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UK to Strike New Deal With EU in Coming Days

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit, his office said Saturday ahead of landmark talks…

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British police cordon off a house during the arrest of an Iranian man in the town of Rochdale near Manchester on Sunday (Getty).

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British Police Charge Three Iranians as Part of Spying Probe

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Saturday accused of offences under the National Security Act and plotting violence following a major counter…

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A police vehicle of the interim Syrian government moves through a street by the Saha Mosque in Palmyra in central Syria on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Omar HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

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Syria Announces Commissions for Missing Persons, Transitional Justice

Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional justice, more than five months after the…

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A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 17, 2025. (Reuters)

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Israel Launches a New Military Operation in Gaza. Netanyahu Tells Negotiating Team to Stay at Talks

Israel said Saturday it launched a major military operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, while Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Arab Leaders Promise to Work on Gaza Reconstruction, Press for Ceasefire

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Arab leaders attend the opening session of the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Hadi Mizban / POOL / AFP)

Arab Leaders Promise to Work on Gaza Reconstruction, Press for Ceasefire

Arab leaders meeting in Baghdad said Saturday that they were trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute…

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Baghdad Summit to Reject Palestinian Displacement at Home or Abroad Saturday 17/05 - 08:31
Draft Baghdad Declaration Urges Inclusive Dialogue in Syria Saturday 17/05 - 08:57
Arab League Backs Joint Proposal for Post-Conflict Recovery Fund Saturday 17/05 - 08:36

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US Embassy in Tripoli Denies Report of Planned Relocation of Palestinians to Libya

The US embassy in Libya denied on Sunday a report that the US government was working on a plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. On…

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A service member of the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces runs at a position in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine May 16, 2025. (Reuters)

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One Killed in Kyiv Region as Russia Steps up Attacks After Peace Talks, Ukraine Says

A sustained overnight Russian drone attack killed a woman in the capital region and injured at least three people, including a child, Ukrainian authorities…

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Iran Says it Will Continue Nuclear Talks With the US, Shrugging Off Trump's Threats

A handout photo made available by the Iranian supreme leader's office shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei greeting the crowd during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 17 May 2025. EPA/IRAN LEADER'S OFFICE HANDOUT

Putin to Host First Russia-Arab Summit in October

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, May 16, 2025. Sputnik/Pavel Byrkin/Pool via REUTERS

Syrian Government Forces Raid ISIS Hideouts in Aleppo

A member loyal to ISIS waves their flag in Raqqa, Syria June 29, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

Hamas Confirms New Gaza Ceasefire Talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday

A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Türkiye Finds New Natural Gas Reserve in Black Sea

Model of natural gas pipeline and Türkiye flag, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

People drive on a street past portraits of slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in the recent war, amid the first round of municipal elections, in the Ghobeiry neighborhood of Beirut's southern suburb on May 4, 2025. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

Spy Cases Surge in Hezbollah Strongholds, Exposing Leadership Breach

Ghalia Abu Moteir, whose family fled what is now Israel during the 1948 war that surrounded its creation, shelters from the current war in a tent in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, after being displaced from her home in Rafah, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP)

From 1948 to Now, a Palestinian Woman in Gaza Recounts a Life of Displacement

A worker places roses in a copper tin before they're boiled to produce rose products, in Kalaat M'Gouna, Morocco, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP)

The Desert Blooms, Roses Perfume the Air and a Moroccan Town Comes to Life

In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. At right is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.(Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)

Foreign Fighters in Syria: Problem or Part of the Solution?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a cancer center opening in Ramallah on Wednesday (AFP)

Abbas Seeks Direct, Intensive Talks with Hamas

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President Trump speaks on stage during a tour of the Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar (Getty)

Trump Visits Al Udeid, Says Qatar Will Invest $10 Billion in Air Base

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Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)

UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investments in the US

Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and US President Donald Trump meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (AP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Khan Younis

Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

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Syria Announces Commissions for Missing Persons, Transitional Justice

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Israel Launches a New Military Operation in Gaza. Netanyahu Tells Negotiating Team to Stay at Talks

Israel Says It Intercepted Missile from Yemen

The interception of a missile, that the Israeli military said to have been fired from Yemen, is seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

US Embassy in Tripoli Denies Report of Planned Relocation of Palestinians to Libya

Syrian Government Forces Raid ISIS Hideouts in Aleppo

Hamas Confirms New Gaza Ceasefire Talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday

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In this image obtained from the Laurel County Fiscal Court in Kentucky, residents search through tornado damage near the city of London on May 17, 2025. Handout / Laurel County Fiscal Court/AFP

Severe Storms, Tornadoes Kill More than 25 in South-central US

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UK to Strike New Deal With EU in Coming Days

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will soon meet with EU chiefs for their first post-Brexit EU-UK summit. Leon Neal / POOL/AFP/File

British Police Charge Three Iranians as Part of Spying Probe

One Killed in Kyiv Region as Russia Steps up Attacks After Peace Talks, Ukraine Says

Iran Says it Will Continue Nuclear Talks With the US, Shrugging Off Trump's Threats

UK Police Make 2nd Arrest in Connection with Fires Linked to Starmer

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in Tirana on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Leon Neal / POOL / AFP)

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US President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn as he returns to the White House following a trip to the Middle East, in Washington, D.C., US May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Trump Pushes US Federal Reserve for Rate Cuts, Criticizes Powell

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Türkiye Finds New Natural Gas Reserve in Black Sea

EIB at Work on AI, Semiconductor Investment Plan to Boost EU Competitiveness

FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo

KACST, Caltech Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Earth and Space Sciences

KACST and Caltech have signed a new addendum to their existing Joint Center of Excellence in Earth and Space Science agreement

Report: Syria Plans to Print Currency in UAE and Germany, Ending Russian Role

Syrian pounds are pictured inside an exchange currency shop in Azaz, Syria February 3, 2020. (Reuters)

World Bank Says Syria Arrears Cleared, Making Country Eligible for New Loans

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Syrian central bank, after the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi/File Photo

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Makkah Library Draws Attention to Rich Saudi Heritage at Morocco Exhibition

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Makkah Library Draws Attention to Rich Saudi Heritage at Morocco Exhibition

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance showcased a treasure trove of rare Islamic manuscripts and publications at the Makkah Library…

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A view of the Parthenon temple as the Acropolis hill archaeological site is closed to visitors due to a heatwave hitting Athens, Greece, June 12, 2024. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Greece Takes Legal Action over Drone Show Advertising Adidas near Acropolis

Greece has filed a lawsuit over the alleged violation of a law for the protection of antiquities by what appeared to be a drone show advertising sports…

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Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the international theatrical production Slava’s Snowshow, part of a cultural lineup running through…

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Saudi Arabia Observes International Day of Families, Emphasizes Community Culture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins the global community in commemorating the United Nations-designated International Day of Families on May 15, an annual…

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art to foster knowledge exchange and raise…

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Paolini Beats Gauff to Become 1st Home Player in 40 Years to Win Italian Open

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Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 17, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her final match against Coco Gauff of the US REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Paolini Beats Gauff to Become 1st Home Player in 40 Years to Win Italian Open

Jasmine Paolini took advantage of the crowd’s support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on…

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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan responds to a journalist's question during a news conference at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, April 3, 2025, ahead Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

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Motor Racing-Tsunoda Crashes Heavily in Imola Qualifying

Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda crashed heavily in the first phase of qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday and was taken to the Imola…

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Everton’s Ashley Young celebrates winning goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Everton, at Selhurst Park Stadium in London,Saturday, Feb 15,2025. AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

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Ashley Young to Leave Everton as a Free Agent

Everton defender Ashley Young will leave the club as a free agent in the offseason when his contract expires. The 39-year-old Young, a former Manchester…

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Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - May 10, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

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Real Madrid Sign Huijsen from Bournemouth

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join LaLiga side Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030, both clubs said on…

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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool look on during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC, in Liverpool, Britain, 11 May 2025. EPA/ASH ALLEN

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Salah: Alexander-Arnold Doesn't Deserve Liverpool Fans' Boos

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to leave after 20 years at the club since age six, does not deserve to be booed by fans…

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) unveiled on Saturday Jax Film Studios, a state-of-the-art production complex in Riyadh, marking a milestone that reflects the…

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]Tourists stand in Pretoria square, in Palermo, Italy, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/

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Too Many Tourists? Crowds Offer an Opportunity for Italy's South

In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and…

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Tiffany Slaton, a hiker found in the High Sierra after going missing for three weeks, speaks during a press conference, Friday, May 16, 2025 in Fresno, Calif. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

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Missing Hiker Survived for Weeks in California Wilderness by Foraging and Drinking Melted Snow

A 28-year-old woman described Friday how she survived for weeks outdoors in California's eastern Sierra Nevada by foraging for food and drinking melted snow…

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The Zhuque-2E Y2 carrier rocket, a methane-powered rocket developed by LandSpace Technology, takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to launch six satellites into orbit, in China, in this screenshot from a handout video released May 17, 2025. LandSpace/Handout via REUTERS

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China's LandSpace Launches Improved Methane-powered Rocket

A new methane-powered rocket developed by China's LandSpace Technology launched six satellites into orbit on Saturday, doubling down on a cheap, cleaner fuel…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 17/05 - 06:56

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Decades-Long Mystery of Ginger Cats Revealed

Garfield, Puss in Boots, Aristocats' Toulouse – cultural icons maybe, ginger most certainly. And now scientists across two continents have uncovered the…

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