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Gulf The Kingdom vowed that "it will not be lenient against any assault that targets its territories." (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Says Reserves Right to Respond to Houthi Attacks that Wounded 73 Civilians

Saudi Arabia underscored on Tuesday its right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security for its citizens and residents following…

Gulf Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition Says Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Are a ‘Dangerous Escalation’, Vows ‘Firm’ Response

Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militia for…

Arab World Palestinians inspect a family home destroyed by the Israel army following a military operation after a Palestinian man barricaded himself inside the house in the Israel-occupied West Bank village of Aqraba, south of the city of Nablus on September 8, 2026. (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP)

Israeli Forces Shoot Dead Palestinian Man in West Bank Raid

Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the Palestinian health ministry said, while the military said it killed a…

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Business A man rides a bicycle in front of abandoned oil wells in Maracaibo lake, Zulia state, Venezuela on September 7, 2026. (Photo by John Chacَn / AFP)

Oil Rises as Risks of Prolonged Mideast Conflict Fan Supply Worries

Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to retaliate against…

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Iran’s President Says Tehran to Resist Until ‘Aggressors Are Regretful’

World People walk near an anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran, September 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran’s President Says Tehran to Resist Until ‘Aggressors Are Regretful’

Iran will continue its resistance with strength until "aggressors" become regretful and its rights are defended, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday,…


World Residents stand at a site of a Russian missile attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Russia Pounds Kyiv, Ending Three-Day Halt for US Talks

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian capital, ending Moscow's temporary halt…

Business Aerial view of Al-Khafji Governorate (King Abdulaziz Foundation)

Saudi PIF Launches Company to Develop Coastal Destination in Al-Khafji

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) said it has launched a real estate company to create an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Al…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

France: Thieves Steal Works Worth $10 Mn from Renoir Museum

Culture Members of the French riot police take part in a training exercise to handle violent demonstrations, in Ris-Orangis, south of Paris, August 30, 2021. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

France: Thieves Steal Works Worth $10 Mn from Renoir Museum

Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in southern France on Tuesday, stealing "four works of art",…

Asharq Al Awsat

Culture  The 70-meter-long Bayeux Tapestry is displayed during a press preview at the British Museum in London after returning to England, following a historic agreement between the UK and France, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP)

UK's Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Set to Wow Visitors with Battle Scenes, Scale

Visitors to the sell-out Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition should be ready for the "brutal reality" of battle scenes and expect to be astonished by the scale of the 1…

Culture Visitors to historical and cultural sites reached 5.9 million by the end of the second quarter of 2026 - SPA

Makkah Advances Preservation and Development of Historical and Cultural Sites

The historical and cultural sites of Makkah bear witness to the city’s rich history, encompassing places associated with events from the life of the Prophet…

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Culture King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) logo

Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Foundation Showcases Publications at Moscow Book Fair

The King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) is participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026, which began Wednesday in the Russian capital, as part of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Moscow)
Culture The dallah, a traditional coffee pot used to serve coffee, is one of the most prominent symbols of Arab hospitality - SPA

Saudi Coffee Utensils Reflect a Rich Heritage of Hospitality

Saudi coffee utensils form an integral set of tools associated with the various stages of coffee preparation and serving, from roasting the beans in the…

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Zverev Beats Darderi and the Clock to Reach US Open quarters

Sports Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his round of 16 match against Italy's Luciano Darderi REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Zverev Beats Darderi and the Clock to Reach US Open quarters

Alexander Zverev put a slow start to his US Open campaign further behind him as the top-seeded German defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) on Monday…

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Sports Coco Gauff of the USA in action against Iva Jovic of the USA during their Women’s Singles round 4 match of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 07 September 2026.  EPA/BRIAN HIRSCHFELD

Gauff, Rybakina Sail Into US Open Quarters, Another Great Escape for Zheng

Home favorite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, while China's Zheng Qinwen mounted another…

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Sports Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli holds his trophy as he celebrates with his team members after winning the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit in Monza, northern Italy on September 6, 2026. (AFP)

Three Talking Points from the Italian Grand Prix

Rarely has a race, or a singular drive, stirred the emotions as did Kimi Antonelli's spectacular home triumph in Sunday's stunning and wildly-entertaining…

Sports President of FIFA Gianni Infantino looks on during the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 13, 2024. (AFP)

Belgium Withholds Support for Infantino Over Balogun Red Card Row

Belgium will not support Gianni ‌Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president unless it receives satisfactory answers over the handling of the Folarin…

Sports 28 August 2026, France, Villeneuve-D'ascq: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique stands on the touchline during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. (dpa)

PSG Go for Three in a Row as Champions League Returns

Another UEFA Champions League season gets going this week with the beginning of the league phase as Paris Saint-Germain bid to join the tiny band of clubs to…


Macron Urges EU Ban on Social Media for Under-15s in Letter to Von der Leyen

Varieties France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during the opening plenary session of the "Lumière Summit" meeting on the future of cinema and the moving-image industry at the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, southeastern France, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Valery Hache/Pool Photo via AP)

Macron Urges EU Ban on Social Media for Under-15s in Letter to Von der Leyen

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the European Commission to back a European Union-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France failed…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)

Varieties Pedestrians walk past the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 8, 2026. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

Eiffel Tower Reopens after Row over Removing Women Staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Varieties The Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Australia Targets Social Media Algorithms with New User-Choice Rules

Australia on Tuesday ‌proposed giving social media users the option to select the content they see on their feeds, marking the next step in the government…

Varieties A Citilink Airbus takes off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, as the airport reopened following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau, in Tangerang, near Jakarta, Indonesia, September 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Flights Resume Gradually in Indonesia After Volcanic Eruption

Indonesia had planes flying again on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption forced the country's major airports to close for days, with authorities saying that…

Varieties Colorful floor mosaic in Roman-era villa at Adramytteion (Journal of Social Sciences)

Rare 1,800-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Uncovers Man’s Tribute to Beloved Pet Cat and Dog

Unique mosaic engravings unearthed at the ruins of a Roman-era villa in Türkiye could be memorializing its rich owner’s beloved pet dog “Ocean” and cat …

Asharq Al Awsat (London)