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Arab World A Lebanese army soldier stands next to a destroyed residential building the day after an Israeli airstrike in the Ain Mreisseh neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, 09 April 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Lebanese Officials Says Efforts Underway for Ceasefire in Lebanon 

Two senior Lebanese officials told Reuters on Wednesday they had been briefed that efforts were underway for a ceasefire in Lebanon, but did not have details…

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Business Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - SPA

Chaired by Saudi Crown Prince, PIF Board of Directors Approves PIF 2026-2030 Strategy

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) Board of Directors, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has approved…

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Business A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays a Central Role in Stabilizing Energy Markets

At a time when geopolitical tensions are disrupting the stability of vital maritime corridors, fundamental questions are emerging about the ability of major…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)
Arab World A photograph taken from the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon shows destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on April 15, 2026.(Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Hezbollah Escalates Politically and Militarily Over Lebanon-Israel Talks

Hezbollah is responding to direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, under US sponsorship, on two tracks: political and military. Politically, it is…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)

US Shuts Down Iran’s Maritime Trade Despite Optimism for More Talks

World A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. (Reuters)

US Shuts Down Iran’s Maritime Trade Despite Optimism for More Talks

The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks…


Gulf Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb shake hands following the agreement. (X)

Saudi Arabia Pledges $3 Billion More in Financial Support to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge a multi-billion-dollar gap in its finances linked…

Arab World Displaced children queue to get toys at a shelter in Tyre, south Lebanon, April 14, 2026. (Reuters)

UNHCR Chief Calls for ‘Urgent’ Support to Lebanon During War

United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country…

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

Culture The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the sessions of the Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the…

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Culture Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA

AlUla’s Maraya Hall Highlights Creative Fusion of Art and Landscape

In AlUla Governorate, features of human creativity are manifested in their finest form, as Maraya Hall hosts an exceptional artistic and architectural…

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Culture Prince Badr expressed his pride in the strong historical and fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia - SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Reviews Bilateral Cultural Relations with Malaysian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Wednesday with Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. …

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Culture The Saudi Minister of Culture met on Tuesday with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy in Jakarta. SPA

Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Indonesian Minister of Creative Economy

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday met with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya in Jakarta. …

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Culture “Life Through a Royal Lens” runs until June 7. (Kensington Palace)

‘Life Through a Royal Lens’ Exhibition Showcases British Royal Photography

A photography exhibition showcasing more than 100 photographs taken of and by the British Royal Family is on tour following its launch at Kensington Palace. …

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Report: France’s Ekitike Out of World Cup with Ruptured Achilles

Sports  Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike lies injured during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP)

Report: France’s Ekitike Out of World Cup with Ruptured Achilles

France forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday and will miss the World…


Sports A landmark is lit up in the colors of the national flag in Diriyah on the occasion of Saudi National Day. (SPA file)

Asia Cup Draw Set for May 9 in Saudi Arabia

The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia next month, Asian football officials said on Wednesday, after being postponed when the Middle East…

Sports  Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta arrives to take a team training session at London Colney, north of London, on April 14, 2026, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League, quarter-final, second leg football match against Sporting Lisbon. (AFP)

Arsenal Faces Pivotal Week with Key Games in the Champions League and Premier League

A crucial week for Arsenal starts Wednesday night against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals. Mikel Arteta's team faces two huge games in…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter-Final - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 14, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha look dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Raphinha Criticizes Referees After Barcelona’s Champions League Elimination, Says Club Was ‘Robbed’

Barcelona forward Raphinha criticized the refereeing after Barcelona's elimination against Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on…

Sports Atletico Madrid's French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann and teammates celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

Griezmann Dares to Dream After Atletico Oust Barca in His Farewell Season

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine ‌Griezmann is daring to dream of a fairytale finale after his side survived a fierce Barcelona fightback to reach their…


Super Typhoon Sinlaku Pounds Remote US Islands in the Pacific Ocean with Ferocious Winds

Varieties Trees sway in strong winds as Super Typhoon Sinlaku approaches, in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, US, April 14, 2026 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. (Jhon Aaron Borinaga via Facebook/via Reuters)

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Pounds Remote US Islands in the Pacific Ocean with Ferocious Winds

A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing…


Varieties This photograph taken on April 13, 2026 shows an Afghan man scouring for gold using the traditional gold-panning technique, after sorting nuggets from mountainside stones excavated from the Kunar riverbed in the Kharwalu area of Naray district, Kunar province. (AFP)

Afghans Comb Riverbed in Search of Gold Dust

In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an…

Varieties US coffee drinkers consume an average of 2.8 cups per day. (AFP)

Remote Working, Prices Drive US Home Coffee Consumption to Highest in 14 Years

Remote working and the need to save money are leading to an increase in coffee consumption at home in the United States, in a reversal of a pre-pandemic trend…

Varieties  Customers browse cosmetics products inside a cosmetics store at Myeongdong shopping district in Seoul, South Korea, April 10, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran War Promises Green Edge for Asia as Plastic Packaging Runs Short

An "eco-friendly" range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the…

Varieties The engraved watch will be sold at auction. (Hansons Auctioneers)

Unsung Titanic Gold Pocket Watch Back a Century Later

A gold pocket watch owned by an unsung hero of the Titanic disaster could fetch up to £100,000 at auction, those selling it say, according to BBC. The item,…

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