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Business FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage, a part of the United States' strategic oil reserve, is pictured in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, US February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
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Oil Jumps 4% as New Military Strikes Threaten Hormuz Shipments

Oil prices surged over 4% on Monday as energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz remained under threat, with the US and Iran announcing renewed military…

Asharq Al Awsat
Features Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa: The Emir Who Transformed Qatar

With the passing of the Father Emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar closes the chapter on one of the Gulf region's most significant political and…

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Gulf Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer 
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Oman Says 23 Crew Members Rescued from Vessel Attacked off Musandam

Oman said Sunday it had rescued 23 crew members from a commercial ship after the vessel was targeted off the coast of Musandam, while search operations remain…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Separate Talks with Arab and International Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with several counterparts from Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and…

Asharq Al Awsat

US Says Completed Strikes on Dozens of Iranian Targets as Both Vie for Strait of Hormuz

World A projectile approaches a target at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 12, 2026. US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US Says Completed Strikes on Dozens of Iranian Targets as Both Vie for Strait of Hormuz

The US military said on Sunday it completed a new round of strikes in Iran aimed at preventing Tehran from attacking shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Members of Syria's newly formed People's Assembly attend the body's inaugural session, the first parliament session since the end of the rule of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
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New Syrian Parliament Meets for First Time in Damascus

Syria's new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after opposition factions led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Burnt shops lies down closed in downtown in Khartoum, Sudan June 25, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig
Arab World

Sudan Court Sentences RSF Leader to Death in Absentia

A court in Sudan's army-controlled city of Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia over…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iraq PM to Meet Trump in Washington Next Week

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi (Reuters)

Qatar's Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Five People, including a Girl, Say Medics

11 July 2026, Palestinian Territories, Nuseirat: A vehicle damaged in an Israeli strike is seen at the scene in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, where a Palestinian was killed and others were wounded. (dpa)

Two Children Die after Ferry Hits Bridge in Eastern Syria

FILE: A member of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, carries a child after water levels rise due to increased dam releases following heavy rainfall this year, in Deir Ezzor, Syria, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

India Says 10 Rescued, One Missing after Vessel Attacked Off Oman

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran's central Isfahan province. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was it a Valid Military Target?

A building reduced to rubble by Israeli bombardment (Asharq Al-Awsat)

South Lebanon Caught Between Ali al-Taher and Strait of Hormuz

Houses stand amongst a burnt landscape after a wildfire that killed at least 12 people, in Bedar, Almeria Province, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)

Hundreds Return Home as Deadly Spain Wildfire Nears Control

Members of Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades (Kataib Hezbollah) gather in a mourning procession for one of their comrades who was killed the previous day in a strike in Basra, during the funeral in Baghdad on April 8, 2026. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

Iraqi Factions Pledge Allegiance to Khamenei, Reject Disarmament

A youth releases a kite in the colors of the Palestinian flag as he takes part in a kite festival under the theme "The Land Is Our Land and the Sky Is Our Sky," in the village of Burin near the West Bank city of Nablus, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP)

‘Our Land, Our Sky:’ West Bank Palestinians Fly Kites in Defiance of Israeli Settlers

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia at 'A+', Outlook Stable

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Between the Seriousness of Sport and the Absurdity of Politics

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Hormuz in the Age of Great Travelers: The Region's High Standing

Samir Atallah
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The Gulf Statement and Iranian Threats

Sawsan al-Shaer
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The Gulf: The Age of Self-Reliance

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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Jeddah-Ottawa: The Horizon of the Present and Partnerships for the Future

Emile Ameen
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Global Football, Arab Pride, and Happiness

Dr. Amal Moussa
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Domestic Shifts in America

Dr. Abdullah Faisal Alrabeh
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From Islamabad to Washington... Lebanon in the Grinder

Rami al-Rayes
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Iran: Management of Uncertainty

Amir Taheri
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In Syria, the Logic of the State Prevails

Amr el-Shobaki
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Sudan Between Exclusion and Dialogue

Osman Mirghani
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In Iraq... the Country's Good Comes Before Any Other Interest

Suleiman Jawda
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Bahrain's capital, Manama (file photo)

Iranian Missile Strikes Target Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Asharq Al Awsat

Oman Says 23 Crew Members Rescued from Vessel Attacked off Musandam

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer 

MWL Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks on Gulf States, Jordan, Commercial Vessels

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Separate Talks with Arab and International Counterparts

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

GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Iran's Continued Destabilizing Behavior, Repeated Attacks on Member States

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar on Passing of Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

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The Jordanian capital, Amman. Petra file photo

Jordan Says it Shot Down 4 Missiles Launched by Iran

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)

Arab League Secretary-General Reiterates Rejection of Iranian Attacks on Arab States

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy. (Arab League)

Sudan Court Sentences RSF Leader to Death in Absentia

Burnt shops lies down closed in downtown in Khartoum, Sudan June 25, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

New Syrian Parliament Meets for First Time in Damascus

Members of Syria's newly formed People's Assembly attend the body's inaugural session, the first parliament session since the end of the rule of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Five People, including a Girl, Say Medics

11 July 2026, Palestinian Territories, Nuseirat: A vehicle damaged in an Israeli strike is seen at the scene in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, where a Palestinian was killed and others were wounded. (dpa)

Two Children Die after Ferry Hits Bridge in Eastern Syria

FILE: A member of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, carries a child after water levels rise due to increased dam releases following heavy rainfall this year, in Deir Ezzor, Syria, May 30, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

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This photograph taken on July 8, 2026 shows a pedestrian (C) walking amidst vehicles along a bridge in New Delhi. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

Garbage Heap Collapse Kills 9 at India Waste Plant

Asharq Al Awsat

Germany Funds 50,000 Strike Drones for Ukraine, Source Says

FILE PHOTO: A serviceman of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine prepares to launch a Hornet middle strike drone towards Russian troops from a position near a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo/File Photo

Fire Breaks Out at Bangkok Pub, Killing at Least 27 People

Tables and chairs are covered in ash in the aftermath of a fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok on July 13, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Truck Carrying Wedding Guests Struck in Indonesia, Killing 13 People

This aerial shot taken using a drone shows a general view of a village in Kendeng Mountains in Rembang, Central Java, Indonesia, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ibrahim AS)

US Says Completed Strikes on Dozens of Iranian Targets as Both Vie for Strait of Hormuz

A projectile approaches a target at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 12, 2026. US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

France Opens Terror Probe after Guns Found in Car Near Synagogue

People picnic in the shadow of a tree to protect from the sun during a heatwave by the Daumesnil Lake at the Bois de Vincennes park in Paris on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)

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An Exolum refueling tanker fills an airplane at Almeria airport in Spain, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo

Less than a Month's Supply: Europe's Jet Fuel Stocks are Wafer Thin as Iran Tensions Flare

Asharq Al Awsat

Oil Jumps 4% as New Military Strikes Threaten Hormuz Shipments

FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage, a part of the United States' strategic oil reserve, is pictured in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, US February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Egypt's January-March Current Account Deficit Widens to $5.1 billion

The headquarters of the Central Bank of Egypt in downtown Cairo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Focus Turns to Building Stronger Institutions in Africa to Speed Shift to Renewable Energy

A solar power plant in Burkina Faso (Reuters)

Volkswagen CEO Looks to Avoid Plant Closures as Automaker Moves to Cut Costs

FILE PHOTO: Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen AG and Porsche AG, speaks during the annual Volkswagen Group press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo

While Global Oil Demand Drops, US Drivers Keep Buying More Gas

A man stands near his car at a gas station in Austin, Texas - July 10, 2026 (AFP)

Culture

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Royal Commission for Makkah Draws 17.5 Million Visitors to Historical Sites

Culture Since the strategy's launch in early 2024, the sites have attracted more than 17.5 million visitors, with a satisfaction rate of 97.5% - SPA

Royal Commission for Makkah Draws 17.5 Million Visitors to Historical Sites

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites is implementing an integrated strategy to conserve historical and enrichment sites and transform them into…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture In recent years, Jazan has witnessed increased cultural activity through festivals, creative initiatives, and support for local talent, strengthening community participation and promoting heritage preservation - SPA
Culture

Jazan’s Performing Arts Preserve Heritage and Showcase Regional Identity

Jazan Region holds a distinguished place in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, shaped by its rich heritage and diverse traditions, which have enriched the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Workers prepare to unload a specially designed crate (back L) carrying the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in central London early on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)
Culture

Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after Secret Journey from France

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless Medieval artwork was spirited…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Culture This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and France's President Emmanuel Macron inspecting repatriated Syrian artifacts that had been on loan to the Arab World Institute in Paris since 2010, during an official ceremony at the at the People's Palace in Damascus on July 7, 2026. (SANA/AFP)
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France Returns 23 Syrian Treasures After 15 Years as Macron Visits Damascus

France has finally returned 23 Syrian archaeological treasures that remained in the country for about 15 years after being loaned for an exhibition. Their…

Culture The Red Sea Fund presented four awards within the Production Market at the Saudi Film Festival - SPA
Culture

Red Sea Film Foundation Concludes Participation in 12th Saudi Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation won four awards for the three films supported by the Red Sea Fund during its participation in the 12th Saudi Film Festival, held at…

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Senegal Fire Coach after World Cup Elimination

Sports FILED - 22 June 2026, US, East Rutherford: FILE PHOTO - Senegal coach Pape Thiaw looks dejected after the 2026 FIFA World Cup group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

Senegal Fire Coach after World Cup Elimination

Senegal have terminated the contract of head coach Pape Thiaw after the country's elimination in the 2026 World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 04: Ibrahima Konate #15 of France arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dan Mullan/Getty Images/AFP
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France Do Not Fear Spain but Respect their Quality, Players Say

France are not afraid of Spain going into their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, defender Ibrahima Konate said on Sunday, but they are conscious of their…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Alpecin - Premier Tech team's Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel celebrates on the podium after winning the 9th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 154,6 km between Malemort and Ussel in central France, on July 12, 2026. (Photo by Loic VENANCE / AFP)
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Van der Poel Wins Shortened Tour de France 9th Stage

Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel won his third Tour de France stage on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Sports Swiss supporters react after Switzerland's defeat by Argentina in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match in Geneva, Switzerland, 12 July 2026. EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI
Sports

Swiss Fans Salute Team after World Cup Run Ends in Defeat by Argentina

Swiss soccer fans saluted their team in the early hours of Sunday after their World Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 defeat by Argentina in the quarter-finals…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Jude Bellingham celebrates England's victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Sports

England, Argentina Set Up World Cup Showdown after Quarter-final Wins

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the…

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T. Rex Dinosaur Could Become Most Expensive Fossil Ever

Varieties A Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur (Sotheby's) 

T. Rex Dinosaur Could Become Most Expensive Fossil Ever

In 1997, Sotheby's hosted a natural history auction selling wonders of our prehistoric world - but for the first time a dinosaur was on the books. It was a…

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Varieties A man sits in the shade of a tree to protect from the sun during a heatwave at the Bois de Vincennes park in Paris on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Behrouz MEHRI / AFP)
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Heat Wave Smashes Records Across Central US

A record-breaking heat wave baked the central United States on Sunday, smashing temperature records from the northern plains to the Rocky Mountains region. …

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Varieties Flames rise in the Fontainebleau Forest after a forestfire broke out late afternoon on July 12, 2026. (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFP)
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Huge Fire Rages in Fontainebleau Forest Near Paris

French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Varieties A woman uses a fan to shelter from the sun on a street in Seoul on July 12, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)
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South Korea Issues 1st Emergency Heatwave Warning Under New Rating System

South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities…

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Varieties Vulcanologists collect data from gas emissions with a drone and a laser during a mission in the crater of La Fossa, on Vulcano Island, one of the seven islands of the Aeolian Archipelago of Sicily, on July 9, 2026. (Photo by Marco Bertorello / AFP)
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In Sicily, Drones at Work to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater's edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to…

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