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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)
Arab World Palestinians walk past destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
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MSF Says May Have to Halt Gaza Operations in March

Banned from the Gaza Strip with 36 aid bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Saturday it will have to end its operations there in March if…

Asharq Al Awsat
World An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, 03 January 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
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Death Toll Rises to at Least 10 in Violence Around Iran Protests

Violence surrounding protests in Iran sparked by the country’s ailing economy killed two other people, authorities said Saturday, raising the death toll in the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Residents of Al Mahrah governorate voiced support for Yemen’s presidential decisions (Saba News Agency)
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Hadhramaut Official Says National Shield Advances, STC Withdrawal Leaves Security Gap

A Yemeni local authority official confirmed that the National Shield forces had taken full control of the 37th Brigade camp in al-Khasha and pushed on to the…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

US Says Maduro Captured and Flown Out of Venezuela

World (FILES) Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro looks on during a meeting at the National Assembly in Caracas on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

US Says Maduro Captured and Flown Out of Venezuela

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the…

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

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 Brigade Camp” in the Al-Khasha…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Joint patrol of the Lebanese army and UNIFIL (UNIFIL via Telegram)
Arab World

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

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said gunfire from an Israeli position hit close to its peacekeepers twice on Friday, reporting no…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)

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

Hamas fighters in Gaza (Reuters)

Israel Resumes South Lebanon Strikes after Netanyahu-Trump Talks

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

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)

Angelina Jolie Visits Egyptian Side of Rafah Crossing to Gaza

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)

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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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

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

Bin Habrish: Hadhramaut Situation Settled, No Room for Revenge

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

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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?

Emile Ameen
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Iraq between Two Dates

Mustafa Fahs
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On the Perpetual Infatuation with Weapons...

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

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

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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

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

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)

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

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

MSF Says May Have to Halt Gaza Operations in March

Asharq Al Awsat

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)

Israeli Leaks Test Prospects for Gaza Deal’s Second Phase

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)

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(FILES) Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro looks on during a meeting at the National Assembly in Caracas on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

US Says Maduro Captured and Flown Out of Venezuela

Asharq Al Awsat

Death Toll Rises to at Least 10 in Violence Around Iran Protests

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

Venezuela's Government Accuses US of Attacking Civilian, Military Installations

Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

6.5-magnitude Quake Shakes Mexico City

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

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)

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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
Culture

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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Australian Open Champion Keys Trying to Relish the Pressure

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)

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. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 03 January 2026, Australia, Brisbane: Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios in action during a practice session ahead of the 2026 Brisbane International tennis tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP/dpa
Sports

'Chaotic Mess' Kyrgios Determined to Enjoy Himself after Injuries

A philosophical Nick Kyrgios said Saturday he had been a "chaotic mess" throughout his career and now just wants to enjoy himself when he returns to the tour…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - January 1, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Sports

Frank Finds it 'Difficult to Enjoy' Being Spurs Head Coach

Manager Thomas Frank likens his time at Tottenham Hotspur to running a gruelling marathon, saying he is trying to push through a "heavy mile" now that he hopes…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
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
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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)

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
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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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…

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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