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Arab World Smoke billows in the distance, in Aleppo, northern Syria, 07 January 2026. (EPA)

Deadly Clashes in Syria’s Aleppo Deepen Rift Between Govt, Kurdish Forces

Fierce fighting in Syria's northern city of Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters killed at least four people on Wednesday and drove thousands…

World The city of Caracas, days after the US launched a strike on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, Venezuela January 7, 2026. (Reuters)

US Says It Needs to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely to Drive Change

The United States needs to control Venezuela's oil sales and revenue indefinitely to drive the changes it wants to see in the country, Energy Secretary Chris…

World  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives for a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides at the presidential palace in Nicosia, , Cyprus, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Petros Karadjias/Pool via Reuters)

Zelenskiy Seeks New Trump Meeting as Peace Negotiators Tackle Land Issue

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seeking a new meeting with US President Donald Trump as their officials revisited the two most problematic issues in…

Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Saudi FM Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Washington on Wednesday on an official visit. He is set to meet with Secretary of…

Presidential Adviser to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Stable in Yemen’s Aden

Arab World Presidential Leadership Council member Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami Abou Zaraa during a previous meeting with the Hadhramaut governor, attended by adviser Jaber Mohammed. (Photo courtesy of Abu Zaraa’s office)

Presidential Adviser to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Stable in Yemen’s Aden

Security in Yemen’s interim capital, Aden, was stable on Wednesday, a senior official said, after security forces moved swiftly to deploy across the city and…

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Business A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters file)

Saudi Arabia Continues to Excel, Achieves Second-Highest Growth Rate in Tonnage in G20

Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth rate compared to 2024. …

World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) attends a debate initiated by the opposition as part of a plenary session in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Netanyahu Tries to Calm Tensions After Israeli Bus Runs Over and Kills Ultra-Orthodox Teen

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged calm on Wednesday after a bus driver ran over and killed a teenage boy during a protest by thousands of ultra…

Contemporary Art Museum in AlUla and Centre Pompidou Announce ‘Arduna’ Exhibition This February

Culture The exhibition will feature more than 80 significant artworks by artists from Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa, and around the world. (SPA)

Contemporary Art Museum in AlUla and Centre Pompidou Announce ‘Arduna’ Exhibition This February

The exhibition Arduna will welcome visitors to the fifth edition of the AlUla Arts Festival from February 1 to April 15. Presented by Arts AlUla and…


Culture This photograph shows a general view of the Louvre Museum, with the Louvre pyramid (L) designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei, after the first snowfall of the year in Paris on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Blanca CRUZ / AFP)

Louvre Staff Vote for Strike Again

Staff at the Louvre voted for another day of strike action on Monday, union representatives told AFP in Paris, threatening fresh disruption at the world's most…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture "This is Jazan” zone, part of Jazan Festival 2026, has opened to visitors offering an engaging tourism experience. (SPA)

Jazan Festival Takes Visitors on a Journey Through Culture and Heritage

The “This is Jazan” zone, part of Jazan Festival 2026, has opened to visitors, offering an engaging tourism experience that highlights the region’s history,…

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Culture The palace offers visitors an authentic culinary and cultural experience - SPA

Al-Eishan Palace Welcomes Visitors in Saudi Arabia's Sakaka

Visitors to Al-Jouf Region can explore a wealth of historical landmarks and distinctive architectural heritage, with mud-brick palaces offering immersive…

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Culture Libyans visit the National Museum after its reopening, following a closure of more than a decade in the Libyan capital Tripoli on December 23, 2025. (AFP)

Libyans Savor Shared Heritage at Reopened National Museum

In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artifacts, rediscovering a heritage that transcends political divides at…

Tougher Test Awaits Anxious Hosts Morocco at Cup of Nations

Sports  Morocco's Brahim Abdelkader Diaz, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Tanzania in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP)

Tougher Test Awaits Anxious Hosts Morocco at Cup of Nations

Hosts Morocco can expect the first proper examination of their ability to go on and win the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on a feisty Cameroon in the…


Sports Erik ten Hag smiles during his presentation as new head coach of Bundesliga soccer club Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the BayArena stadium in Leverkusen, Germany, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Ten Hag Back to His Roots from Next Season

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is to return to his old club FC Twente as technical director from next ​season, the club has announced. The…

Sports Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Leeds United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - January 1, 2026 Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

Liverpool’s Ekitike in Doubt for Arsenal Clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot sounded doubtful he will have striker Hugo Ekitike for Thursday's Premier League trip to leaders Arsenal, with the Frenchman yet ​to…

Sports Wolverhampton Wanderers' head coach Gary O'Neil during the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at The London Stadium in London, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP)

Former Wolves Boss O'Neil Replaces Rosenior at Strasbourg

Racing Strasbourg have named former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O'Neil as new manager to replace Liam Rosenior, who left to take over at Chelsea, the…

Sports Coco Gauff of the USA celebrates after winning in the quarter-final mixed doubles match against Maria Sakkari and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece at the United Cup tennis tournament at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, 07 January 2026. (EPA)

Gauff Leads US Past Greece into United Cup Semis

The US reached the semi-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament after beating Greece 2-1 in Perth on Wednesday, as Coco Gauff defeated ​Maria Sakkari…


Power Restored to Thousands of Berlin Households After Attack on Lines Causes Several-Day Outage

Varieties A person with a candle stands at the window during a power outage in southwest Berlin, Germany, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Power Restored to Thousands of Berlin Households After Attack on Lines Causes Several-Day Outage

Power was being restored on Wednesday to thousands of households in Berlin that had been without electricity in freezing temperatures for four days following a…


Varieties More than 100 million of the pocket-sized plastic eggs have been sold worldwide since their debut three decades ago. (AFP)

Nostalgia and New Fans as Tamagotchi Turns 30

Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and…

Varieties The butterfly pea grows wild across India. (Shutterstock)  

'Magical' Blue Flower Changing Farmers' Fortunes in India

“Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” said Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the…

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Varieties Healthy teeth are key to a longer life. (Shutterstock)

Scientists Find Link between Healthy Teeth and Longer Life

Poor oral health may significantly reduce life expectancy, according to a new Japanese study that called for better dental maintenance among older adults. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties A man shelters from falling snow under an umbrella past as he walks on the snow-covered Esplanade des Invalides in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a part of the country, France, January 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Western Europe Braces for Another Wave of Snow and Ice

Western Europe braced for more snow and ice on Wednesday, with the first named storm of the year hitting the continent's Atlantic coast. More flights were…