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Sudan Army Says Khartoum State ‘Completely Free’ of RSF

The Sudanese army said on Tuesday that it had completely pushed its rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) out of Khartoum state, nearly two months…

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Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard holds a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden May 17, 2025. (TT News Agency/Caisa Rasmussen/via Reuters)

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Sweden Seeks EU Sanctions Targeting 'Individual Israeli Ministers'

Sweden's top diplomat said Tuesday that the country would work within the EU to push for sanctions against certain Israeli ministers over Israel's treatment of…

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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas arrives at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in the EU Council in Brussels, Belgium, 20 May 2025. (EPA)

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EU Reaches Agreement to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria, Kallas Says

EU foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. "We want to help the Syrian…

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People walk next to a mural with the Iranian national flag in Tehran, Iran, 11 May 2025. (EPA)

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Israel Arrests Two Accused of Spying on Defense Minister for Iran

Israeli authorities said Tuesday that they had arrested two citizens suspected of carrying out "intelligence-gathering missions" at Iran's behest near the…

Tuesday 20/05 - 17:17

UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel and Announces Sanctions over West Bank Settlers

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People protest the war on Gaza in London, May 17, 2025. (AP)

UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel and Announces Sanctions over West Bank Settlers

The British government on Tuesday suspended free trade talks with Israel and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions, hours after vowing "concrete actions" if…

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EU Will Review Trade Deal with Israel, Kallas Says Tuesday 20/05 - 18:22
UN Has Permission for 100 More Aid Trucks to Enter Gaza, Official Says Tuesday 20/05 - 10:56
Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as Criticism of Israel Grows Tuesday 20/05 - 16:40

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's State Department budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025. (Reuters)

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Rubio Says US Has Not Discussed Deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the United States has not discussed the deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, but he said that…

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah members carry Hezbollah flags during the funeral of a fellow fighter, in al-Ghaziyeh village, southern Lebanon May 26, 2015. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho

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Lebanon Has 'More' to Do on Hezbollah Disarming, Says US Deputy Envoy

Lebanon still has "more" to do in disarming Hezbollah following the war between the Iran-backed group and Israel, Deputy US Envoy for the Middle East Morgan…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 20/05 - 14:26

Saudi Arabia Ready for Multiple Oil Price Scenarios, Economy Minister Says

Saudi Arabia ready for different oil price scenarios, says Saudi Economy Minister - File Photo

Qatar's QIA Plans to at Least Double Annual US Investments over Next Decade

IS President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, before being seen off to Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base, en-route to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Syria FM Says Sanctions Relief Shows 'International Will'

A demonstrator waves the Syrian opposition flag, also known as the revolution flag, during a gathering with other supporters and members of the Syrian community called by the Syria Solidarity Campaign group in Trafalgar Square, central London, on December 8, 2024, to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime. (AFP)

Gazan Twins in Cannes Warn 'Nothing Left' of Homeland

Arab and Tarzan Nasser say their father is still in northern Gaza - AFP

Drought-hit Syrian Farmers Hope Sanctions Reprieve will Restore Agriculture

A view shows a farmland being irrigated as Syria experiences low rainfall, in Aleppo countryside, Syria, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

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PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan delivers his speech at the second edition of the Directors’ Gathering (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi PIF Gathers 1,000 Global Executives for Board Forum

Employees at Saudi Arabia's SABIC. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Foreign Investment Creates over 39,000 Jobs Annually in Saudi Arabia

Syrians React to Decrees on Transitional Justice, Missing Persons

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivers his report before delegates during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 19, 2025. (AFP)

WHO Members Adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’ Born Out of the Disjointed Global COVID Response

A worker holds up a cell phone displaying a photo of the Ein el-Fijeh reservoir, now seen dry in the background, in the Barada Valley, Syria, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP)

Syria’s Driest Winter in Nearly 7 Decades Triggers a Severe Water Crisis in Damascus

A surgical team prepares a man for surgery to receive a donated kidney as part of a five-way organ transplant swap in New York, August 1, 2012. REUTERS/Keith Bedford

US Surgeons Perform World's First Bladder Transplant

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses Determination to Expand Investments in US in the Next 4 Years

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Newly Appointed Princes Are Sworn in before Saudi King Salman

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the swearing in ceremony at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Signs $5 Million Agreement to Rehabilitate Damaged Bakeries in Syria

The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 in Brussels. (SPA)

AI-Powered Devices Help Streamline Arrival of Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Passport officers welcome pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi, Austrian FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Riyadh, Ankara Agree on 21 Cooperation Initiatives

Chaired by the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers, the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council convened in Riyadh on Sunday. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

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Sudanese women sell vegetables at an open market in the East Nile district of Khartoum on May 19, 2025. (AFP)

Sudan Army Says Khartoum State ‘Completely Free’ of RSF

Tuesday 20/05 - 17:23

Rubio Says US Has Not Discussed Deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya

Syria FM Says Sanctions Relief Shows 'International Will'

Lebanon Has 'More' to Do on Hezbollah Disarming, Says US Deputy Envoy

UN Has Permission for 100 More Aid Trucks to Enter Gaza, Official Says

Trucks carrying aid are seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, on the Israeli side, May 20, 2025. (Reuters)

Syrians React to Decrees on Transitional Justice, Missing Persons

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Israeli army tanks are deployed at Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing war with Hamas, May 20, 2025. (dpa)

EU Will Review Trade Deal with Israel, Kallas Says

Tuesday 20/05 - 18:22

Sweden Seeks EU Sanctions Targeting 'Individual Israeli Ministers'

Israel Arrests Two Accused of Spying on Defense Minister for Iran

UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel and Announces Sanctions over West Bank Settlers

EU Proposes Allowing Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Third Countries

Magnus Brunner, the nominee to become the European Union's commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, faces a confirmation hearing before a European Parliament committee, in Brussels, Belgium November 5, 2024. (Reuters)

Egyptian Smuggler Jailed in UK for Arranging Boats from Libya to Italy

File photo: Police officers stand on duty at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, April 1, 2018. Picture taken April 1, 2018. (Reuters)

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Saudi Ministry of Industry Launches Women in Mining Non-Profit Association

Tuesday 20/05 - 18:16

Saudi Arabia Ready for Multiple Oil Price Scenarios, Economy Minister Says

Qatar's QIA Plans to at Least Double Annual US Investments over Next Decade

Oil Steadies as Market Assesses US-Iran Talks, Demand Signals

Gold Holds Firm as Investors Await More Details on US Tariff Policy

A participant shows gold bars during the 21st edition of the international gold and jewelry exhibition at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Kuwait City on May 23, 2024. (Photo by Yasser AL ZAYYAT / AFP)

Dollar Slips again on Caution over US Economy

US Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

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Saudi Museums Commission, Philharmonie de Paris Seek to Deepen Cooperation in Music, Museums

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The agreement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s cultural ambitions under Vision 2030. SPA

Saudi Museums Commission, Philharmonie de Paris Seek to Deepen Cooperation in Music, Museums

The Saudi Museums Commission has signed an executive program with the Cité de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris to boost cooperation in the fields of museums…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 20/05 - 05:40

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference at the Spanish Embassy in Beijing, China April 11, 2025. (Reuters)

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Spain's PM Wants Israel Out of International Cultural Events over Gaza War

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Monday for Israel's exclusion from international cultural events such as the Eurovision song contest over its…

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The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA

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Artisans House Boosts Jazan's Heritage Crafts

The Artisans House in Jazan Region has revitalized traditional handicrafts nearing obsolescence due to modern technological advancements, preserving the region…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 19/05 - 13:57

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Saudi National Museum Concludes International Museum Day Events

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia concluded its International Museum Day 2025 events yesterday, with wide participation from cultural enthusiasts. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 19/05 - 13:56

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A fisherman on Iraq's receding marshes that straddle the border with Iran. Asaad NIAZI / AFP

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'Leave Our Marshes Alone': Iraqis Fear Oil Drilling Would Destroy Fabled Wetlands

Plans to drill for oil in the protected Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq have galvanized villagers and activists determined to save the mythical wetlands…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 19/05 - 11:37

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Europa League Final: It’s All or Nothing for Man United and Tottenham

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The UEFA Europa League trophy on display at the UEFA Europa League Fan Festival in Bilbao, Basque Country, northern Spain, 20 May 2025. (EPA)

Europa League Final: It’s All or Nothing for Man United and Tottenham

It's all or nothing when Manchester United and Tottenham meet in the Europa League final on Wednesday. For the winner of the all-English showdown in Bilbao…

Tuesday 20/05 - 12:13

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British ultra endurance runner William Goodge after crossing the finish line at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, 19 May 2025. EPA/DEAN LEWINS

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Briton Runs Across Australia in 35 Days to Smash Record

A British athlete says he has set a new world record for running across Australia, notching up the equivalent of 90 marathons in 35 days. William Goodge…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 20/05 - 09:01

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China's Yu Zidi reacts after finishing the women's 200 meters freestyle semifinal at the 2025 National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen, in China's southern Guangdong province on May 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

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Chinese Swimmer, 12, Eyes World Domination

A 12-year-old Chinese swimmer has been hailed a "sensation" and is on course for the world championships after clocking the fastest time in history in her…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 20/05 - 08:36

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Crystal Palace players celebrate with the trophy after winning the English FA Cup final soccer match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP)

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Palace Must Follow the Pathway to Avoid Being One-Hit Wonders, Glasner Says

Qualifying for the Europa League will help Crystal Palace attract a higher caliber of player, but the Premier League club must aim for steady growth rather…

Tuesday 20/05 - 08:24

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Brighton's English midfielder #41 Jack Hinshelwood celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on May 19, 2025. (AFP)

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My Perfect Cousin, Hinshelwood and Howell Help Brighton Down Liverpool

Jack Hinshelwood credited his cousin Harry Howell for creating space for him to score the winning goal as Brighton & Hove Albion downed English champions…

Tuesday 20/05 - 06:52

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Sri Lanka Train Kills Elephant Despite New Safety Moves

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Asian elephant "Trompita" is pictured at Aurora Zoo in Guatemala City on May 15, 2025. (Photo by JOHAN ORDONEZ / AFP)

Sri Lanka Train Kills Elephant Despite New Safety Moves

A Sri Lankan express train killed an elephant and was derailed on Tuesday, despite safety measures introduced after the country's worst wildlife railway…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 20/05 - 08:18

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Dinosaur exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum, Canada (Getty)

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Mystery of Dinosaur Mass Grave at Canada’s 'River of Death'

Hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest in Alberta, Canada, is a mass grave on a monumental scale. Thousands of dinosaurs were buried there, killed in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Alberta) Tuesday 20/05 - 07:46

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FILE PHOTO: A driverless car by Apollo Go, Baidu's robotaxi service, drives past another Apollo Go robotaxi parked on the side of a road, in Wuhan, Hubei province, China July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ethan Wang/File Photo

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Uber Ready to Put Robotaxis on UK Roads by 2027

Uber has said it is “ready to go” now with driverless taxis in the UK but the government has put back the date it expects to approve fully self-driving…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Tuesday 20/05 - 07:10

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Britain's King Charles, patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, and Queen Camilla speak with businessman and retired football player David Beckham as they visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, Britain, May 19, 2025. (Reuters)

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Charles and Camilla Tour Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show bloomed with royals, celebrities and a pup or two at the gardening showcase highlight resilient landscapes and natural planting. King…

Tuesday 20/05 - 07:08

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A tour guide (C) leads tourists as they cross a street in Beijing on May 20, 2025. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

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Record May Heat Scorches North, Central China

Swathes of northern and central China are sweltering this week under record May heat, state media reported Tuesday, as the country braces for another summer of…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 20/05 - 06:48

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