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Somali President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Working with Saudi-led Partners to Void Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the…

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Indonesia President to Join First Meeting of Trump ‘Board of Peace’

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will attend the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Washington this month, Jakarta's…

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Newly-appointed Turkish Minister of Justice Akin Gurlek. (Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office on X)

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Brawl Erupts in Türkiye’s Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment

A brawl erupted in Türkiye’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial…

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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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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on his…

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Iran President Says Will Not ‘Give in to Excessive Demands’

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, attends the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Sept. 25, 2025. (AP)

Iran President Says Will Not ‘Give in to Excessive Demands’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that his country would "not yield to excessive demands" on its nuclear program, after Tehran resumed talks…

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a ceremonial welcome for Israel’s President Isaac Herzog at Government House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026. (AAP/Lukas Coch via Reuters)

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Australia Seeks Charges Over a 2024 Israeli Airstrike in Gaza That Killed an Australian Aid Worker

Australia is demanding criminal charges over a 2024 Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven people, including an Australian aid worker,…

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A handout photo made available by Iran's Supreme National Security Council office shows Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani (C) arriving in Muscat, Oman, 10 February 2026. (EPA/ Iran's Supreme National Security Council office / Handout)

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Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss De-escalation as Larijani Heads to Doha

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts for regional de-escalation and stability in a phone call, the…

Wednesday 11/02 - 09:11

Russia Says It Won’t Breach Limits of Expired Nuclear Treaty if US Does the Same

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reacts during a meeting with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (not pictured), in Moscow, Russia, 09 February 2026. (EPA)

RSF Drone Strike on Mosque Kills 2 Children in Sudan’s Kordofan Region

Displaced Sudanese gather near a food distribution point at the Abu al-Naga displacement camp in the Gedaref State, some 420km east of the capital Khartoum on February 6, 2026. (AFP)

SDF Starts Withdrawing from Frontlines in Syria’s Hasakah

Members of the SDF in Hasakah, northeastern Syria, on Tuesday during their withdrawal from frontline positions under an agreement with the Syrian government. (Reuters)

Ten Dead After Shooter Opens Fire at High School in Canada

Police officers in the vicinity of a shooting in the Tumbler Ridge area of British Columbia, Canada.

Israel President Says Hopes US-Israel Talks Can Undermine Iran’s ‘Empire of Evil’

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026. (Mick Tsikas/AAP/via Reuters)

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Chairman of the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) Serhii Pashynskyi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

People gather as Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam tours areas in southern Lebanon, seen here in the village of Yarine, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP)

Loss of Allies Forces Hezbollah to Tone Down Rhetoric Against the Lebanese State

Raid Ismail, head of direct investments for the Middle East and North Africa at the Public Investment Fund, speaks during a session (X)

PIF Forum Yields $16 Bn in MoUs

Satellite imagery shows new construction and drone support infrastructure at Asosa airport in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia, January 28, 2026. (Vantor/Handout via Reuters)

Ethiopia Builds Secret Camp to Train Sudan RSF Fighters

Group photo of participants at the Conference for Emerging Market Economies held in AlUla. X

‘AlUla Manifesto’ Ends Era of ‘Economic Dependency’

Palestinian girls and young women attend a boxing training session between displacement tents in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 9, 2026. (AFP)

Gaza Girls Take Up Boxing to Heal War’s Scars

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NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh) since 2 hours

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day

Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss De-escalation as Larijani Heads to Doha

Saudi King Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s SDRPY Launches New Phase of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation in Yemen

SDRPY’s transport sector projects and initiatives focus on rehabilitating nearly 200 kilometers of roads across various governorates. (SPA)

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Bahraini counterpart Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meet in Diriyah on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Destroyed buildings are pictured in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip on February 8, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Says Killed Hamas Operative Responsible for 2004 Bus Bombings

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Somali President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Working with Saudi-led Partners to Void Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Makkah. (SPA file)

RSF Drone Strike on Mosque Kills 2 Children in Sudan’s Kordofan Region

Türkiye Signals May Launch ‘Simple’ Military Operation Against PKK in Iraq

PKK fighters in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq. (Reuters)

SDF Starts Withdrawing from Frontlines in Syria’s Hasakah

Loss of Allies Forces Hezbollah to Tone Down Rhetoric Against the Lebanese State

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Indonesia President to Join First Meeting of Trump ‘Board of Peace’

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Brawl Erupts in Türkiye’s Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment

US Suspends Flights at El Paso Airport for 'Special Security Reasons'

FILE - A Federal Aviation Administration sign hangs in the tower at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Russia Says It Won’t Breach Limits of Expired Nuclear Treaty if US Does the Same

After Vance Visit, the Kremlin Says Russia Will Develop Ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan

A handout photo made available by the Press Service of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan shows Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev (R) and US Vice President JD Vance (L) during a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, 10 February 2026. (EPA/Azerbaijan Presidential Press Service Handout)

Iran President Says Will Not ‘Give in to Excessive Demands’

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FILE PHOTO: Planes from AirAsia are seen on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) in Sepang, Malaysia, February 26, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

AirAsia X Unveils Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London Route

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 11/02 - 10:32

Von der Leyen: EU Must 'Tear Down Barriers' to Become 'Global Giant'

(FILES) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech in Brussels, on January 22, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

Saco: Saudi Retail Market Remains Promising, Digital Transformation Key to Expanding Market Share

A Saco branch in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat

TotalEnergies Posts 17% Drop in Net Profit to $13.1 Bn

EU Makes 150-Million-Dollar Grant to Egypt’s Energy Sector

The signing of the agreements took place during the “Egypt Sustainable Energy Outlook 2040” conference co-hosted by the EU and the Egyptian government in Cairo. Photo: Egyptian government

Saudi Industrial Production Ends 2025 with Strong 8.9% Growth

Workers are seen at a Saudi Aramco facility. (Aramco)

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Workshop Held to Develop Cultural Heritage Documentation, Digital Archiving Guide in Saudi Arabia

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The workshop brought together representatives from relevant cultural entities, along with stakeholders, experts, and practitioners. SPA

Workshop Held to Develop Cultural Heritage Documentation, Digital Archiving Guide in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture organized a specialized workshop to review and develop the third edition of the Cultural Heritage Documentation and Digital…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 11/02 - 06:35

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The Blue Quran is regarded as one of the rarest and most luxurious mushafs in Islamic civilization. (SPA)

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Makkah Quran Museum Displays Rare ‘Blue Quran’ Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is displaying a rare folio from the famed “Al-Muṣḥaf Al-Azraq” (Blue Quran), featuring verses…

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The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically chosen for its historical legacy of innovation to provide a conceptual framework for the works. SPA

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Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 09/02 - 09:07

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The 2026 Damascus International Book Fair is held from February 6 to 16 - SPA

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Syrian Culture Minister Applauds Saudi Pavilion at Damascus Book Fair

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, held from February 6 to 16, where…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 08/02 - 16:38

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Underline Depth of their Cultural Ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria underlined the strength of their cultural relationship during high-level meetings held in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Damascus) Saturday 07/02 - 09:09

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Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank

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(FILES) Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)/

Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 11/02 - 10:55

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Marseille's Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi looks on from the technical area during the French Cup round of 32 football match between FC Bayeux and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Michel-d'Ornano Stadium in Caen on January 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Marseille Coach De Zerbi Leaves After Humiliating 5-0 Loss to PSG

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi is leaving the French league club in the wake of a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of PSG in French soccer biggest game. The nine…

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Fans take selfies with the Olympic mascot Tina at the finish area of an alpine ski, slalom portion of a women's team combined race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP)

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Olympic Fans Hunt for Plushies of Mascots Milo and Tina as They Fly off Shelves

For fans of the Milan Cortina Olympic mascots, the eponymous Milo and Tina, it's been nearly impossible to find a plush toy of the stoat siblings in Milan and…

Wednesday 11/02 - 08:37

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Marin Cilic of Croatia plays a shot to Learner Tien of the United States in the Men's Singles Round of 32 match during day two of the 2026 Dallas Open at The Ford Center at The Star on February 10, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Cilic Says 600th Tour-Level Win Shows His Dedication to the Sport

Former US Open champion &zwnj;Marin Cilic said that joining an elite club of players with at least 600 match wins on the ATP Tour was proof of his dedication…

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Soccer Football - Primeira Liga - Casa Pia v FC Porto - Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior, Rio Maior, Portugal - February 2, 2026 FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa in action with Casa Pia's Kaly. (Reuters)

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Spain Striker Aghehowa in Race to Be Fit for World Cup After Knee Injury

Samu Aghehowa's &zwnj;hopes of playing for Spain at the World Cup have suffered a massive blow after the 21-year-old suffered a serious knee injury playing for…

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Rain Further Batters Storm-Hit Portugal, Thousands Evacuated

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A flooded area in Ceira, Coimbra, Portugal, February 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Rain Further Batters Storm-Hit Portugal, Thousands Evacuated

More &zwnj;heavy rain flooded several rural areas in the north of storm-battered Portugal on Wednesday, leaving levees at risk of bursting around the medieval…

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A helicopter battles a forest fire in the Biobio region, where multiple wildfires have prompted emergency evacuations, in Florida, Chile, January 21, 2026. (Reuters)

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Record Heat and Raging Fires Ring in 2026 Across the Southern Hemisphere

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with…

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FILE - Birdhouses line a path outside a resident's room at the Ida Culver House Ravenna, a senior independent and assisted living home in Seattle, on May 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Study: Noisy Humans Harm Birds and Affect Breeding Success

Noise pollution is affecting bird behavior across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a…

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Anubis Baboons eat in their enclosure at the French CNRS’ (National Center for Scientific Research) primatology center where various monkey species are raised for the entire French scientific community in Rousset, southeastern France, on November 6, 2025. (AFP)

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Baboon Siblings Get Jealous Just Like Human Kids, Scientists Find

Sibling rivalry isn't just a problem for humans -- young baboons also compete for their mother's attention, scientists said on Wednesday. The scenario is…

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University students wait to receive measles vaccine at a university in Guadalajara, Mexico, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Michelle Freyria

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Measles Cases in Europe, Central Asia Drop 75% in 2025

Measles cases across ‌Europe and Central Asia fell 75% in 2025 from a year earlier, preliminary data from 53 countries in the WHO European Region showed,…

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