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A man walks past an electoral banner of Algeria's incumbent president and independent presidential candidate Abdelmajid Tebboune in Oran on September 5, 2024, ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. (Photo by AFP)

Algeria's President is Expected to Win a Second Term in Saturday's Election

Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after pro…

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Smoke billows from a site targeted by the Israeli military in the southern Lebanese border village of Kafr Kila on July 29, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

Lebanon: Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Military Base with Katyusha Rockets

Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said Saturday it has bombed the Israeli Mount Niriya military base with volleys of Katyusha rockets. In a statement, the…

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The New York skyline glows at dusk during the men's singles semifinal of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Pakistani Man Charged with Plotting Shooting at New York Jewish Center

A Pakistani man was arrested in Canada this week and accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct…

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US-Turkish Dual Citizen Killed in Anti-settler Protest in West Bank

Palestinians inspect the damage after a ten-day Israeli military operation in Jenin, West Bank, 06 September 2024. (EPA)

US-Turkish Dual Citizen Killed in Anti-settler Protest in West Bank

Israeli troops shot and killed a Turkish-American woman who had been taking part in a protest against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on…

Friday 06/09 - 18:05

Blinken: ‘90% is Agreed’ on Gaza Ceasefire Deal Friday 06/09 - 05:33

Libyan Security forces guard a main road in Sebha in southeastern Libya on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)

Libya’s Coast Guard Intercepts 64 Europe-bound Migrants

Libya’s coast guard intercepted dozens of Europe-bound migrants on a boat and returned them to shore, authorities said Saturday, a few days after a shipwreck…

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Ukrainian tank crew take a break while operating a Soviet-made T-72 tank in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on August 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)

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Ukraine Says Russia Launched 67 Drones in Overnight Attack

Ukraine's air force said on Saturday Russia launched a total of 67 long-range drones in a mass overnight attack, 58 of which it was able to shoot down. The air…

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US Sees Potential Iran Transfer of Missiles to Russia as Alarming

FILE PHOTO: 9М723 missiles, part of Iskander-M missile complex, are seen during a demonstration at the International military-technical forum ARMY-2019 at Alabino range in Moscow Region, Russia June 25, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Kosovo Closes Two Border Crossings With Serbia After Protest

Police officers stand guard as protestors partially block the road near the main Kosovo-Serbia border crossing in Merdare, Serbia September 6, 2024. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj

Typhoon Yagi Kills 2 in China's Hainan as it Makes its Way to Vietnam

People ride scooters past falling trees after Super Typhoon Yagi hit Haikou, in southern China's Hainan province on September 7, 2024. (Photo by CNS / AFP)

2 Astronauts Left Behind in Space as Boeing's Troubled Capsule Returns to Earth

In this image from video provided by NASA, the empty Boeing Starliner capsule floats down towards White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico late Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, after undocking from the International Space Station. (NASA via AP)

Gaza Enters its 2nd School Year Without Schooling. The Cost Could Be Heavy for Kids' Futures

A Palestinian leans on a donkey cart in the grounds of a partially destroyed school being used as a shelter by internally displaced families in the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip on June 3, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (Photo by Omar Al Qatta / AFP)

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Damascus Governorate Invites Residents to Discuss City’s Future

A photo of a previous meeting of the 3+3 group on the South Caucasus in Tehran (archive - Iranian Foreign Ministry)

Iranian Calls to Confront Geopolitical Shifts in the South Caucasus

A previous conference organized by the Saudi Financial Academy (Asharq Al-Awsat)

DMDF 2024 Explores Dynamics of Saudi Financial Market

Griffon vultures coexist with other predators, such as wolves and hyenas, who play an essential role in vultures' ability to feed. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority Discovers Endangered Vulture Breeding Colonies

The Saudi Geological Survey is intensifying its work in research and exploration operations. (SGS)

Saudi Arabia Receives over 2,000 Applications for Mineral Resources Exploration Licenses

Sisi and Erdogan stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (Egyptian Presidency)

What Impact Will Egyptian-Turkish Rapprochement Have on Resolving Regional Crises?

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Eswatini on Independence Day

Friday 06/09 - 16:39

Riyadh Prepares to Host Strategic GCC Dialogues with Russia, India

Gulf foreign ministers and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al Budawi meet in Doha in June. (GCC)

Putin Thanks Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince for Helping Major US-Russia Prisoner Swap

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk during a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 6, 2023. Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Saudi, German FMs Discuss Efforts to End War in Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with the German FM. (Saudi foreign ministry)

Kuwait’s Emir Receives Prince Turki bin Mohammed

Emir of Kuwait receives Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd and his accompanying delegation (KUNA)

King of Bahrain Issues Royal Decree Pardoning 457 Prisoners

File photo: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister in the capital Manama, on May 31, 2022. (Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP)

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Palestinians take shelter from the Israeli bombardment at a school in Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill More Than a Dozen Palestinians

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Turkish Intelligence Moves to ‘Heal the Rift’ in Libya

Dbeibeh received Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin in Tripoli on Thursday. (Turkish media)

Damascus Governorate Invites Residents to Discuss City’s Future

Algeria's President is Expected to Win a Second Term in Saturday's Election

Lebanon: Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Military Base with Katyusha Rockets

Libya’s Coast Guard Intercepts 64 Europe-bound Migrants

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Iranian Calls to Confront Geopolitical Shifts in the South Caucasus

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Trump Heads to a Deep-Red Part of Swing-State Wisconsin to Talk about the Economy

Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump addresses the Economic Club of New York at Cipriani's on September 5, 2024, in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

Pakistani Man Charged with Plotting Shooting at New York Jewish Center

Ukraine Says Russia Launched 67 Drones in Overnight Attack

US Sees Potential Iran Transfer of Missiles to Russia as Alarming

Kosovo Closes Two Border Crossings With Serbia After Protest

Business

DMDF 2024 Explores Dynamics of Saudi Financial Market

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China Stops Short of Africa Debt Relief as Pledges More Cash

People pass by signage for the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, 01 September 2024. (EPA)

Egypt Seeks 20 LNG Cargoes for Winter

FILE PHOTO: Egyptians walk in front of the central bank in central Cairo, Egypt, June 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo

Saudi Tourism Ministry Wins Best Integrated Communication System Award at SGCA 2024

The recognition celebrates the ministry's media campaign, which coincided with Saudi Arabia's achievement of welcoming over 100 million domestic and foreign tourists in 2023. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, China Discuss Investment Opportunities in Lithium, Copper Production

Alkhorayef is on an official visit to China as part of an economic tour in East Asia that included Singapore. (SPA)

Mawani Reports Significant Cargo Growth at Saudi Ports in August

Culture

Rare 1787 Copy of US Constitution up for Auction, Could Be Worth Millions

An 1787 copy of the US Constitution that will be put up for auction on Sept. 28, 2024, is shown at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Rare 1787 Copy of US Constitution up for Auction, Could Be Worth Millions

Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It's in good enough condition that he can handle it,…

Friday 06/09 - 18:12

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments. SPA

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Cooperation Agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments…

Asharq Al Awsat (AlUla) Thursday 05/09 - 17:18

Dubai Culture Launches 1st Edition of 'Talent Atelier' Program for Emirati Designers

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the 1st edition of 'Talent Atelier' program, organized in collaboration with L…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Thursday 05/09 - 17:31

Museums Commission to Host First Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in Riyadh

The Museums Commission is set to inaugurate "The Writings of Today Are a Promise for Tomorrow" exhibition at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art at JAX…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 05/09 - 14:21

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2023 (SPA)

Saudi Cultural Sector Sees Growth Across Various Fields

A recent report on Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector shows that 2023 saw significant growth in cultural activities, including theater, film, and performance arts…

Omar al-Badawi (Riyadh) Thursday 05/09 - 07:08

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England Captain Kane Sets Sights on Ronaldo's Enduring Career

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England's striker #20 Harry Kane applauds the fans following the International friendly football match between England and Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on June 3, 2024. England won the match 3-0. (AFP)

England Captain Kane Sets Sights on Ronaldo's Enduring Career

England captain Harry Kane plans to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's example by extending his career as long as possible. Portugal striker Ronaldo scored the 900th…

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Sports

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Taylor Fritz (R) of the United States embraces Frances Tiafoe of the United States after defeating him in their Men's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 06, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP

Tiafoe Ended Up Losing after he Thought he Was About to Beat Fritz at US Open

Frances Tiafoe figures he lost to Taylor Fritz at the US Open because it suddenly occurred to him Friday night that he was close to winning and reaching his…

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This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Al-Qurashi's Gold Medal at Paralympics

Minister of Sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal extended his congratulations to the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 07/09 - 05:42

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Abdulla Al-Khalasi of Bahrain (R) reacts after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Round Asian Qualifier match between Australia and Bahrain at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, 05 September 2024. (EPA)

Australia Stunned by Bahrain in World Cup Qualifying as Palestinians Draw with South Korea

Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Meanwhile, South…

Friday 06/09 - 07:59

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Gold medalist Lukas Märtens, of Germany, middle, poses with silver medalist Elijah Winnington, of Australia, left, and bronze medalist Kim Woo-min of South Korea, on the podium after the men's 400-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (AP)

Australia Coach Fired for Supporting a South Korean Swimmer at the Olympics

Swimming Australia has fired coach Michael Palfrey over comments made at the Paris Olympics where he said he hoped a South Korean athlete would beat Australian…

Friday 06/09 - 07:39

Varieties

New England Town Celebrates Being Birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Bronze statues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters are displayed as part of the permanent collection at the Woodman Museum, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Dover, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Town Celebrates Being Birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles grew to become a pop culture sensation, the place where they were conceived rarely got mentioned. It wasn't the New York…

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Hippos descended from a small herd introduced by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar are seen in the wild in Antioquia Department, Colombia, in April 2023. Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP/File

Colombian Court Orders Escobar's Hippos to Be Hunted

A Colombian court on Friday called for the hunting of hippos, introduced to the country in the 1980s by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. The Administrative Court of…

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2 Astronauts Left Behind in Space as Boeing's Troubled Capsule Returns to Earth

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA…

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Saudi Film Commission Participates in 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), held from September 5 to 15. TIFF is one of the world’s…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 07/09 - 05:48

This handout photograph taken and released by the European Union's Press Service on September 5, 2024, journalists work during the reception of a batch of mpox vaccines donated by European Union at the tarmac of Kinshasa International Airport in the Nsele district of Kinshasa. (AFP / European Union handout)