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A woman walks past destroyed buildings in the government-controlled part of Homs, Syria, September 18, 2018. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Israeli Airstrike Targets Three Cars Carrying Medical Materials in Syria's Homs

An Israeli airstrike targeted three cars carrying medical and relief materials in the industrial city in Syria's Homs, the Syrian state news agency reported on…

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An Israeli soldier uses a weapon amid clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank. Reuters file photo

One Killed in Israel's Beersheba after Suspected Shooting

A woman was killed in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Sunday, Israeli media outlets reported after police said that several people had been injured…

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Heavy Israeli Strikes Shake Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Flames rise after an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Heavy Israeli Strikes Shake Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Strong explosions in Beirut's southern suburbs began near midnight and continued into Sunday after Israel's military urged residents to evacuate areas in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) Sunday 06/10 - 06:05

Potential Hezbollah Leader Out of Contact Since Friday, Lebanese Source Says Saturday 05/10 - 19:24

FILED - 02 December 2023, United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati speaks during the High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Photo: Christopher Pike/COP28/dpa

Mikati, Turkish FM Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati discussed the latest developments and humanitarian situation in Lebanon in a…

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Gulf

A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef

Gulf

Albudaiwi Urges International Community to Act Immediately to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has renewed his call to the international community to assume its responsibilities and…

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Scores Killed in Gaza as Israel Launches New Incursion in North

FILE PHOTO: People survey the destruction at Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp, following Israeli strikes on the enclave, October 14, 2023 in this still image from video obtained by REUTERS/File Photo

1 Dead as Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones, Missiles

03 October 2024, Ukraine, Kharkiv: Firefighters put out fire in a residential building damaged by a Russian guided missile strike. Photo: -/Ukrinform/dpa

Tunisians Vote in Election, with Main Rival to Saied in Prison

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Tunis, Tunisia October 6, 2024. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Iran Oil Minister Visits Key Oil Terminal amid Israel Strike Fears

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad (L) welcomes Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (R) upon his arrival at the Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, 30 September 2024. EPA/DMITRY ASTAKHOV

Chinese Hackers Reportedly Breached US Court Wiretap Systems

FILE PHOTO: US and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Editors choice

A glimpse of the visit by the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and his accompanying delegation to the UNWTO office in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt’s Tourism Minister: We’ve Agreed on Future Initiatives with Saudi Arabia

Riyadh hosts the world’s largest winter entertainment events (Asharq Al-Awsat)

‘Saudi Winter’ Features 1,000 Events for Unforgettable Experiences

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has cautioned leaders of the Coordination Framework about the threats facing Iraq due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran (X)

Iraq Frustrated by Iran’s Reluctance to Rein in Militias

LPTC honored the winners of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 awards at King Saud University. SPA

Saudi Literature Commission Honors Sponsors, Winners of Riyadh International Book Fair Awards

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Protesters attend a demonstration in support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people in Strasbourg, eastern France, on October 5, 2024. (AFP)

Tens of Thousands Join Pro-Palestinian Rallies in Europe amid High Alert as Oct. 7 Anniversary Nears

Gulf

Albudaiwi Urges International Community to Act Immediately to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Saudi Leadership Congratulate Egypt's Sisi on 6th of October Anniversary

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Blinken, France’s Barrot

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot. (SPA)

KSrelief Distributes 1,000 Food Baskets in Sudan

The KSrelief has distributed 1,000 food baskets to the displaced families Sudan. (SPA)

Taiwan’s Representative to Saudi Arabia: 260,000 Pagers Exported in Two Years

Taiwan’s representative to Saudi Arabia Samee Chang. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)

Arab World

Israeli Airstrike Targets Three Cars Carrying Medical Materials in Syria's Homs

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

One Killed in Israel's Beersheba after Suspected Shooting

Mikati, Turkish FM Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon

Tunisians Vote in Election, with Main Rival to Saied in Prison

Assad to Araghchi: Iranian Response to Israel ‘Was Strong’

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Damascus on Saturday. (EPA)

Sudanese Army Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Darfur

Smoke rises in the sky over Khartoum following armed clashes that left dozens dead and injured (AFP)

World

The pro-Palestinian protest began and ended outside the White House in Washington, with demonstrators demanding an end to US aid to Israel - AFP

Man Sets Arm on Fire During US March to Mark Gaza War Anniversary

Asharq Al Awsat since 24 minutes

Iran's Khamenei Decorates Commander for Israel Attack

1 Dead as Russia Strikes Ukraine with Drones, Missiles

Iran Oil Minister Visits Key Oil Terminal amid Israel Strike Fears

Chinese Hackers Reportedly Breached US Court Wiretap Systems

Trump Urges Supporters to Deliver Victory in Return to Scene of 1st Assassination Attempt

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show Grounds on October 5, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images/AFP)

Business

Hossam Heiba, Chairman of the Investment Authority and Free Zones, signs a memorandum of understanding with the French Investment Promotion Agency in the presence of Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. (Egyptian Investment Authority)

French Companies to Inject New Investments in Egyptian Market

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Sunday 06/10 - 10:26

TotalEnergies Reportedly Considers Foray Into Copper Trading

Expert: Türkiye Anti-inflation Steps Don’t Go Far Enough

People shop at a bazaar in Istanbul. Reuters

UAE, Serbia Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. WAM

Egypt’s Tourism Minister: We’ve Agreed on Future Initiatives with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Energy Minister Emphasizes Importance of Balancing Growth, Energy Security

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Photo: Energy Ministry account on X

Culture

Saudi Woman Creates Arabic Learning Game

Saudi Woman Creates Arabic Learning Game

Driven by her passion for the Arabic language, Lujain Abulfaraj embarked on a mission to make it more engaging for children. Witnessing her son's disinterest…

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Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA

Nasher Lends Strong Support to Culture in Saudi Arabia

Nasher, the first publishing house affiliated with the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, is striving to give a boost to the cultural movement…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM

Dubai’s 9th Reading Box Explores Beauty of Storytelling

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has revealed the details of the ninth Reading Box, which will be held from October 9 to 18 at City Centre…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Sunday 06/10 - 06:52

Saudi Literature Commission Honors Sponsors, Winners of Riyadh International Book Fair Awards

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission (LPTC) has honored the winners of the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 awards at King Saud University…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 06/10 - 05:33

This photograph shows a mosaic pavement (Byzantine period, 579 AD) collected in 1997 from the site of a vanished Byzantine church in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, displayed during an exhibition on the protection of cultural property in case of conflict entitled "Heritage in Peril", at the Art and History Museum in Geneva on October 3, 2024. (AFP)

Gaza Cultural Heritage Brought to Light in Geneva

Archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip are going on display in Geneva, with the Swiss city protecting the heritage of a territory devastated by a year of…

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Sports

Ousmane Dembélé Back in PSG Squad to Take on Nice in French League

Sports

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele, center, duels for the ball with Rennes’ Christopher Wooh during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Rennes at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Ousmane Dembélé Back in PSG Squad to Take on Nice in French League

Ousmane Dembélé is back with Paris Saint-Germain after he was left out from the squad that lost 2-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League midweek. PSG coach Luis…

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Sports

Nathan Cleary, left, and Ivan Cleary of the Penrith Panthers pose for a photograph following the National Rugby League grand final between the Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs in Brisbane, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Ivan won a NRL grand final for the first time after two previous defeats as a coach and his son Nathan was named the player-of-the match as the Panthers beat the Rabbitohs 14-12 in the championship match at Brisbane. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP)

Penrith Panthers Beat Melbourne Storm to Win Fourth Consecutive Premiership

The Penrith Panthers claimed their fourth straight premiership with a 14-6 win over the Melbourne Storm in Australia's National Rugby League grand final on…

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Sports

05 October 2024, United Kingdom, London: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah celebrate with coach Arne Slot after the final whistle of the English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park, London. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa

Liverpool Leads the Way in Premier League, Gives Slot Club Record

Arne Slot earned a Liverpool record of nine wins from his first 10 games in charge after the club stayed on the top of the English Premier League on Saturday…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 06/10 - 08:55

Sports

05 October 2024, France, Villeneuve-D'ascq: Lille's Mitchel Bakker celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Toulouse FC at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Toulouse Coach Injured During French League Game Against Lille

In the excitement of his team scoring, the coach of Toulouse ended up with a twisted ankle on Saturday. Carles Martinez Novell suffered what looked like a…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 06/10 - 08:28

Sports

Medical staff's members tend to Real Madrid's Spanish defender #02 Dani Carvajal injured on the ground during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on October 5, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Real Madrid Beats Villarreal in La Liga but Loses Carvajal to Leg Injury

Real Madrid rebounded from its first loss in nearly 10 months by beating Villarreal 2-0 at the possible cost of injured right back Dani Carvajal in La Liga on…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 06/10 - 08:10

Varieties

Saudi Falcons Club Expands Hunting Weapons, Ammunition Section at 2024 Exhibition

The exhibition provides delivery services to eight regions of Saudi Arabia, adhering to strict protocols for the transportation of arms and ammunition - SPA

Saudi Falcons Club Expands Hunting Weapons, Ammunition Section at 2024 Exhibition

The Saudi Falcons Club has expanded the section dedicated to hunting weapons and ammunition at this year's International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition…

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A flock of Common Teal fly across a wetland on a winter day on the outskirts of Srinagar January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Ismail/File Photo

Study Documents Extinction of 610 Bird Species, Ecological Impacts

The Dodo, the famous flightless bird that inhabited the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, is a case study in extinction caused by humans. The Dodo, finely…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Milton, center, off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (NOAA via AP)

Tropical Storm Milton Forms in Gulf of Mexico and Could Intensify to Hurricane threatening Florida

A storm system that was brewing in the Gulf of Mexico strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton on Saturday and forecasters warned it could intensify into a…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Progeria, also known as Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome (HGPS), causes people to age rapidly, leading them to appear older than they are - (Photo by AFP)

Survivor of Rare Rapid-ageing Disease Progeria Dies at 28

Sammy Basso, who was the longest living survivor of the rare genetic disease progeria, has died at the age of 28, the Italian Progeria Association said on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

This handout photo taken and released on October 3, 2024 by the Elephant Nature Park shows elephants standing in flood waters at the sanctuary in Thailand's northern Chiang Mai province. (Photo by Handout / ELEPHANT NATURE PARK / AFP)