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World This photo taken on January 4, 2026, shows a view Iranian flags west of Tehran towards the summit of Mount Damavand, Iran's highest peak and a potentially-active strato-volcano, in the northern province of Mazandaran. (AFP)
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Iranians Protest in Tehran as Clashes Grip Country’s West

Sporadic protests broke out in the Iranian capital on Saturday evening, according to local media, which also reported intensifying clashes in the west of the…

World FILED - 01 January 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaks during a ceremony in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Supreme Leader's Office/dpa
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Iran's Leader Says Rioters 'Must Be Put in their Place' as Protest Death Toll Reaches at Least 15

Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the country, likely giving security…

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Arab World A handout photo made available by the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 03 January 2025 shows a Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft preparing to take off at an undisclosed location in the Middle East. EPA/SGT LEE GODDARD HANDOUT
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UK Says Conducted Joint Strike with France on ISIS Site near Palmyra

The British Ministry of Defense said it cooperated with France on Saturday night to strike an underground facility in Syria that had likely been used by the…

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Arab World Forces deployed in Shabwah. (Local authority)
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Coalition Stresses Its Commitment to Protecting Yemen’s Hadhramaut, Shabwah

The command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen stressed on Saturday its support for the Shabwah governorate. It welcomed the statement issued by…

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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…

World People hold the Venezuelan flag as they celebrate outside the Metropolitan Detention facility in the Brooklyn borough of New York, where ousted president Nicolas Maduro is expected to be held, on January 3, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski / AFP)
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Maduro's Ouster Sparks Celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the US military operation to capture…

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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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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

Yemeni Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Deployment in Hadhramaut in Coordination with National Shield

Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan. (Turky Al-Agili)

Syria Begins Circulating New Post-Assad Currency Bills

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

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

EU Urges 'Restraint,’ Respect for International Law in Venezuela

(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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Saudi Arabia Approves Annual Borrowing Plan with $58 Billion Financing Needs

Members of Lebanon’s Civil Defense work to extinguish flames after an Israeli airstrike hit a car in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon (AP). 

Hezbollah Blocks Hopes for a Smooth Start to Phase Two of Weapons Exclusivity

The first supermoon of the year, the "Wolf Moon," is seen rising over Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. (AFP)

International Aid Groups Grapple with What Israel’s Ban Will Mean for Their Work in Gaza

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

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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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Members of Lebanon’s Civil Defense work to extinguish flames after an Israeli airstrike hit a car in the town of Khiam, southern Lebanon (AP). 

Hezbollah Blocks Hopes for a Smooth Start to Phase Two of Weapons Exclusivity

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UK Says Conducted Joint Strike with France on ISIS Site near Palmyra

A handout photo made available by the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 03 January 2025 shows a Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft preparing to take off at an undisclosed location in the Middle East. EPA/SGT LEE GODDARD HANDOUT

Coalition Stresses Its Commitment to Protecting Yemen’s Hadhramaut, Shabwah

Forces deployed in Shabwah. (Local authority)

Yemeni Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Security Deployment in Hadhramaut in Coordination with National Shield

Yemeni Interior Minister Ibrahim Haidan. (Turky Al-Agili)

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

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Relatives wait for prisoners to be released during an annual amnesty to mark Myanmar's independence day outside Insein prison in Yangon. Sai Aung MAIN / AFP

Myanmar Junta Says to Release over 6,000 Prisoners in Annual Amnesty

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One Killed, Two Injured in Ukraine’s Drone Attack in Russia’s Border Region

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential area a day before, in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 03 January 2026. (EPA)

Iranians Protest in Tehran as Clashes Grip Country’s West

This photo taken on January 4, 2026, shows a view Iranian flags west of Tehran towards the summit of Mount Damavand, Iran's highest peak and a potentially-active strato-volcano, in the northern province of Mazandaran. (AFP)

Stuck in Afghanistan, Pakistanis Want Border to Finally Reopen

This photograph taken on December 29, 2025 shows a Taliban security personnel standing guard near the zero-point border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. (Photo by Sanaullah SEIAM / AFP)

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles in First Test of 2026

A crowd gathered at a waiting room in Seoul Station watches the news about North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles for the first time this year, in Seoul, South Korea, 04 January 2026. (EPA/Yonhap)

Maduro Is Out but It’s Unclear Who Is Running Venezuela

Venezuela's Minister of Interior Relations, Justice, and Peace, Diosdado Cabello, speaks during a press conference of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, on November 10, 2025. (AFP)

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Saudi Arabia Approves Annual Borrowing Plan with $58 Billion Financing Needs

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Syria Begins Circulating New Post-Assad Currency Bills

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

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)

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Jazan Festival Takes Visitors on a Journey Through Culture and Heritage

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,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The palace offers visitors an authentic culinary and cultural experience - SPA
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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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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
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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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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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Barca Boss Flick Hails Garcia After Goalkeeper Stars Against Former Club

Sports Barcelona's Spanish goalkeeper #13 Joan Garcia jumps to make a save during the Spanish League football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on January 3, 2026. (AFP)

Barca Boss Flick Hails Garcia After Goalkeeper Stars Against Former Club

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Joan Garcia as one of the best goalkeepers in the world after the former Espanyol player delivered a decisive performance…

Sports Britain's Emma Raducanu attends a press conference during the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth on January 2, 2026. (Colin Murty / AFP)
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Raducanu Pulls Out of Osaka Tie at United Cup as Fitness Concerns Resurface

Emma Raducanu's return to tennis has been delayed after the Briton pulled out of her tie against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the United Cup mixed team event in…

Sports Venus Williams of the United States reacts during a press conference ahead of the Women's ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Jan.4, 2026. (Alan Lee/Photosport via AP)
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Venus Williams Still ‘Feeling the Fire’ Ahead of Australian Open Record

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams said Sunday she's still driven to play good tennis - and "it gives you great legs" - as she prepares for an…

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)
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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…

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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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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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