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Arab World Sudan's army soldiers celebrate after they took the Republican Palace in Khartoum, Sudan, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo)
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Sudanese Army Seizes Control over Main Headquarters of Central Bank

The Sudanese army seized control of the main headquarters of the country's central bank, two military sources told Reuters on Saturday, as the army continues…

Asharq Al Awsat
World Ethiopia and Eritrea on warpath. (Reuters)
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Ethiopia's Army Says It Killed More than 300 Fano Militiamen in Two Days of Fighting

Ethiopia's army said on Friday its troops had killed more than 300 fighters from the Fano armed group in two days of clashes in the northern Amhara region, as…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Families, including children, in al-Hol camp await transfer to Iraq – camp administration
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Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

Iraq said around 16,000 of its citizens remain in Syria’s al-Hol camp, which houses families linked to ISIS. Ali Abdullah, an official at the National…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
World An emergency psychologist responds to assist a resident at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine March 21, 2025. (Reuters)
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3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

Three people were killed and 12 wounded in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, in an attack that…

Israeli Military Says Attacking Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon after Rocket Fire

Arab World Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (AFP)

Israeli Military Says Attacking Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon after Rocket Fire

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky…

World Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy, speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP)
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Trump Envoy Says US Trying to Win Iran’s Trust

Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said the US president was trying to head off armed conflict with Iran by building trust with Tehran in remarks…

World In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, March 14, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)
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As Russia Retakes Kursk, Ukrainians Ask, 'Was it Worth it?'

When Mariia Pankova last exchanged messages with her close friend Pavlo in December, she had no idea that he was among the Ukrainian troops fighting in Russia…

Asharq Al Awsat

UK, France, Germany Urge Gaza Ceasefire, Ask Israel to Restore Humanitarian Access

Displaced Palestinians sit next to tents at a camp set up in a garbage dump in the Yarmouk area of ​​Gaza City, the Gaza Strip, 21 March 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the northern areas of the city. (EPA)

South Korea FM Says North Should Not Be Rewarded for Wrongdoings in Ukraine

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul (2-L) attends a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (not pictured) after the 11th Japan-China-South Korea (Japan-China-ROK) Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, 22 March 2025. (EPA)

Trump Pulls Security Clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Department of the Interior in Washington. (AP)

China Slams US Sanctions on Oil Refinery in Shandong

A view of the logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. Reuters

ICC ‘Ready to Freeze’ Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant (Reuters)

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The border between Egypt and Israel. (Reuters)

Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

Protesters clash with Turkish anti-riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. (AFP)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

A view of Rome's Trevi fountain is seen through a window of its old water flow control room, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP)

A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

A weapons cache in the Homs countryside. (Syrian Interior Ministry)

Syrian Security Forces Intensify Operations against Remnants of Ousted Regime

The pro-Iran factions in Iraq have for weeks been toning down their rhetoric and hostile activity after coming under international pressure and given the American strikes against the Houthis. (Reuters file)

Sources: Qaani Warns Iraqi Factions against Provoking the Americans

Iraqi soldiers deployed along a concrete barrier stretching across parts of the border with Syria. (Security media)

Iraq Forms Security Crisis Cell to Coordinate with Syria

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Elon Musk as Public Accountant

Amir Taheri
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The Sectarianism We Ignore!

Hazem Saghieh
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Netanyahu’s War On The World

Yousef Al-Dayni
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Iran’s Nuclear Program: Possible Scenarios

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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On ‘The Arab Levant,’ ‘The World,’ and Israel

Hazem Saghieh
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A New Syria Hinges on Settlements and Breakthroughs

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Iran, the ‘Painful Scenes’ and Decisive Moment 

Ghassan Charbel
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‘On the Tightrope’: Britain Tries to Bridge a Widening Trans-Atlantic Gap

Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
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Saudi Arabia and Conflict Resolution

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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Tehran and the Multiplicity of Mediators 

Mustafa Fahs
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Two French Ghosts and President Macron

Amir Taheri
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gestures as he attends a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 12, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia to Host Talks between US, Russian, Ukrainian Officials on Monday

Bahrain Praises Saudi Arabia's Endeavors to End Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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GASTAT: Number of Umrah Performers Rose by 31% in Q4 2024

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Tunisia on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Jordan Commends Saudi Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

Jordan commends Saudi efforts in hosting US-Russia talks. (SPA)

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FILED - 17 January 2025, Lebanon, Baabda: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during a press conference at Baabda Palace. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Aoun Condemns Attempts to Drag Lebanon Anew into Violence

Asharq Al Awsat

Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

The border between Egypt and Israel. (Reuters)

Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

Families, including children, in al-Hol camp await transfer to Iraq – camp administration

UK, France, Germany Urge Gaza Ceasefire, Ask Israel to Restore Humanitarian Access

Displaced Palestinians sit next to tents at a camp set up in a garbage dump in the Yarmouk area of ​​Gaza City, the Gaza Strip, 21 March 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the northern areas of the city. (EPA)

ICC ‘Ready to Freeze’ Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant (Reuters)

Israeli Military Says Attacking Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon after Rocket Fire

Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (AFP)

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In this Oct. 24, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis carries his coat and documents as he leaves after a morning session of the last day of the Synod of bishops, at the Vatican. (AP)

Pope Francis Plans to Make First Public Appearance in Five Weeks on Sunday

Ethiopia's Army Says It Killed More than 300 Fano Militiamen in Two Days of Fighting

Ethiopia and Eritrea on warpath. (Reuters)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

Protesters clash with Turkish anti-riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. (AFP)

3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

An emergency psychologist responds to assist a resident at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Envoy Says US Trying to Win Iran’s Trust

Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy, speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

As Russia Retakes Kursk, Ukrainians Ask, 'Was it Worth it?'

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, March 14, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

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Carton of eggs are seen in a box during a free eggs give away in New York City, on March 21, 2025. (Getty Images/AFP)

United States Imports Eggs from Korea, Türkiye to Help Ease Prices

China Slams US Sanctions on Oil Refinery in Shandong

A view of the logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. Reuters

Türkiye's Stock Market Hit Hard after Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Police officers intervene as flames rise from a fire in a dustbin during a protest by students against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Oil Heads Towards Second Consecutive Weekly Gain on Supply Concerns 

An Oil refinery is seen from Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela on March 19, 2025. (AFP)

Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 3% in February, Keeps Alive BOJ Rate-Hike Bets 

Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori street in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan March 10, 2025. (Reuters)

UN Report Urges Entrepreneurs to Leverage AI in Tourism

Shibara Island, one of the Red Sea projects in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Culture A view of Rome's Trevi fountain is seen through a window of its old water flow control room, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP)

A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.” Each year,…

Culture The head of a griffin, that was repatriated from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP)
Culture

Ancient Bronze Griffin Head Is Returned to Greece from New York in Major Repatriation Move

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to a museum in southern Greece, the latest…

Culture This photograph taken on March 21, 2025, shows a recently discovered painting by Italian artist Lavinia Fontana, entitled “Portrait of a Gentleman, his Daughter and a Maid” (C) on display at the Museum de la Chartreuse in Douai, northern France. (AFP)
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French Museum Uncovers in Storage Picture by Renaissance Woman Master

A provincial museum in northern France on Friday showed off a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance, Lavinia…

Culture This marks the third consecutive year the CDF has hosted the "Storytellers" event. SPA
Culture

Saudi Arabia’s CDF Brings Together Cultural Leaders, Influencers at ‘Storytellers’ Suhoor

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) hosted the 2025 "Storytellers" Suhoor, bringing together high-ranking officials, cultural and development sector leaders,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture SDRPY works to preserve heritage and restore historic buildings - SPA
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SDRPY Funds Sayun Palace Restoration to Safeguard Yemen's Heritage

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has funded the restoration of Sayun Palace, a historic landmark in Hadhramaut. Over 500…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Goffin Stuns Alcaraz, Djokovic Makes Winning Miami Return

Sports David Goffin of Belgium returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Goffin Stuns Alcaraz, Djokovic Makes Winning Miami Return

Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-7 6-4 6-3 to Belgian David Goffin in the Miami Open second round on Friday while Novak Djokovic tied Rafa Nadal for most ATP Masters 1000…

Sports Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)
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Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday's 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the…

Sports Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates a goal during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Uruguay and Argentina in Montevideo, Uruguay, 21 March 2025. (EPA)
Sports

Argentina without Messi Wins at Uruguay, Needs a Draw with Brazil to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American…

Sports Former heavyweight champion George Foreman reacts during a news conference in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994. (AP)
Sports

George Foreman, the Fearsome Heavyweight Who Became a Beloved Champion, Dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing…

Sports Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Sprint race prior to the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, 22 March 2025. (EPA)
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Lewis Hamilton Wins Chinese F1 Sprint Race for His First Ferrari Victory

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race for Ferrari, securing Saturday’s Sprint victory from pole position following an early duel with Red Bull Racing’s Max…

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Stem Cell Treatment Helped Improve Spinal Cord Injuries, Say Japan Scientists

Varieties A scientific researcher extracts the RNA from embryonic stem cells in a laboratory. (AFP/Getty Images)

Stem Cell Treatment Helped Improve Spinal Cord Injuries, Say Japan Scientists

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese…

Varieties This image made available by NASA shows an artist's rendering of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. (Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP, File)
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A NASA Spacecraft Will Make Another Close Pass of the Sun

A NASA spacecraft will make another close brush with the sun, the second of three planned encounters through the sizzling solar atmosphere. The Parker Solar…

Varieties A handout photo made available by the Vulcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources shows the Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano spewing volcanic materials during an eruption, in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 21 March 2025. (EPA/PVMBG / Handout)
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Prompting Alert Level to Be Raised 

The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 meters (26,200 feet) high and…

Varieties (FILES) Alpinists climb the "Voie royale", way to go to the Mont-Blanc to the top of the glacier of Tete Rousse, a 3.200 meter peak in the French Alps, on June 30, 2011. (Photo by JEAN-PIERRE CLATOT / AFP)
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World's Glaciers are Losing Record Ice as Global Temperatures Climb, UN Says

Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties This image from webcam footage provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows lava fountains shooting up high in the latest episode of an ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (United States Geological Survey via AP) 
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Puts on Dazzling Show with Lava Fountains Hundreds of Feet High 

Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet (215 meters) Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption. …

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