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Arab World Smoke rises from the town of Mansouri in South Lebanon following an Israeli attack. (DPA) 

Israeli Strike on Lebanese Army Raises Tensions in South

An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army bulldozer in Mansouri, wounding a soldier, heightened tensions in South Lebanon amid explosions and shelling that hit…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)
Arab World  A motorcade delegation arrives for a new round of talks between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations at the US Embassy in Rome on August 4, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon-Israel Talks: A Cumulative Process or ‘Open-Ended Negotiations’?

The seventh round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome concluded after three days without agreement on a new pilot zone, while discussions continued over a…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)
Arab World United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. (Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen)

UN Envoy Warns Yemen on Verge of Wider Conflict

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned on Friday that the country was at “greater risk of renewed large-scale conflict than at any point…

Gulf This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on August 7, 2026, shows Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (3rd L), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4th L), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (5th L), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5th R), Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman al-Saud (4th R), and their delegations as they pose after signing a trilateral joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

The Palestinian Authority, Bahrain and the Muslim World League have welcomed the new mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, as…

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‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Gulf Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed on Friday a defense agreement that reflects the three nations’ keenness on bolstering their joint security and…

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh)

World A handout picture made available by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service shows the site of an overnight Russian strike on a private building in Pukhivka village near Kyiv, Ukraine, 08 August 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. (EPA/State Emergency Service of Ukraine / Handout)

Russian Attacks Kill 4 in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said Saturday, as…

Arab World Fierce fighting erupted between the legitimate government forces and the Houthis north of Khokha city. (Local media)

Yemen Army Carries out Military Operation Against Houthis in Retaliation to Their Attacks

Yemen’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that it was carrying out a military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in retaliation against its…

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

Culture The Saudi Visual Arts Commission logo

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the launch of Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles, available in both quick and full…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

Culture Jazz in Jeddah will be held next October in Historic Jeddah

Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

The Music Commission announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Jazz in Jeddah, organized by Call of Culture. The partnership builds on the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

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Culture The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive activities. (SPA)

Red Sea Museum Brings Maritime Heritage to Life Through Interactive Cultural Experiences

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive…

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Culture The complex receives generous support from the Kingdom's leadership - SPA

King Fahd Complex Welcomes over 154,000 Visitors from 18 Countries in July

The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah welcomed more than 154,000 visitors from 18 countries during July to learn about Saudi Arabia's…

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High Divers Take the Plunge in the Seine in a New Test of Paris’ Reclaimed River

Sports Spectators watch an athlete compete in the men's 20m high diving event during the LEN European Aquatics Championships, alongside the Seine River, in Paris on August 7, 2026. (AFP)

High Divers Take the Plunge in the Seine in a New Test of Paris’ Reclaimed River

Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the Eiffel Tower — a…


Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - January 4, 2026 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Newcastle Did Not Want to Sell Guimaraes, Says Sporting Director Wilson

Newcastle United did not ‌want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes, sporting director Ross Wilson said on Friday, after reports linked the Brazil midfielder…

Sports Football - Scottish Cup - Final - Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 23, 2026 Celtic manager Martin O'Neill celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Cup. (Reuters)

Celtic Boss O’Neill Out of Hospital After ‘Small Procedure’

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants. Scottish champions Celtic announced on…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Bayern Munich v Aston Villa - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China - August 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the match. (Reuters)

Diaz Inspires Bayern to Friendly Win Over Villa

A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Diaz starred in…

Sports President of the Football Association of Norway Lise Klaveness attends a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on July 31, 2026 about the FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. (AFP)

Norway FA President Klaveness Calls on FIFA Boss Infantino to Resign

Norwegian ‌Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no…


Scientists Turn to Sharks to Improve Hurricane Predictions

Varieties A mako shark temporarily caught by researchers alongside a boat off the coast of Long Island, New York, US, in this photograph taken on June 19, 2024, and released on August 4, 2026. (Yuleny Gomez-Rodriguez/Handout via Reuters)

Scientists Turn to Sharks to Improve Hurricane Predictions

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when…


Varieties  A plum of ashes rises from a crater of the Mount Etna volcano during an eruption on July 30, 2026. (Etna Walk / AFP)

Etna Ash Suspends Arrivals at Italy’s Catania Airport

Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, belched smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Saturday, forcing the suspension of arrivals at a nearby…

Varieties A new species of tree frog that feeds on insects in coffee groves has been found in Costa Rica. Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP

Nocturnal 'Coffee Frog' Discovered in Costa Rica

A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks…

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Varieties Retired shepherd and self-taught astronomer Joaquin Tapioles disassembles one of his telescopes outside the farming village of San Agustin del Pozo, Spain, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Astronomers Watch the Whole Process as Huge Star Dies

Astronomers have taken the rare opportunity to observe the explosive death of an enormous star from start to finish, gaining a new understanding of how this…

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Varieties  In this image made from video provided by NTV-NNN, a person walks in the rain as typhoon Dolphin approaches the city, in Naha, Japan, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (NTV-NNN via AP)

Airport Closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin Hits Parts of Southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the…