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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against the territory of the Lebanese Republic…

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30 October 2025, Türkiye, Ankara: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye, speaks at the press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after talks at the presidential palace. (dpa)

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Türkiye’s Erdogan Distances Govt from Main Opposition Crisis, Warns Against Unrest

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the government would not be drawn into disputes within Türkiye's main opposition CHP and would not allow…

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Arab World

Cars sit in traffic on a highway as residents flee following an Israeli threat to strike Dahieh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP)

Arab World

German, Norwegian Ministers in Abortive Beirut Trip

Ministers from Germany and Norway had to call off a trip to Beirut on Monday as Israel continued its assault on the city, the pair's press services said. …

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Business

Gulf leaders in a group photo during the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Kuwait in 2024 (SPA).

Business

Report: Multi-Level Partnerships a Safeguard for Gulf Security

A recent analytical report says Gulf states are well positioned to play a larger role in shaping the regional security architecture in the aftermath of the war…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) since 1 hour

Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says

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A woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 1, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says

A ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States in early April is very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon persist,…

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Trump Says He Has Not Heard from Iran That They Are Suspending Talks since 3 minutes

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Civil defense workers inspect the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. (Photo by KAWANT HAJU / AFP)

Arab World

Israel Orders Strikes on South Beirut ahead of UN Meeting

Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its…

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

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Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nasser Hadi over Death of Former Yemeni President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Monday to Nasser Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi,…

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Iran Foreign Ministry Says Ceasefire in Lebanon Remains Condition for US Deal

Israel's Netanyahu Orders Attacks in Beirut's Southern Suburbs

FILED - 03 March 2020, Israel, Tel Aviv: FILE PHOTO - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

Kuwait Army Says Air Defenses Intercepted Missile, Drone Attacks

An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)

Two Syrians Deny Civil War Torture Accusations in Austria Trial

Police stand at the gate of Damascus Central Prison in the Adra area near the Syrian capital of Damascus in this May 28, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri/Files/File

Zaidi Raises Stakes in Confrontation with Iraq’s Armed Factions

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with journalists on Saturday. (Iraqi PM's office)

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A drone view shows vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Eyes Limited US Deal to Relieve Economic Strain and Buy Time

Serena Williams motions a heart to fans during the third round of the US Open tennis championships, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP)

Serena Williams to Return to Tennis at Queen’s Club

A general view of Levi's Stadium, which for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be called San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, on May 29, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Lens Defender Abdulhamid Spearheads Saudi World Cup Squad

Saudi Fund for Development Moves to Globalize Private Sector, Expand Local Content Abroad

A monument featuring a stylized molecular structure stands outside the office building of China Northern Rare Earth Group, with the Chinese characters “Build a world-class” inscribed on its base, in the country’s industry hub city Baotou, China, April 6, 2026. (Reuters)

A Bachelor’s in Rare Earths? In China, There Are Schools for That

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during his meeting with journalists on Saturday. (Iraqi PM's office)

Iraq PM Forms Anti-Corruption Council after Revealing He Was Offered $200 Million Bribe

Gulf

Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)

Arab Parliament, MWL Strongly Condemn Iranian Aggression against Kuwait

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nasser Hadi over Death of Former Yemeni President

Albudaiwi: Continued Iranian Attacks on Kuwait Constitute Dangerous and Unacceptable Escalation

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns 'Heinous' Iranian Attacks against Kuwait

Kuwait Army Says Air Defenses Intercepted Missile, Drone Attacks

Arab World

German, Norwegian Ministers in Abortive Beirut Trip

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Israel Orders Strikes on South Beirut ahead of UN Meeting

Iran Foreign Ministry Says Ceasefire in Lebanon Remains Condition for US Deal

Zaidi Raises Stakes in Confrontation with Iraq’s Armed Factions

Israeli Forces Shoot Dead Palestinian Man at West Bank Barrier Near Jerusalem

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian Imad Haroun Ishtayeh, 26, who was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, during his funeral in the village of Salem, east of Nablus, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP)

Hamas Blames Mladenov for Israeli Escalation as Mediators Continue Gaza Contacts

A Palestinian stands in front of the rubble of her family’s home, which was destroyed by the Israeli army in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, May 29, 2026. (AP)

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President Donald Trump attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Trump Says He Has Not Heard from Iran That They Are Suspending Talks

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Türkiye’s Erdogan Distances Govt from Main Opposition Crisis, Warns Against Unrest

Mandelson Documents Cast Light on Government Work, Appointment of US Ambassador

Former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is pictured as he walks his dog near his residence in central London on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

‘We Need to Act Now’: Race to Develop Ebola Vaccine Heats Up

Health workers receive boxes of tents at the Evangelical Medical Center, one of the facilities at the forefront of the response to the Ebola outbreak, as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 31, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli High Court Approves Appointment of Next Mossad Chief

A woman holds an Israeli flag while walking down Fifth Avenue during the Israel Day Parade, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in New York. (AP)

Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says

Business

Report: Multi-Level Partnerships a Safeguard for Gulf Security

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) since 1 hour

Gold Falls as Renewed Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

Gold bracelets on display for sale at a gold shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (AFP)

Saudia to Expand Its Fleet with Delivery of 12 New Aircraft in 2026

Saudia Airlines will fly in pilgrims from across the globe. (SPA)

Macron Announces 93 Bn Euros in ‘Choose France’ Investments

France's President Emmanuel Macron attends a joint statement with Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, June 1, 2026. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

Saudi Fund for Development Moves to Globalize Private Sector, Expand Local Content Abroad

Turkish Economy Expands 2.5% in Q1, Pace of Growth Slows Further

Supporters wave Turkish national flags as the leader of Republican People's Party (CHP) delivers a speech during a protest against allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, at their party headquarters in Ankara on May 22, 2026. (AFP)

Culture

Egypt Unveils a Striking Trove of Ancient Artifacts as the Country Tries to Boost Tourism Industry

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In this photo provided by Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, recently unearthed ancient artifacts are displayed on May 31, 2026, in Ehnasiya district in Beni Suef, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt. (Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP)

Egypt Unveils a Striking Trove of Ancient Artifacts as the Country Tries to Boost Tourism Industry

Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite…

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Culture

Sue Tilley, a model for British painter Lucian Freud, speaks in front of Freud's painting of her, titled "Sleeping by the Lion Carpet" during an interview in Sotheby's auction house in London, Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP)

Culture

Lucian Freud Sue Tilley Portrait Could Fetch $47 Million at Auction

A painting of Sue &zwnj;Tilley, who found fame after artist Lucien Freud depicted her in the nude, will be auctioned next month with a price estimate of up to …

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Culture

"Šaltibarščiai" beetroot soup is prepared during the Pink Soup Fest 2026, an annual event celebrating the in Vilnius, Lithuania, on May 30, 2026. (AFP)

Culture

Festival Honoring Lithuania’s Iconic Cold Beet Soup Brings Thousands to Vilnius

A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink. …

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Culture

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological discoveries off the Saudi coast. (SPA)

Culture

Sunken Treasures Exhibition Showcases Red Sea Maritime Heritage, Conservation Efforts

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah documents underwater archaeological…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 30/05 - 06:08

Culture

A collection of archaeological finds and fragments of Chinese porcelain (Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)

Culture

Egypt Discovers Rare Reservoirs, Buildings at Ancient Aydhab Port in Halaib

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday the discovery of massive water reservoirs and cisterns, along with rare buildings and service…

Fathiya al-Dakhakhni (Cairo) Thursday 28/05 - 15:38

Sports

Serena Williams to Return to Tennis at Queen’s Club

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Serena Williams to Return to Tennis at Queen’s Club

Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years on Monday, with the American great set to play women's doubles at Queen's…

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Sports

Tunisia players pose for a team photo before the Africa Cup of Nations group C soccer match between Tanzania and Tunisia in Rabat, Morocco, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP)

Sports

Tunisia Seek Fresh Spark as Lamouchi Reshapes Ageing Squad

Tunisia carry quiet momentum &zwnj;into the 2026 World Cup after cruising through qualifying without conceding a single goal, but familiar doubts remain over…

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Sports

Iraq's coach Graham Arnold waits for the start of the international friendly soccer match between Iraq and Andorra in Girona, Spain, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

Sports

Iraq Name Experienced World Cup Squad with Hussein Spearheading Attack

Iraq head coach Graham &zwnj;Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification…

Monday 01/06 - 11:21

Sports

Qatar’s national team poses for a team photo before the international friendly football match between the Republic of Ireland and Qatar, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on May 28, 2026. (AFP)

Sports

Qatar Seek to Move Beyond Shadow of 2022 World Cup Disappointment

Qatar will arrive &zwnj;at the World Cup seeking to redefine themselves after a disappointing tournament in 2022 when they became the first host nation to lose…

Monday 01/06 - 11:13

Sports

Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 23, 2026 Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring their fourth goal. (Reuters)

Sports

Heavy Burden of Expectation Could Hamper Morocco’s World Cup Hopes

Morocco’s heroics at the &zwnj;last World Cup mean they carry a heavy burden of expectation into this month’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the US, which…

Monday 01/06 - 11:09

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Saudi Arabia Marks First Birth of One of World’s Rarest Animals in over 100 Years

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A new female is currently undergoing quarantine before joining the herd later this year from Jordan - SPA

Saudi Arabia Marks First Birth of One of World’s Rarest Animals in over 100 Years

Wildlife conservation efforts have successfully recorded the birth of the first onager (Equus hemionus) on Saudi soil in more than 100 years at Prince Mohammed…

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Malaysia Enforces Ban on Social Media Accounts for Children Younger Than 16

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten…

Monday 01/06 - 10:11

Varieties

Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual work 'Comedian' has sold for millions. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP/File

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French Museum Reports Theft of Arty Banana

A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 01/06 - 07:56

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Patients with mental health conditions participate in a therapy session involving donkeys at a psychiatric hospital in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

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Patients Find Help with Therapy Donkeys at Psychiatric Hospital Near Paris

Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th…

Monday 01/06 - 07:52

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