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Arab World Meeting between Badr Abdelatty, Abbas Araghchi, and Rafael Grossi in Cairo in September (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Egypt Pushes Diplomacy to Clear Hurdles in US-Iran Talks

Egypt has stepped up regional and international efforts to break the deadlock in negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Cairo welcomed a…

Walid Abdel Rahman (Cairo)
Arab World A Palestinian woman reacts during the funeral of Islamic Jihad leader Ali al-Razaina in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday (Reuters)

Israel Targets Gaza Militants Linked to Israeli Abductions

Israeli military statements issued on Wednesday said its forces had targeted senior militants in the armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, accusing them of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Business Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holding talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh on Feb. 3 (Turkish Presidency)

Erdogan’s Saudi Visit to Boost Economic, Investment Ties

Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia has given fresh momentum to economic ties between the two countries and opened new avenues for…

Said Abdulrrazak (Ankara)
World A resident with a dog walks near an apartment building damaged during a Russian overnight drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

US, Russia Agree to Reestablish Military Dialogue after Ukraine Talks

The US and Russia agreed Thursday to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations…

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What to Know as Iran and US Set for Nuclear Talks in Oman

Features The flags of USA and Iran are displayed in Muscat, Oman, 25 April 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER

What to Know as Iran and US Set for Nuclear Talks in Oman

Iran and the United States will hold talks Friday in Oman, their latest over Tehran's nuclear program after Israel launched a 12-day war on the country in June…

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Arab World Sacks of crops are stacked at the El Obeid crops market, in El Obeid, North Kordofan State, Sudan, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

UK Sanctions Sudanese Army and RSF Leaders

Britain sanctioned six individuals suspected of committing atrocities in Sudan's war or of fueling the conflict through the supply of mercenaries and military…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Arab World South African member of parliament and Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela joins a press conference held by the Global Sumud Flotilla about its upcoming Spring 2026 mission Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Organizers Say New Civilian-led Aid Flotilla with over 100 Boats will Sail to Gaza in March

Organizers of an international flotilla of boats carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Thursday announced plans for another mission with more than 100 boats in…

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AlUla Consolidates Its Position as a Premier Global Cultural and Arts Destination

Culture AlUla boasts a rich, diverse cultural and artistic landscape - SPA

AlUla Consolidates Its Position as a Premier Global Cultural and Arts Destination

AlUla Governorate continues to strengthen its standing as one of the world’s prominent cultural and arts destinations, drawing on a deep-rooted civilizational…

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Culture This picture taken on January 8, 2026 shows miniature art carved on the wall of Jami Masjid, also known as the Great Mosque of Herat in Herat. (AFP)

UNESCO Recognition Inspires Hope in Afghan Artist’s City

Hundreds of years after the celebrated painter Kamal ud-Din Behzad roamed the streets of Herat, artists in the Afghan city are finding joy and hope in his…

Culture The manuscript measures 312 by 220 centimeters and comprises 700 pages. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Hira Cultural District's Museum Displays World's Largest Quran Copy

The Holy Quran Museum at the Hira Cultural District is showcasing a monumental handwritten copy of the Holy Quran, recognized as the largest Quran of its kind…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah)
Culture The fifth annual iRead Marathon is taking place from February 5 to 7. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Ithra Launches iRead Marathon with Participation from 13 Arab Countries

Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the launch of the fifth annual iRead Marathon, in collaboration with the Arab…

Culture 02 February 2026, Italy, Rome: First day of paid admission to the Trevi Fountain basin for tourists and non-residents of Rome. (dpa)

Trevi Fountain Fee Takes Effect as Rome Seeks to Manage Tourist Crowds

Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros ($2.35) starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise…

ATP Chairman Gaudenzi Re-elected to 3rd Term that Will Run Through 2028

Sports FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

ATP Chairman Gaudenzi Re-elected to 3rd Term that Will Run Through 2028

Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected as chairman of the ATP men's professional tennis tour on Thursday, giving him a third term that runs through 2028. Gaudenzi,…

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Sports Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)

Gnabry Extends Bayern Munich Deal Until 2028

Bayern Munich announced the contract extension of forward Serge Gnabry until 2028. Gnabry, who joined in 2017, has won numerous titles and is a key player...

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Sports 01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa

FIFA Reports Record of 5,973 Int’l Transfers in January Window

A record number of 5,973 international transfers were recorded in the January trading window for men’s soccer, according to a FIFA report released Thursday. …

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Sports Chelsea's Jamie Gittens walks off the pitch after getting injured during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham United in London, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Chelsea's Gittens Out for 'a Long Time' with Hamstring Tear, Rosenior Says

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is facing a long time on the sidelines after the 21-year-old suffered a hamstring tear during last weekend's Premier League win…

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Sports The selection of Austin followed a comprehensive technical and logistical evaluation that included field visits - SPA

Saudi National Team Selects Austin as Main Camp Base for World Cup 2026

The Saudi national football team has selected the city of Austin, Texas, as its main base during its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will be…

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Study: Pandemic Disruptions to Health Care Worsened Cancer Survival

Varieties FILE - A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer in Los Angeles, May 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Study: Pandemic Disruptions to Health Care Worsened Cancer Survival

During the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts worried that disruptions to cancer diagnosis and treatment would cost lives. A new study suggests they…

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Varieties Sales outlets and exhibitor booths saw strong demand from visitors from within and outside Jazan - SPA

Jazan Honey Exhibition Attracts over 20,000 Visitors in Six Days

The Jazan Honey Exhibition, held as part of the Jazan Festival 2026, attracted more than 20,000 visitors over the past six days, underscoring its growing…

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Varieties The closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media in an Evolving World". (SPA)

Fifth Saudi Media Forum Concludes with Awards Ceremony and Global Participation

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary attended on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme “Media…

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Varieties 05 February 2026, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: View of the New Palace in Stuttgart. There is a major power outage in the city of Stuttgart. Photo: Stefanie Järkel/dpa

German City of Stuttgart Suffers Major Power Outage

The south-western German city of Stuttgart is suffering a major ‌power ‌outage ‌on ⁠Thursday, police said ‌on social media platform X,…

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