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Saudi Arabia Clinches Draw with Uruguay at World Cup

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. …

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(L-R) US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. (EPA)

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G7 Leaders Open Summit Talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy Joins in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined world leaders at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialized nations Tuesday for talks on ending the war…

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Destroyed buildings are seen following an Israeli strike in the village of Deir Qanoun Nahr, southern Lebanon, 15 June 2026, after the announcement of a US-Iran mediated preliminary framework to end regional military hostilities and lift the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. (EPA)

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Lebanon Fighting Eases After US-Iran Deal

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon eased significantly on Monday but did not halt completely despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict,…

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Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US - June 15, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei reacts during the match. (Reuters)

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Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After World Cup Opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the US and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically…

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US-Iran Deal Promises End to War but How It Will Work Remains Unclear

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

US-Iran Deal Promises End to War but How It Will Work Remains Unclear

Doubts swirled around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any…

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Iran FM Says Ending War in Lebanon ‘Most Important Issue’ in US Deal since 1 hour

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A view of Bahrain's financial district in the capital city of Manama. (Reuters file)

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Bahrain Sentences 12 to Prison for Supporting Iran’s ‘Terrorist’ Acts

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced on Monday 12 people to ten years in jail for “supporting and endorsing Iran's terrorist attacks against the kingdom”. …

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in Cairo on Monday. (Egyptian presidency)

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Egypt, UAE Leaders Underscore Importance of Preserving Security of Arab Countries

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed on Monday the importance of maintaining…

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8 People Die in B-52 Bomber Crash at US Air Force Base in California

Smoke plumes rise from a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California, Monday, June 15, 2026. (Debbie Reyes Katz via AP Photo)

US-Iran Deal Leaves Major Lebanon Questions Unresolved

Displaced families drive past a man holding the Hezbollah party flag as they drive along the highway through the area of Jiyyeh as they return to their home villages in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Vance Says Funds Won’t Be Transferred to Iran in Exchange for Signing Deal to Halt War

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026. (Reuters)

Palestinian Leader Abbas Announces Presidential Election in Early 2027

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (AFP file photo)

Dutch Court Jails ‘Assad Torturer’ for 26 Years for Torture, Rape

A demonstrator stands on a photograph of President Bashar al-Assad during a protest outside the Syrian consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Dec. 8, 2024. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Fans celebrate after Egypt scored the first goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup match between Egypt and Belgium at a coffee shop in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

‘All the Way’: Egypt Dare to Dream After Gritty Belgium Draw

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem, 15 June 2026, following the announcement of a US-Iran mediated preliminary framework to end regional military hostilities. (EPA)

Netanyahu and Trump on Collision Course as US, Iran Agree to Halt War

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi receives US Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad on Tuesday. (INA)

Al-Zaidi, Barrack Discuss Iraq’s Plans for Disarmament of Armed Groups ahead of US Visit

People make their way through the rubble of a destroyed building as residents displaced by fighting return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanese Mourn Homes, Livelihoods Destroyed by Israel in Southern City

Palestinian farm workers harvest grape vines at the Samer Hamdan vineyards in the village of Beit Hasan on the outskirts of the Jordan Valley, east of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

The Economy in the Occupied West Bank Is Being Dismantled by Israel, Report Says

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Saudi Arabia's Inflation Edges Up to 1.8% in May

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Bahrain Sentences 12 to Prison for Supporting Iran’s ‘Terrorist’ Acts

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Kuwait Court Sentences Former Interior Minister to 3 Years in Prison

Former Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. (KUNA)

Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Discuss Regional Developments

Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Ireland Agree to Strengthen Air Transport Cooperation

The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA

OIC Hails US-Iran Agreement to End Military Operations and Restore Hormuz Navigation

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Al-Zaidi, Barrack Discuss Iraq’s Plans for Disarmament of Armed Groups ahead of US Visit

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Egypt, UAE Leaders Underscore Importance of Preserving Security of Arab Countries

Lebanon Fighting Eases After US-Iran Deal

One Syrian Security Member Killed in ISIS Attack in Raqqa

Syrian Internal Security vehicles patrol near Ain al-Arab in eastern Aleppo province after authorities said 20 suspects were arrested in connection with attacks on security checkpoints and facilities. (SANA file)

Dutch Court Jails ‘Assad Torturer’ for 26 Years for Torture, Rape

Palestinian Leader Abbas Announces Presidential Election in Early 2027

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US-Iran Deal Promises End to War but How It Will Work Remains Unclear

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Japan Undecided on Sending Military to Hormuz

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stands before greeting Netherlands' Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius during the Japan-Netherlands Defense Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. (AFP)

Documents: US Military to Build War-ready Stockpile in Australia

A swimmer stands at the water’s edge at Coogee Beach in the days following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams.

G7 Leaders Open Summit Talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy Joins in France

Iran FM Says Ending War in Lebanon ‘Most Important Issue’ in US Deal

Iranian women walk past anti-US murals outside the former US embassy in Tehran on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

6.7 Magnitude Quake Shakes Part of Indonesia, Causing Scattered Damage

Patients and their family members evacuate outside Anutapura General Hospital following a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on June 16, 2026. (Photo by MUHAMMAD RIFKI / AFP)

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A pair of solar installers haul a solar panel onto the roof of a home in Manila, Philippines, on April 30, 2026. (AP)

Iran War Is a ‘Wake-up Call’ for Southeast Asia’s Energy Sector, Report Says

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Goldman Sachs Cuts Oil Price Forecasts after US-Iran Deal

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Beyond Oil Barrels: Hormuz Breakthrough Reshapes Gulf Economic Stability

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Most Gulf Markets Gain on Iran Deal

Traders wait at the Bahrain Bourse in Manama_ Bahrain_ November 8_ 2020. REUTERS

Musk Says SpaceX Could Bring $1 Trillion in Revenue by 2030

Founder, CEO, Chairman, and Chief Engineer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks via videolink on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, US, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Fitch Affirms China's Credit Rating at 'A'

A woman walks past murals at a shopping center in Beijing on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

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A Rare First Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Complete with Spelling Mistakes Is up for Auction

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A first edition of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", is on display for sale at Christie's auction house in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

A Rare First Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Complete with Spelling Mistakes Is up for Auction

A rare first-edition copy of “Wuthering Heights,” complete with spelling mistakes, is up for auction for the first time in more than a century, as Emily Brontë…

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Red Sea Film Foundation Extends 48-Hour Film Challenge Deadline to July 4

The Red Sea Film Foundation has extended the application deadline for the sixth edition of the 48-Hour Film Challenge to July 4, 2026, allowing more young…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 15/06 - 13:50

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Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora. (The New York Times)

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The 91-Year-Old Weaving Venezuelan Ancestral Tradition into Art

Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create…

Monday 15/06 - 08:17

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British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

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David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

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The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks - SPA

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Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 14:45

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Algeria Embrace Kansas Fans as They Brace for Argentina Opener

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Algeria's Swiss Head hoach Vladimir Petkovic attends the press conference of Algeria one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Getty Images/AFP)

Algeria Embrace Kansas Fans as They Brace for Argentina Opener

Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach…

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‘All the Way’: Egypt Dare to Dream After Gritty Belgium Draw

When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. …

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Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway Training - New England Revolution Training Center, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - June 15, 2026 Norway's Erling Haaland during training. (Reuters)

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Haaland Primed for ‘Big Impact’ at World Cup, Says Norway Coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time…

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Iraq head coach Graham Arnold talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

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Iraq Have Everything to Gain, Will Try to Shock the World Says Coach Arnold

Iraq &zwnj;have qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years, but coach Graham Arnold wants far more than that, with his team battle-hardened by the 21…

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Tunisia's French head coach Sabri Lamouchi during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

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Tunisia Replace Coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup Rout by Sweden

Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener…

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Stolen Felines Reunited with Owners After Vietnam Cat-Meat Bust

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This handout picture taken on June 15, 2026 and released on June 16 by Humane World for Animals Vietnam shows people looking at cats seized by police at a facility in Ho Chi Minh City. (Handout / Humane World for Animals Vietnam / AFP)

Stolen Felines Reunited with Owners After Vietnam Cat-Meat Bust

More than 40 abducted cats have been reunited with owners after Vietnam police busted a feline theft ring and rescued 400 pets destined to be slaughtered for…

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FILE - People maneuver by boat through the low water levels of a tributary that connects with the Amazon River, in Isla de la Fantasia, on the outskirts of Leticia, Colombia, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File)

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Brazilian Amazon Waters Recover after Two Years of Drought

Water levels in the Brazilian Amazon recovered in 2025 following two consecutive years of severe drought, but long-term prospects remain "concerning," a…

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FILE PHOTO: Fish swim at a coral reef inside a 'Rahui' or restricted area in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, August 4, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

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Scientists Identify 64,000 sq Miles of Coral Reef Capable of Surviving Climate Crisis

Scientists have identified nearly 166,000 sq km (64,000 sq miles) of coral reefs that are capable of surviving and recovering from climate change, three times…

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The cave is located in the Nuria Valley in the Girona region of Spain (Shutterstock)

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Spanish Prehistoric Cave Suggests Human Settlement More Than 4,000 Years Ago

A mysterious ancient settlement has been discovered surprisingly high in the Pyrenean mountains in Spain, according to BBC Science Focus. Documented in a new…

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A woman pets one of the beagles transferred from Ridglan Farms on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Marshall, Wis. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)

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Wisconsin Beagle Research Facility that Drew Protests is Closing as Rescue Group Takes in Dogs

A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a…

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