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Arab World 04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills Two

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed two people on Friday, Lebanese official media said, despite a truce with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Lebanon's state-run…

Arab World Some Iraqis with disabilities were among the victims of the crackdown on the 2019 Tishreen protests (Reuters)

Victims of Iraq’s Tishreen Protests Prepare to Sue Badr Organization Leader

Reactions continued to mount in Iraq over controversial remarks by Badr Organization leader Hadi al-Amiri about the involvement of armed factions in…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Members of the Mahdi Scouts carry the coffins of a Hezbollah commander and members of his family during their funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs (AP)

Hezbollah Seeks New Victory Narrative in Defending Beirut

As Israel continues to occupy large swathes of southern Lebanon and destroy entire villages, recent statements by Hezbollah officials have raised questions…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut)
Arab World The Supreme Council of Sheikhs and Dignitaries of Fezzan offers condolences to the people of al-Qatrun (Council)

Libya: Tensions Flare in Al-Qatrun After a Young Man Killed in Shooting Blamed on LNA

Tension gripped the southern Libyan city of al-Qatrun following the killing of 16-year-old Hussein Matar, who was shot while at a petrol station in the city. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’

World  US President Donald Trump attends an event to sign executive orders related to beef, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’

President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off…


Arab World Locals gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, 01 September 2026.  EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Details of Operation to Kidnap Senior Hamas Official

Sources in Hamas have revealed new details about the operation to kidnap the group's senior security official, Moeen al-Arabid, last Tuesday by an Israeli…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Gulf Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discussed developments across the region. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he discussed with his Saudi counterpart, Prince…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)

Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

Culture The galleries showcased underwater archaeological discoveries and Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to protect and document submerged cultural assets - SPA

Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition concluded its six-month run at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors…

Asharq Al Awsat

Culture Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday, showcasing the works of its second cohort of emerging artists and the program’s mentors. (SPA)

Diriyah Art Futures Opens Second Edition of 'CONTINUUM' Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first center for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

The United States on Thursday announced the return of Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon that were looted from the southern city of Tyre and recovered…

Culture A visitor at the Saudi pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. (SPA)

Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission today inaugurated the Saudi pavilion participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026…

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat

Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Everton boss David Moyes conceded he is left with a small squad after a disappointing transfer window in which key players departed the club and a deadline day…

Asharq Al Awsat

Sports The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA

Riyadh Municipality Launches Six Community Sports Tournaments

The Riyadh Region Municipality launched six community sports tournaments across 11 locations in central Riyadh, running throughout September to promote…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool Signs Teen Forward Djylian N’Guessan from French Side Saint-Etienne

Liverpool has signed teenage forward Djylian N’Guessan from French side Saint-Etienne, the Premier League club said on Friday. The 18-year-old is set to…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have not conceded a Premier League goal this season. Darren Staples / AFP/File

Arsenal Brace for Chelsea Test as Spurs Seek Spark

Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Australia's Nick Kyrgios after a match in December 2025. (Reuters)

Kyrgios Gets Month Ban for Cocaine, Enters Treatment Program

Nick Kyrgios has accepted and served a one-month ban for taking cocaine, the tennis anti-doping agency said Friday, clearing his return to the court after…


Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

Varieties Farah's account on the Instagram platform

Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

The account of the Jordanian government’s digital spokesperson, "Farah," has been launched on Instagram as a new digital platform for communicating with the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)

Varieties Kuching riverside in the city center is shrouded in thick haze in Kuching, Sarawak state, Malaysia, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP)

Malaysia Declares Emergency in Serian District in Sarawak State Due to Haze

Malaysia declared an emergency in the district of Serian, in Sarawak state, after thick haze caused by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed air…

Varieties A health worker from the community health center prepares a cervical cancer and rubella vaccination during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at a school  in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 27 August 2026. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK

US Study Tests Psilocybin to Fight Cancer Side Effects

Here's a novel idea for countering the painful side effects of chemotherapy: beforehand, take the hallucinogenic drug found in magic mushrooms. The study…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A Tesla's "Cybercab" is displayed in downtown Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026. (AFP)

Tesla Starts Cybercab Rides in Austin, Drawing US Safety Agency Interest

Tesla said on Thursday it was offering rides in "limited areas of Austin, Texas" in its two-seater Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, with…

Varieties A person cools off in front of a fan as tourists seek relief from high summer temperatures in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, 28 August 2026. (EPA)

After Heatwaves, Will EU Pivot Back to the Climate Fight?

Is climate change set for a comeback as a top EU priority, after a deadly summer of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe? The fight against global warming…