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OIC Hails Saudi Arabia for Hosting Riyadh Conference on Yemen

Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting a…

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Gulf People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
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Qatar, Jordan Welcome Saudi Hosting of Conference on Yemen’s Southern Cause

Qatar and Jordan have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of an inclusive conference on Yemen’s southern issue, praising the initiative as a constructive step…

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Arab World Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan. (Turky Al-Agili)
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Yemeni Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Deployment in Hadhramaut in Coordination with National Shield

Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan said that the deployment of the security forces in the Hadhramaut province, in coordination with the National Shield…

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Syria Begins Circulating New Post-Assad Currency Bills

Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit nation seeks to stabilize the economy as it recovers from the fall of…

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Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to ‘Run’ Venezuela

World Federal law enforcement personnel stand watch outside the Metropolitan Detention Center as they await the arrival of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to ‘Run’ Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail Saturday, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country - which Donald…

Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes al-Alimi’s Request for Comprehensive Conference in Riyadh to Discuss Southern Cause

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, to convene a comprehensive…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
World (FILES) EU Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas addresses a press confrence in Brussels on November 26, 2025. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
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EU Urges 'Restraint,’ Respect for International Law in Venezuela

The EU called for "restraint" and respect for international law in Venezuela on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured leader…

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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Disconnected from One of Two Power Lines

A Russian all-terrain armored vehicle is parked outside the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant during the visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, September 1, 2022. (Reuters)

UK's Starmer Says Britain Was Not Involved in US Strikes on Venezuela

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he hosts a reception to celebrate Hanukkah at Downing Street in London, Britain December 16, 2025. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS

Iran Supreme Leader Says Will Not Yield as Protests Simmer and US Threatens

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, 03 January 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Arab League Sec-Gen Welcomes Riyadh Conference on Southern Yemen Issue

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

Venezuela's Oil Facilities Unscathed in US Strike

The logo of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA is seen on a fuel tank truck, in Caracas, Venezuela May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

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Yemen Consultation, Reconciliation Body Says National Shield Camp Takeover is Peaceful

Yemen Consultation, Reconciliation Body Says National Shield Camp Takeover is Peaceful

A young girl stands in front of tents that burned after candles were lit for lighting at a displacement camp in Gaza City on Friday (AFP)

Israeli Leaks Test Prospects for Gaza Deal’s Second Phase

Al Nao Hospital Director Dr. Jamal Eltaeb (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sudan: How One Hospital Saved Thousands of Lives Amid War

Hamas fighters in Gaza (Reuters)

Hamas to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaza Arms Are Light, Pose No Threat to Israel

Sheikh bin Habrish urges a new page for all, rules out revenge (Hadhramaut Tribes Alliance)

Bin Habrish: Hadhramaut Situation Settled, No Room for Revenge

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Iran: The Supreme Leader, the President, and the Street

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Iran: The Bazaar is Angry

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The Arabs’ Challenges and the End of Pretenses to a Unitary Solution

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The Dangers of a 'Mutated ISIS'

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Lebanon…Hezbollah’s Obstinacy and Zionist Hawkishness

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Netanyahu before the Court of the First Quarter of the 21st Century

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Britain’s Struggles are America’s Future

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“The Land of The Arabs” In The “Netanyahu Era”!

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MAGA: Mending Fences or the End of a Coalition?

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OIC Hails Saudi Arabia for Hosting Riyadh Conference on Yemen

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Qatar, Jordan Welcome Saudi Hosting of Conference on Yemen’s Southern Cause

People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

Arab League Sec-Gen Welcomes Riyadh Conference on Southern Yemen Issue

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

Saudi FM Discusses with Turkish, Pakistani Counterparts Developments in the Region

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Arabia Welcomes al-Alimi’s Request for Comprehensive Conference in Riyadh to Discuss Southern Cause

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo

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MSF Says May Have to Halt Gaza Operations in March

Palestinians walk past destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Yemen Consultation, Reconciliation Body Says National Shield Camp Takeover is Peaceful

Yemen Consultation, Reconciliation Body Says National Shield Camp Takeover is Peaceful

UN Force in Lebanon Says Israeli Army Fired Near its Peacekeepers Twice

Joint patrol of the Lebanese army and UNIFIL (UNIFIL via Telegram)

Bin Habrish: Hadhramaut Situation Settled, No Room for Revenge

Sheikh bin Habrish urges a new page for all, rules out revenge (Hadhramaut Tribes Alliance)

Israel Resumes South Lebanon Strikes after Netanyahu-Trump Talks

Smoke rises after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jabal al Rihan heights in southern Lebanon (AFP)

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Federal law enforcement personnel stand watch outside the Metropolitan Detention Center as they await the arrival of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to ‘Run’ Venezuela

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Disconnected from One of Two Power Lines

A Russian all-terrain armored vehicle is parked outside the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant during the visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, September 1, 2022. (Reuters)

UK's Starmer Says Britain Was Not Involved in US Strikes on Venezuela

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as he hosts a reception to celebrate Hanukkah at Downing Street in London, Britain December 16, 2025. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS

Zelensky Proposes Moving Defense Minister to Energy in Cabinet Overhaul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. File Photo/The AP

Venezuela Demands US Provide 'Proof of Life' of Maduro

This file photo shows Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro during a rally in Caracas on December 1, 2025. © Juan Barreto, AFP

Power Outage Hits Berlin, Police Suspect Arson

The Berlin skyline is seen, during the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, April 1, 2020. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi

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Syria begins circulating new post-Assad currency bill (The Associated Press)

Syria Begins Circulating New Post-Assad Currency Bills

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Erdogan Hails 2.6 bln Euro Jet Deal with Spain

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a NATO summit in Madrid, Spain June 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Venezuela's Oil Facilities Unscathed in US Strike

The logo of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA is seen on a fuel tank truck, in Caracas, Venezuela May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Türkiye's 2025 Exports Hit Record $273.4 billion, up 4.5% y/y, Says Erdogan

A Turkish flag is pictured on a boat in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 25, 2018. (Reuters)

Tesla Loses Title as World's Biggest Electric Vehicle

(FILES) BYD's display booth is seen during the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Tangerang, Greater Jakarta, on July 23, 2025. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)

Precious Metals Start 2026 Strong on Rate-cut Optimism, Global Risks

(FILES) A worker polishes gold bullion bars at the ABC Refinery in Sydney on August 5, 2020. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

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

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)
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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…

Culture The camp celebrates authentic Saudi heritage and reinforces culture as a cornerstone of national identity - SPA
Culture

Cultural Camp at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Saudi Heritage

The cultural camp is a key feature of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held in Al-Sayahid desert. The camp celebrates authentic Saudi heritage and…

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Culture The 2026 edition features a month-long live sculpting phase alongside a community engagement program - SPA
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Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Announces 25 Participating Artists for Seventh Edition

Under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture has announced the selection of 25 artists for the seventh edition of the annual…

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Culture Arabic calligraphy adorns wrcades, Walls of the Grand Mosque of Makkah - SPA
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ALECSO Celebrates Opening of Arabic Calligraphy Center in Saudi Arabia

The Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) congratulated Saudi Arabia on the opening of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

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Real Madrid's Alonso Unsure of Mbappe Absence Length

Sports Kylian Mbappé of PSG celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, in San Sebastian, Spain, 05 March 2024. (EPA)

Real Madrid's Alonso Unsure of Mbappe Absence Length

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for. The French striker was…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, reacts during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 group stage match between Morocco and Zambia in Rabat, Morocco, 29 December 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI
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Morocco Coach Demands 'Humility' Against AFCON Outsiders Tanzania

Morocco coach Walid Regragui warned his team to keep their feet on the ground as the host country go into Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against…

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Sports Sabalenka Says Revenge Not on her Mind for Australian Open
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Sabalenka Says Revenge Not on her Mind for Australian Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Saturday she isn't out for revenge after losing her Australian Open crown in a shock loss to American Madison Keys last…

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Sports 03 January 2026, Australia, Perth: Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka in action against France's Arthur Rinderknech during their men's singles Group C match between Switzerland and France on day two of the United Cup tennis competition at RAC Arena in Perth. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP/dpa
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Wawrinka Opens 2026 Farewell Tour with Stirring Comeback Win at United Cup

Stan Wawrinka's 40-year-old legs didn't let him down over three-plus hours in his first singles match of a 2026 farewell tour on Saturday. Three-time Grand…

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Sports This picture shows tennis balls outside a court during a training session ahead of the United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney on January 2, 2026. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
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Australian Open Champion Keys Trying to Relish the Pressure

Madison Keys said Saturday that she was trying to embrace the extra pressure that comes with starting the year's first Grand Slam as defending champion. …

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Three Million Pounds to Save Polar Explorer Shackleton's Villa

Varieties A person taking a photo of Ernest Shackleton's grave, polar explorer, who died after a heart attach in 1922 (Shutterstock)

Three Million Pounds to Save Polar Explorer Shackleton's Villa

Work is under way on a South Atlantic island to preserve a key building in the story of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton famosly reached the…

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Varieties Titanic ocean liner after it struck an iceberg in 1912 off the coast of Newfoundland in the Atlantic Ocean (Shutterstock/3d illustration)
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James Cameron Describes Strategy for Surviving Titanic Disaster

James Cameron, the filmmaker behind the hit 1997 disaster movie Titanic, has revealed his strategy for hypothetically surviving the famed 1912 cruise liner…

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Hiker Killed in Rare Suspected Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado

A hiker in Colorado has died in the state's first suspected fatal mountain lion attack in over 25 years, authorities said. The woman was found unresponsive…

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Heroic Staffer Blocks 400-pound Runaway Prop at US Disney Theme Park

A staffer at Disney World in Florida was hailed as a hero after he blocked a 400-pound (180-kilogram) rubber boulder that was bouncing toward the audience at…

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Varieties US actress Angelina Jolie speaks to a member of the Egyptian Red Crescent at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Angelina Jolie Visits Egyptian Side of Rafah Crossing to Gaza

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie visited on Friday the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza, where she spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck…

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