the agency on Friday. The…

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

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Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

The Royal Court said on Friday that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud left King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh after…

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Iranians walk past a sign reading in Persian “This is not a protest” on a street in Tehran (EPA)

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Cautious Calm in Iran Amid Heightened Security Measures

Iran is facing a sweeping security crackdown after a wave of arrests and the heavy deployment of forces in Tehran and other cities, as residents and a rights…

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Kurds Say Sharaa's Decree Falls Short, Syrian Government Forces Enter Deir Hafer

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Syrian army convoys enter the Deir Hafer area in the eastern Aleppo countryside, Syria, after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the handover of the area west of the Euphrates to the Syrian government, 17 January 2026. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

Kurds Say Sharaa's Decree Falls Short, Syrian Government Forces Enter Deir Hafer

Syria's Kurds on Saturday said a presidential decree recognizing the minority's rights and making Kurdish an official language fell short of their expectations…

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A convoy from the Spanish contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) passes through the town of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon, October 12, 2024. dpa

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Israel Continues Targeting UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

Attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have continued in southern Lebanon, raising growing concern among Lebanese and diplomatic…

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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 Strikes in South Lebanon Kill Two

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)

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

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

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

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

Muslim Brotherhood Faces Growing Int’l Isolation after Trump Decision

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

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Members of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council meet with the Saudi Defense Minister. Saba

With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

Israeli soldiers stand on tanks, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, in southern Israel, January 1, 2024. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo

Israel Sees Spike in Suicide Among Troops

Palestinian women mourn the dead after an Israeli strike in central Gaza (AP)

Israel Continues Assassinations of Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders

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

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With Saudi Backing, Yemen Moves to Forge Southern Consensus and Restore State Authority in the North

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Saudi King Leaves Hospital after Reassuring Medical Tests

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Start of the 2nd Phase of Gaza’s Comprehensive Peace Plan

FILE PHOTO: Palestinian girls walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

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

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

Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

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

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Kurds Say Sharaa's Decree Falls Short, Syrian Government Forces Enter Deir Hafer

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US Names Rubio, Tony Blair, Kushner to Gaza Board under Trump's Plan

Palestinians move past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Israel Continues Targeting UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

Lebanon Probes Syrian Over Suspected Funds for Assad Loyalist Fighters

Lebanese soldiers patrol a suburb of Beirut (dpa)

Lebanon: Geagea Call with Aoun Quells Reports of Rift

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun receives Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea at the presidential palace in June 2025. (File photo: Lebanese Presidency)

Israel Continues Assassinations of Hamas, Islamic Jihad Leaders

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Cautious Calm in Iran Amid Heightened Security Measures

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Israel Sees Spike in Suicide Among Troops

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

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

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)

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Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s Credit Rating at ‘A+’ with Stable Outlook

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Oil Prices Rise 1% as Supply Risks Remain in Focus

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

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)

Culture

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)

Culture

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…

Tuesday 13/01 - 17:06

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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)

Culture

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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Sports

Djokovic Says 'Addiction' to Tennis Keeps him Going at 38

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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 17, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the press conference REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Djokovic Says 'Addiction' to Tennis Keeps him Going at 38

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he still gets a "drug-like" adrenaline rush from tennis and is not thinking about retiring anytime soon. The 38-year-old is…

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This handout picture released by Tennis Australia on January 16, 2026, shows Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus speaking at a press conference ahead of the 2026 Australian Open. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri / TENNIS AUSTRALIA / AFP)

Sports

World Number Ones Sabalenka, Alcaraz Begin Australian Open Campaigns

The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday. World number one Carlos Alcaraz, who could complete a career Grand Slam if he wins the…

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Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Semi Final - Nigeria v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 14, 2026 Morocco coach Walid Regragui before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/01 - 15:25

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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

Sports

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…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/01 - 14:19

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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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Iron Age Teeth Fossils Reveal Diet Diversity of Italians 2,500 Years Ago

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The fresco on the wall of a house in Pompeii that dates back 2,000 years (AFP)

Iron Age Teeth Fossils Reveal Diet Diversity of Italians 2,500 Years Ago

Italians began exploring a varied diet sometime between the 7th and 6th centuries BC, according to a new analysis of ancient teeth from Iron Age Italians. …

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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)

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/01 - 15:39

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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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