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

Senior sources in Hamas have played down what they described as an Israeli “scare tactic” over the group’s weapons, rejecting Israeli demands to disarm as a…

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Arab World Nanaa Abu Jari cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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8 Arab and Islamic Countries Deeply Concerned About Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar urged on Friday the international community to pressure…

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Arab World Nanaa Abu Jari cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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MSF Calls Israeli Ban a 'Grave Blow' to Gaza Aid

International charity Doctors Without Borders Friday condemned a "grave blow to humanitarian aid" after Israel revoked the status it needs to operate in Gaza…

Asharq Al Awsat
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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Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: National Shield Forces Control Al-Khasha Camp

Arab World National Shield forces are seen in Hadhramaut. Photo: National Shield forces

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: National Shield Forces Control Al-Khasha Camp

Sources confirmed that the National Shield forces, led by the Governor of Hadhramaut in Yemen, have taken control of the “37th Strategic Brigade Camp” in the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business (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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Precious Metals Start 2026 Strong on Rate-cut Optimism, Global Risks

Precious metals kicked off the New Year on a strong note on Friday, rebounding from year-end declines as tensions between major powers and US rate cut hopes…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World FILE PHOTO: Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions as projectiles are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
Arab World

Israel Says It Intercepted 'False Target' after Drone Alert near Lebanon Border

The Israeli military said on Friday it intercepted what it described as a "false target" in the northern town ‌of Bar’am after ‌sirens ‌were …

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Iran Tells Trump Any Intervention A 'Red Line', Vows Response

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. (Reuters)

Arab Parliament Affirms Support for Stability in Yemen, Unity Efforts in Sudan

Arab Parliament Affirms Support for Stability in Yemen, Unity Efforts in Sudan

Trump Says US Will 'Come to Their Rescue' if Iran Kills Protesters

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 29: US President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP

Lebanon PM Pledges State Authority, Vows to End Israeli Attacks

An Israeli officer displays weapons seized by the army in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria during a media tour (AFP). 

Türkiye Plans First Overseas Deepwater Drilling in Somalia Next Month

Türkiye Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar speaks during the conference 'Energy Security in the World and Türkiye: Risks and Solutions in Critical Minerals' at the Sabanci University Istanbul International Center for Energy and Climate (IICEC), in Istanbul, Türkiye, December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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Al-Burhan in a still from a video recorded outside the Republican Palace in the capital, Khartoum (Sudan News Agency). 

Burhan on Independence Anniversary: Victory Is Coming

 King Abdullah Economic City, located in western Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat). 

Saudi Arabia Activates Major Investment Engines With Approval of Special Economic Zone Rules

Officials are seen at Thursday's ceremony. (SPA)

Foundation Stone Laid for World’s Largest Government Data Center in Riyadh

Mohammed al-Shafei on board a military jet on his way to Afghanistan. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Asharq Al-Awsat's Mohammed al-Shafei Passes Away Leaving Behind Long Career in Pursuing the Toughest Files

A girl stands in the courtyard of a building of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Askar camp for Palestinian refugees, east of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on December 31, 2025. (AFP)

UN Chief Condemns Israeli Law Blocking Electricity, Water for UNRWA Facilities

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (C) places his hand on a holy Quran as he is sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James (L) and his wife Rama Duwaji looks on in New York, on January 1, 2026. (AFP)

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City Mayor at Historic Subway Station

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

Mustafa Fahs
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Iran: The Bazaar is Angry

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

Hazem Saghieh
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The Dangers of a 'Mutated ISIS'

Amr el-Shobaki
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Lebanon…Hezbollah’s Obstinacy and Zionist Hawkishness

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

Ghassan Charbel
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Britain’s Struggles are America’s Future

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

Eyad Abu Shakra
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In the Court of the First Quarter of the 21st Century

Ghassan Charbel
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MAGA: Mending Fences or the End of a Coalition?

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Iraq between Two Dates

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On the Perpetual Infatuation with Weapons...

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A supporter of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) stands in the back of a pickup truck in the Khor Maksar district of the second city of Aden on August 29, 2019. (AFP file)

Governor of Hadhramaut Launches Military Operation to Take Control of STC Positions

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Ties, Regional and Global Developments

Combined photo of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on the right, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the left. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)

Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo

Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty

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

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Hamas fighters in Gaza (Reuters)

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

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

Led by Al-Khanbashi, National Shield Forces Deploy in Yemen’s Hadhramaut to Retake Camps

Hadhramaut Governor Salem al-Khanbashi (Saba News Agency)

8 Arab and Islamic Countries Deeply Concerned About Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

Nanaa Abu Jari cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

MSF Calls Israeli Ban a 'Grave Blow' to Gaza Aid

Nanaa Abu Jari cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: National Shield Forces Control Al-Khasha Camp

National Shield forces are seen in Hadhramaut. Photo: National Shield forces

Israel Says It Intercepted 'False Target' after Drone Alert near Lebanon Border

FILE PHOTO: Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions as projectiles are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

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People wait outside their homes and buildings after an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico, January 2, 2026. REUTERS/Henry Romero

6.5-magnitude Quake Shakes Mexico City

Asharq Al Awsat

Zelenskyy Names Ukraine's Head of Military Intelligence as his New Chief of Staff

Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, attends the press conference 'Ukraine, Year 2025' in Kyiv, Ukraine, 23 February 2025 (reissued 02 January 2026), amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

A Building Under Construction Collapses in Nairobi, Leaving an Unknown Number of People Trapped

Members of The Disaster Response Battalion (DRB) of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) gather at the site of a 16-storey building under construction that collapsed, as search and rescue operations begin with possible casualties still unconfirmed, in the South C neighborhood of Nairobi, on January 2, 2026. (AFP)

South Korean Court Issues Fresh Arrest Warrant for Ex-president Yoon

South Korea's former impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol (C) arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors, in Seoul on July 9, 2025. Kim Hong-Ji, AFP

Iran Tells Trump Any Intervention A 'Red Line', Vows Response

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. (Reuters)

Police in Finland Arrest 2 in Connection with Damage to Undersea Telecom Cable

A Border Guard helicopter and a Coast Guard patrol ship Turva seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025, in this handout picture obtained on January 1, 2026. Finnish Police/Handout via REUTERS

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(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)

Tesla Loses Title as World's Biggest Electric Vehicle

Asharq Al Awsat

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)

Oil Steadies after Biggest Annual Loss Since 2020

FILE PHOTO: A worker stands in front of storage tanks at the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse at the Russian Black Sea coast September 6, 2006. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo

Saudi Arabia Activates Major Investment Engines With Approval of Special Economic Zone Rules

 King Abdullah Economic City, located in western Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat). 

Turkish Manufacturing Nears Stabilization as PMI Rises in December

An employee works at an assembly line in the Toyota manufacturing plant in Sakarya October 10, 2013. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Asia Stocks Make Bright Start to 2026

Stock markets welcomed the New Year with healthy gains. Punit PARANJPE / AFP

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Libyans Savor Shared Heritage at Reopened National Museum

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…

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…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The 2026 edition features a month-long live sculpting phase alongside a community engagement program - SPA
Culture

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…

Asharq Al Awsat
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…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla. (SPA)
Culture

‘Hegra After Dark’ Event Showcases AlUla's History through the Ages

The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Slot Calls for 'Magic' as Liverpool Seek to Bridge Gap to Title Contenders

Sports Arne Slot manager of Liverpooll reacts after the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United, in Liverpool, Britain, 01 January 2026. EPA/PETER POWELL

Slot Calls for 'Magic' as Liverpool Seek to Bridge Gap to Title Contenders

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his side needs "a bit of magic" to unlock tight games as the reigning Premier League champions sit fourth at the season's…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth in action during the English Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth, in London, Britain, 30 December 2025. EPA/DAVID CLIFF
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Bournemouth's Semenyo to Play against Arsenal amid Transfer Interest from Man City

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is expected to play against Arsenal on Saturday despite reports linking him to an imminent transfer to Manchester City. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports 30 December 2025, United Kingdom, London: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire/dpa
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Arteta Urges Arsenal to Break New Year Premier League Curse

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades. Arsenal are…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard for the Australian Open aged 45. Lachlan Cunningham / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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Venus Williams Gets Australian Open Wildcard Aged 45

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the…

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Sports Liverpool's Alexander Isak is sidelined by a broken leg. JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP
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What to Look Out for in the Premier League Transfer Window

The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season's Champions League or just…

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Hiker Killed in Rare Suspected Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado

Varieties FILE - The General Store is seen Oct. 24, 2006, in Glen Haven, Colo. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Karl Gehring, File)

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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Varieties FILE - The road to the entrance of Walt Disney World, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
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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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Varieties FILE PHOTO: A woman shields herself from sun with an umbrella at Westminster Bridge in London, Britain, June 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
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2025 Was UK's Hottest and Sunniest Year on Record

Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of…

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Varieties Mailboxes have been removed from all around Denmark. (EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
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Digital Age Brings Denmark’s 400-Year-Run Postal Service to Historic End

Beside the railroad tracks of Copenhagen’s train station, right in the heart of the Danish capital, stands a red-brick building with an ornate façade and a…

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