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What Al-Gaddafi’s Inner Circle Said about Musa Al-Sadr’s Disappearance

Fifteen years after the fall of Moammar al-Gaddafi’s regime, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr, head of Lebanon’s Supreme…

Ghassan Charbel (Riyadh)
Business An oil tanker is anchored in Lake Maracaibo in Cabimas, Venezuela, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)

Oil Prices Extend Gains as US and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes

Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous session's surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the US and Iran…

Gulf Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairing a Cabinet session - SPA

Saudi Arabia Pushes to Activate Makkah Agreement, Strengthen Deterrence and Collective Defense

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Jeddah which reviewed…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at King Abdulaziz International Airport (SPA)

Omani Analysts: Gulf, Maritime Security Top Riyadh-Muscat Talks

The visit by Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman come as the region…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Jeddah)

Iran Strikes Back Against Latest US Attacks

World A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, 2026, shows a view shortly before what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says was a US strike on an Iranian military target. (US Central Command/Handout via Reuters)

Iran Strikes Back Against Latest US Attacks

Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks on the country. The latest fighting…


Business A Saudia Cargo aircraft (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudia Cargo Says AI Boosts Efficiency, Prepares to Double Fleet

Saudi Arabia’s air cargo industry is undergoing a technology-led structural shift to make global supply chains more efficient. At the center of that shift,…

Dana Aldrees (Riyadh)
Arab World Chinese President Xi Jinping, with his wife First Lady Peng Liyuan, is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his wife First Lady Entissar Amer upon their arrival at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt, which is his first state visit to the country in 10 years, in Cairo on September 1, 2026. (AFP)

China's Xi Arrives in Egypt

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday on a rare trip to the Middle East amid the regional conflict with Iran. Xi and his wife were greeted…

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

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Culture This photograph taken on July 8, 2026 shows traditional wooden boats at a yard in Ibrahim Hyderi in Karachi. (AFP)

Boat Builders Keep Pakistan’s Fishing Heritage Afloat

The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighborhood, where small figures of men work atop massive wooden fishing…

Culture The MoU aims to develop cultural experiences that showcase Saudi heritage, promote its preservation, and foster creativity and innovation in culture and heritage. (SPA)

Saudi Ministry of Culture, Asaan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and Misk Heritage Museum (Asaan), affiliated with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), signed on Monday a memorandum…

Culture The exhibition will run until September 4 - SPA

Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 Kicks off Tomorrow in Eastern Region

Eastern Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will inaugurate the ninth edition of the Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday…

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Culture An archaeologist displays an artifact found from an archaeological site in the northern coastal Lebanese town of Batroun on August 14, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Archaeological Finds Showcase Rich Heritage Despite War Woes

From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations…

Türkiye’s Trabzonspor Part Ways with Coach Tekke

Sports Head coach of Trabzonspor Fatih Tekke watches from the touchline during the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg match between Ferencvaros and Trabzonspor in Budapest, Hungary, 27 August 2026. (EPA)

Türkiye’s Trabzonspor Part Ways with Coach Tekke

Türkiye's Trabzonspor have parted ways with coach Fatih Tekke, the team said on Tuesday. The 48-year-old Tekke joined Trabzonspor in March 2025 and ‌has…


Sports Defender Honest Ahanor - File photo/Reuters

Chelsea Sign Atalanta's Ahanor and Loan Him to Palace

Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million) on Tuesday, but the teenager will spend this season on loan…

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Sports Ibrahim Mbaye. (Getty Images)

Senegal Forward Mbaye Joins Aston Villa from PSG

Ibrahim Mbaye has joined Premier League Aston Villa from Paris St Germain on a permanent transfer, both clubs said on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Senegal…

Sports Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)

Messi Legacy Will ‘Live Forever’, Says Beckham

David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football. Messi on Monday…

Sports 01 September 2026, Spain, Madrid: Atletico de Madrid's Julian Alvarez in action during the team's training session at Atletico de Madrid Training Complex ahead of the Spanish Primera Division soccer match against Athletic Club. (dpa)

Man City Chase Fernandez, Arsenal Eye Alvarez on Deadline Day

Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian Alvarez in the final hours before the…


‘Literally Tasting the Smoke’: Malaysians Suffer as Haze Worsens

Varieties Haze shrouds the Kuala Lumpur skyline on August 26, 2026, amid high levels of air pollution from regional wildfires. (AFP)

‘Literally Tasting the Smoke’: Malaysians Suffer as Haze Worsens

Air quality in Malaysia's Sarawak state deteriorated further on Tuesday as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drove up respiratory complaints and sent…


Varieties A pineapple grows on Djoda Farm in Matourkou, near Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP)

Can Pineapples Thrive in Africa’s Sahel? A Burkina Faso Farmer Says the Answer Is Yes

The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony. It’s hardly the lush setting usually needed to support growing pineapples. But this farm in…

Varieties Fans are displayed at Casa Diego, a fan shop in Madrid, Spain, on Aug. 18, 2026. (AP)

In a Scorching Spain, the Traditional Folding Hand Fan Is Having a Moment

In crowded subway cars and sun-drenched plazas, an old-fashioned accessory in Spain has been everywhere thanks to the blistering summer heat. Small enough to…

Varieties The rare Patek Philippe & Co Calatrava Reference 448 belonged to the vendor's grandfather who passed it to his daughter. (Hansons Auctioneers)

Rare Vintage 1930s Watch Sells for £59,000

A rare vintage Swiss watch found in a late mother's jewelry box has fetched £59,000 at auction, according to the Daily Mail. The 1930s Patek Philippe…

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Varieties Overall, weekend catch-up sleep was associated with a 6% reduction in the odds of hypertension. (Reuters)

Weekend Lie-in Could Prevent High Blood Pressure, Research Finds

A new analysis has found that weekend lie-ins may be good for you, with an ideal benchmark of one to two extra hours in bed to protect against high blood…

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