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

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…

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

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…

Asharq Al Awsat (Port Sudan)
Arab World A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration 

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…

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

Muslim Brotherhood Faces Growing Int’l Isolation after Trump Decision

The Muslim Brotherhood is facing growing international isolation after US President Donald Trump moved to designate its branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon…

Asharq Al Awsat

Washington Enhancing Military Presence in Middle East amid Iran Tensions

World The USS Abraham Lincoln and its escort group 

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…

Asharq Al Awsat

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

Hamas Rejects Exclusion from Gaza Political Scene

A US announcement launched the second phase of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, as questions swirl over the future of Hamas after nearly two years of…

Mohamed Mahmoud (Cairo)
Arab World Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council meeting in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemen’s Presidential Council Fills Vacancies in Council Membership

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) on Thursday approved a package of measures to fill membership vacancies and improve public services and…

Asharq Al Awsat

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

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

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…


Culture  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)

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…

Culture 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)

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…

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

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. …

Culture Kimono-clad Japanese young women take pictures after attending a Coming-of-Age Day ceremony in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, 12 January 2026. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

20-Year-Olds Gathering in Kimonos for Coming of Age Day Ceremony in Japan

Young women in brightly colored long-sleeved kimonos and young men in formal suits or traditional hakama and haori gathered Monday at Yokohama Arena to mark…

Asharq Al Awsat

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

Sports 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

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

Sports 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

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…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports (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)

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…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Salah emotional after saying goodbye to the Africa Cup of Nations (Reuters)

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…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports  Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Tangier, Morocco - January 14, 2026 Morocco fans celebrate after winning their semi-final against Nigeria. (Reuters)

Morocco and Senegal Prepare for Final Showdown but Salah’s AFCON Dream Fades

Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed…


Mummified Cheetahs Found in Saudi Caves Shed Light on Lost Populations

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

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…


Varieties  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)

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…

Varieties 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)

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…

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

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…

Varieties Threat or uncertainty can reduce cognitive regulation and increase avoidance behaviors. (Indiana University)

Four Signs You're Self-Sabotaging Your Joy

Most of us, at some point in our lives, have stood in the way of our own growth. We make progress on a project, start to feel hopeful about a relationship, or…