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Middle East War ‘Not a Matter for NATO’, Says Germany’s Merz

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said the war in the Middle East started by US-Israeli strikes on Iran was "not a matter for NATO" and Germany would not be…

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A drone view shows part of an Iranian missile that landed on a building's roof, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in East Jerusalem March 16, 2026. (Reuters)

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Israel Police Say Shrapnel from Missiles, Interceptors Fell in Jerusalem Holy Sites

Israeli police said they found missile and interceptor fragments at holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City on Monday, including areas near the Al-Aqsa Mosque and…

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Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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WHO Says Six Hospitals Evacuated in Iran, System Holding Up

A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran had led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system…

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An Israeli artillery unit fires, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem

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Israel Army Says Ground Assault Against Hezbollah Underway in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Monday it was carrying out what it described as "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, with its…

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Israel Steps up Campaign in Lebanon, as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping

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FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer//File Photo

Israel Steps up Campaign in Lebanon, as Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign…

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Europeans Seek Clarity About Trump’s Iran War Aims Before Agreeing to His Warship Demands since 1 hour
Trump on Iran: We Don’t Know Their Leaders since 1 hour

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Members of the Iraqi border forces patrol along a concrete wall on the Iraqi-Syrian border, in the town of al-Baghuz in the Al-Qaim district of western Iraq, on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

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Strike Kills at Least Four Iraqi Fighters Near Syria Border

A strike on Monday near Iraq's western border with Syria killed at least four fighters from a former coalition, two security officials said. The fighters from…

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Technicians working at the Majnoon oil field in Basra, Iraq. (Reuters)

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Iraq Hopes to Ship Oil to Türkiye by Pipeline as War Cuts off Exports

Iraq is hoping to ship up to 250,000 barrels of oil per day to a port in Türkiye via a rehabilitated pipeline, its oil minister said, after the US-Israeli war…

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Spain Rules Out Participating in Military Operations in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Germany Warns Major Israeli Ground Campaign in Lebanon Would Worsen Humanitarian Situation

A displaced woman and a child sit in a tent in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 15 March 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

A smoke plume rises from a fire at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Israeli Forces Kill 16 People in Gaza and West Bank

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike that targeted a police vehicle in Zawaida in the central Gaza Strip on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Eyad Baba / AFP)

US Marines Sent to Middle East, Join 2-Week-Old War in Iran

A Marine Expeditionary Unit during training in Okinawa, Japan, last year. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times)

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Protesters hold a mockup of Iranian-made drone Shahed-136, during a rally marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 13, 2026. (EPA)

Why Iranian Drones Are Hard to Stop

Mourners pray by the caskets of two slain fighters from Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades (Kataeb Hezbollah), who were killed in a strike on their site in Baghdad's al-Jadriya area, during their funeral at the shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq's central holy city of Najaf on March 14, 2026. (Photo by Qassem al-KAABI / AFP)

Iraq Warns Drone Strikes Could Trigger al-Qaeda Prison Break

Qatar Airways announces the continued temporary suspension of its flights as airspace closures persist (dpa).

Saudi Arabia Becomes Region’s Key Transit Hub as War Disrupts Gulf Airspace

The Foreign Ministers of the GCC and the UK held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference last Thursday. Photo: Saudi Foreign Ministry

Joint Gulf-UK Statement Condemns Iran’s Attacks and Threats

A customer fuels up with regular gasoline priced at $5.29 at a Chevron gas station in Bellevue, Wash., Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP)

War-Related Oil Squeeze a ‘Short-Term Pain,’ US Official Insists

A man secures a tent at sunset at a public space where people displaced by Israeli airstrikes have set up tents along the Beirut waterfront in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP)

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

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Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Fired at Eastern Region, al-Kharj

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Bahrain, Japan, Pakistan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Middle East)

Dubai Airport Gradually Resumes Flights after Drone Fire

Saudi Arabia Becomes Region’s Key Transit Hub as War Disrupts Gulf Airspace

Joint Gulf-UK Statement Condemns Iran’s Attacks and Threats

Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Say Iranian Attacks on GCC States Threaten Regional Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

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Strike Kills at Least Four Iraqi Fighters Near Syria Border

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Israel Says Lebanese Displaced Won’t Return Until Its Own Citizens Are Safe

Israeli soldiers gather on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in northern Israel, March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem

Iraq Hopes to Ship Oil to Türkiye by Pipeline as War Cuts off Exports

KSrelief Masam Project Clears 908 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, continues its efforts to clear mines in Yemen, enhancing civilian safety and supporting safe and dignified living conditions for Yemenis - SPA

Germany Warns Major Israeli Ground Campaign in Lebanon Would Worsen Humanitarian Situation

Israeli Forces Kill 16 People in Gaza and West Bank

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European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives ahead of a Foreign Affairs Council meeting at the Council of the European Union in Brussels, Belgium, 16 March 2026. (EPA)

Europeans Seek Clarity About Trump’s Iran War Aims Before Agreeing to His Warship Demands

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Trump on Iran: We Don’t Know Their Leaders

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 March 2026. (EPA)

Middle East War ‘Not a Matter for NATO’, Says Germany’s Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, attends a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten after their meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP)

Israel Police Say Shrapnel from Missiles, Interceptors Fell in Jerusalem Holy Sites

WHO Says Six Hospitals Evacuated in Iran, System Holding Up

China Warns Trump's Latest Tariff Moves Could Damage Trade Ties

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

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Al-Belushi noted that the Kingdom has offered over 46,000 km² for exploration - SPA

Saudi Arabia Reinforces Global Mining Leadership at PDAC 2026 in Canada

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S&P Global: UK Consumers Hit by Worries Over War in Iran

A man shops in a supermarket in Chanverrie, France, October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Gold Falls as Inflation Fears Pressure Fed Rate-cut Outlook

AFP_96 Gold bars weighing 1000 grams each are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery _Oegussa_ in Vienna

GASTAT: Saudi Consumer Inflation Eased to 1.7% in February

Shoppers are seen at a supermarket in Saudi Arabia. SPA

Oil Hovers around $100, Stocks Mixed as Iran War Rages

An oil pump is pictured at an obsolete oilfield, with wind turbines in the background, in Sargentes de la Lora on March 13, 2026, near Burgos in northern Spain, where oil first flowed in Spain in 1964. (Photo by CESAR MANSO / AFP)

Bahrain Starts to Cut Production at World’s Largest Aluminium Smelter

A worker walks past the storage of aluminium ingots at the aluminum smelter Aluminium Dunkerque in Loon-Plage near Dunkirk, France, September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

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Qasr Al-Shariah Mosque: An Architectural and Cultural Landmark

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The Qasr Al-Shariah Mosque in Al-Haytham, Al-Kharj Governorate.(SPA)

Qasr Al-Shariah Mosque: An Architectural and Cultural Landmark

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques focuses on preserving and restoring historical mosques across Saudi Arabia while…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/03 - 05:52

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

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Royal Order Issued on Establishment of Riyadh University of Arts

A royal order has been issued approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 14/03 - 17:29

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Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity - SPA

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Riyadh’s Markets Thrive as Men Prepare Traditional Attire for Eid Al-Fitr

In preparation for Eid Al-Fitr, Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity as men follow the Prophetic tradition of adorning themselves…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 15:06

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The restoration expanded the mosque’s area from 72.33 to 93.98 square meters - SPA

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka

As part of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka, originally built in 1380 AH (1960)…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 14:56

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FILED - 10 March 2026, Iran, Tehran: A member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescue teams works at the site of a building damaged in a US-Israeli airstrike in Resalat Square. Photo: -/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Iran Says Museums and Historic Sites Damaged in War

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war…

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Man City Must Be ‘Perfect’ to Stun Real Madrid, Says Guardiola

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Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Real Madrid v Manchester City - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 11, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on. (Action Images via Reuters)

Man City Must Be ‘Perfect’ to Stun Real Madrid, Says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have to play a "perfect" game when they face the "massive" task of overturning a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in…

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Asian Football Confederation Says Iran Is Still Set to Play at the World Cup

A leading football official in Asia says Iran is still set to play at the World Cup which kicks off in June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also on…

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Everton - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 14, 2026 Arsenal's Max Dowman celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

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Rooney: Let Arsenal Youngster Dowman Enjoy the Moment

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said Arsenal's Max Dowman should be allowed to enjoy his achievement after becoming the youngest goalscorer in…

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Members of Iran's women's football team arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on March 16, 2026, after staying in a hotel in the Malaysian capital while awaiting the next leg of their journey home. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)

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5 Women Rejoin Iranian Soccer Squad in Malaysia after Abandoning Australia Asylum

The Iranian women’s soccer team had yet to reveal plans to leave Malaysia after most of the seven squad members who created a diplomatic furor by accepting…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/03 - 09:13

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Egypt, Saudi Move Camps from Qatar and Set March 27 Friendly in Jeddah

Egypt will play Saudi Arabia in a friendly in Jeddah on March 27 after both sides shifted their international-window training camps from Qatar due to travel…

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Spanish King Acknowledges ‘Much Abuse’ During Conquest

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Spain's King Felipe walks through the main square toward the Government Palace during an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between Bolivia and Spain, in La Paz, Bolivia, March 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Spanish King Acknowledges ‘Much Abuse’ During Conquest

King Felipe VI on Monday acknowledged "much abuse" during Spain's conquest of the Americas, the latest attempt by a top Spanish official to address Mexico's…

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Ogo Akpati and his son Brycson Akpati, 3, braved the strong winds and had fun sliding down a hill in Central Park Sunday, March 15,2026 in Brooklyn Park, MN. (Jerry Holt/Minnesota Star Tribune via AP)

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Snow, Wind Hit Eastern US and Midwest, Blocking Roads and Grounding More than 2,000 Flights

Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path…

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Carcasses of pilot whales found on Macquarie Heads beach on the west coast of Tasmania in 2022 (AFP)

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Oldest Known Whale Recording Could Unlock Mysteries of the Ocean

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers…

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US military personnel loaded missiles onto a bomber at the Fairford base. Henry NICHOLLS / AFP

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Buzz, Unease as UK Crowds Watch US Bombers Head to War

Hidden behind a tall hedgerow in the English countryside, Charlie Cumming stood at the fence of an air force base, camera raised towards a US B-1 Lancer bomber…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/03 - 08:26

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A visitor snowboards on the slopes at Lianhuashan Ski Resort on the outskirts of Beijing. Pedro PARDO / AFP

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Chinese Firms Seek to Loosen West's Grip on Lucrative Snow Business

Lianhuashan's slopes have been kept snow-covered by ageing European snow cannons for more than 20 years, but the Beijing resort added its first Chinese…

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