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Christmas Spirit Returns to Bethlehem after Ceasefire in Gaza

At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity…

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In this US Army photo taken from an undisclosed location on December 19, 2025, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft takes off from a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. (Photo by US AIR FORCE / AFP)

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US Hits More Than 70 ISIS Targets in Syria with Large Retaliatory Strikes

US fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery hit more than 70 targets across central Syria on Friday, the Pentagon said, in a major military operation…

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Burned electric water heaters lie at the site of a warehouse of home appliances which was hit during an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine December 16, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS

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Russian Envoy to Join Ukraine Talks in Miami

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Saturday he was heading to Miami, where another round of talks to settle the Ukraine war is set to take place. …

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A general view of the snow-covered mountains surrounding Tehran, Iran, 19 Dec 2025. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

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Iran Says it Executed Man Accused of Spying for Israel

Iran executed on Saturday a man convicted of spying for the Israeli intelligence and army, state media reported. According to The Associated Press, State…

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Israeli Army Reportedly Ignored Oct. 6 Intel Warning of Hamas Attack

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(FILES) This aerial view shows displaced Palestinians returning to the war-devastated Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on January 19, 2025, shortly before a ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas was implemented. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Israeli Army Reportedly Ignored Oct. 6 Intel Warning of Hamas Attack

On October 6, 2023 - less than 24 hours before the Hamas attack that triggered the Gaza war - Israel gathered intelligence indicating the Palestinian group was…

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Israel Turns Gaza ‘Yellow Line’ into Deadly Boundary Saturday 20/12 - 06:31
Miami Talks Aim to Bridge Gaps in Gaza Deal’s Second Phase Friday 19/12 - 20:51

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Police collect evidence from a crime scene outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station as the entrance of the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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3 Killed in Taiwan Knife Attack, President Vows Full Inquiry

A man with at least one knife and smoke grenades attacked crowds indiscriminately in Taiwan's capital on Friday evening, killing at least three people and…

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Google Warns Staff with US Visas against International Travel

Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing…

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Sanaa's GPC Wing Deepens Submission to Houthis

A view of previous meetings of the General People’s Congress wing in Sanaa (local media)

Lebanon: Return of Residents Dominates Naqoura Ceasefire Mechanism Meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with Simon Karam at Baabda Palace. Photo: Lebanese presidency

8 Dead, Dozens Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine's Odesa Port

A firefighter works at the site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine in this handout picture released December 20, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS

Syria Welcomes the Permanent Repeal of Sweeping US Sanctions

A convoy of buses carry Syrian refugees who return home from Lebanon, arrive at the Syrian border crossing point, in Jdeidet Yabous, Syria, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP)

Gaza No Longer in Famine After Aid Access Improves, Hunger Monitor Says

Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen after the global hunger monitor, in Gaza City, August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi holds talks with Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Cairo on Thursday (Egyptian Presidency)

What Egypt’s Red Lines Mean for Sudan’s War

Iraqi security says it carried out raid in Syria, arrested ISIS leaders (Government Media)

Baghdad Pushes for Deeper Partnership with Washington against ISIS

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. (Reuters)

Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Outline of Lebanon’s Deposit Repayment Plan

Detainee Imad Amhaz Case Highlights Hezbollah’s Maritime Activities

Election workers count ballots as they close a polling station, during the parliamentary elections in Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 11, 2025. (AP)

Iraq Negotiates New Coalition Under US Pressure

Displaced Palestinian youths take part in a training session at the Aida Refugee Camp's football pitch, next to the separation wall outside Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, on December 16, 2025, a few weeks after an Israeli military decision to demolish the field. (AFP)

Bethlehem Camp's 'Lifeline' Football Field Faces Israeli Demolition

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GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 3 hours

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Organizing the FIFA Arab Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L), and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein stand on the podium for the awards ceremony after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria, Congratulates Damascus

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Foreign Minister II of Brunei Darussalam

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah -File Photo (Reuters)

King Salman Center Sets Up Camps for Displaced Gaza Residents

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has established the largest displacement camp in Deir al-Balah, as displaced people struggle with the impact of war and cold weather (KSrelief)

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with Kazakh Counterpart

The Saudi Minister of Interior met on Thursday with his Kazakh counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

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People pose for a picture in Manger Square in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Christmas Spirit Returns to Bethlehem after Ceasefire in Gaza

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Israeli Army Reportedly Ignored Oct. 6 Intel Warning of Hamas Attack

Tetteh Accuses Libyan Stakeholders of Stalling Political Progress

Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Hanna Tetteh (Getty)

Sanaa's GPC Wing Deepens Submission to Houthis

Lebanon: Return of Residents Dominates Naqoura Ceasefire Mechanism Meeting

Israel Turns Gaza ‘Yellow Line’ into Deadly Boundary

Palestinians carry the body of a person killed in an Israeli military strike as they arrive at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)

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Russian Envoy to Join Ukraine Talks in Miami

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

8 Dead, Dozens Wounded in Russian Strike on Ukraine's Odesa Port

Satellite Imagery Shows ‘Recent Activity’ at Iran Nuclear Facility

An inspector of the International Atomic Energy Agency sets up surveillance equipment at a uranium conversion facility in Iran in 2005. Photograph: Mehdi Ghasemi/AP

Rubio: Venezuela Cooperates with Iran, Hezbollah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news conference at the State Department, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Iran Says it Executed Man Accused of Spying for Israel

3 Killed in Taiwan Knife Attack, President Vows Full Inquiry

Business

Boeing Seeks FAA Emissions Waiver to Sell 35 Additional 777F Freighters

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Japan Sets $19 Billion Business Target in Central Asia

TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 20: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov, and Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attend the leaders-level "Central Asia plus Japan" Dialogue (CA+JAD) summit, in Tokyo, Japan, on December 20, 2025. David MAREUIL/Pool via REUTERS

World Bank Approves $700 Million for Pakistan's Economic Stability

A view of traffic circulating amid dense fog in Islamabad, Pakistan, 18 December 2025. EPA/SOHAIL SHAHZAD

Oil Set for Second Straight Weekly Decline on Supply Outlook

A view of an oil pump jack on the prairies near Claresholm, Alberta, Canada January 18, 2025. REUTERS/Todd Korol

What are Shipping Companies' Plans for Return to Suez Canal?

Ships move through the Suez Canal, in Ismalia, Egypt, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo

Real Estate Balance Platform Regulates Market, Signals Positive Momentum in Riyadh Trading

The Saudi capital, Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Rome to Charge Tourists to Get Close to the Famed Trevi Fountain

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A visitor takes a photo of Rome's Trevi Fountain, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, as the city municipality announced that, starting on Feb. 1, it will impose a 2 euro fee for tourists to visit the recessed fountain edge. (AP)

Rome to Charge Tourists to Get Close to the Famed Trevi Fountain

Tourists who want to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain will soon have to pay a two-euro ($2.34) fee, the city mayor said on Friday, as authorities look to…

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The interactive edition enables users to easily browse AI- and data-related terminology in Arabic, English, and French

Culture

ICAIRE Launches Data, AI Glossary to Mark World Arabic Language Day

The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) announced the launch of an interactive edition of the Data and Artificial…

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Culture

The event was held under the cultural program overseen by the Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission

Culture

Jeddah Book Fair Highlights World Arabic Language Day with Discussion on Literature’s Global Reach

As part of its World Arabic Language Day celebration, the Jeddah Book Fair 2025 has organized a panel discussion on expanding Arabic literature’s global reach…

Friday 19/12 - 09:32

Culture

The program is delivered with the participation of a distinguished group of specialists in children’s literature and cultural content creation - SPA

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'Children’s Literary Week' Kicks Off in Saudi Arabia's Qatif

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched Children’s Literary Week in Qatif Governorate. The four-day event aims to enhance the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 18/12 - 16:05

Culture

Saudi Industrial Development Fund Launches 'SIDF Terminology Dictionary' in Collaboration with KSGAAL

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), in collaboration with King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), has launched the "SIDF Terminology…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 18/12 - 16:13

Sports

Mohamed Salah Apologized to His Liverpool Teammates over Contentious Comments

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Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah (R) sits on the bench during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 13, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Mohamed Salah Apologized to His Liverpool Teammates over Contentious Comments

Mohamed Salah apologized to his Liverpool teammates after complaining of being “ thrown under the bus ” by the Premier League champion, midfielder Curtis Jones…

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Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui and Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi attend a press conference at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on December 20, 2025, ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

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Hakimi Declared Fit for Morocco's AFCON Bid

Morocco captain and star player Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready for the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations bid but may not start in the tournament's opening…

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Bayern Munich's Belgian head coach Vincent Kompany arrives for the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Mainz 05 in Munich, southern Germany on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP)

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Kimmich, Neuer Headline Absentee List for Injury-hit Bayern

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed captain Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich were among several absentees for Sunday's Bundesliga match against…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta kicks back a ball during the English Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers, in London, Britain, 13 December 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

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Arsenal's Arteta Says he Has to Earn the Right to Get Contract Extension

Mikel Arteta suggested he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027 but says he still has to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Saturday 20/12 - 06:02

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Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi's jersey is displayed in a shop in Rabat, on December 19, 2025, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 2 ACHRAF HAKIMI (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate King of Morocco on Winning FIFA Arab Cup

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of his…

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Everything about Christmas, and How it Has Evolved into a Global Holiday

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People browse products at a Christmas market stall in downtown Madrid, Spain, 18 December 2025 (issued 20 December 2025). People continue to do last-minute shopping ahead of Christmas. EPA/SERGIO PEREZ

Everything about Christmas, and How it Has Evolved into a Global Holiday

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth…

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Christmas trees are displayed inside a hangar at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 in advance of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa Operation, at the North American Aerospace Defense Command. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

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NORAD Continues Decades-long Tradition of Tracking Santa's Trip around the World

Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will…

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Mute swans float on the River Thames, Oct. 10, 2025, in Windsor, England. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

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Some Animals Have Evolved Extreme Ways to Sleep in Precarious Environments

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep. Sleep is…

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Bolillos, a traditional Mexican bread, sit for sale at a street stand in Mexico City, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

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British Baker’s Criticism of Mexican ‘Ugly’ Bread Triggers Social Media Outrage

A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology. In an interview for a…

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Elephants are used to clear logs and debris in a village affected by flooding in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahyar Tarmizi)

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High-speed Passenger Train Kills 7 Elephants in India

Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in India's…

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