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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)
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…

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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)

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…

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Arab World 05 August 2026, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the reinterment ceremony for the remains of the grandparents of Theodor (Benjamin Ze'ev) Herzzl, the founder of modern political Zionism, in Jerusalem. Photo: Paulina Patimer/JNA via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Plan in New Break from Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump…

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Arab World A Lebanese army soldier stands on top of his tank in the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah as he observes the Israeli soldiers movement in the nearby village of Zawtar al-Charkiyah on August 8, 2026. (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT / AFP) /

Lebanon Says Israeli Troops Infiltrated Lebanese Army-held Village

Israeli troops infiltrated a Lebanese village placed under the control of Lebanon's army as part of a June agreement, building an earthen barrier there…

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

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…

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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…

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Culture Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

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Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Father Who Guided His Glittering Career

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…

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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 …

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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…

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Sports (FILES) Matthias Jaissle gives an interview prior to  the UEFA Champions League last-16, second-leg football match FC Bayern Munich vs RB Salzburg in Munich on March 8, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)

Jaissle Begins Newcastle Rebuild with Valencia Win, Elanga Scare Not Serious

Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 08: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula Stunned in Toronto 4th Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto Masters. Four-time Grand Slam winner…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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