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Lebanese Exports to Saudi Arabia Resume as First Containers Head to Jeddah

The first shipments of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia have departed from Beirut, marking the resumption of trade after a five year suspension imposed because…

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The Kingdom welcomed international efforts aimed at securing a permanent ceasefire - SPA

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Saudi Arabia Delivers Arab Group Statement on Gaza at UN Security Council Session

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, delivered a statement during the UN Security Council’s emergency session on the humanitarian…

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Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes in South Lebanon Despite Truce Announced with Hezbollah

Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday, hours after the US announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal…

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Palestinians inspect a destroyed vehicle following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 18 June 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

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Gaza Health Officials Say Israeli Strikes Kill Five

Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed five people, including four members of the same family, in the latest violence to rock the…

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US Forces Monitoring Strait of Hormuz to Ensure it Stays Open

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

US Forces Monitoring Strait of Hormuz to Ensure it Stays Open

The US military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that US forces were…

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again and Says its Negotiating Team with US is Heading to Switzerland since 2 hours
Pakistan Minister Arrives in Iran after Switzerland Talks Postponed Saturday 20/06 - 10:33

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Volunteers transfer the body of a victim, killed in twin roadside blasts, to a hospital in Bannu on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Karim ULLAH / AFP)

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2 Roadside Bombs in Northwest Pakistan Kill at Least 7

Two roadside bombs in restive northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, authorities said. The first targeted a vehicle, while the…

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An injured man walks as emergency service workers gather near the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, Britain, June 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Dr Pete Knapp/via REUTERS

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One killed and Several Injured in Train Collision North of London

A train driver was killed and dozens more injured in a collision between two commuter services about 60 miles (100 km) north of London on Friday afternoon. …

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Saudi Arabia Seeks Lasting Agreement to Enhance Regional Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Syria’s Grand Mufti Warns Against Acts that Could Fuel Strife

A Syrian woman holds pictures on April 24, 2026, of relatives killed by former regime forces in the 2013 Tadamon massacre south of Damascus. (EPA)

Paraguay Beat Türkiye 1-0 at the World Cup to Clinch Group D for US

Matias Galarza (C) of Paraguay celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Türkiye against Paraguay, in San Francisco, USA, 19 June 2026. EPA/BENJAMIN FANJOY

Brazil Coach: Neymar Will be Available to Play vs. Scotland

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Morocco - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - June 13, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. looks on before the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan Move to Deepen Partnership, Cooperation

Foreign ministers attend a four-way meeting in Riyadh on March 20. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

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How Damascus, Beirut and Tel Aviv View Trump's Call for Syrian Intervention in Lebanon

Damage caused by Rapid Support Forces drones in Sudan’s el-Obeid, North Kordofan state. (Photo circulated on social media)

Sudan’s El-Obeid Under Drone Pressure, Fears El Fasher Fate

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets US envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad, June 16, 2026. Iraqi government media/Handout

US, Domestic Pressures Seen Behind Baghdad Dismissals

The Saudi pavilion reinforced the Kingdom’s position as a leading investment destination in the military industry sector. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Expands Investment Prospects in Military Industries

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026. (Reuters)

For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran Talks Could Shape Political Rise

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi meets US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit (Egyptian Presidency)

Trump's Pledge to Intervene: Can It Break the Deadlock in the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Crisis?

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Saudi Ambassador Fahd Al Dossari inspect security and logistical procedures at the Port of Beirut ahead of the departure of the first shipments to Jeddah Port following Saudi Arabia's decision to lift the ban on Lebanese exports (Asharq Al Awsat).

Lebanese Exports to Saudi Arabia Resume as First Containers Head to Jeddah

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Lebanese Prime Minister Meets with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon

The Lebanese prime minister extended his best wishes for the ambassador’s success in his duties - SPA

Saudi Arabia Delivers Arab Group Statement on Gaza at UN Security Council Session

Saudi Arabia Provides $60 Million to Support Yemen’s Public Sector Salaries

The support is aimed at addressing the Yemeni government’s budget deficit. Photo: The Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen

Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain’s King Discuss Regional Developments

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia Seeks Lasting Agreement to Enhance Regional Security

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Mona Khalil in 2004 with a newborn marine turtle near her home in Lebanon. Photograph: Joseph Barrak/AFP/Getty Images

Tributes Paid to Lebanon Conservationist Killed in Israeli Strike

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Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes in South Lebanon Despite Truce Announced with Hezbollah

Gaza Health Officials Say Israeli Strikes Kill Five

‘Emirate of Hebron’ Raised Again According to Smotrich’s Arrangements

The Israeli military blocks the road as Palestinians protest against settlement near Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Syria’s Grand Mufti Warns Against Acts that Could Fuel Strife

‘Ruqaya Broke Iraqis’ Hearts’: Halabja Mourns Karbala Girl

Iraqi girl Ruqaya, who died at a tourist resort in northern Iraq (photo circulated on social media)

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US Forces Monitoring Strait of Hormuz to Ensure it Stays Open

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Russian Attacks on Ukraine Leave Several People Dead and Injured

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian glide bomb strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 20 June 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

Italy's Meloni Slams 'Senseless' Attacks from Trump

(FILES) US President Donald Trump greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. (Photo by Evan Vucci / POOL / AFP)

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again and Says its Negotiating Team with US is Heading to Switzerland

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, Iran, June 18, 2026 via REUTERS

One Dead after Freight Trains Collide in Munich

20 June 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Two freight-train cars lie on a road after falling off a bridge in Munich. Photo: Ehsan Monajati/dpa

Pakistan Minister Arrives in Iran after Switzerland Talks Postponed

People drive on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 to Kick Off on Sunday

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Iraq Projects Oil Production to Return to Pre-war Levels Within Two Months

A handout picture released by Iraq's Prime Minister's Press Office on January 2, 2025, shows a partial view of the oil refinery of Baiji north of Baghdad, during the inauguration ceremony of the fourth and fifth units. (Iraq's Prime Minister's Press Office / AFP)

China's May Fuel Oil Exports Rise 42% Year-on-year

An attendant holds a petrol nozzle after refuelling a car at a PetroChina gas station in Beijing, China, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Saudi Arabia Expands Investment Prospects in Military Industries

Iraq Raises Southern Oil Output to 1.75 Million bpd

Technicians working at the Majnoon oil field in Basra, Iraq. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Showcases Tourism Success at FII Europe Summit

The minister's participation in the leading global forum aims to underline the global success story of Saudi Arabia's tourism sector - SPA

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Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

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These collections also include artifacts illustrating stages of the modern Saudi state, serving as educational platforms that bridge the past and present - SPA

Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

Najran Region has witnessed growing enthusiasm among community members and heritage enthusiasts for collecting traditional and archaeological artifacts that…

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Located 250 kilometers southwest of Hail, this historic village boasts a legacy as rich as its soil - SPA

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Why is Fadak Known as the 'City of Walls and Fortresses'?

Encircled by a massive, seven-kilometer wall of rugged black lava stone, the ancient village of Fadak, known today as Al-Hait, earned its title as the "City of…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 19/06 - 16:12

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Competitors take part in the Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

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Dragon Boat Festival Links Modern China to Traditions More Than 2,000 Years Old

The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated Friday across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with colorful boat races, lion dances and other festivities. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 19/06 - 11:30

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This photograph taken on June 15, 2026, shows an original fragment of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music handwritten notebook at Richelieu Library (Bibliotheque Nationale de France-National Library of France-BnF) in Paris. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

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French Curator Unearths Rare Mozart Manuscript

Musicians this weekend will for the first time publicly interpret music for flute and harp that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote as a 22-year-old while teaching…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 19/06 - 08:20

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This photo provided by Wessex Archaeology shows archaeologist Phil Harding standing at Stonehenge in May 2026, near Salisbury, England. (Wessex Archaeology via AP)

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Archaeology Team Unearths 'Prototype' of World-famous Stonehenge Monument Just a Few Miles Away

Archaeologists revealed Thursday that they have discovered a structure near the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge in southern England that may have served…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Thursday 18/06 - 17:00

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Real Madrid Say No Contact with Bayern's Olise

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France's forward #11 Michael Olise prepares to take a corner during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 16, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Real Madrid Say No Contact with Bayern's Olise

Spanish giants Real Madrid said Saturday they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise over a potential transfer. The France…

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Italian MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team in action during the Qualifying Nr.2 session for the Motorcycling Grand Prix of the Czech Republic at Masaryk circuit in Brno, Czech Republic, 20 June 2026. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

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Bagnaia Dominates Czech Grand Prix Sprint as Bezzecchi Crashes Out

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia delivered a commanding performance to win Saturday’s sprint at the Czech Grand Prix, leading from the start to secure his first…

Asharq Al Awsat since 31 minutes

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Germany's Alexander Zverev returns the ball to Taylor Fritz of the US during their men's singles semi-final match of the Halle Open ATP tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 20, 2026. (Photo by CARMEN JASPERSEN / AFP)

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Fritz Rallies Past Zverev to Seal Halle Final Spot

Top seed Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Halle Open after a battling three-set defeat by American Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals on Saturday. …

Asharq Al Awsat since 57 minutes

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Paraguay Beat Türkiye 1-0 at the World Cup to Clinch Group D for US

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Türkiye on Friday after…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 20/06 - 07:16

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Brazil Coach: Neymar Will be Available to Play vs. Scotland

After Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second World Cup match on Friday night, Selecao coach Carlo Ancelotti said he expects Neymar to be available for the…

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Iceland Resumes Whale Hunt Amid Protest

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FILED - 23 August 2019, Iceland, Reykjavik: FILE PHOTO - The whaling ships Hvalur 9 (L) and Hvalur 8 are docked in the harbor. Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa

Iceland Resumes Whale Hunt Amid Protest

One of Iceland's two remaining whaling ships set out this week to hunt the giant mammals after a two-year hiatus, local media and campaigners reported on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 47 minutes

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A dog drinks water in Palma de Mallorca on June 20, 2026, on the eve of the start of the first official heatwave of this summer. (Photo by Jaime REINA / AFP)

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2 Arrested in Spain over Exotic Animal Trafficking Network

Two people have been arrested and eight others placed under investigation in Spain over their alleged involvement in a network trafficking exotic animals,…

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A sailboat lies among the debris in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, Japan (Reuters)

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2011 Japan Quake May Have Moved Whole Country Further East

Minutes after the massive 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people, “a previously unrecognized” phenomenon may have caused the whole…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 20/06 - 10:26

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FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled "Bird Flu," eggs and a piece of paper in the colors of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Australia Detects First Case of Contagious H5 Bird Flu

Scientists have detected the H5 strain of bird flu in Australia for the first time, the country's agriculture minister said on Saturday, meaning the highly…

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(FILES) A picture taken on July 27, 2012 shows a cave dwelling in Troo, western France. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)

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'Like a Fridge': France Cave Homes Offer Lucky Few Respite from Heat

Millions in France are grappling with scorching heat, but Jean-Luc Eclercy-Deterpigny is not worried as his living room inside a former quarry offers…

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