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Gulf Countries Approve Military Command Headquarters in Kuwait

The Gulf Cooperation Council member states approved on Tuesday the establishment of an advanced headquarters for their Unified Military Command in Kuwait and…

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Palestinians inspect tents buried under rocks and earth a day after a large sandstone slab collapsed at a displacement camp, killing at least five people, including four children, according to health officials, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP)

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Israeli Fire Kills Father and Son in Gaza, Medics Say

Israeli forces &zwnj;killed at least three Palestinians, including a father and his 13-year-old son, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said…

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A Canadian flag flies next to the entry to the border crossing at Rainbow Bridge International on February 04, 2025 in Niagara Falls, Canada. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Canada Reimposes Sanctions against 11 Iranian Companies

Canada on Tuesday said it was reimposing sanctions against 11 Iranian companies in the energy and banking sectors for contributing to the Iranian republic's…

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Stranded Iranians and Iraqis wait at the Iraq-Iran border following the Iraqi government's decision to close the Shalamsheh border crossing in the southern Basra province on September 12, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraq Reopens Border Crossing with Iran

Iraqi authorities reopened on Tuesday a border crossing with Iran after closing it last month amid mounting US pressure to isolate Tehran. The Iraqi…

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Iran Calls on US to Meet Its Demands to End War

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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Calls on US to Meet Its Demands to End War

Iran on Tuesday urged the United States to meet its demands in a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump spoke of "positive momentum"…

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Trump Says He Believes War with Iran is Militarily 'Effectively Over' Tuesday 10/11 - 05:33

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21 October 2026, Berlin: Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, speaks during GTC Berlin. (dpa)

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Nvidia and Huang Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Affair

Tech titan Jensen Huang faced fresh turmoil on Tuesday as shareholders sued him and his firm for allegedly misleading them over his affair with an accused…

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08 November 2026, Palestinian Territories, Nablus: Israeli soldiers and military vehicles are seen during a raid on the Old City of Nablus. (dpa)

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Israeli Forces Shoot Dead 14-Year-Old in West Bank, Say Palestinian Officials

Israeli forces shot dead a 14-year-old in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said, with Israel saying it was responding to stone-throwing. Moutaz…

Tuesday 10/11 - 09:57

France Vows Tough Response to Freezer Cyberattack Blamed on Iran

TOPSHOT - A woman walks past empty fresh-food refrigerators at an Intermarché supermarket in Névez, western France, on October 12, 2026, following a cyberattack affecting the French supermarket chains Intermarché and Cooperative U that caused their refrigerators to defrost. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP)

Coalition: Air Defenses Destroy Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Fired by Houthis at Riyadh

Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise and a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia at Riyadh. (Ministry of Defense)

Egypt Permanently Lists Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization

A scene from a previous trial of Muslim Brotherhood members in Egypt (File photo: AFP).

US Aircraft Evacuated from Second UK Base Due to Iran Threat

A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford airbase, as the US removes its B-1 bombers one week after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain on Oct 4, 2026. — X/CraigYoungMedia via Reuters

Yemen on Iran Foreign Ministry Statement: Political and Media Cover for Terrorist Houthis

Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba speaks during a plenary session of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Manama Dialogue 2026 in Manama on October 31, 2026. (AFP)

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A combination picture shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he attends a memorial service held for Ran Gvili, an off-duty police officer who was killed fighting militants that had infiltrated Israel during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, and the last hostage recovered from Gaza, in Meitar, Israel, January 28, 2026, and Israeli opposition leader and former military chief, Gadi Eisenkot, as he launches an election campaign for Yashar, his new political party, at an event near Hod Hasharon, Israel, June 30, 2026. (Reuters)

How Israel’s New Parliament Can Make Netanyahu’s Life Difficult

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (second from left) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (second from right) at a meeting in New York in 2009. (AFP/Getty Images)

Palestinians Await Eisenkot Govt While Not Expecting Radical Change

New Kurdish parliament speaker Vala Fareed (L) addresses a press conference after the session of Kurdistan's regional parliament, in Erbil on November 4, 2026. (AFP)

Barzani Calls for Talks with PUK to Resolve Kurdistan Political Crisis

Officials are seen at the Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah on Monday. (Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition)

Saudi Arabia: Number of Umrah Pilgrims Arriving from Abroad Rose to 18 Million

United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell. (UN)

UN to Asharq Al-Awsat ahead of COP31: Climate Change and Energy Security Are Two Integrated Paths

The Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran in Basra, southern Iraq. (AFP)

Iraq’s Badr Organization Demands Reopening of Border Crossings with Iran

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Riyadh in October. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

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Gulf Countries Approve Military Command Headquarters in Kuwait

Gulf officials are seen at the meeting Bahrain on Tuesday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi Defense Minister Leads Delegation at GCC Defense Meeting

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

Saudi Arabia: Number of Umrah Pilgrims Arriving from Abroad Rose to 18 Million

Saudi FM Attends G7 Meeting in Paris

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the G7 meeting in Paris on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Canadian PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

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Israeli Fire Kills Father and Son in Gaza, Medics Say

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Iraq Reopens Border Crossing with Iran

Egypt Permanently Lists Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization

Palestinians Await Eisenkot Govt While Not Expecting Radical Change

Lebanese Army Chief’s Remarks Spark Political Row

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal and security chiefs inspect a State Security building struck by Israel (File photo: Lebanese Presidency).

Barzani Calls for Talks with PUK to Resolve Kurdistan Political Crisis

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30 October 2026, US, Atlanta: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) attends the G20 foreign ministers' meeting chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Lavrov Says Russia Cannot Agree to Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire Without Knowing What Will Happen Next

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Iran Calls on US to Meet Its Demands to End War

Six Held over Deadly Türkiye Steel Blast that Killed 17

The region's governor said the blast was caused by an overhead crane collapsing into a large industrial furnace. Demiroren News AAgency / AFP

Nvidia and Huang Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Affair

Eleven Dead, 50 Injured in Bulgarian Motorway Pile-up

A drone view shows emergency services working at the site of a highway pileup that killed several people, near Yambol, Bulgaria, November 10, 2026, in this still image obtained from a video. (Georgi Manev/Nova TV/Handout via Reuters)

Train Drivers Strike in Spain After Two Deadly Crashes in a Year

Travelers wait for their train on a platform at Barcelona Sants station in Barcelona, Spain, 10 November 2026. (EPA)

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In this aerial photo, new Tesla electric vehicles wait for shipment to overseas markets in a port in Shanghai on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP)

China’s Trade Surplus Soars Past $1 Trillion as AI Boom Powers Exports

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Tech Leads Stock Rally as Traders Track Wall St Rebound

Chip titans SK hynix and Samsung rallied as Seoul led gains across Asian stock markets. GREG BAKER / AFP

China’s October Crude Oil Imports Rise to Highest Level Since March Amid Middle East War

A ship loaded with oil docks at a pier with the help of a tugboat at the port of Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province, June 12, 2025. (AFP via Getty Images)

Haitham Al Ghais Announces COP31 As The ‘Age of all Energies’

The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al-Ghais (X)

Hormuz LNG Traffic Hits Highest in October since Iran War Began

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Gold Prices Ease as Focus Shifts to US Inflation Data

The People's Bank of China's gold holdings increased by 830,000 ounces in October (Reuters)

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Greek Theater Production Seeks to Show That Art Has No Age

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Participants rehearse “My Incurable Love: A Date with History,” a music production that is part of the Greek National Opera’s 65+ program, in Athens, Greece, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.(AP)

Greek Theater Production Seeks to Show That Art Has No Age

A recent Greek National Opera production afforded a group of seniors the chance to channel their young-at-heart energy into onstage performances, proving that…

Tuesday 10/11 - 10:21

Culture

Al-Ansary combined hands-on excavation experience with academic expertise.

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Abdulrahman Al-Ansary: How a Saudi Archaeologist Built a Scholarly Tradition to Uncover His Country's Past

As International Archaeology Day, observed annually on the third Saturday of October, comes around, my thoughts turn to our esteemed professor, Dr. Abdulrahman…

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Work to Save the Afghan Capital’s Crumbling Ancient Fortress Uncovers Archaeological Treasures

Perched high above the southern edge of Kabul’s old city, the imposing fortress of Bala Hissar has endured centuries of invasions, uprisings and conflict that…

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Yoshitomo Nara's figures, at turns haunting, delightful, or menacing, have made him an art world favorite (David Zwirner Gallery)

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Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘Big-Headed Girls’ Take Over the World

The big-headed, wide-eyed girls that made Yoshitomo Nara one of the most beloved Japanese artists of the 21st century are everywhere — if you know where to…

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The displayed items include stone tools, inscriptions, coins, pottery, jewellery, books, and historical photographs - SPA

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RCU Launches ‘An Ongoing Story’ Exhibition

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has launched the “An Ongoing Story” exhibition in the AlJadidah Arts District, featuring a collection curated by 16…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/11 - 14:32

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England Hand First Call-up to Bournemouth Defender Hill

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Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - October 31, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's James Hill celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

England Hand First Call-up to Bournemouth Defender Hill

England have called up uncapped Bournemouth defender James Hill for their Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Hill has been added to Thomas…

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LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - November 8, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

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Julian Alvarez Exit Comments Annoyed Atletico Players Says Alex Baena

Julian Alvarez's public expression &zwnj;of his desire to leave Atletico Madrid did not go down well with his teammates, Spain midfielder Alex Baena said in a…

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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe gestures during a training session, third days ahead of France's UEFA Nations League football match against Italy, in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, near Paris, on November 9, 2026. (AFP)

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Mbappe in Good Spirits After Difficult Spell, Says Konate

France captain Kylian &zwnj;Mbappe had put a difficult period behind him and is focused on helping his team ahead of Nations League fixtures against Italy and…

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09 November 2026, US, Indian Wells: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in action against Czech's Karolina Muchova of Czechia during their ladies singles group stage match on day two of the FAGE WTA Finals tennis tournament at Indian Wells. (dpa)

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Sabalenka Downs Muchova to Win WTA Finals Opener

Aryna Sabalenka battled past Karolina Muchova in straight sets to make a winning start at the season-ending WTA Finals in Indian Wells on Monday. Former…

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan practices prior to the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 05, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

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PTPA Presses Player Fatigue Concerns after Rybakina's WTA Finals Withdrawal

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) &zwnj;reiterated its criticism of the tennis schedule on Monday, saying world number one Elena Rybakina…

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Portugal Storm Alert Closes Schools

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View of a flooded area after storm Leo passed by Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, February 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Portugal Storm Alert Closes Schools

Portugal will shut schools and non-essential public services on Wednesday, with the government urging people to shelter from winds potentially reaching 140…

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British author John Harrison poses after winning the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everything" at the awards ceremony in London, Britain, 09 November 2026. (EPA)

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British Writer John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for ‘The End of Everything’

British author &zwnj;John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the…

Tuesday 10/11 - 09:21

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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Fossil Fuel Emissions Fall Due to Iran War, Renewables, Research Finds

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall slightly in 2026 due to the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock sparked by the Iran war,…

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Around 11 million deaths a year are linked to unhealthy diets, according to the agency, based on data from a global study. (Getty Images)

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Food Industry Pushes Back on WHO Guidance for Products with Added Color, Sweeteners

Governments should consider regulating foods that include added colors, flavors or sweeteners designed to make the product more appealing to consumers,…

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Dozens of Pakistani farmers are suing German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials in a rare bid to make big polluters pay damages for climate impacts. Aamir QURESHI / AFP

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Pakistan Farmers in Long Fight to Make German Firms Pay for Flood Damage

In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering…

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