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Kremlin Says Middle East Is Plunging into ‘Abyss of Instability and War’

The Kremlin warned on Friday that the Middle East was plunging into "an abyss of instability and war" and said Moscow was worried by events and still stood…

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul looks on during a joint press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al-Safadi, not pictured, at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, Wednesday June 18, 2025. (Katharina Kausche/dpa via AP)

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German Minister Promises More Talks if Iran ‘Serious’ on Nuclear Assurances

Germany together with its European partners is open to further discussions with Iran if there is a serious willingness from Tehran to provide assurances on its…

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A satellite image shows the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in Bushehr Province, Iran, May 26, 2025. 2025. (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via Reuters)

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Situation at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Is ‘Normal’, Russian Official Says

Russian nuclear energy chief Alexei Likhachev said on Friday that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, where hundreds of Russian specialists…

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FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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Araghchi Says Iran Not Seeking Negotiations During Strikes

Iran’s Foreign Minister said Friday that his country is not seeking negotiations with anyone as long as Israel continues its strikes on Iran. “In the…

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Israel-Iran Air War Enters Second Week as Europe Pushes Diplomacy

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Smoke rises from the building of Iran's state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo)

Israel-Iran Air War Enters Second Week as Europe Pushes Diplomacy

Israel and Iran's air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald…

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White House Says Iran Could Produce a Nuclear Weapon in 'a Couple of Weeks' Friday 20/06 - 05:50

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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy leaves 10 Downing Street, on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, in London, Britain, June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

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UK Says Situation in the Middle East is Dangerous

British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated after holding talks in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff that the…

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A police officer inspects fragments of missile parts on the ground at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, in Be'er Sheva, Israel, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

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Katz Warns Hezbollah Against Joining Conflict with Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with "terrorists" who threaten it had…

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Countries Evacuating Citizens from Iran and Israel

Expats, including diplomats from different nationalities, who were stranded in West Bank and Israel, wait as they hold belongings while being evacuated through the King Hussein Bridge crossing, in South Shuna, Jordan June 19, 2025. (Reuters)

At Least 14 Injured in Russia’s Overnight Attack on Ukraine’s Odesa

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine in this handout picture released June 20, 2025. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via Reuters)

US Senators Introduce Legislation to Repeal Syria's Caesar Act

Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shaibani (2nd L) looks on as US special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack raises the flag of the United States at the US ambassador's residence in Damascus, Syria, May 29, 2025. (AFP)

Syria Completes First Global SWIFT Transfer since War

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the Syrian central bank, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 16, 2024. REUTERS/Yosri Al Jamal/File Photo

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FILE PHOTO: Palestinian children gather near containers used for water, in Gaza City, April 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo

UNICEF: Gaza Faces Man-made Drought as Water Systems Collapse

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Saudi Energy Minister: OPEC+ Now Key Stabilizer of Oil Prices

The Saudi capital Riyadh. AFP file photo

World Bank Expects GCC Economic Growth to Rise to 3.2%

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (left) and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, pictured during their alliance to oust Omar al-Bashir in 2019 (AFP)

Sudan's Relentless War: A 70-Year Cycle of Conflict

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles?

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Asharq Al-Awsat: Military Option Ineffective in Israel-Iran Conflict

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French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Asharq Al-Awsat: Military Option Ineffective in Israel-Iran Conflict

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Saudi Arabia, Ireland Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

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Saudi, Slovenian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

MWL Welcomes UN Co-Chairs' Statement on Palestinian Question and Two-State Solution

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UNICEF: Gaza Faces Man-made Drought as Water Systems Collapse

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Katz Warns Hezbollah Against Joining Conflict with Iran

Sistani Warns Against Targeting Khamenei, Sadr Calls for Mass Protests

A man rides a motorcycle past a billboard depicting Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Ali al-Sistani, along a street in Baghdad on June 19, 2025. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

Arab Foreign Ministers to Discuss Political Solutions to Iran-Israel Conflict in Istanbul

Arab foreign ministers during their last meeting in Baghdad. (Arab League)

US Senators Introduce Legislation to Repeal Syria's Caesar Act

Gaza Rescuers Say 72 Killed by Israeli Fire

Smoke billows after an Israeli strike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on June 19, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

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Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Britain to Withdraw UK Staff from Embassy in Iran

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US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions, Treasury Website Shows

The Treasury Department building is seen, March 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

Pakistan Fears Militants Will Thrive on Restive Border if Iran Destabilized

Pakistani security personnel stand guard as pilgrims (back) who evacuated from Iran walk at the Pakistan-Iran border in Taftan on June 16, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Pro-Palestinian Activists Say They Damaged Planes at UK Military Base

Above, the Royal Air Force station RAF Brize Norton in Carterton, west of London. (AFP file photo)

Kremlin Says Middle East Is Plunging into ‘Abyss of Instability and War’

A destroyed building is pictured at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Ramat Gan in central Israel near Tel Aviv, on June 19, 2025. (AFP)

US Appeals Court Allows Trump Control of National Guard in LA

A California National Guard soldier stands guard outside of the federal building complex in downtown Los Angeles, California. SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

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Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache attack helicopters fly over Israel's northern city of Haifa on June 19, 2025. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Shipping Company Maersk Temporarily Pauses Haifa Port Calls

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Gold Heads for Weekly Fall as Fewer Fed Rate Cut Prospects Weigh

Jewelry is displayed at the Gold Souk market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Eng. Talal Al-Marri Appointed CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh

Expo 2030 is scheduled to open on October 1, 2030, and run through March 31, 2031

Saudi Energy Minister: OPEC+ Now Key Stabilizer of Oil Prices

World Bank Expects GCC Economic Growth to Rise to 3.2%

Syria Completes First Global SWIFT Transfer since War

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Cultural Awards, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring…

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The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Seoul International Book Fair held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in the South Korea…

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The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA

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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Beijing International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair, held at the China National Convention and Exhibition Center from June 18…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing) Thursday 19/06 - 05:58

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This effort forms part of the commission’s commitment to supporting future development of astronomical infrastructure in AlUla. - SPA

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AlUla Utilizes SHIMM System to Boost Astronomical Research and Tourism

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the astronomical monitoring system SHIMM at AlUla Manara site near Gharameel nature reserve, aiming to assess the…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/06 - 15:16

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Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) announces a program of activities running throughout June and July. (SPA)

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Diriyah Art Futures Announces Summer Program Alongside Maknana Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region's first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, has announced a program of activities running throughout June and July…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/06 - 16:46

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Salah Among Nominees for PFA Player of the Year Award

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Liverpool's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. (AFP)

Salah Among Nominees for PFA Player of the Year Award

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was among six players nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award on Friday. The…

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Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Al Ain v Juventus - Audi Field, Washington, D.C., US - June 18, 2025 Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their fourth goal. (Reuters)

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In-Form Kolo Muani Wants to Stay at Juventus After Club World Cup

On-loan France striker Randal Kolo Muani said he would like to stay at Juventus next season after a Man of the Match performance for the Italian team in their…

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19 June 2025, US, Miami: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany speaks during a press conference at the Hard Rock Stadium, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Group C soccer match against Boca Juniors. (dpa)

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Bayern’s Kompany Cautious of ‘Dangerous’ Club World Cup Rivals Boca

Bayern Munich strolled to a 10-0 win over Auckland City in their Club World Cup opener but there will be no room for complacency when they face Argentina's…

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Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios celebrates scoring his side's opening goal as teammate Koke, right, looks on during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid in Seattle, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP)

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Barrios Scores Twice, Atletico Madrid Beats Seattle Sounders 3-1 in Club World Cup

Pablo Barrios scored twice and Atletico Madrid beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Thursday in the Club World Cup. Giuliano Simeone found Barrios at the top of…

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy meet with the England Women's football team, the Lionesses, at St George's Park, in Staffordshire, Britain June 19, 2025. Christopher Furlong/Pool via REUTERS

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UK Govt Pledges $1.2 Billion Investment in Sport

The UK government has pledged to spend more than 900 million pounds ($1.21 billion) to improve grassroots sporting infrastructure and support major events in…

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Monsters and Memes: Labubu Dolls Ride China Soft-power Wave

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Labubu dolls on display at the Pop Land theme park in Beijing. Pedro PARDO / AFP

Monsters and Memes: Labubu Dolls Ride China Soft-power Wave

Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores…

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Salema porgy swim near seagrass in the protected area of France's Porquerolles National Park ahead of the UN Ocean Conference on Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

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Croatia's Scientists Seek to Ward Off Threat to Posidonia Seagrass

At Croatia’s Dugi Otok island in the Adriatic Sea, scientists, demanding action to protect environmentally important meadows of seagrass, have been on a diving…

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People work in a Turkish salmon processing company in Trabzon, on the Black Sea on June 11, 2025. (AFP)

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'Turkish Salmon': The Black Sea's New Rose-Colored Gold

Sitting in his spacious office with a view of the Black Sea, Tayfun Denizer smiles: his rainbow trout, raised in submerged cages, have made him a wealthy man. …

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Children cool off as they run through a public fountain in Colmar, eastern France, on August 21, 2023, as France experiences a late summer heatwave. (AFP)

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Sunshine Abounds as the Summer Solstice Arrives

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere: the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice…

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Peruvian gas workers discovered the mummy of a boy believed to be over 1,000 years old while installing pipes in Lima. Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP

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Peru Gas Workers Find Thousand-year-old Mummy

Peruvian gas workers this week found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, their company said, confirming the latest discovery of a pre…

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