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FILED - 02 September 2024, Israel, Jerusalem: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference. Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO/dpa

Israel Declares 'New Phase' of War, Netanyahu Promises to Return Citizens of the North

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday that Israel was “at the start of a new phase in the war” amid rising tension with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. …

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 19:28

United Nations Secretary-General Antَnio Guterres speaks at a press conference ahead of the opening of the 79th High-level session of the UN General Assembly at the United Nations on September 18, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Bryan Smith / AFP)

UN Demands Israel End 'Unlawful' Presence in Palestinian Territories Within 12 Months

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution that demands Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York) Wednesday 18/09 - 16:32

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Women walk on a market street in Tehran on September 15, 2024, on the second anniversary of a protest movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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US Issues Fresh Iran Sanctions over Human Rights Violations

The United States issued a new round of Iran sanctions on Wednesday targeting 12 individuals who it said were tied to Tehran's "ongoing, violent repression of…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 15:41

Saudi Crown Prince: No Relations with Israel without Palestinian State

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The Saudi Crown Prince addresses the advisory Shura Council. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince: No Relations with Israel without Palestinian State

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said the Kingdom would not recognize Israel without a Palestinian state and strongly condemned the "crimes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 17:31

2nd Wave of Device Explosions Hits Lebanon, Killing at Least 14 Wednesday 18/09 - 19:22
Exploding Pagers Used in Apparent Israeli Attack on Hezbollah Made in Hungary, Accused Firm Says Wednesday 18/09 - 11:26
Iran Accuses US, West of Supporting Pager Attack Wednesday 18/09 - 14:41

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks during a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, after talks at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany, March 15, 2022. (Reuters)

Jordan’s King Abdullah Swears in New Government Led by Technocrat

Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic…

Wednesday 18/09 - 12:24

People wait for a bus near images of those taken hostage or killed during the deadly October 7 attack, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel September 17, 2024. (Reuters)

Israeli Military Says it Has Intercepted 2 Suspicious Drones

Israel’s military said they had intercepted two suspicious drones that approached Israel from Lebanon and Iraq on Wednesday morning, the day after pagers used…

Wednesday 18/09 - 11:07

Jordan Says Israel Pushing Middle East to Brink of Regional War

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press conference, in Amman, Jordan September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni

Sisi Tells Blinken That Egypt Opposes Escalation, Backs Lebanon Following Blasts

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo, Egypt, September 18, 2024. (Reuters)

Finland’s President Wants End of Single State Veto at UN Security Council

View of the UN Security Council as they meet on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at the United Nations headquarters on September 16, 2024 in New York City. (AFP)

Trump Says Only ‘Consequential’ Presidents Get Shot at

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a town hall meeting at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. (AFP)

Israeli Military: 4 Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza

Israeli soldiers patrol a road in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024. (Photo by Sharon ARONOWICZ / AFP)

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PIF Establishes Company for Immersive Experiences Inspired by Saudi Heritage

A man's bag explodes in a supermarket in Beirut, Lebanon September 17, 2024 in this screen grab from a video obtained from social media. (Social media/via Reuters)

What We Know about the Deadly Pager Blasts in Lebanon

The headquarters of the Digital Government Authority (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Ranks 4th Globally in Digital Services

Fire blazes at Yemen’s Hodeidah port after an Israeli attack on fuel depots. (AFP file)

Washington Denies it Agreed to Houthi Offer to Recognize their Govt in Yemen

In this photo released of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, the EU naval mission working in the Red Sea, on the X platform formerly known as Twitter, on Sept. 16, 2024, the Greek-flagged oil tanker MV-Sounion, left, is towed. (EUNAFOR ASPIDES via AP)

Burning Oil Tanker Safely Towed Away from Yemen After Houthi Attacks

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question at the United Nations headquarters on September 16, 2024 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Airs Frustration with Israel’s Military About Strikes in Gaza

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Saudi Crown Prince: No Relations with Israel without Palestinian State

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 17:31

Saudi Arabia Urges End to Israel’s Assault on Gaza, Holding it Accountable

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Condemns Attempted Assassination of Comoros’ President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting 233 Public Prosecution Members

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Bukhari Stresses Saudi Arabia’s Support for Lebanon

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with Maronite Patriarch Beshara Al-Rahi in Diman. (National News Agency)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Mexico on Independence Day

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, center, rides with Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval, left, and Navy Secretary Rafael Ojeda Durán to review the troops before the start of the annual Independence Day parade in the main square, the Zocalo, in Mexico City, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP)

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Israel Declares 'New Phase' of War, Netanyahu Promises to Return Citizens of the North

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 19:28

UN Demands Israel End 'Unlawful' Presence in Palestinian Territories Within 12 Months

2nd Wave of Device Explosions Hits Lebanon, Killing at Least 14

Lebanese Red Cross ambulance passes near the families of victims who were injured by their exploding handheld pagers, at the emergency entrance of the American University hospital, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Iran Accuses US, West of Supporting Pager Attack

Ambulances are surrounded by people at the entrance of the American University of Beirut Medical Center, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

Jordan’s King Abdullah Swears in New Government Led by Technocrat

Jordan Says Israel Pushing Middle East to Brink of Regional War

World

US Issues Fresh Iran Sanctions over Human Rights Violations

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 15:41

Ukrainian Drone Attack Triggers Earthquake-Sized Blast at Arsenal in Russia’s Tver Region

In this photo released by Press Service of the Government of the Tver Region of Russia on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, Tver region governor Igor Rudenya, center, arrives to attend a meeting of the operational headquarters in Toropets, following the strike by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Toropets, Russia. (Press Service of the Government of the Tver Region of Russia via AP)

Chinese Carrier Sails Through Northeast Taiwan Waters

The Liaoning seen in Hong Kong waters in 2017. (AFP)

Finland’s President Wants End of Single State Veto at UN Security Council

More Areas of Central Europe Race Against Time as Floods Approach

Local residents use sandbags for flood protection efforts in the village of Szentendre, 20km north of the Hungarian capital Budapest on September 17, 2024. (Photo by FERENC ISZA / AFP)

Trump Says Only ‘Consequential’ Presidents Get Shot at

Business

News screens display the Federal Reserve rate announcement on the trading floor at The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate by Sizable Half-point

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 19:17

Saudi Market Prepares for Recovery

An investor monitors a screen displaying stock information at the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 18, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

UAE, Japan Launch Talks to Reach Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

This handout picture provided by the UAE Presidential Court shows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bidding farewell to the Egyptian foreign minister after their meeting during the latter's visit, at Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi on September 8, 2024. (Photo by Ryan CARTER / UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Ranks 4th Globally in Digital Services

UK Inflation Holds at 2.2% in August as BoE Considers Rates

Pedestrians walk across Oxford Street in London, Britain, September 17, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Saudi Arabia’s Ma'aden Agrees to Acquire SABIC Stake in Aluminium Bahrain

The Ma'aden headquarters in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat

Culture

Saudi Culture Minister Lauds Cabinet for Naming 2025 the 'Year of Handicrafts'

Saudi Culture Minister Lauds Cabinet for Naming 2025 the 'Year of Handicrafts'

Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has commended the Cabinet's decision to declare 2025 the "Year of Handicrafts,” acknowledging the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 12:04

PIF Establishes Company for Immersive Experiences Inspired by Saudi Heritage

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday the establishment of the National Interactive Entertainment Company (QSAS) to create immersive…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 11:48

A special installation work for the artist Ahmed Mater commissioned by Wadi AlFann in AlUla. (Christie's)

Christie’s Launches First International Auction House in Saudi Arabia

Christie’s auction house announced the appointment of Nour Kelani as General Manager in Saudi Arabia, tasked with overseeing services for local clients. This…

Eman Al-Khattaf (Al-Dammam) Wednesday 18/09 - 10:50

Saudi Culture Ministry, King Salman Academy Organize Learning Arabic Language Hackathon

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), is organizing the "Learning and Embracing the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 05:51

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed the cultural district project. WAM

Mohammed bin Rashid Reviews Cultural District Project in Dubai South

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the cultural district project, located within…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Wednesday 18/09 - 06:31

Sports

Italian World Cup Striker Schillaci Dies Aged 59

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FILE PHOTO: Italian striker Salvatore Schillaci (L) of Iwata Jubilo and world selections in the J.League tries to intercept a back pass by Japanese defender Saito of Shimizu S-Pulse during the J.League dream match held at Tokyo's national stadium October 10. The world squad beat the Japanese selections 2-1. JAPAN/File Photo

Italian World Cup Striker Schillaci Dies Aged 59

Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 10:54

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Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #16 Endrick celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between Real Madrid CF and Stuttgart VFB at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 17, 2024. (AFP)

Brazil Teenager Endrick Becomes Real Madrid’s Youngest Champions League Scorer

Endrick became Real Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Brazil forward scored with a shot from outside the area deep into…

Wednesday 18/09 - 09:30

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epa11607453 Jordynn Dudley (R) of the USA vies for the ball with Vanessa Diehm of Germany during a FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup quarter final soccer match between the USA and Germany at Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali, Colombia, 15 September 2024. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN JR.

FIFA Teams Up with WHO on Global Concussion Campaign

Soccer's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 09:13

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(FILES) Roma's Italian head coach Daniele De Rossi arrives for the start of the Italian Serie A football match AS Roma against Empoli at Olympic stadium, in Rome on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Roma Fires Daniele De Rossi after Going Winless in its Opening 4 Serie A Matches

Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 09:07

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech in the garden of 10 Downing Street during a reception for athletes from Team GB and Paralympics GB following the 2024 Paris Olympics, in central London September 17, 2024. JUSTIN TALLIS/Pool via REUTERS

Starmer: Britain in Talks with UEFA to Ease Concerns over Regulator Plans

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government was talking to UEFA over its concerns about Britain's proposals for a men's football regulator but he was…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 18/09 - 08:09

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Scientists Detect Longest Pair of Jets Streaming from Supermassive Black Hole

This undated artist’s impression illustrates how it might look when a star approaches too close to a black hole, where the star is squeezed by the intense gravitational pull of the black hole. ESO/M.Kornmesser/Handout via REUTERS

Scientists Detect Longest Pair of Jets Streaming from Supermassive Black Hole

Scientists have discovered the longest pair of jets streaming from a black hole in a distant galaxy. The jets shooting hot plasma are the largest ever spotted …

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 16:23

A Spanish Salvamento Maritimo (Sea Search and Rescue agency) vessel escorts a 'cayuco' boat with 28 migrants, arriving at La Restinga port on the Canary island of El Hierro, on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Antonio SEMPERE / AFP)

German Woman Killed in Shark Attack Off Canary Islands

A German woman died after she was attacked by a shark while swimming beside her catamaran in high seas between Spain's Canary Islands and West Africa, a police…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 14:28

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA

ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia's leading real estate developer and a PIF giga project, announced on Wednesday the inauguration of the ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC)…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 14:11

Silhouettes of firefighters tackling a wildfire are pictured at Veiga village in Agueda, Aveiro on September 17, 2024. (AFP)

Beset by Wildfires, Portugal Gets Help from Spain, Morocco

Deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal have pushed emergency services to the limit and much-needed reinforcements will arrive on Wednesday from…

Wednesday 18/09 - 09:50

An Aerial photograph showing a man walking on a sandbank formed by the historic low of the Madeira River, in Porto Velho, Brazil 10 September 2024. (EPA)