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Drones from Lebanon Strike Israel as Smotrich, Ben Gvir Hold Onto ‘Dahiyeh Doctrine’

The Israeli military said three drones, suspected to have been launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. …

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Saudi Arabia Stresses People’s Rights in the Region to Have Peace

Saudi Arabia has stressed that the peoples of the region deserve a future built on peace, development, and cooperation. Saudi Arabia participated in the Oslo…

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Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) and Türkiye's Ismail Yuksek (16) jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from…

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Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

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Coach Ouahbi Confident in Morocco's Future after 1-1 Draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw with powerhouse Brazil in their…

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Iran Media: Tehran Has 'Not Yet' Taken Final Decision on US Peace Deal

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Iranians drive past a billboard featuring Iran's national flag at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, 14 June 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Iran Media: Tehran Has 'Not Yet' Taken Final Decision on US Peace Deal

Iran's Fars news agency said on Sunday that Tehran has not made a final decision on signing the agreement under discussion with the United States to end the…

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A woman holds an image of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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Iran Says Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei to Begin July 4, Burial Set for July 9

The ‌funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy…

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Syria: Former Assad Intelligence Deputy Arrested

Syria’s Counterterrorism Directorate has arrested Major General Qais Hassan al-Abd al-Rajab, the former deputy director of the General Intelligence Directorate…

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Lebanon Reports Israeli Strikes in South after Evacuation Warning

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, June 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Egypt Banks on Domestic Defense Manufacturing to Curb Military Spending

A military vehicle manufactured in Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Military Production)

Sharaa: Syria Seeks to Stop Lebanon War, Not Join It

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Effects of the war on the National Records Office building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

30 Million Sudanese Historical Documents at Risk of Deterioration

Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

June 26 Revolution: Calls for Gaza Protests Against Hamas

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet patrols the skies above the Middle East as American forces maintain regional presence and vigilance (CENTCOM)

What to Know About the US-Iran Peace Deal

Lack of funding threatens more lives in Yemen (UN)

UN: Houthis Engagement in Regional War Alongside Iran Threatens to Deepen Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

The Egyptian prime minister visits the construction site of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in July 2025. (Egyptian government)

Growing Egypt-Russia Partnership Raises Alarm in Israel

Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Calls 2026 World Cup Selection an ‘Exceptional’ Milestone

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Pakistani Counterpart

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Saudi Arabia Stresses People’s Rights in the Region to Have Peace

Saudi-Lebanese Security Cooperation Foils Smuggling of Nearly 4 Million Amphetamine Pills

Security cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon contributed to tracking and seizing the narcotic substances (Saudi Ministry of Interior).

Riyadh to Host UNITAR’s First Cybersecurity Office

The office will help address global cybersecurity capacity gaps. (National Cybersecurity Authority)

UAE Categorically Denies Reports Alleging the Transfer of Funds to Iran

A view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Calls 2026 World Cup Selection an ‘Exceptional’ Milestone

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30 Million Sudanese Historical Documents at Risk of Deterioration

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June 26 Revolution: Calls for Gaza Protests Against Hamas

Drones from Lebanon Strike Israel as Smotrich, Ben Gvir Hold Onto ‘Dahiyeh Doctrine’

Lebanese security officers gather at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a building in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburb, Lebanon, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

UN: Houthis Engagement in Regional War Alongside Iran Threatens to Deepen Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

Iraq Says Saddam Son-in-Law Plotted to Kill Security Chief

A member of the Iraqi security forces mans a turret while on guard. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

Syria: Former Assad Intelligence Deputy Arrested

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Iran Media: Tehran Has 'Not Yet' Taken Final Decision on US Peace Deal

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Taiwan’s Spy Agency Launches Webpage for Chinese Nationals to Report Tips

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Report: Iran Sealed Uranium Cache with Mines

Satellite imagery shows an overview of a tunnel complex carved into rocky terrain near a developed facility area in Isfahan, Iran, on November 11, 2025. Maxar/DigitalGlobe/Getty Images

Trump Says Deal to End War Will Be Signed on Sunday, Iran Questions Timing

A drone view of vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Says Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei to Begin July 4, Burial Set for July 9

North Korea Condemns US Missile Sale Approval to South Korea

A North Korean flag flutters at the North Korea consular office in Dandong, Liaoning province, China June 8, 2026. (Reuters)

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, displayed on a screen remotely from SpaceX headquarters in Starbase, Texas, speaks before the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on June 12, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Gulf Investors Shape Wall Street’s Biggest-Ever IPO

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Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Digital Transformation, Industrial Cooperation with Kazakh Ministers

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and the Saudi delegation are seen during the meeting in Astana. (SPA)

US Refiners Can Still Absorb More Venezuelan Oil, Energy Secretary Wright Says

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright attends the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Mining Investment Opportunities with Kazakh Companies

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held a series of bilateral meetings in Astana on Friday with leaders of several Kazakh mining and metals companies. (SPA)

SpaceX Leveraged Fund Providers Hit by Day-one Launch Setback, Sources Say

Türkiye Central Bank Commits to Continued Disinflation Path

A man carries goods on his shoulder on a hot day in Istanbul, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP)

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David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

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British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

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The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks - SPA

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Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 14:45

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Saudi Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 16:34

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Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

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Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

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The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

Tuesday 09/06 - 17:39

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Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

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Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from…

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Coach Ouahbi Confident in Morocco's Future after 1-1 Draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw with powerhouse Brazil in their…

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Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti greets Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)

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Brazil Manager: 'Nerves Were All Over the Place' in Opening Morocco Draw

World Cup pressure can get to anyone. Even Brazil. That was Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti's explanation for an uneven first- half performance by the five…

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TOPSHOT - Scotland's midfielder #07 John McGinn celebrates with teammates defender #02 Aaron Hickey and midfielder #19 Lewis Ferguson after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Haiti and Scotland at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 13, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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Scotland Marks 28-year World Cup Absence with 1-0 Victory Over Haiti

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the…

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US player Serena Williams hits a shot during a practice session at the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 12, 2026. (AFP)

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Serena Williams Teams up with Muchova in Berlin Doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's…

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Shark Attack Pushes Australian State to Review Drone Curbs

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FILE PHOTO: Lifeguards erect a sign that says "Beach Closed" following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Shark Attack Pushes Australian State to Review Drone Curbs

Restrictions on drones flying over Australia's Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after…

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Guy Savoy, the first chef to join the Academy of Fine Arts (The New York Times)

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French Chef Gets 'Beautiful Revenge' After Unjust Michelin Star Loss

Paris: Elaine Sciolino Guy Savoy, who worked his way up from modest beginnings and a recent setback, has become the first chef inducted into the prestigious…

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A worker extracts venom from a scorpion to produce homeopathic medicine Vidatox at LABIOFAM, the Cuban state manufacturer of medicinal and personal hygienic products, in Cienfuegos, Cuba, December 3, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

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Police Seize Venomous Scorpions in South Africa Airport Sting

South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport, police said on Saturday. …

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13 June 2026, US, Kansas: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Dean Henderson in action during the team's training session at Swope Soccer Village ahead of Wednesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J soccer match against Croatia. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa

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Two Men Charged Over England World Cup 'Heist'

Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa…

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Mascots of the World Cup, Maple the Moose (L), Zayu the Jaguar (C) and Clutch the Bald Eagle pose for a picture ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

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Peru Police Disguised as World Cup Mascots Arrest a Suspected Drug Dealer in Lima

Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima. Colonel Carlos Alcántara, head…

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