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World US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2026. (Reuters)
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Trump Says Elections Were ‘Giant Step Back in History' for US

President Donald Trump vowed Sunday to bounce back stronger from a massive midterm elections loss that he called a "giant step back in history" for the United…

World 08 November 2026, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) tasks former Israeli chief of staff and leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government at the President's residence in Jerusalem. (dpa)
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Israel’s President Gives Eisenkot the First Chance to Form the Next Government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government on Sunday evening. After the formal…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World People stand at the site of a train collision in al-Ayyat in Giza governate southern Cairo on November 8, 2026. (AFP)
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Train Collision in Egypt’s Giza Province Kills 4 and Injures 88, Health Ministry Says

Two passenger trains collided some 76 km (47 miles) south of Cairo on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring 88, Egypt’s health ministry ‌said…

Gulf Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Energy Ministry: Minor Damage in Attempted Attack on Saudi Aramco Building in Riyadh

An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy said that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh came under an attempted attack on…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iran Suggests Blasts Are Not US Attacks as Both Sides Report Ships Hit

World Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Suggests Blasts Are Not US Attacks as Both Sides Report Ships Hit

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes while both sides…

Business GCC transport ministers pose for a group photo following the 27th committee meeting in Kuwait. (GCC Railway Authority)
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GCC: Railway Agreement Sets Joint Framework for Project Implementation and Operation

Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said on Sunday that the signing of the General Agreement on the GCC Railway Project…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
World A banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Vice President JD Vance and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
World

US Launches Task Force to Disrupt Land Transit Routes into Iran

The US military has announced it will create a 20-member task force to find ways to disrupt land routes into Iran that it says are used for shipments of…

Asharq Al Awsat

Sudan’s RSF Claims New Gains in Blue Nile Fighting

Sudanese refugees walk at the Iridimi refugee camp, northwest of Iriba, in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, November 27, 2025. (Reuters)

US State Department 'Expels' Lebanon’s Consul in Detroit

Lebanon’s consul in Detroit Ibrahim Charara. (Facebook)

Impeached Paraguay Leader Charged over Shock Implosion of Bank

This handout picture released by Paraguay's Palace of Justice press office shows Paraguayan impeached President Santiago Pena (R) and Judge Humberto Otazu at the court in Asuncion on November 7, 2026. (Photo by Handout / Paraguay's Palace of Justice / AFP)

Strong Earthquake Shakes Central Japan, Shattering Store Windows and Injuring at Least 22

Shattered windows are seen at a car dealer following a strong earthquake in Toyohashi, Aichi prefecture, central Japan Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Fighting in Yemen’s Al-Jawf and Marib Intensifies

Government forces fire artillery at Houthi positions in Taiz. (AFP)

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US President Donald Trump campaigns ahead of midterm elections, in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. (Reuters)

‘Trump Has Cost Us’: After Midterm Losses, MAGA Asks if It’s Over

A factory in Madinah’s industrial city. (SPA)

Mega Projects Drive Growth for Saudi Small and Medium Factories

Settlers stand on the roof of one of eight homes they said they purchased in Jericho last Thursday (AP). 

Palestinian Authority Arrests Brokers Over Alleged Sale of Jericho Homes to Settlers

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun inspects military units deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, South Lebanon (File photo: Lebanese Presidency).

Lebanon Fears New War as Hezbollah Retains Say Over Conflict

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran-Linked Ships Hover Over Subsea Cables in Gulf of Oman

A displaced Palestinian man attempts to clear a water puddle outside his flooded tent amid heavy rainfall in Gaza City's Al-Remal neighbourhood on November 7, 2026. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Rains Mark Return of Winter Misery for Gaza's Palestinians

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The US Congressional Elections and Our Region

Abdulah bin Bijad Al Otaibi
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The US Midterms… Fallen Certainties and Emerging Paradoxes

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Elections and Scenarios on the Lebanese-Israeli Front

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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Makkah Alliance and Iran: From Deterrence to Establishing Stability

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Othaimin
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The West in Crisis

Samir Atallah
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A Reading of the US Midterm Election Results

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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How Will US Election Results Affect the Future of the Region?

Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Aweisheg
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On the Rights of the Arab Minority in Israel

Hazem Saghieh
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Exiled Beneath the Earth

Mustafa Fahs
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Trump, the Victor and the Vanquished!

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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Compulsory Progress and the Opportunities at Hand

Dr. Amal Moussa
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America: The Pendulum Swings

Amir Taheri
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The Chinese-flagged container shipping vessel Hui Fa transits the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah in the east of the UAE on October 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

UAE Says It Rescued 22 People after Cargo Ship Caught Fire in Sea of Oman

Asharq Al Awsat

Energy Ministry: Minor Damage in Attempted Attack on Saudi Aramco Building in Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi FM Holds Separate Calls with His Qatari, Egyptian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Houthi Cruise Missile Launched Toward Riyadh Region Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Turkish Parliament Ratifies Makkah Defense Pact

General view of the Turkish Parliament. (Reuters – File Photo)

Coalition Destroys Drone in Makkah, 2 Ballistic Missiles Fired at Najran

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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People stand at the site of a train collision in al-Ayyat in Giza governate southern Cairo on November 8, 2026. (AFP)

Train Collision in Egypt’s Giza Province Kills 4 and Injures 88, Health Ministry Says

Israel Deports 14 Activists on Palestinian Solidarity Mission

French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament Rima Hassan holds a Palestinian flag upon arriving to join a rally in her support at Place de la Republique in Paris on June 12, 2025. AFP - THIBAUD MORITZ

Palestinian Authority Arrests Brokers Over Alleged Sale of Jericho Homes to Settlers

Settlers stand on the roof of one of eight homes they said they purchased in Jericho last Thursday (AP). 

Sudan’s RSF Claims New Gains in Blue Nile Fighting

Sudanese refugees walk at the Iridimi refugee camp, northwest of Iriba, in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, November 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Lebanon Fears New War as Hezbollah Retains Say Over Conflict

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun inspects military units deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, South Lebanon (File photo: Lebanese Presidency).

Iraqi Armed Factions Face Allegations of Seizing Commercial Contracts

Iraqi security forces stand guard as protesters holding a “Jihad Brigades” banner gather in Basra, Iraq, April 7, 2026. (Reuters)

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Suggests Blasts Are Not US Attacks as Both Sides Report Ships Hit

Trump Says Elections Were ‘Giant Step Back in History' for US

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2026. (Reuters)

Tens of Thousands March in Amsterdam, Pressing the Dutch Govt on Gaza and Israel

Demonstrators march during a "Red Line" protest in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 08 November 2026. (EPA)

Israel Defense Minister Says ‘Mission Not Complete’ on Iran

Then Israeli transportation minister Israel Katz attends the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem February 17, 2019. (Reuters)

US Launches Task Force to Disrupt Land Transit Routes into Iran

A banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Vice President JD Vance and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Thick Smoke at Tehran Refinery Caused by Safety Flaring, No Fire Reported

A man uses umbrella while walking under a rain around traditional main bazaar of Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a press conference with Minister of Information Diaa Rashwan (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt, March 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Egypt Seeks Faster Progress on Libya Gas, Refining and Power Projects

GCC: Railway Agreement Sets Joint Framework for Project Implementation and Operation

GCC transport ministers pose for a group photo following the 27th committee meeting in Kuwait. (GCC Railway Authority)

Mega Projects Drive Growth for Saudi Small and Medium Factories

A factory in Madinah’s industrial city. (SPA)

Iraq Oil Output Exceeds 5 million bpd

Majnoon oil field near the Iraqi city of Basra (Reuters)

IMF: Any Slowdown in AI-driven Growth Would be Factor for Central Banks

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during the Annual Meetings Plenary at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on October 16, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

World Food Prices Dip in October, but Remain Higher Than a Year Ago

A worker carries loaves of bread for sale at a bakery in the capital city of Cairo, Egypt November 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Culture

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RCU Launches ‘An Ongoing Story’ Exhibition

Culture The displayed items include stone tools, inscriptions, coins, pottery, jewellery, books, and historical photographs - SPA

RCU Launches ‘An Ongoing Story’ Exhibition

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has launched the “An Ongoing Story” exhibition in the AlJadidah Arts District, featuring a collection curated by 16…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The pavilion also highlighted traditional Saudi woodcraft, featuring live demonstrations by Saudi artisans who introduced visitors to heritage woodworking techniques and historical carving tools - SPA
Culture

Saudi Pavilion Highlights Ancient Arabian Civilizations and Traditional Woodcraft at Algiers Book Fair

The Heritage Commission showcased a curated collection of rare archaeological replicas within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pavilion at the 2026 Algiers…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Tourists climb the Maya pyramid of Nohoch Mul at the archaeological site of Coba December 15, 2012. (Reuters)
Culture

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

For the ancient Maya, the vibrant red mineral cinnabar held deep sacred meaning, representing blood, life and the soul. They used it widely as pigment in…

Culture Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities
Culture

Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC) will present a variety of performances from November 11 to December 19, 2026, across six cities in the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The program aims to develop young women’s skills and equip them to produce craft products inspired by AlUla's natural environment and cultural identity - SPA
Culture

AlUla's Madrasat Addeera Opens Applications for Design and Handicrafts Program for Women

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate has opened applications for its 2026–2027 vocational training program, targeting young women interested in design and…

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Hamilton Says Tension with Ferrari Teammate Leclerc 'Squashed'

Sports Ferrari's seven-time world champion British driver Lewis Hamilton. Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP

Hamilton Says Tension with Ferrari Teammate Leclerc 'Squashed'

Lewis Hamilton said he and his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc had "squashed" the tension between them that followed their first lap tangle in Mexico. He…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Arsenal v Hull City - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - November 7, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)
Sports

Too Close for Comfort for Arteta Despite Arsenal’s Fifth Win in a Row

Arsenal earned a sixth ‌Premier League victory by a single-goal margin as they edged a dogged Hull City 1-0 on Saturday but while his side have opened a…

Sports Valencia and Real Madrid players observe a minute's silence in memory of the Tenerife player, Jesus De Miguel, prior LaLiga EA Sports game between Valencia and Real Madrid at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, 07 November 2026. (EPA)
Sports

Real Madrid Beat Valencia as Spanish Football Honors De Miguel

Real Madrid pulled level with La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday, as Spanish football paid tribute to Jesus de Miguel. Tenerife…

Sports Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 30, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina gives a speech after retiring from her quarter-final match against Canada's Leylah Fernandez and giving a walkover due to injury. (Reuters)
Sports

Rybakina Withdrawal a Blow but WTA Finals Field Remains Strong, Says Muguruza

Elena Rybakina's withdrawal from the WTA Finals on the eve of the season-ending championships is disappointing, but the world number one needs time to recover…

Sports Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha looks on during his presentation as new Colo Colo goalkeeper at the Monumental Stadium in Santiago on August 5, 2026. (AFP)
Sports

In Chile, Cape Verde Hero Vozinha Struggles to Cope with Glare of Fame

After repelling eventual champions Spain and becoming an instant global celebrity, Vozinha was an unlikely hero of this year's World Cup. But four months on…

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Can't Cook or Shower: Indonesians Take Aim at Data Centers

Varieties Residents extend a supply hose to fill a barrel with clean water from a tanker truck in Kavling Bakau Serip, amid local water shortages linked to data center developments in Batam. ANDARU / AFP

Can't Cook or Shower: Indonesians Take Aim at Data Centers

Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry in Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting as data centers spring up to power the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties This photograph taken on October 23, 2026 shows electric vehicles at the Mahindra Last Mile Mobility EV manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district of India's Telangana state. (AFP)
Varieties

Electric Auto Rickshaws Reshape India’s Roads

Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the…

Varieties File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
Varieties

Saudi Healthcare Sector Wins 36 Awards at International Customer Experience Awards 2026 in London

The Saudi healthcare sector won 36 gold, silver, and bronze awards at the International Customer Experience Awards 2026 (ICXA) in London, including 29 awarded…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Artist Jessy Tabet in front of a selection of her paintings (Rebirth Beirut)
Varieties

"Lebanon in Every Shade": More Than 60 Paintings Capture the Land of the Cedars

In acrylic paintings where bright colors intertwine to transport viewers into a dreamlike world, Lebanese artist Jessy Tabet presents her works in an…

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Varieties FILE - The Shenzhou-23 manned mission launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan,File)
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Pakistani Astronaut to Join China's Next Space-station Mission

A Pakistani astronaut will become the first foreigner to visit China's space station when they join the country's next mission into orbit, Beijing's manned…

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