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Packed Bags Kept Ready as Beirut's Southern Suburb Residents Fear Renewed War

Fatima Meshik has been unable to treat her return to her home in Beirut's southern suburb as the end of her family's displacement. The suitcases the family…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 14:56

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File photo: Sudanese army personnel after taking control of one of the areas. (Reuters)

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Sudan Clears Gold Mining Areas of Armed Presence

Sudan's Security and Defense Council has issued sweeping decisions banning the presence of army personnel and members of the country's security and regular…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 14:37

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh last year. (SPA)

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Saudi Position and Washington's Return to Talks With Tehran

Political analysts said President Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday that he had postponed a planned military strike against Iran, in response to requests…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Monday 03/08 - 14:45

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GCC Secretary-General Receives Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 14:03

Trump Tells Iranians to Make Deal or Surrender

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US President Donald Trump salutes after disembarking Marine One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, August 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Tells Iranians to Make Deal or Surrender

President Donald Trump lashed out Monday after Iran denied it was in negotiations with the United States, declaring in an angry social media post that a US…

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Iran Denies Negotiating with US after Trump Announces Talks Monday 03/08 - 10:31

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File photo of an oil field in Iraq, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

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Iraq's Baiji Refinery Output Unaffected by Fire

Iraqi civil defense extinguished a fire at a refinery at the Baiji oil complex 180 km (111.85 miles) north of Baghdad, the Iraqi state news agency reported on…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 14:24

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Lebanese army soldiers stand while behind a helicopter puts out a fire at the scene of an explosion at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. (AFP)

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Lebanon President Urges Judiciary to Issue Beirut Port Blast Indictment

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday urged the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment over the 2020 Beirut port blast, on the eve of the catastrophe…

Monday 03/08 - 10:47

Israel Conveys ‘Concerns’ to US on Gaza Plan

The sun sets over Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, August 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Al-Zaidi Warns Against Renewed Attacks on Neighboring Countries from Iraqi Territory

The headquarters of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Basra. (Reuters)

Russia Steps up Protection of Black Sea Cargo Ships, Develops Alternative Routes

A civilian vessel is on fire, as Ukraine's navy spokesman reported a Russian military strike on a civilian vessel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukraine, July 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Five Lebanese Soldiers Injured in Explosion of ‘Suspicious Object’ in South

31 July 2026, Lebanon, Shoukin: A photo shows the UNESCO-listed Beaufort in the southern Lebanese village of Arnoun and al-Shaqif, after Israeli forces carried out a series of detonations. (dpa)

Houthis on Alert for Possible Attack by Govt Forces on Multiple Fronts

Houthi supporters hold up weapons during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 31 July 2026. (EPA)

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A Palestinian woman stands on the roof of a house damaged during the war, surrounded by destroyed buildings, in Gaza City, August 1, 2026. (Reuters)

After Deadly Day, Gazans Say Trump’s Touting of Plan Jars with Grim Reality

Aseer’s unique natural landscape and growing influx of visitors are enhancing the region’s appeal to investors in the tourism sector. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Expands Tourism Investment Through Infrastructure and Air Connectivity

Japan’s Ambassador to Yemen Yoichi Nakashima speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Saad Al-Enezi)

Japanese Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Asked Iran to Press Houthis to Avoid Red Sea Escalation

A general view of Riyadh city in the early evening hours (Reuters)

Saudi Telecom Companies Post Record Revenue

Spanish soldiers question a migrant, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Burden of History and Current Challenges in the Migration Crisis Between Morocco and Spain

A woman walks past a mural depicting a portrait of the late Iranian Supreme Leader tollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the US and Israel strike on Feb. 28, at Azadi (Freedom) street in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP)

Iran’s Leaders Show a United Front Over the War but Are Divided Over What the Goal Is

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Saudi Position and Washington's Return to Talks With Tehran

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Monday 03/08 - 14:45

GCC Secretary-General Receives Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates

Saudi FM Holds Separate Talks with Counterparts from Iran, Qatar and Jordan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Talks with US President, Stresses Need for Dialogue

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Algeria Following Deadly Traffic Accident

Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Calls with Turkish, Kuwaiti Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

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People walk past the rubble of buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, following a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, in Beirut, Lebanon, July 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Packed Bags Kept Ready as Beirut's Southern Suburb Residents Fear Renewed War

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 14:56

Sudan Clears Gold Mining Areas of Armed Presence

Iraq's Baiji Refinery Output Unaffected by Fire

Iraqi Kurdish Leader in Damascus for Talks on Syria Kurds' Deal

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani at the People's Palace in Damascus, accompanied by members of both delegations. (Presidency account)

Lebanon President Urges Judiciary to Issue Beirut Port Blast Indictment

Israel Conveys ‘Concerns’ to US on Gaza Plan

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Trump Tells Iranians to Make Deal or Surrender

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Greece Wildfire Expert Says Season ‘One of the Worst’ in a Decade

A firefighter and police officers work beside a burning area near Nea Peramos, as wildfires hit West Attica, Greece, August 3, 2026. (Reuters)

US Signs Deal to Boost Output of Parts for Patriot, THAAD Interceptor Systems

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Record Low Danube Levels Push Some Countries in Eastern Europe to the Brink of Energy Emergency

A drone view shows people swimming amid low water levels of the Danube River near Batina, Croatia, August 2, 2026. (Reuters)

China Evacuates Residents as Heavy Rains Hit Northwest, Southwest

A drone view shows villages surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rainfall under the influence of Typhoon Noul, in Wuhua county, Meizhou city, Guangdong province, China, July 27, 2026. (cnsphoto via Reuters)

Top US Admiral Warns Against Coercion, Says No Nation Will Dominate Indo-Pacific

US Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Samuel Paparo, gestures during a press conference at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, northern Philippines, Aug. 29, 2024. (AP)

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A Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is seen before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 13, 2025. (Reuters)

Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Direct Flights Connecting Saudi Capital with Pakistan, Philippines

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Amazon Enters $3 Trillion Club as AI, Cloud Growth Power Rally

Türkiye's July Trade Deficit Widens 14% Year-on-year

Gold Gains as US Dollar Declines, Hopes of Mideast Deal Hit Oil

British gold Sovereign bars and coins are displayed at Baird & Co.'s headquarters in Hatton Garden, London (Reuters)

Iran War Hit Euro Zone Consumption Especially Hard, ECB Says

European Union flags flutter outside the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, March 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Greek Shipper GasLog Says LNG Tanker Stable after Strait of Hormuz Incident

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

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 15:44

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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 1,173 New Archaeological Sites in National Antiquities Register

The Heritage Commission has registered 1,173 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total number of registered sites…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

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Ongoing rehabilitation and heritage preservation efforts focus on maintaining Al-Ulaya's - SPA

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Hail's Historical District Preserves 150 Years of Architectural Heritage

Al-Ulaya historical district in Hail stands as a key heritage landmark, preserving the city's architectural and social history spanning over 150 years. …

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/08 - 13:53

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The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has acquired a rare 1829 copy of the first printed English translation of Ibn Battuta's travels - SPA

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Unveils First English Translation of Ibn Battuta's Travels

The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh has acquired a rare 1829 copy of the first printed English translation of Ibn Battuta's travels, a 294-page work by…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 31/07 - 16:33

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Clouds float in the sky above the Elektrozavod factory in Moscow, Russia, July 2, 2026. (Reuters)

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Thousands Support Campaign to Save Soviet Industrial ‘Castle’ in Moscow

A campaign to save &zwnj;a Soviet-era industrial landmark in Moscow from redevelopment has attracted thousands of supporters in an increasingly rare example of…

Friday 31/07 - 09:10

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France’s Paris Saint Germain Partners with Google on AI

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PSG will also ⁠set up a ‌Google ‌space at its stadium in ‌Parc des Princes, Paris. (AFP)

France’s Paris Saint Germain Partners with Google on AI

Paris &zwnj;Saint Germain (PSG) - the reigning French football champions and winner of last season's European Champions League - has struck a partnership deal…

Monday 03/08 - 11:01

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off Tournament draw at the FIFA's Home of Football in Zurich on November 20, 2025. (AFP)

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Serbia, Sweden Follow Wales in Withdrawing Support for Infantino Re-Election

The national football federations of Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid on Monday and…

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Sporting de Braga's Lukas Hornicek during a training session in Braga, Portugal, 29 July 2026. (EPA)

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Newcastle Sign Czech Goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

Newcastle United have &zwnj;signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek on a five-year deal from Portuguese club Braga, the Premier League side said on Monday. …

Monday 03/08 - 10:16

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Head coach Andoni Iraola of Liverpool FC reacts during the second half of a preseason friendly against Leeds United at Soldier Field on August 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Liverpool Boss Iraola Downplays Frimpong Injury Concerns

Liverpool manager Andoni &zwnj;Iraola was hopeful that Jeremie Frimpong had avoided injury during their 4-2 pre-season defeat by Leeds United in Chicago on…

Monday 03/08 - 10:06

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Cape Verde's goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, waves upon his arrival at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in Santiago, Chile, 02 August 2026. (EPA)

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World Cup Star Vozinha Finally Lands in Chile to Join Colo Colo

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who made history with Cape Verde at the recently concluded World Cup, arrived in Chile on Sunday to join Colo Colo after a…

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Report: Over 19.5 Million International Pilgrims and Umrah Performers in 2025

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Makkah ranked fifth globally in the index of cities receiving the highest numbers of international visitors - SPA

Report: Over 19.5 Million International Pilgrims and Umrah Performers in 2025

The Pilgrim Experience Program (PEP), one of Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs, has issued its 2025 Annual Report under the theme “Honor and Impact,”…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

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Indicators showed the sector continued to expand, with the number of companies operating in it surpassing 7,200. (General Entertainment Authority)

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45.7 Million Visitors Boost Saudi Arabia's Entertainment Sector

Entertainment events and activities across the Kingdom attracted 45.7 million visitors during the first half of 2026, as the General Entertainment Authority …

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 15:18

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SEVEN Announces Opening of First Entertainment Destination in Abha

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), has announced the opening of SEVEN Abha, its first…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 15:11

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Nauru President David Adeang speaks at the opening ceremony of Boao Forum of Asia, in Boao in southern China's Hainan province on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP)

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Nauru, the World’s 3rd-Smallest Country, Changes Its Name to Naoero

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national…

Monday 03/08 - 10:25

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Sasha Stamenkovic showed fellow doctors how to use the Da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system. CARLOS JASSO / AFP

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Training the UK 'Surgeons of the Future' Using Robots

Pulling his face away from an immersive 3D headset looking deep inside a patient's lung, doctor Sasha Stamenkovic recounted the final steps of an operation…

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