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World An Arab woman walks with a child next to a torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, with a Hebrew message reading "We have one opportunity to win," in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, a day after the elections in Israel. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Israelis Await Final Election Results as Difficult Choices Lie Ahead

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin…

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World A top US general has been removed from his role, according to a US magazine. Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
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US Fires Top Army General in Latest Ouster

The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing…

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Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Pledge Solidarity Against All Threats in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a phone call on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem…

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Arab World A previous exhibition of photographs of fallen fighters staged by the Houthis in Dhamar (X).
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1,400 Killed in Two Months as Yemen’s Dhamar Pays the Price of Houthi Attrition

Yemen's Houthis have lost more than 1,400 fighters from Dhamar province in just two months, local sources said, exposing a mounting human toll as the group…

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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

Gulf A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognized government aims a rifle at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province early on…

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World 28 October 2026, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks to supporters at the Likud party's election-night event at the International Convention Center in Teddy Hall, following the release of the exit poll results in Israel's legislative election. (dpa)
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Israel President Urges Against New Vote Despite Inconclusive Result

Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin…

Arab World Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP)
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From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians See Little Hope in Israeli Vote

In war-ravaged Gaza and the occupied West Bank, many Palestinians were less focused on who would win Israel's election than on whether anything would really…

Lebanese Judiciary Identifies Seven Suspects in Hezbollah Explosives Case

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun receives Justice Minister Adel Nassar at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. (Lebanese Presidency)

UN Rights Chief Wants Next Israeli Govt to 'Change Course Massively'

n Israeli bulldozer demolishes the house of Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Abdul Karim Daoud at the West Bank village of Beita, 28 October 2026. (EPA)

Al-Sharaa Backs Iraq's Efforts to Bring Weapons Under State Control, Build Strong Army

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Damascus on Wednesday (Government media)

Lebanese Remain on Alert for Another War

Children play in front of tents at a temporary displacement shelter at the Sports City complex in Beirut (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Israel Defense Minister Slams Eisenkot’s Call for Military to Resist PM Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz attend a graduation ceremony of new Israeli army officers at a base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, October 21, 2026. (Reuters)

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A supporter of Hezbollah holds a placard reading in Arabic "We will not leave the weapon" during a gathering held to mark the 2nd anniversary of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death at the site where he died in Beirut, Lebanon, 26 September 2026. (EPA)

What Has Lebanon So Far Implemented in its Ban on Hezbollah’s Military Activities?

A worker oversees bread production at a bakery in Omdurman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Rising Bread Prices Add to Sudanese Struggles as Production Costs Soar

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on early October 28, 2026, during Israel's legislative elections. (AFP)

Caretaker Role Could Limit Netanyahu but Not Rule Out War with Iran

Al-Alimi inaugurates new humanitarian projects to be implemented by KSrelief in Yemen. (SABA)

New Package of Saudi Humanitarian Projects Launched Across Yemen

During the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Singapore's Energy Market Authority and JTC Corporation and Saudi Aramco (X)

Saudi Oil Storage in Singapore to Boost Resilience Against Disruptions

A view of operations at the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center, which facilitates procedures for companies and businesses entering the local market Photo: Turky Alagili

New Saudi Law Broadens Business Participation, Supports Entrepreneurs

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For the Spirit of the Gulf

Mishary Dhayidi
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Arab Christians: A Partnership in Civilization and Destiny

Emile Ameen
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The Priorities of Minister Lana Nusseibeh Should She Assume the Duties of UN Secretary-General 

Abdallah Yahya Al-Mouallimi
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Western Media and Saudi Arabia: The Difference Between Understanding a Crisis and Understanding a State

Bandar bin Abdul Rahman bin Moammar
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We and the Global Economic War

Abdulaziz Mohammed Alajlan
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One True Contradiction for Our World, or Many Mixed Together?

Hazem Saghieh
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He who Besieges Taiz is Not Defending Gaza!

Yousef Al-Dayni
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The Middle East Between Two Elections

Hussein Shobokshi
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An Inevitable Test

Hanna Saleh
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Iraq Between Self-Sufficiency and the Gasoline Supply Crisis

Walid Khadouri
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Will Eisenkot Restore the Rule of the Generals in Israel?

Nabil Amr
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Lebanon… The Truck of Explosives and Lessons Ignored

Sam Menassa
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Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Spain over Victims of Train Crash

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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Pledge Solidarity Against All Threats in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognized government aims a rifle at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Call for Firm International Stand Against Houthi Attacks

The two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to de-escalate and contain tensions (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

GCC Media Ministers Emphasize Shared Responsibility to Protect Gulf Cohesion, Counter Misinformation

The ministers underlined their categorical rejection of anything that aims to undermine Gulf unity or offend the GCC states, their symbols, and their peoples - SPA

Saudi Arabia Highlights Vision 2030 Anti-Corruption Efforts at OIC Baku Meeting

Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA

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Türkiye Renews Offer to Sign Maritime Boundaries Agreement with Egypt

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)

1,400 Killed in Two Months as Yemen’s Dhamar Pays the Price of Houthi Attrition

A previous exhibition of photographs of fallen fighters staged by the Houthis in Dhamar (X).

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians See Little Hope in Israeli Vote

Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP)

What Has Lebanon So Far Implemented in its Ban on Hezbollah’s Military Activities?

A supporter of Hezbollah holds a placard reading in Arabic "We will not leave the weapon" during a gathering held to mark the 2nd anniversary of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death at the site where he died in Beirut, Lebanon, 26 September 2026. (EPA)

Lebanese Judiciary Identifies Seven Suspects in Hezbollah Explosives Case

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun receives Justice Minister Adel Nassar at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. (Lebanese Presidency)

Syria Says French Extremist Killed in Shootout with Govt Forces

Members of the Syrian army stand on a military vehicle in Latakia, Syria, January 14, 2026. (Reuters)

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An Arab woman walks with a child next to a torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, with a Hebrew message reading "We have one opportunity to win," in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, a day after the elections in Israel. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israelis Await Final Election Results as Difficult Choices Lie Ahead

Asharq Al Awsat

US Fires Top Army General in Latest Ouster

A top US general has been removed from his role, according to a US magazine. Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Oxygen Cylinder Explodes Inside Ambulance, Killing at Least 10 in Pakistan

File photo: An ambulance carries the injured to the hospital, after a blast in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan July 30, 2023. Rescue 1122/Handout via REUTERS

Putin Hails Elon Musk as 'Truly a Genius'

Putin's comments came amid tensions between the United States and Ukraine. Pavel Bednyakov / POOL/AFP

Trump's Border: Quiet, But Few People are Happy

Border patrol is now picking up fewer than 10 people every day in this section of the frontier, down from 2,000 during the last administration. Olivier Touron / AFP

North Korea Fires 'Around a Dozen' Ballistic Missiles into East Sea

A TV screen shows a file image of a North Korean missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, September 20, 2026. Ahn Young-joon, AP Photo

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Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Chief Executive Officer of Acwa (left), and R. Blair Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of EIG (right)

Acwa, EIG Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in US Power Infrastructure

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King Salman Automotive Cluster Targets Localized Manufacturing and Greater Sector Contribution

A Saudi Ceer car (Reuters)

Gold Slips as Markets Assess Fed Signals, Await US Inflation Data

A salesman presents gold bars at a jewellery shop inside the Gold Market at the Old Souk in Dubai EPA

Oil Prices Fall as Peace Hopes Offset Fears of Growing Middle East Conflict

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows an oil rig used in drilling at the Zubair oilfield in Basra, Iraq, July 5, 2022. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo

Saudi Public-Private Partnership Identifies 20 Challenges to Improving Business Environment

A meeting between a delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers and officials from the Asharqia Chamber (Asharqia Chamber)

Oman Signs 28 Investment Agreements Worth $790 Million

A scene from the signing of investment agreements in Oman's economic zones, free zones and industrial cities (Oman News Agency)

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Romanian Writer Cartarescu Hails Books as Balm in Turmoil

Culture Mircea Cartarescu is the most translated contemporary Romanian writer. Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP

Romanian Writer Cartarescu Hails Books as Balm in Turmoil

In an age of "overwhelming evil" and "generalised lies", Romanian novelist Mircea Cartarescu, a weaver of literary fantasies born from a childhood under a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Restorer Shakeel Ahmed works on an antique at his workshop in Rawalpindi. Farooq NAEEM / AFP
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Pakistan's Last Antique Restorers Give Old Treasures New Life

Sitting outside his small shop in a warren of alleyways in the ancient Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, Ahsan Shakeel buffed an antique brass pot to a high shine,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Qassim Region are converting discarded date pits into handcrafted prayer beads (subha)
Culture

Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

In a creative convergence of traditional heritage, sustainable manufacturing, and resource efficiency, artisans in Qassim Region are converting discarded date…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Created by Saudi-based architecture and engineering consultancy Omrania, the Western Metro Station reinterprets desert sand dunes through earth-colored forms that define entrances - SPA
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Riyadh Art Brings Monumental Works by Saudi Artist Mohammed Al Saleem to its Permanent Collection of Public Art

Riyadh Art announced the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Visitors wait outside as protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum to express their support for the high school students' movement in Paris, France, 19 October 2026, two days after demonstrations and riots took place alongside nationwide cost-of-living protests. (EPA)
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Paris’ Louvre and Other Top Museums to Close on Saturday Over Concern about Protest Violence

The Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday over concerns about potential violence during planned protests, France’s culture…

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Naomi Osaka Knocked Out of Tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova

Sports Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 29, 2026 Slovakia's Mia Pohankova embraces Japan's Naomi Osaka after winning her round of 16 match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Naomi Osaka Knocked Out of Tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova

Naomi Osaka, seeded No. 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by Mia Pohankova of Slovakia. Pohankova,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports People walk past a bus featuring French football star Kylian Mbappe. Jade GAO / AFP
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Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga Face Long Road to Redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologized for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't…

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Sports Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, of Italy, celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian Formula One Grand Prix race in Monza, Italy, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP)
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Antonelli Following in the Footsteps of Farina and Ascari

Alberto Ascari was a boyhood hero for US motor racing great Mario Andretti, now 86, but few of Kimi Antonelli's compatriots were around when Italy's last…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ballon d'Or - London Palladium, London, Britain - October 26, 2026 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane makes a speech after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
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Matthaeus: Ballon d'Or Title Will Help Keep Kane at Bayern

Winning the Ballon d'Or will help convince Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to extend his deal with the German champions, former World Cup winner Lothar…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Protesters face police during a demonstration against rising living costs in Rennes, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
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French Protests Push UEFA to Switch Date of Europa League Game in Rennes

The prospect of a general strike in France next week amid national protests on cost of living issues has pushed UEFA to change a Europa League match date in…

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India Vows Action after 1st Cheetah Shot Dead

Varieties A cheetah cub stands at the Lunaret Zoo in Montpellier, southern France, on October 22, 2026. (Photo by Sylvain THOMAS / AFP)

India Vows Action after 1st Cheetah Shot Dead

India has vowed "swift action" after a cheetah was shot dead, the first such killing since the country began reintroducing the animals in 2022, the government…

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Varieties Workers lay coconut-fibre bags next to oyster shells on a breakwater at Pamarawan Island in Malolos City, in the Philippines Bulacan province. Ted ALJIBE / AFP
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Philippine Island Fights Rising Seas with Nature, Not Concrete

For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters…

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Varieties A woman cycles through the Tiergarten park in Berlin as trees sport their autumn foliage, on October 27, 2026. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
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Child Attacked by Wolf in German Wildlife Park

A young girl was attacked by a wolf and badly injured in a German wildlife park Wednesday, police said, adding that the eight-year-old was taken to hospital by…

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Varieties This image shows the orbital pathway of the newly discovered dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138, as observed by the US National Science Foundation/Department of Energy Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This image is a composite of multiple images captured by Rubin between March 4 and July 11, 2026, at intervals indicated by the teal-colored circles. ED138 is visible at the center of each circle. (NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/Handout via Reuters)
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Possible New Dwarf Planet Identified Orbiting Beyond Pluto

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets. …

Varieties (FILES) Emissions spew from a large stack at the coal fired Brandon Shores Power Plant, on March 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by MARK WILSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
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Lancet Study: Climate Change Must Be Declared 'Global Health Emergency'

Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency" to shape governments' policies after heat caused three million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a…

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