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Israel Says It Has Serious Concerns with Hamas Disarmament Deal

Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official told The Associated…

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Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle, according to medics, in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, August 2, 2026. (Reuters)

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Israeli Strikes Kill 15 in Gaza, Minister Says No Deal to Halt Attacks

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 15 Palestinians, medics said, despite US President Donald Trump's…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh last year (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Talks with US President, Stresses Need for Dialogue

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with US President Donald Trump…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 02/08 - 09:25

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A helicopter flies near Harir base in Erbil. (Rudaw archive)

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US Begins ‘Pre-Planned’ Withdrawal from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

An adviser in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region said Saturday that reports of a US withdrawal of troops and Patriot air defense systems from the Erbil area involved “a…

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Trump Says US, Israel to Hold Off on Iran Strikes

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US President Donald Trump participates in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says US, Israel to Hold Off on Iran Strikes

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided a deal to end the months-long…

Sunday 02/08 - 05:28

Efforts Underway to Revive June US-Iran Deal, Says Iranian MP since 1 hour

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Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh gives an interview with AFP at his office in the capital Beirut on December 20, 2021. (AFP)

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Lebanon Ex-central Banker Transferred to Jail after Hospital

Former Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh was transferred to prison on Saturday after being placed under police guard in a hospital, a judicial…

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US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One following his arrival aboard Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, July 31, 2026. (Reuters)

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Morocco Names Highway in Western Sahara After Trump

Morocco has named a highway connecting the south of the country to the Moroccan Sahara after US President Donald Trump, the official Moroccan news agency (MAP)…

Sunday 02/08 - 07:59

Yemen Urges International Action to Protect Children in Houthi-Controlled Areas

Restrictions on immunization programs have deprived nearly 5 million children of routine vaccinations. (Local media)

Helicopters Collide in Greece as Fires Spread

Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometers (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Says Killed Several Hezbollah Fighters in South Lebanon

An Israeli tank stationed in Zawtar al-Charkieh, as seen from Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, 31 July 2026, following a US-brokered security agreement between Lebanon and Israel. EPA/STRINGER

Southern Lebanon's First Pilot Zone: The Army Is Back, Hezbollah Is Not

Two Lebanese Army soldiers oversee rubble clearance in the streets of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Analysts: Saudi-US Nuclear Deal Offers Strategic Gains for Both Sides

The Saudi-US agreement opens new avenues for bilateral cooperation (Internet).

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A general view of Riyadh city in the early evening hours (Reuters)

Saudi Telecom Companies Post Record Revenue

Spanish soldiers question a migrant, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Burden of History and Current Challenges in the Migration Crisis Between Morocco and Spain

A woman walks past a mural depicting a portrait of the late Iranian Supreme Leader tollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israel strike on Feb. 28, at Azadi (Freedom) street in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP)

Iran’s Leaders Show a United Front Over the War but Are Divided Over What the Goal Is

Cargo ship docked at Damietta Port (Damietta Port Authority on Facebook)

Mystery Over Who Targeted Egypt’s Damietta Port Raises Questions

Ali al-Zaidi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Iraqi Prime Minister (INA)

Iraq’s Government Admits Difficulty Paying Salaries on Time

Aden governor meets with a Saudi program official (government media)

Saudi-Backed Projects Boost Reconstruction, Services in Yemen's Aden

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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Talks with US President, Stresses Need for Dialogue

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 02/08 - 09:25

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Algeria Following Deadly Traffic Accident

Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Calls with Turkish, Kuwaiti Counterparts

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

UKMTO Reports Two Tanker Incidents Off Oman

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Kuwait Says it Destroyed Hostile Drones, Iranian Attack Targeted Vital Facilities

Kuwait said on Saturday it detected and destroyed hostile drones in the country's airspace. KUNA

Saudi-Backed Projects Boost Reconstruction, Services in Yemen's Aden

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02 August 2026, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians crowd along the Gaza seaport in Gaza City, amid high summer temperatures. (dpa)

Israel Says It Has Serious Concerns with Hamas Disarmament Deal

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Israeli Strikes Kill 15 in Gaza, Minister Says No Deal to Halt Attacks

Yemen Urges International Action to Protect Children in Houthi-Controlled Areas

Morocco Names Highway in Western Sahara After Trump

US Begins ‘Pre-Planned’ Withdrawal from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Israeli Strikes Kill Eight in Gaza Overnight

Palestinians inspect the scene of an Israeli airstrike near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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A drone is displayed by the Iranian armed forces in a temporary exhibition in front of the Azadi (Freedom) monument in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP)

Efforts Underway to Revive June US-Iran Deal, Says Iranian MP

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Italian-led EU Force Boards Sanctioned Tanker from Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ in Mediterranean

An Italian military helicopter flies above the oil tanker Toa Payoh, foreground, as the Italian Navy ship Thaon di Revel sails nearby during an inspection by the European Union’s EUNAVFOR MED Irini mission in international waters west of the Italian island of Pantelleria, August 2, 2026. (Italian Defense Ministry/Handout via Reuters)

French Wildfire Near Bordeaux Contained as 1,500 Firefighters Battle Separate Blaze in Provence

A burned forest in Lege-Cap-Ferret, Gironde department, France, amid drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, August 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Five Dead, 41 Missing in Indonesia Ferry Fire

File photo: In this photo released by Makassar Search and Rescue Office on Sunday, July 19, 2026, Indonesian Navy personnel cruises on a rubber boat during a search for victims after a passenger boat sank in the waters near Balaloho Island in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. (Makassar SAR Office via AP)

Iran Sees Every Threat from Adversaries as 'Real and Credible', Acting Defense Minister Says

A woman walks past a mural depicting a portrait of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israel strike on Feb. 28, at Azadi (Freedom) street in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP)

Hungary PM Announces Closure of Nuclear Plant Due to Heatwave

The dried-up Danube riverbed is pictured with the Paks power plant at the background, near Dunaszentbenedek, close to Paks town on July 31, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

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OPEC+ Agrees September Oil Hike

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China’s Central Bank Pledges Timely Policy Tool Adjustment

A Chinese woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun, in Beijing, China, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP)

Saudi Telecom Companies Post Record Revenue

Türkiye, Iraq Sign One-year Oil Pipeline Deal

A general view at Türkiye Mediterranean port of Ceyhan. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/ File Photo

Analysts: Saudi-US Nuclear Deal Offers Strategic Gains for Both Sides

Kazakh Energy Ministry: Full Stoppage of CPC Not Under Consideration

An aerial view shows the artificial islands at the Kashagan offshore oil field in the Caspian sea in western Kazakhstan October 16, 2013. (Reuters)

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Hail's Historical District Preserves 150 Years of Architectural Heritage

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Ongoing rehabilitation and heritage preservation efforts focus on maintaining Al-Ulaya's - SPA

Hail's Historical District Preserves 150 Years of Architectural Heritage

Al-Ulaya historical district in Hail stands as a key heritage landmark, preserving the city's architectural and social history spanning over 150 years. …

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/08 - 13:53

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The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has acquired a rare 1829 copy of the first printed English translation of Ibn Battuta's travels - SPA

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Unveils First English Translation of Ibn Battuta's Travels

The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has acquired a rare 1829 copy of the first printed English translation of Ibn Battuta's travels, a 294-page work by…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 31/07 - 16:33

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Clouds float in the sky above the Elektrozavod factory in Moscow, Russia, July 2, 2026. (Reuters)

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Thousands Support Campaign to Save Soviet Industrial ‘Castle’ in Moscow

A campaign to save &zwnj;a Soviet-era industrial landmark in Moscow from redevelopment has attracted thousands of supporters in an increasingly rare example of…

Friday 31/07 - 09:10

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Japanese Embassy Hosts 'Al-Majlis Al-Yabani' in Riyadh to Strengthen Language and Cultural Ties

The Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hosted “Al-Majlis Al-Yabani” (Japanese Speakers’ Gathering) at the ambassador’s residence in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 30/07 - 15:40

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The season's activities include sections for artisans and families working in the cottage industry - SPA

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Madinah Dates Season Highlights Agricultural Heritage, Traditional Crafts, Supports Local Producers

Madinah Dates Season 2026 is witnessing notable visitor turnout as a platform bringing together date producers, artisans, and families working in the cottage…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 30/07 - 15:37

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Real Madrid Welcome Scrapping of FIFA’s World Cup Investor Plan

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A carpet with a print of Real Madrid's badge is seen ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 8, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid Welcome Scrapping of FIFA’s World Cup Investor Plan

Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. FIFA chief…

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Arteta Says He Expects More Reinforcements to Arrive at Arsenal

Arsenal will splash more &zwnj;cash before the summer transfer window closes, manager Mikel Arteta said, insisting the Premier League champions will not "sit…

Sunday 02/08 - 07:28

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Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Sydney Super Cup - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia - August 1, 2026 Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso during the press conference after the match. (Reuters)

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Alonso Welcomes Mudryk’s Chelsea Return After Doping Ban

Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso said, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed…

Sunday 02/08 - 07:15

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Tottenham's Richarlison greets supporters at the end of the Sydney Super Cup football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sydney FC at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on July 29, 2026. (AFP)

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De Zerbi Unsure Over Richarlison’s Future at Spurs

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave. The 29-year…

Sunday 02/08 - 06:47

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Argentine star Lionel Messi returns to MLS action in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew. Leonardo Fernandez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

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Messi Returns as Inter Miami Draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 02/08 - 06:38

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AI-assisted Staging Draws Boos at the Richard Wagner Festival in Germany

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Richard Wagner Festival Hall on the day of the opening of the Bayreuth Festival, in Bayreuth, Germany July 25, 2026. (Reuters)

AI-assisted Staging Draws Boos at the Richard Wagner Festival in Germany

An experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the southeastern German town of Bayreuth drew boos from the audience after…

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This picture taken on July 31, 2026 shows people playing in a fountain to cool off in Yangsan. (Yonhap/AFP)

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South Korea Records Its Highest-Ever Temperature of 42.5C

South Korea registered on Sunday its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, according to the state weather agency. The southeastern…

Sunday 02/08 - 07:32

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This picture taken on July 20, 2026 shows a woman sitting on the back seat of a motorcycle using mobile phone and lighting equipment to take pictures and videos in Chongqing, southwestern China. (AFP)

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Tourists Chase High-Octane Thrill in China’s Trending Biker Capital

The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star…

Sunday 02/08 - 06:40

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Tomoko Takaoka, 31, who evacuated from Uki with her pet dogs Chihuahua Ku (7) and Chihuahua mixed with poodle Sheri (8), after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture, sits in a tent at the Kyushu Animal Academy in a shelter for evacuees with pets in Kumamoto, Japan, July 31, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Dogs Allowed! Animal Hospital Opens Doors to Japan Quake Survivors and their Pets

When &zwnj;a powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan this week, rattling homes and knocking out water and electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/08 - 10:07

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Pinky Modina, Pachydermist at the Johannesburg Zoo, feeds Ramadiba one of the three remaining elephants in Johannesburg on July 24, 2026. (Photo by Phill MAGAKOE / AFP)

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The Last Trio: S.Africa's Zoo Elephants Await their Fate

The last three elephants still in a traditional South African zoo entered their enclosure in single file, fruit and vegetables scattered on the ground to…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/08 - 09:26

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