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Netanyahu Says Israel is Changing Security Balance on Northern Border

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel faced "complicated days" as it stepped up strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and he…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/09 - 14:59

Palestinians search for survivors amid the rubble of a building, which collapsed after Israeli bombardment on a building adjacent to it, in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City on September 23, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas group. (AFP)

Top UN Officials on Gaza: 'These Atrocities Must End'

Leading United Nations officials demanded on Monday "an end to the appalling human suffering and humanitarian catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip nearly one year…

Monday 23/09 - 16:46

Lebanon Sees Deadliest Day of Conflict since 2006 as Israeli Strikes Kill 492

Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from the Israeli side of Israel Lebanon border September 23, 2024 / REUTERS

Lebanon Sees Deadliest Day of Conflict since 2006 as Israeli Strikes Kill 492

Israeli strikes Monday on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, including more than 90 women and children, Lebanese authorities said, in the deadliest barrage…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

US Sending More Troops to the Middle East as Violence Rises between Israel and Hezbollah Monday 23/09 - 17:33

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FILE: Smoke rises as seen from Israel-Lebanon border in northern Israel, November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Purchase Licensing Rights

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Iran Warns Israel of 'Dangerous Consequences' of Lebanon Strikes

Iran's foreign ministry warned Israel on Monday of "dangerous consequences" following deadly strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon. Foreign ministry…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/09 - 16:44

A child among displaced people from southern Lebanon amid traffic jam caused by Israeli shelling in Sidon (Reuters)

Hamas Condemns Israel's 'Barbaric Aggression' in Lebanon as Hundreds Flee South

Hundreds of people in south Lebanon fled the deadliest Israeli bombardment in nearly a year of cross-border clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, a local…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/09 - 15:18

Syria's Assad Appoints a New Cabinet

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024, after the country announced three days of national mourning following the death of Iran's President alongside his Foreign Minister and others in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. (AFP)

Iran Ready for Nuclear Talks at UN 'If Other Parties Willing', FM Says

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria May 23, 2021. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Sixteen Civilians Injured in Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia

Firefighters and rescuers work at a site of an apartment building damaged by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, in this handout picture released on September 23, 2024. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via REUTERS

Australia Announces More Aid for Gaza

Internally displaced Palestinians wait to fill water near destroyed buildings in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 19 September 2024. (EPA)

Israel Strikes Gaza as Heavy Rain Worsens Misery of Displaced Palestinians

Palestinian youths hug a woman outside a hospital morgue in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip after an Israeli air strike hit a school sheltering displaced people killing several, on September 23, 2024, amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

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Cars go north from Lebanon's southern coastal city Sidon as some Lebanese flee heavy Israeli bombardment, Lebanon September 23, 2024. (Reuters)

Terrified Lebanese Families Flee Massive Israeli Bombardment

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Starts Official Visit to US

Elias Jaradeh, a legislator and an ophthalmologist, left, who has conducted dozens of operation for victims of this week's attack in Lebanon, makes an eye surgery operation for a man who was injured in the explosion of one of the handheld devices, at the Eye Specialist hospital, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Lebanese Doctor Races to Save the Eyes of Those Hurt by Exploding Tech Devices

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Won’t Fall into Netanyahu’s Trap and Slip into War

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

On Its 94th National Day: Saudi Arabia – A Vibrant Society and Thriving Economy

Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Saudi Arabia Fumio Iwai. (Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia)

Japan, Gulf Continue Discussions on Free Trade Agreement

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King Salman Wishes for Continued Stability, Prosperity on Saudi National Day

Monday 23/09 - 17:21

Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on National Day

On Its 94th National Day: Saudi Arabia – A Vibrant Society and Thriving Economy

Saudi FM Meets Senior Officials in New York

The Saudi Minister met with Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis Terrance Drew. (SPA)

Arab Parliament, Leaders Congratulate Saudi Leadership on Kingdom's 94th National Day

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

GCC Head, Iranian Foreign Minister Meet in New York

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met with Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi. (SPA)

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Lebanon Sees Deadliest Day of Conflict since 2006 as Israeli Strikes Kill 492

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Terrified Lebanese Families Flee Massive Israeli Bombardment

Israeli Military Carries Out Targeted Strike on Beirut Suburb

Emergency responders gather at the site of an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on September 23, 2024. (AFP)

US Sending More Troops to the Middle East as Violence Rises between Israel and Hezbollah

Smoke billows from a site targeted by Israeli shelling in the southern Lebanese village of Zaita on September 23, 2024. (AFP)

Top UN Officials on Gaza: 'These Atrocities Must End'

Netanyahu Calls on Lebanese to 'Take this Warning Seriously' as Israeli Strikes Kill More than 270

Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Marjayoun, near the Lebanon-Israel border, on September 23, 2024. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

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Iran Warns Israel of 'Dangerous Consequences' of Lebanon Strikes

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/09 - 16:44

Iran Pardons Grammy Award Winner Whose Song became Anthem to the 2022 Protests

Iran Ready for Nuclear Talks at UN 'If Other Parties Willing', FM Says

Türkiye to Submit Evidence over Turkish-American Woman's Killing to International Courts

A Turkish flag with the Bosphorus Bridge in the background, flies on a passenger ferry in Istanbul, Türkiye September 30, 2020. (Reuters)

Kremlin Says It Will Study Zelenskiy’s ‘Victory Plan’ if Details Are Released Officially

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, US, September 22, 2024. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters)

At UN, Türkiye to Press Criticism of Israel over Gaza War

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony for the handover of new vehicles to the gendarmerie and police forces in Istanbul, Türkiye, September 20, 2024. (Reuters)

Business

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Starts Official Visit to US

Monday 23/09 - 17:47

Libyan Dinar Slips on Black Market amid Central Bank Crisis

People cross a street at Martyrs Square in Tripoli, Libya, July 5, 2021. (Reuters)

US Rate Cut, Geopolitical Woes Lift Gold to Record High

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Oil Climbs on Middle East Escalation Fears, US Fed Rate Cut

A chemical/oil tanker (L) passes a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles on September 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images North America / AFP)

Emaar The Economic City Submits Capital Cut Request to CMA

Emaar The Economic City is tasked with developing King Abdullah Economic City (official website)

Oman's OQEP to Offer 25% Stake in IPO Starting End of September

Culture

Saudi Flag Flies in the Sky of Tabuk in Celebration of the 94th National Day

The Saudi flag flies in the sky of Tabuk marking the Kingdom’s 94th National Day - SPA

Saudi Flag Flies in the Sky of Tabuk in Celebration of the 94th National Day

The Saudi flag is flying 75 meters high in the sky of Tabuk, celebrating the Kingdom’s 94th National Day. Located in Al-Tawheed square on King Fahd Road, in…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/09 - 14:08

Riyadh to Host International Conference on Arabic Language Computing

The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language will hold its third international conference in Riyadh from October 6 to 7. Tackling "Arabic language…

Saturday 21/09 - 17:30

“Porcelaine Cube” by artist Ai Weiwei is pictured after being destroyed by a man during the opening exhibition, in Bologna, Italy, September 20, 2024. (Genus Bononiae Press Office/Handout via Reuters)

Man Smashes AI Weiwei Sculpture at Italy Art Show Opening

A man shattered a sculpture by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei on Friday during the opening of his exhibition at Palazzo Fava in the Italian city of…

Saturday 21/09 - 17:05

A security personnel stands next to a painting titled "Nympheas" (water lilies) by artist Claude Monet during the inaugural sale at Christie's new Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, China September 19, 2024. (Reuters)

Christie’s Expands Hong Kong Footprint in Hope of Art Market ‘Pickup’

Auction house Christie's opened its regional headquarters in Hong Kong on Friday as its Asia Pacific chief predicted a sales "pickup" despite a global art…

Friday 20/09 - 18:06

Dr. Jasir Al-Harbash, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission. (Turky al-Agili)

Saudi Arabia Hopes to Add More Sites to UNESCO World Heritage List

After successfully adding the Al-Faw region to UNESCO's World Heritage list, Saudi Arabia is now aiming to register more sites to showcase their historical…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Friday 20/09 - 08:49

Sports

Man City and Arsenal Look Ready to Go the Distance Again in Premier League After 2-2 Draw

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Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 22, 2024 Manchester City's John Stones scores their second goal. (Reuters)

Man City and Arsenal Look Ready to Go the Distance Again in Premier League After 2-2 Draw

On this evidence, Arsenal and Manchester City look ready to go the distance again in the Premier League. Whether Mikel Arteta can finally get the better of Pep…

Monday 23/09 - 10:52

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Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-Andre ter Stegen is escorted off-pitch on a stretcher during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real, on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

Barcelona Extends Perfect Start in Spanish League with 6th Win but Loses Ter Stegen

Barcelona extended its perfect start to the Spanish league season but lost goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen with a serious knee injury on Sunday. Barcelona…

Monday 23/09 - 10:46

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Stuttgart's German forward #26 Deniz Undav scores the opening goal past Dortmund's Swiss goalkeeper #01 Gregor Kobel during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund in Stuttgart on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

No Better Feeling, Says Stuttgart’s Undav After Big Win Over Dortmund

VfB Stuttgart's Deniz Undav said thrashing Borussia Dortmund 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday was as good as it gets after the German forward netted a double in…

Monday 23/09 - 10:42

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Roma’s head coach Ivan Juric looks on during the Italian Serie A match between AS Roma vs Udinese Calcio at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 22 September 2024. (EPA)

Roma Players Disappointed by de Rossi Sacking, Juric Says

New AS Roma coach Ivan Juric said his players were disappointed by the sacking of Daniele De Rossi, but he was pleased with their performance as they clinched…

Monday 23/09 - 10:37

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RB's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives for the drivers' parade before the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

Emotional Daniel Ricciardo Heads Toward Likely F1 Exit with a Lap That Could Decide the Title

Daniel Ricciardo was once tipped as a future Formula 1 champion. His last act in F1 might be playing spoiler in the title race. The Australian's late rally…

Monday 23/09 - 10:04

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Researchers Uncover Remains of Ice Age Mastodons in Peru

Engineer and mastodon researcher Oscar Diaz cleans remains of an Ice Age mastodon, believed to be between 11,000 and 12,000 years old, in Chambara, Peru September 5, 2024. (Museum of Natural History - UNMSM/Handout via Reuters)

Researchers Uncover Remains of Ice Age Mastodons in Peru

The fossilized remains of three mastodons from the Ice Age have been uncovered in the Peruvian Andes, raising questions as to how the behemoths arrived in the…

Monday 23/09 - 17:41

File photo: This illustration provided by SpaceX in 2024 depicts a spacewalk from the Dragon capsule. (SpaceX via AP)

Capsule Carrying 2 Russians and 1 American Heads to Earth from Space Station

A Russian space capsule undocked from the International Space Station on Monday to take three astronauts back to Earth, two of them completing a record-long…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/09 - 11:36

One-horned rhinos graze at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern banks of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district of India's Assam state on December 6, 2022. (AFP)

India’s One-Horned Rhino Numbers Charging Ahead, Govt Says

India's one-horned Asian rhino population has almost tripled in the past four decades thanks to conservation and anti-poaching efforts, according to government…

Monday 23/09 - 10:23

FILE - Elon Musk arrives before a joint meeting of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

Musk: SpaceX Plans to Launch About 5 Uncrewed Starships to Mars in Two Years

SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/09 - 20:11

FILE - Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales smiles as she speaks to a woman during her visit to Sebby's Corner in north London on Nov. 24, 2023. (AP)