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Police Search Royal Mansion as Probe Into King's Brother Goes On

British police were searching the former mansion of King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Friday after a photograph of the royal emerging…

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Makeshift tents of displaced Palestinian families among the ruins of their homes at sunset during the holy month of Ramadan in Jabaliya northern Gaza Strip on, 19 February 2026. (EPA)

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Hamas Says Path for Gaza Must Begin with End to ‘Aggression’

Discussions on Gaza's future must begin with a total halt to Israeli "aggression", the Palestinian movement Hamas said after US President Donald Trump's Board…

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This photograph shows a memorial for slain Lebanese Hezbollah longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah at the entrance of the southern village of Qannarit on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

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Official Contacts Aim to Keep Lebanon out of War on Iran as Israel Raises Readiness on Northern Front

Israel has raised the alert level of its military along the border with Lebanon, raising questions that Lebanon’s south may again be involved in a regional…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut) Friday 20/02 - 08:20

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Two Israeli soldiers launch a drone. (Israeli Army)

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Israel Keen to Attack Iran’s Regional Proxies before they Can Join the War

The Israeli army is preparing to carry out “massive and unprecedented” strikes against groups backed by Iran, including the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in…

Nazeer Majli (Tel Aviv) Friday 20/02 - 07:31

Trump Tells First Meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion Raised for Gaza

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US President Donald Trump speaking in Washington - AFP

Trump Tells First Meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion Raised for Gaza

US President Donald Trump told the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday that $7 billion has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund that aims…

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Rafah Crossing Traffic Lags Two Weeks after Reopening Thursday 19/02 - 18:07
Israel's Netanyahu Says No Reconstruction of Gaza before Demilitarization Thursday 19/02 - 16:08

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The US Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea, February 6, 2026. US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford/Handout via REUTERS

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Trump Warns of 'Bad Things' if Iran Doesn't Make a Deal, as Second US Carrier Nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 06:41

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Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and former Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) retired General Michael Kurilla during the ceremony in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

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Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz bestowed on Thursday the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class upon former Commander of the…

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Israeli Settlers Kill 19-year-old Palestinian-American

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian-American Nasrallah Muhammad Jamal Abu Siyam, 19, who according to the Palestinian Health Ministry was shot by settlers on Wednesday night, during his funeral in the West Bank village of Mukhmas, east of Ramallah, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and other officials perform prayers at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah on Friday. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

US Pays $160 Million of More than $4 Billion Owed to UN

US President Donald Trump during the Board of Peace meeting at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace in Washington, USA, 19 February 2026. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

US Slaps Sanctions on Sudan’s RSF Commanders over El-Fasher Killings

FILE - A Sudanese child, who fled el-Fasher city with family after Sudan's RSF attacked the western Darfur region, receives treatment at a camp in Tawila, Sudan, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammed Abaker, File)

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There were exceptional communication channels between Saddam Hussein and King Hussein (AFP)

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: I Left Saddam Meeting Sensing he Misread Threat

The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

Zindani government holds first meeting after ministers return to Aden (Saba News Agency)

Yemen PM Announces Comprehensive Reform Plan with Saudi Support

A cluster of buildings and hotels surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque (SPA).

Madinah Sees Tourism Surge Ahead of Ramadan, Spending Tops $13.9 Billion

Lockheed Martin took part in the recent World Defense Show in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Lockheed Martin: Saudi Arabia Is Strategic Choice for Global Defense Hub

Microsoft Arabia: Saudi Arabia Accelerates AI Adoption, Turns It Into Competitive Edge

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi FM Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart

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Saudi Defense Minister Decorates Former CENTCOM Commander with King Abdulaziz Medal

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

Mohammed bin Salman, Graham Discuss Relations between Saudi Arabia, US

King Salman Directs Disbursement of over SAR3 Billion as Ramadan Assistance for Social Security Beneficiaries

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

Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

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A Somali trader marks watermelons for sale at an open-air grocery market as Muslims start the fasting month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, within Bakara market in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 18, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Says It Risks Halting Somalia Aid Due to Funding Cuts

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Hamas Says Path for Gaza Must Begin with End to ‘Aggression’

Official Contacts Aim to Keep Lebanon out of War on Iran as Israel Raises Readiness on Northern Front

Israel Keen to Attack Iran’s Regional Proxies before they Can Join the War

Iraqi Confusion Over Allegations of US Warning of Sanctions

The Coordination Framework faces a dilemma after nominating Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister (INA)

Israeli Settlers Kill 19-year-old Palestinian-American

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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, president of the United Nations Security Council for February speaks during a press conference before the Security Council meeting, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

UK Foreign Minister to Meet Rubio amid Tensions over Joint Air Base

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Turkish Police Detain Deutsche Welle Journalist over Social Media Posts

South Korea’s Ex-President Yoon Apologizes After Life Sentence Over Martial Law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers a speech to declare martial law in Seoul, South Korea, December 3, 2024. (The Presidential Office/Handout via Reuters/File Photo)

Russia Hits Ukraine's Oil, Gas Infrastructure in Poltava Region, Naftogaz Says

FILE PHOTO: A Ukrainian service member of the 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment prepares a deep strike unmanned aerial vehicle before its launch toward Russian territory, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, undisclosed date, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost Living Standards as He Opens Rare Congress

This picture taken on February 19, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on February 20, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering the opening address at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. (KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Police Search Royal Mansion as Probe Into King's Brother Goes On

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

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FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reacts during an address to the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Lagarde Dampens ECB Exit Talk, Expects to Finish her Term

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Stocks Drop, Oil Rises after Trump Iran Threat

Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he puts pressure on Iran. Hannah Tross / US NAVY/AFP

Third ‘Mirkaz AlBalad AlAmeen Platform’ to Open in Makkah on Sunday

A street in the holy city of Makkah is decorated with Ramadan lights. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani Grants Unified License to Global Shipping Line

The initiative is part of Mawani's ongoing efforts to develop the maritime business environment, enable international companies to invest in the Saudi market, and increase competitiveness within the maritime sector. (Mawani)

IMF: Restoring Lebanon's Economic Growth Will Require Comprehensive Reforms

Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

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Jeddah's Red Sea Museum Announces Ramadan Program

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Jeddah's Red Sea Museum Announces Ramadan Program

Jeddah's Red Sea Museum announced on Thursday a curated program of creative and cultural activities for the holy month of Ramadan, running from February 22 to…

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The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) will offer traditional craft workshops throughout Ramadan. SPA

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Saudi Arabia: Ship of Tolerance Initiative Promotes Cultural Dialogue in Jeddah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the "Lenobadir" volunteer and community partnership program and the Athr Foundation, has launched the Ship…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Wednesday 18/02 - 10:22

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A view of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare's childhood home, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Britain, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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Oscar Contender ‘Hamnet’ Boosts Tourism at Shakespeare Heritage Sites

On a cloudy winter's day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway's cottage…

Wednesday 18/02 - 08:23

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Historic Jeddah has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destination during Ramadan. (SPA)

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Culture Ministry Continues Preparations in Historic Jeddah to Welcome Visitors during Ramadan

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is continuing its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan,…

Wednesday 18/02 - 06:54

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Skulls of several mammals before the destruction (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Thousands of Animals, Rare Specimens Stolen from Sudan Museum

“Everything is over.” With that short and painful phrase, a Sudanese government official summed up the loss of nearly a century and a half of history after war…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum) Wednesday 18/02 - 05:58

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FIFA to Lead $75m Palestinian Soccer Rebuilding Fund

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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'. CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

FIFA to Lead $75m Palestinian Soccer Rebuilding Fund

FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump and…

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Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 18, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes react after Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tom Edozie scored their second goal. (Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra)

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Arsenal Aim to Banish Title Jitters in Spurs Showdown

Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby. Manchester…

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14 April 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick attends a press conference ahead of the 2025 UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg soccer match against Borussia Dortmund. (dpa)

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Scrutiny on Flick Rises as Barca Seek Recovery

Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have hoped, at least until the past week. …

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Argentine forward Lionel Messi won the MLS Cup for Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP/File

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Messi Kicks Off MLS Season in Key World Cup Year

Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league seeks to cash in on a huge spike in…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 08:10

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Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira (CR) gestures from the techincal area during the UEFA Europa League - knockout round play-off first leg - football match between Fenerbahce SK and Nottingham Forest FC at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

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Perfect Start for Pereira as Forest Enjoy Record Win at Fenerbahce

Nottingham Forest's new head &zwnj;coach Vitor Pereira said he had encouraged his players to express themselves at Fenerbahce on Thursday and they responded in…

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Snowstorm Paralyzes Vienna Airport

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People wait at a tram stop after heavy snowfalls in Vienna, Austria, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

Snowstorm Paralyzes Vienna Airport

Massive snowstorms caused power outages and transport chaos in Austria on Friday, forcing the Vienna airport to temporarily halt all flights. Flights…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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NASA duo Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stuck on the ISS for nine months. Handout / NASA TV/AFP/File

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NASA Delivers Harsh Assessment of Botched Boeing Starliner Test Flight

NASA on Thursday blamed what it called engineering vulnerabilities in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft along with internal agency mistakes in a sharply critical…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

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A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Abandoned Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Stuffed Orangutan

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 08:33

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US President Donald Trump speaks aboard Air Force One (AP)

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Trump Says he’s Ordering Release of Data on UFOs, Aliens

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin “identifying and releasing” government files related to UFOs and aliens, a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington) Friday 20/02 - 08:23

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Paleontologist Paul Sereno poses in his Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago with a reconstructed skull of the dinosaur Spinosaurus mirabilis. The photograph was released by the University of Chicago on February 19, 2026. Keith Ladzinski/Handout via REUTERS

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Fossils of New Species of Huge Dinosaur Unearthed in Niger

At a remote and barren Sahara desert site in Niger, scientists have unearthed fossils of a new species of Spinosaurus, among the biggest of the meat-eating…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 20/02 - 07:36

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