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Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons

In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons…

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Israeli soldiers in the buffer zone between Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan Heights (file photo - AFP)

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Israel Carries Out Incursions in Syria’s Quneitra as UNDOF Monitors

As Israeli forces press deeper into Syrian territory along the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights, a Syrian official source told Asharq Al-Awsat that…

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Palestinians inspect the damage after a person was hit by an Israeli strike while riding a bicycle, according to medics, in Gaza City, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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Israel-Backed Armed Group Burns Homes in Gaza

Residents of Maghazi camp in central Gaza said armed men linked to Israel-backed groups set fire on Thursday to land, homes, and agricultural greenhouses. …

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FILED - 16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pictured during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. Photo: Markus Lenhardt/dpa

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Nawaf Salam Asks Pakistani Counterpart to Ensure Lebanon Included in Ceasefire Deal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday asked his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, to affirm that the ceasefire should include Lebanon, according…

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Iran Publishes Chart Showing It May Have Put Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Shaky Ceasefire Holds

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TOPSHOT - First responders stand amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighborhood on April 8, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Iran Publishes Chart Showing It May Have Put Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Shaky Ceasefire Holds

Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 08:23

Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Talks with Lebanon Thursday 09/04 - 17:41
Iran Rejects Curbs on Its Uranium Enrichment Program Thursday 09/04 - 15:50
Pentagon Leaders Assert Destruction of Iran’s Military Capabilities, Threaten to Resume Operations Thursday 09/04 - 15:08

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People inspect the aftermath of a building destroyed in an Israeili airstrike in the Corniche el-Mazraa neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, 09 April 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

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Israel Says Will Continue to Strike Hezbollah 'Wherever Necessary'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would keep hitting Hezbollah "wherever necessary,” the day after Israeli strikes pummeled…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 11:39

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Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity at 9 Downing Street in Westminster, central London, Britain, April 9, 2026. Yui Mok/Pool via REUTERS

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UK, Norway Led a Military Operation to Deter Russian Submarines in the North Atlantic

British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the North Atlantic, the UK military…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 14:47

Germany's Merz: We Do Not Want NATO to Split over US-Iran War

Commemorative photo of NATO leaders in The Hague in 2025 (Turkish Presidency).

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss De-escalation Efforts in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Calls for US-Iran Truce to Extend to Lebanon after Israeli Strikes

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 8, 2026. Hassan Ammar, AP

Saudi Arabia, UK Say they Support Efforts to Strengthen Region's Security

Saudi Crown and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with British PM Keir Starmer in Jeddah. SPA

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AlUla seeks to become an ideal destination for living, working and visiting. SPA

Saudi Arabia: AlUla Advances to 85th Place in IMD Smart City Index 2026

FILE PHOTO: A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026. NASA/Handout via REUTERS

Satellite Data Shows Earth is Getting Ever Brighter at Night

A cargo ship in the Arabian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

World Bank Slashes 2026 Middle East Growth Forecast, Saudi Arabia Absorbs Shock

Palestinians inspect damage after an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Monday (Reuters)

Is Hamas Counting on Iran Talks to Resolve the Disarmament Crisis?

In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view as the Earth sets behind the Moon during a lunar flyby, Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)

'Pinprick of Light': Artemis Crew Witnesses Meteorite Impacts on Moon

A Saudi money changer displays Saudi Riyal banknotes at a currency exchange shop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia July 27, 2017. (Reuters)

Gulf Banks Weather Geopolitical Tensions with Strong Capital Buffers

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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).

Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon, Offers Support

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 16:05

Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Discuss Efforts to Restore Regional Security and Stability

A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Written Message from Russian Counterpart

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 17, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss De-escalation Efforts in Phone Call

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Kuwaiti, Venezuelan Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

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President Joseph Aoun chairs a cabinet session held on Thursday at the presidential palace (Presidency)

Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) since 2 hours

Israel-Backed Armed Group Burns Homes in Gaza

Israel Carries Out Incursions in Syria’s Quneitra as UNDOF Monitors

Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Talks with Lebanon

Heavy machinery operates at the site of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Ain Al Mraiseh in Beirut, Lebanon, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Israeli Fire Kills at Least 4 Palestinians in Gaza

A displaced Palestinian woman stands on a balcony inside a building damaged during the war at Al-Aqsa University, now used as a shelter, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 5, 2026. REUTERS/Haseeb Alwazeer

Nawaf Salam Asks Pakistani Counterpart to Ensure Lebanon Included in Ceasefire Deal

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FILE - This satellite image provided by Vantor shows the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran on March 7, 2026, with no new damage seen at the facility or the tunnels. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP, file)

Iran Rejects Curbs on Its Uranium Enrichment Program

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 15:50

Germany's Merz: We Do Not Want NATO to Split over US-Iran War

Pentagon Leaders Assert Destruction of Iran’s Military Capabilities, Threaten to Resume Operations

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

UK, Norway Led a Military Operation to Deter Russian Submarines in the North Atlantic

Pakistan Says Appreciates 'Restraint' ahead of US-Iran Talks

US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Tehran: More Than 3,000 Iranians Killed During War

Men walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 8, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) /

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World Bank Sees Saudi Budget Deficit Halving, Current Account Surplus of 3.3% in 2026

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh) since 2 hours

European Development Bank Unveils 5 Bn Euros for War-hit Economies

A Lebanese man walks past destruction at the site of an Israeli airstrike the day before that targeted a building in Beirut on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ibrahim AMRO / AFP)

Saudia to Partially Resume Flights To, From Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman on Saturday

One of Saudia’s aircraft (company website)

IMF Expects to Provide Vulnerable Economies Hit by Iran War Up to $50 bn

Cyprus' Aphrodite Signs 15-year Natgas Supply Deal with Egypt

A general view of a beach in Limassol, Cyprus, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Simsek: Türkiye Ready with Other Measures if War Shock Persists

FILE PHOTO: Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaks during a meeting of Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

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Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ at Heart of Battle in Spain Over Location

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A visitor looks at Spanish painter Pablo Picasso's master piece "Guernica" during a press conference presenting the "Year of Picasso" events, marking the 50th anniversary of the painter's death, at the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid, on September 12, 2022. (Thomas Coex/ AFP)

Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ at Heart of Battle in Spain Over Location

Pablo Picasso's anti-war masterpiece "Guernica" is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to…

Tuesday 07/04 - 18:13

Culture

Cultural Development Fund Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Impact

The Cultural Development Fund has announced its results for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating significant growth in financial performance and…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 06/04 - 15:44

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The pavilion highlighted the distinctive architectural features of Historic Jeddah - SPA

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Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Historic Jeddah participated in the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum to highlight its historical role as a key gateway for pilgrims to Makkah, while introducing…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 05/04 - 14:55

Culture

Maiko (apprentice geisha) take part in a press interview ahead a rehearsal for the annual "Miyako Odori" -- which means "capital city dance" in Japanese, at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo in Kyoto on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Culture

Geisha Spectacle in Japan’s Kyoto Celebrates Arrival of Spring

Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance…

Friday 03/04 - 07:39

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Morten Johansen, head of maritime archaeology at Denmark's Viking Ship Museum, shows a metal insignia recovered from the wreck of Danish flagship "Dannebroge" that sank during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP)

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Danish Warship Sunk by Nelson’s British Fleet Discovered After 225 Years

More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor by…

Thursday 02/04 - 16:54

Sports

Sabalenka Pulls Out of Stuttgart Open with Injury

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot against Coco Gauff of the United States during the Women's Singles Final on Day 12 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP

Sabalenka Pulls Out of Stuttgart Open with Injury

Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the Stuttgart Open due to an injury sustained after winning the Miami Open. She has reached the final in Stuttgart four times...

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 17:08

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FILED - 19 February 2026, Bahrain, Sakhir: Formula One driver Max Verstappen talks with his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase during the second Formula 1 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa

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Verstappen's Race Engineer to Leave Red Bull for McLaren

Max Verstappen's long-time Formula One race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull and join McLaren in a supporting role to team principal Andrea…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 16:46

Sports

Nike sneakers are seen on display at Westfield Stratford City in London, Britain, July 30. REUTERS/Mina Kim

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Nike in Exclusive Talks to be Match Ball Provider for UEFA Men's Club from 2027

The joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs, UC3, said on Thursday it has entered exclusive negotiations with Nike to become the official match…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 16:11

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Bayer Leverkusen's Danish head coach Kasper Hjulmand looks on ahead the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg in Leverkusen on April 4, 2026. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

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Leverkusen in Battle for Top-four Spot as Dortmund Look to Next Season

Bayer Leverkusen will be battling for a top-four spot when they travel to second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with the hosts already looking to next…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 10:23

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Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan in Naples, Italy, 06 April 2026. EPA/CIRO FUSCO

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Antonio Conte Hinting at a Napoli Exit and a Return to the Italy Job

Win and then move on to the next challenge. Antonio Conte never seems to stay too long in one place and now the fiery coach appears ready to leave Napoli…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 10:16

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Scientists: World's Oldest Octopus Fossil Isn't an Octopus after All

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FILE -Field Museum and Chicago's skyline is seen from Soldier Field prior to an NFL preseason football game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans, Aug. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Scientists: World's Oldest Octopus Fossil Isn't an Octopus after All

A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world’s oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it’s not an octopus at all…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 17:29

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Saudi Arabia: AlUla Advances to 85th Place in IMD Smart City Index 2026

AlUla has recorded the highest improvement in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, advancing from 112th place in 2025 to 85th this year, placing it among the most…

Asharq Al Awsat (AlUla) Thursday 09/04 - 11:27

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FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Perito Moreno glacier, near the city of El Calafate in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, Argentina April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Bernat Parera/File Photo

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Argentine MPs Approve Bill to Allow Mining in Glaciers

Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 10:04

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TOPSHOT - This screen grab from NASA's feed released on April 3, 2026, shows the four Artemis II crew members (L-R) Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist and Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot as they head to orbit the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. The spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 18:35 EDT the previous day. (Photo by Handout / NASA TV / AFP)

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Artemis Crew's Families Enthralled by Messages from Space

A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 09/04 - 08:42

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Foreign and Japanese visitors arrive at the entrance of Arakurayama Sengen Park Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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Japanese Town Sours on the Crowds Coming to See Cherry Blossoms and Mount Fuji

The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and…

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