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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Drone Attack on East-West Pipeline by Drones Launched from Iraq

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses in the strongest terms the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the targeting of the East-West Pipeline in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Destroyed stones on the top of Ali al-Taher ridge, which Israeli forces captured after fighting with Hezbollah and where the Israeli military said it blew up a network of Hezbollah tunnels Thursday night near Nabatieh town, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (AP)
Arab World

Ali al-Taher Demolition Leaves Nabatieh Residents Wondering What Comes Next

Israel’s demolition of two tunnels extending two kilometers through Ali al-Taher ridge brought movement in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh city to a standstill and…

Nazir Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed holds earlier talks with the Israeli president in Addis Ababa (Ethiopian News Agency)
Arab World

Israeli Support for Ethiopia’s Maritime Access Bid Fuels Tensions With Egypt

Israeli support for landlocked Ethiopia’s bid for access to the Red Sea is fueling tensions with Egypt, which has repeatedly opposed Addis Ababa’s moves amid a…

Mohamed Mahmoud (Cairo)
Arab World Officials from the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga Ministry attend a security coordination meeting in Baghdad (government media)
Arab World

Iraqi Factions Demand Law Bringing All Weapons Under State Control

Iraqi factions have renewed their demand that the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga forces be included in a plan to bring weapons under state control through a new…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Iran Says to Discuss Hormuz with Gulf States in Oman on Monday

World US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Iran Says to Discuss Hormuz with Gulf States in Oman on Monday

Iran's foreign ministry said the country would meet with Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which the Islamic republic…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Launch of Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the launch of the Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation, emphasizing its importance in enhancing integration and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Officials from the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga Ministry attend a security coordination meeting in Baghdad (government media)
Arab World

Iraqi Factions Demand Law Bringing All Weapons Under State Control

Iraqi factions have renewed their demand that the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga forces be included in a plan to bring weapons under state control through a new…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Israeli Support for Ethiopia’s Maritime Access Bid Fuels Tensions With Egypt

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed holds earlier talks with the Israeli president in Addis Ababa (Ethiopian News Agency)

Houthi Casualties Strain Sanaa Hospitals’ Capacity

Houthis use images of their dead to recruit more fighters (X)

Americans Mark 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks Amid Enduring Grief, Reflection

(L/R) Former US President George W. Bush, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and US Vice President JD Vance attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial in New York on September 11, 2026. (AFP)

Ali al-Taher Demolition Leaves Nabatieh Residents Wondering What Comes Next

Destroyed stones on the top of Ali al-Taher ridge, which Israeli forces captured after fighting with Hezbollah and where the Israeli military said it blew up a network of Hezbollah tunnels Thursday night near Nabatieh town, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (AP)

Israel Says Ready for More Strikes on Hezbollah after Tunnel Detonation

Ali Al-Taher Heights east of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, with the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa visible below (Al-Sharq Al-Awsat).

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People from Mansouri record the smoke billowing from an Israeli-controlled detonation destroying their village, as seen from Hanniyeh village, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Residents of Southern Lebanon Gather to Watch Israeli Drones Drop Explosives on their Village

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. (Algerian Presidency)

Algeria Severs Ties with UAE as Abu Dhabi Says it Is Committed to Joint Interests

General view of Camp X-Ray, where security was tight (AFP)

Guantanamo Detention Camp: The 'Exception' that Became the Rule

The entrance of the Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)

Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

The Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. (Reuters)

More US Lawmakers Call for New AI Rules After Anthropic Researchers Warn of Human Extinction

Syrian White Helmets rescuers inspect the site of an explosion at a temporary depot for weapons and explosive remnants of war in Sarmada, Idlib province (AFP)

Why Do ‘Temporary’ Weapons Depots Keep Exploding in Northwestern Syria?

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How Can the Houthis be Challenged?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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The Second Nabatieh Appeal and the Frontiers of Southern Consciousness

Mustafa Fahs
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Civilizations Break, But How?

Radwan al-Sayyed
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A Quarter Century Since the September 11 Attacks

Dr. Amal Moussa
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America 25 Years After 9/11

Amir Taheri
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Justice in Syria Depends on Public Trust

Huda al-Husseini
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Lebanon...the Project of Neutrality Begins with the State

Michel Douaihy
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Libya and the Nightmare of Militias

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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In Memory of September 11

Samir Atallah
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What Cannot Be Understood About the Middle East's Wars

Dr. Abdel Monem Said
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Lebanon: Interlocking Crises Postpone Stability

Rami al-Rayes
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Lebanon: Israel’s War and the Challenges Facing Negotiations

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Launch of Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Asharq Al Awsat

GCC Secretary-General Condemns East-West Pipeline Attack in Saudi Arabia

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi FM Holds Separate Calls with Turkish, Qatari Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Urges Security Council to Adopt Firm Stance on Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil (United Nations file photo)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

OIC Permanent Human Rights Commission Condemns Houthi Militia’s Terrorist Attacks on Civilians in Saudi Arabia

OIC Permanent Human Rights Commission Condemns Houthi Militia’s Terrorist Attacks on Civilians in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Drone Attack on East-West Pipeline by Drones Launched from Iraq

Asharq Al Awsat

Houthi Casualties Strain Sanaa Hospitals’ Capacity

Houthis use images of their dead to recruit more fighters (X)

Israeli Support for Ethiopia’s Maritime Access Bid Fuels Tensions With Egypt

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed holds earlier talks with the Israeli president in Addis Ababa (Ethiopian News Agency)

Iraqi Factions Demand Law Bringing All Weapons Under State Control

Officials from the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga Ministry attend a security coordination meeting in Baghdad (government media)

Ali al-Taher Demolition Leaves Nabatieh Residents Wondering What Comes Next

Destroyed stones on the top of Ali al-Taher ridge, which Israeli forces captured after fighting with Hezbollah and where the Israeli military said it blew up a network of Hezbollah tunnels Thursday night near Nabatieh town, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (AP)

Houthis Seize Bab Al-Mandeb and Yemeni Islands in Southern Red Sea

Houthi militants ride a motorbike during a mobilization campaign in Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP)

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Snipers of the police stand on a roof to protect the area around the Neue Wache (New Watchhouse) Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny in Berlin, Germany, where the German President and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates are expected to lay a wreath, on September 10, 2026. (AFP)

Germany Charges 7 Over Suspected Hamas Oct. 7 Anniversary Plot

Iran President Says Pressure on Country at Critical, Dangerous Stage

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their bilateral meeting ahead of BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026. (India's Press Information Bureau/Handout via Reuters)

Americans Mark 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks Amid Enduring Grief, Reflection

(L/R) Former US President George W. Bush, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and US Vice President JD Vance attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial in New York on September 11, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Says to Discuss Hormuz with Gulf States in Oman on Monday

US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Nepal Flood Reconstruction Bill to be $4.78 Bn

A man carrying his belongings walks past a damaged house in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 11, 2026. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)

China, Iran Among Countries That Have Used AI to Aid Spying, Anthropic Says

The Anthropic logo in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. (Reuters)

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WHITING, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: An aerial view shows the sprawling BP refinery on September 08, 2026 in Whiting, Indiana. (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Oil Falls but on Track for 8% Weekly Gain on Supply Concerns; US Diesel Hits Record High

Asharq Al Awsat

Gold Gains on Softer Oil; US Inflation Data in Focus

A view of smelted gold bars at a smelting facility in Accra, Ghana, August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko/

France Lowers Growth Forecast, Will Miss Deficit Target

French Minister for Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure gestures as he speaks during a press conference to update the governments growth and fiscal deficit forecasts for the 2027 budget, at the Bercy Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris, France, September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

ECB Policymakers Open Door to More Rate Hikes on Energy Risk

The logo of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Dollar Holds Gains, Yen Slips as Middle East Energy Shock Deepens

14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

UK Economy Surprisingly Grows in July on AI Boost

Tourists walk in central London, Britain, 10 September 2026. EPA/ANDY RAIN

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Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

Culture The entrance of the Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)

Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold…

Culture The community initiative encourages participants to transform recycled or repurposed materials into artworks
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Museum Opens Submissions for Sea Art Fair

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah has announced an open call for submissions for its upcoming Sea Art Fair, inviting children, families, emerging artists,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
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Culture

New Riyadh Exhibition Draws Inspiration from Travels of Ibn Battuta

The Misk Art Institute has announced the launch of its art exhibition "Along the Way," opening on September 16 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The King Abdulaziz Public Library has worked to preserve Arab and Islamic heritage, including books, manuscripts, rare items, documents, photographs, and coins. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Andalusian Heritage Collection

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has unveiled a rare collection of books and manuscripts on the history of Andalusia, highlighting the Arab-Islamic…

Culture Painting of "Coco Reading" by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which was stolen from Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, but was later retrieved, September 8, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a page on the Renoir Museum's website. (Musée Renoir/Handout via Reuters)
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Renoir Paintings Are Worth a Fortune, but Not When They’re Stolen

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard…

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Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030

Sports Hamza Abdelkarim of FC Barcelona salutes fans during presentation the Joan Gamper Trophy, football match played between FC Barcelona and Al-Ahly FC at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on August 19, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Europa Press via Getty Images)

Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030

Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim will sign a new contract with Barcelona next week that runs until 2030, the club said on Friday. The 18-year-old joined…

Sports (FILES) The logo of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) is seen through a net on October 13, 2016 at the world football's governing body headquarters in Zurich. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)
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FIFA Bans for Life 2 Officials for Financial Wrongdoing when Presidents of Soccer Federations

FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former soccer federation presidents for financial misconduct, including one who stayed in office since being sanctioned in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup match on September 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
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UEFA Urges US Court to Deny FIFA Subsidiaries' Bid to Join Infantino Discovery Fight

UEFA urged a US court on Thursday to reject an attempt by FIFA's American subsidiaries to intervene in its bid to obtain evidence for a potential Swiss…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 06 September 2026, Italy, Monza: Italian Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of team Mercedes celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. (dpa)
Sports

Antonelli Looks to Keep Momentum as F1 Drivers Face Unknown Challenges of Madrid Track at Spanish GP

Kimi Antonelli is coming off one of the biggest highs of his career — an epic comeback win in Monza in front of his home fans to extend his lead in Formula 1. …

Sports Manchester City's Erling Haaland runs after the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Porto and Manchester City in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)
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Manchester Derby Poses Maresca’s First Big Test, Chelsea Aim to End Hull Honeymoon

Enzo Maresca faces his first major test since stepping into Pep Guardiola's shoes as City visit United in the Manchester derby on Sunday, while Arsenal aim to…

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Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Varieties Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Kylian Mbappe didn't fully enjoy the flurry of AI memes depicting him as a dictator on social media during the World Cup. The France star was portrayed in…

Varieties The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA
Varieties

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 to Host 1,440 Exhibitors, Brands in Malham

Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 will kick off on October 1 in Malham, north of Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)
Varieties

Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to Go Up for Auction in New York

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
Varieties This handout picture taken on September 4, 2026 and released on September 10, 2026 by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry and Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) shows a rescue operation for orangutans caught up in wildfires in Pemangkat village in West Kalimantan province. (Photo by Muffidz Ma'sum / Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) / AFP)
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Indonesia to Bring Back Baby Orangutans Allegedly Trafficked to India

Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The Helios installation will be displayed at Goole Market Hall from September 25 (National Trust)
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Giant Sun Installation to Light Up Market Hall in UK

A large art installation representing the sun will light up an East Yorkshire market hall in Britain. Helios, which was created by artist Luke Jerram, will…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

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