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Trump Posts Graphic of Venezuela as 51st US State

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label "51st…

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An Israeli military vehicle moves inside Lebanese territory (Reuters)

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Israel Crosses Litani by Fire, Tests New Border Strip

Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon has entered a new phase after the Israeli army announced operations north of the Litani River, as heavy vehicles crossed…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Gulf States, Measures to Protect Their Security

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah. The Crown Prince…

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Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces are seen during their operation in the Karbala desert on May 12, 2026. (PMF)

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Iraqi Authorities Make Late Admission of Makeshift Israeli Base in Desert

Iraqi authorities are still trying to contain the embarrassment caused by reports that an Israeli force was stationed in a desert area between Najaf and…

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad) Tuesday 12/05 - 18:26

Iran Could Enrich Uranium to Weapons Grade if Attacked, Lawmaker Warns

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FILE - This satellite image provided by Vantor shows the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran on March 7, 2026, with no new damage seen at the facility or the tunnels. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP, file)

Iran Could Enrich Uranium to Weapons Grade if Attacked, Lawmaker Warns

Iranian parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said on Tuesday that the country could enrich uranium up to 90% purity, a level considered weapons-grade, if…

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Iran Chief Negotiator Says US Must Accept Proposal or Face ‘Failure’ Tuesday 12/05 - 10:17

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GCC Condemns Infiltration of Iran’s IRGC Members into Kuwait

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned on Tuesday the infiltration of members from the Iranian…

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EU Chamber: Saudi Arabia Eliminated Dependence on a Single Maritime Chokepoint, Safeguarding Global Energy Markets

Amid growing maritime disruptions across global shipping routes, Saudi Arabia’s export capability through the Red Sea has emerged as a strategic safeguard…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh) Tuesday 12/05 - 14:36

Pentagon Says US Cost of Iran War Nearing $29 billion

US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

ISIS Claims Deadly Attack on Syrian Government Forces

Syrian security forces in Aleppo (File/Reuters)

Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Kills Two Civil Defense Personnel

Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the outskirts of the village of el-Qatrani as seen from nearby Marjayoun (Marjeyoun) in southern Lebanon on May 11, 2026.. (Photo by AFP)

Kuwait Says Four People Affiliated with Iran’s IRGC Arrested Trying to Enter by Sea

An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)

Hezbollah Leader Urges Lebanon to Quit Direct Talks with Israel

17 April 2026, Lebanon, Jiyyeh: A displaced Lebanese woman flashes the victory sign and displays Hezbollah and Iranian flags as they drive along the highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon in the Jiyyeh area. (dpa)

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Women mourn during the funeral procession for three Lebanese Civil Defense members killed in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Grief Silenced, Suppressed as South Lebanon, Beirut Suburbs Are ‘Barred’ from Mourning War Dead

Yasser Arafat during a visit to Tehran on February 17, 1979. He was the first official figure to visit Iran after the "Islamic Revolution" (Getty).

Arafat and Tehran: From Revolutionary Embrace to Open Hostility

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, shake hands after their US-China summit talk at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP)

What to Know About Trump-Xi Summit with Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the Agenda

Iraq's parliamentary security and defense committee meets on Sunday. (Iraqi parliament)

Iran Reacts with Concern to Reports of Clandestine Israeli Base in Iraq

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as seen from Marjeyoun, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Israel Increases Pressure, Widens Ambitions in Lebanon by Carrying Strikes Beyond Litani

Officials are seen at a joint Saudi-Russian committee meeting. (SPA file)

Riyadh, Moscow Take Strategic Step toward Free Movement, Support for Investment and Tourism

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his meeting with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper in London on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, UK Stress Importance of Ensuring Freedom of Navigation Through Strait of Hormuz

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Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Efforts to Enhance Regional Security and Stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Qatar, Türkiye Back Pakistan’s Efforts to End Iran War

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meet in Doha on Tuesday. (QNA)

GCC Condemns Infiltration of Iran’s IRGC Members into Kuwait

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Gulf States, Measures to Protect Their Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

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Israel Crosses Litani by Fire, Tests New Border Strip

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Iraqi Authorities Make Late Admission of Makeshift Israeli Base in Desert

Syria Arrests Former Assad-era Air Force Chief of Staff

FILE PHOTO: Guard standing near an image of Syria's Bashar al-Assad at the fourth division headquarters in Damascus, Syria, January 23, 2025 REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar/File Photo

ISIS Claims Deadly Attack on Syrian Government Forces

Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Kills Two Civil Defense Personnel

UN Condemns Child Death Toll from Israel’s West Bank Operations

Palestinians carry a giant Palestinian flag as they take part in a rally to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 12, 2026. (Reuters)

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President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One as he boards upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump Posts Graphic of Venezuela as 51st US State

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Ahead of Trump Summit, China Says Ready to 'Crush' Any Taiwan Independence Bid

Taipei 101 rises in the background above residential buildings while people walk across a street in Taipei, Taiwan, May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Former Ecuadoran Top Diplomat Enters Race for UN Chief

Maria Fernanda Espinosa, the Ecuadorian candidate seeking to oust actual Organization of the American States Secretary General, Luis Almagro, is seen before an interview with AFP journalists in a Washington, DC hotel on February 6, 2020. (AFP)

Kremlin Releases Video of Putin Out and About in Moscow After Western Bunker Claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with media following his meeting with foreign delegations at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2026. Russia marks the 81 st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. (EPA)

Pentagon Says US Cost of Iran War Nearing $29 billion

WHO Chief Says 'Work not Over' after Hantavirus Evacuation

This video grab from AFP TV video shows a view of Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking during a virtual press conference on the hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship travel, in Geneva, on May 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

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An oil tanker en route to the Syrian port of Tartus (Reuters)

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips Sign Deal to Review Offshore Block in Syria

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Saudi Telecom Sector Reaps Returns from Cloud Investments

STC’s pavilion at the LEAP international conference in Riyadh. (file photo)

EU Chamber: Saudi Arabia Eliminated Dependence on a Single Maritime Chokepoint, Safeguarding Global Energy Markets

Gold Falls as Fading Middle East Peace Hopes Lift Dollar, Oil

Gold bracelets on display at a gold shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. (AFP)

US Consumer Inflation Expected to Have Increased Further in April Amid Iran War

People shop at a Lidl Supermarket on May 11, 2026 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Dollar Rises on Fading Hopes of Middle East Peace Deal

A money changer counts US Dollar notes at a money exchange office in Jakarta on May 12, 2026, amid the Rupiah's depreciation against the USD. (AFP)

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

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Culture

Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

The Heritage Commission signed a cooperation agreement with IE University of Spain as part of its efforts to develop capacity-building programs in the cultural…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 12/05 - 13:44

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AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)

Culture

AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists whose artistic journeys have been connected to its programs at the 61st…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 12/05 - 06:41

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Visitors look at paintings by Ukrainian artists at the Art Kyiv 2026 Festival at the Art Ukraine Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP)

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Ukrainians Seeking Cultural Escape from War’s Brutality Find Comfort and Resilience at Kyiv Art Fair

A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal…

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Culture

Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Library to Launch 26th Free Reading Festival

The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 06/05 - 09:39

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Saudi National Team Advances to AFC U-17 Asian Cup Quarterfinals as Group Winner

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Saudi players celebrate (Saudi National Team)

Saudi National Team Advances to AFC U-17 Asian Cup Quarterfinals as Group Winner

The Saudi Arabian under-17 football team advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup as the top team in Group A with seven points, following a 5-5…

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International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 England's Ben White concedes a penalty against Uruguay's Federico Vinas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

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Arsenal's White Ruled Out for Rest of Season with Knee Injury

Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a significant medial knee ligament injury, the Premier League club…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 12/05 - 16:02

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FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal holds a Palestinian flag as he celebrates with his team atop a bus after winning the Spanish La Liga title in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

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Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag during Title Parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title. The 18-year-old winger,…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 12/05 - 15:14

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Mexico’s goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa celebrates their 1-0 victory at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018. (AFP via Getty Images)

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Veteran Goalkeeper Ochoa Joins Mexico Camp with Sixth World Cup in Sight

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo &zwnj;Ochoa said on Monday he had joined his final training camp with the national team as the veteran closes in on a likely sixth…

Tuesday 12/05 - 10:05

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People walk past a sign that counts down the time until the tournament kicks off, ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

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After Backlash, Mexico Cancels Plan to Cut School Year for World Cup

Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, the…

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With the Stroke of a Brush… Paint Could Cool Your Home, Harvest Water from Air

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The researchers tested four painted panels in black and white over three months, tracking temperature, atmospheric conditions, and other variables on a University of Syndey rooftop (Dewpoint Innovations)

With the Stroke of a Brush… Paint Could Cool Your Home, Harvest Water from Air

As global temperatures rise and water scarcity worsens, a nanoengineered paint developed by researchers in Australia aims to tackle both — with the stroke of a…

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A photo shows the unsecured football net on top of the British driver’s car (Hertfordshire Police)

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UK: Driver Punished for Carrying Football Goal Net on Car Roof

Hertfordshire Police shared a video on social media of a driver who could have caused a collision after placing an unsecured football net on top of his car. …

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 7 minutes

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This screen grab taken from an AFP Video on May 12, 2026, shows a wild peacock standing on a roof in Punta Marina, north-eastern Italy. (Photo by Francesco GILIOLI / AFP)

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Wild Peacocks Bring Delight, Despair to Italian Village

Dozens of preening peacocks looking for love have colonized a seaside village in Italy, strutting their stuff for the ladies but infuriating human residents…

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Bags of Calbee potato crisps are seen at a convenience store in Tokyo on May 12, 2026. (AFP)

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Japan Crisp Packs to Go Colorless Due to Iran War Crunch

Japan's leading potato chip maker is feeling the crunch from shortages linked to the Iran war, swapping its signature orange-and-yellow packets for black and…

Tuesday 12/05 - 10:12

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Our greatest nemesis. By transmitting diseases, mosquitoes kill three quarters of a million people a year. Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFP/File

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What if We Killed all Mosquitoes?

The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease. Mosquitoes…

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