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Arab World  Smoke rises during Houthi missile and drone strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mokha, Yemen, August 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Houthis Widen their Escalation to Yemen’s West Coast

The Iran-backed Houthi group escalated its attacks in Yemen, targeting with missiles and drones the al-Mokha port in Taiz on the west coast. Government…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al…

Asharq Al Awsat
World An Iranian woman holds a poster of the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as she attends religious rituals in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP)

Iran’s Pezeshkian Recently Met Supreme Leader Khamenei, State Media Says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei around the start of the president's third year in office in late July, state media said…

Arab World Meeting of the Military and Security Committee in Marib Province (Local Authority)

Yemen: Government Forces Affirm Unity Across Fronts as Security Meetings Address Threats

Yemeni authorities have raised the level of military and security readiness in several provinces, alongside field movements by government forces, in response…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

World Vehicles drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, Iran, 09 August 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz Without US Meeting All Tehran's Conditions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States met all of Tehran's conditions set out the day…

Asharq Al Awsat

Arab World Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Hmeimim Air Base in Syria, December 12, 2017 (Getty)

Syria Says Reached Deal with Moscow on Fate of Russian Bases

Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business Saudi Arabia's SAL Aims to Become an Integrated Logistics Platform with a Global Presence (Asharq Al-Awsat)

SAL Bets on International Expansion to Cement Saudi Arabia’s Position as a Global Logistics Hub

Omar Hariri, CEO of SAL Saudi Logistics Services, said the company is moving ahead with an expansion strategy aimed at transforming it into an integrated…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)

UNESCO AI Ethics Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Global Standing, Culture Minister Says

Culture UNESCO AI Ethics Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Global Standing, Culture Minister Says

UNESCO AI Ethics Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Global Standing, Culture Minister Says

Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan said Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat

Culture The manuscript offers visitors a glimpse into the history of handwritten Qurans - SPA

Holy Quran Museum in Makkah Showcases 18th-Century Quranic Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah houses a Holy Quran manuscript dating to the 18th century. The manuscript reflects the…

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Culture This aerial view shows the Stromboli Island, part of the Aeolian archipelago off Sicily, on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

Roman Wreck Carrying Hundreds of Amphorae Found Off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered the 2,100-year-old wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily, piled high with hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, which were likely used…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The Saudi Visual Arts Commission logo

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the launch of Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles, available in both quick and full…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture Jazz in Jeddah will be held next October in Historic Jeddah

Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

The Music Commission announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Jazz in Jeddah, organized by Call of Culture. The partnership builds on the…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Sports Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)

Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the…


Sports Samu Costa. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Sign Portugal’s Costa from Mallorca

Saudi ‌Pro League holders Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from LaLiga side Mallorca, both clubs announced on Sunday. "The odyssey…

Sports Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport in Rosario after the death of his father Jorge Messi aged 68 © Luis ROBAYO / AFP

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Father Who Guided His Glittering Career

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The new Tekken 8 champion topped the 444-player field in the Last Chance Qualifier - SPA

'M.Zubair' Wins Tekken 8 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup

Khawaja Muhammad Zubair "M.Zubair" of AG.AL was crowned champion of the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup after defeating Yoon Sun-woong …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: The offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologized over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a…

Asharq Al Awsat

KAUST Scientists Discover Corals Can be Trained to Resist Disease

Varieties The discovery is the first evidence that corals can develop a protective, immune memory-like response - SPA

KAUST Scientists Discover Corals Can be Trained to Resist Disease

Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have discovered that corals can be trained to better resist disease before an outbreak…

Asharq Al Awsat

Varieties Parents and children cool off in a shallow wading pool at a public park amid extreme heat brought by Typhoon Dolphin, as the city recorded its hottest day in 142 years, in Hong Kong, China, August 9, 2026. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong Weather Observatory Posts Record High Temperature

Hong Kong's weather observatory posted a record high temperature of 36.9C on Sunday as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Collection of dolls’ houses (Val Ripley Museum)

The 101-Year-Old Who Still Enjoys Playing with Dolls' Houses

Val Ripley may be 101 but she still enjoys playing with dolls' houses. She was given her first by her parents when she was eight, in Christmas 1932, and…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Abdulaziz Al-Karidis crowns Saudi student Amjad Al-Darwish with first place in the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Leads Nuclear Science Olympiad, Wins 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' Title

Saudi Arabia has secured first place at the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) held in Jeddah and received the title of …

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Varieties (FILES) A man rides an electric scooter past traffic on a street of Paris on December 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Paris Orders E-scooter Users to Wear Helmets, Reflective Gear

Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two…

Asharq Al Awsat