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Arab World 04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)
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Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills Two

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed two people on Friday, Lebanese official media said, despite a truce with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Lebanon's state-run…

Arab World Some Iraqis with disabilities were among the victims of the crackdown on the 2019 Tishreen protests (Reuters)
Arab World

Victims of Iraq’s Tishreen Protests Prepare to Sue Badr Organization Leader

Reactions continued to mount in Iraq over controversial remarks by Badr Organization leader Hadi al-Amiri about the involvement of armed factions in…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Members of the Mahdi Scouts carry the coffins of a Hezbollah commander and members of his family during their funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs (AP)
Arab World

Hezbollah Seeks New Victory Narrative in Defending Beirut

As Israel continues to occupy large swathes of southern Lebanon and destroy entire villages, recent statements by Hezbollah officials have raised questions…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut)
Arab World The Supreme Council of Sheikhs and Dignitaries of Fezzan offers condolences to the people of al-Qatrun (Council)
Arab World

Libya: Tensions Flare in Al-Qatrun After a Young Man Killed in Shooting Blamed on LNA

Tension gripped the southern Libyan city of al-Qatrun following the killing of 16-year-old Hussein Matar, who was shot while at a petrol station in the city. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’

World US President Donald Trump attends an event to sign executive orders related to beef, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’

President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off…

Arab World Locals gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, 01 September 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Arab World

Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Details of Operation to Kidnap Senior Hamas Official

Sources in Hamas have revealed new details about the operation to kidnap the group's senior security official, Moeen al-Arabid, last Tuesday by an Israeli…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Gulf Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)
Gulf

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discussed developments across the region. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he discussed with his Saudi counterpart, Prince…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)

Lebanon: Post-Ali al-Taher…Israeli Political Pressure Mounts

(FILES) A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Nabatieh shows smoke as it rises from the site of Israeli strikes that targeted the hilltops of the mountainous area of the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge on August 14, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

Farah's account on the Instagram platform

US Sanctions Turkish Bank Golden Global Over Alleged Iran Links

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a press conference as the 2026 G20 Financial meetings come to a close on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/AFPages via AFP)

IAEA Members Draft Resolution Reporting Iran to the UN Security Council

The logo of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organization's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 6, 2023 (Reuters)

Syrian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Integration Process Following SDF Dissolution Is Moving Toward Completion

A convoy of Syrian security forces and Special Operations Forces enters the headquarters of the “Vanguards Camp” Regiment in Hasakah (Hasakah Media)

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31 August 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: Smoke billows after an Israeli detonation on Arnoun, not far from the strategic hill of Ali al-Taher ridge. (dpa)

Lebanon's Ali Al-Taher Ridge, Strategic Hezbollah Position Israel Says It Seized

Displaced children play during an activity organized by the NGO Save the Children at a school turned into a shelter for displaced families in Tyre, southern Lebanon, August 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Thousands of Lebanese Students Still Displaced by War as School Year Nears

This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 02, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

‘Nomura’ to Asharq Al-Awsat: Bond Yields Reshape Region’s Cost of Capital

An Israeli tank maneuvers in Gaza, as seen from the as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Rights Groups Urge US Lawmakers to Drop Provision to Deepen Defense Ties with Israel

An aerial view shows houses standing amid debris during a helicopter flight from Nuwakot to Rasuwa following the deadly flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, September 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Nothing Left: Nepal Flood Survivors Face Loss and Uncertainty

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Parisian Dialogue

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Shamkhani's Nuclear Wishes

Mishary Dhayidi
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Is Nabatieh the Target and Ali al-Taher the Pretext?

Mustafa Fahs
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War with Iran: Time for a Rethink

Amir Taheri
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The Rule of the Machines

Tawfiq Alsaif
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The Sudanese Dialogue: When the Homeland Becomes the Compass

Osman Mirghani
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Israel Between the Open Conspiracy and the Closed Future!

Hazem Saghieh
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The Shanghai Summit in Bishkek

Emile Ameen
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France and the Elections of Extreme Polarization

Amr el-Shobaki
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Palestinians: From Statehood to a Struggle for Survival

Nabil Amr
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Two Events That Awakened Europe

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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What Next After the Dissolution of the SDF?

Fayez Sara
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An image showing a portion of the seized quantity of ketamine (Saudi Ministry of Interior)

Saudi-Malaysian Security Cooperation Foils Smuggling of 505.6 Kilograms of Ketamine

Asharq Al Awsat

UAE President Pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

UAE flag / File Photo- Reuters

Saudi Embassy: Closely Monitoring Condition of Saudi Citizen Stabbed in Mayfair

Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)

Saudi Arabia Chairs 118th Session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP

Saudi Arabia Offers Yemen’s Central Bank New Support to Bolster Economic Stability

The Central Bank of Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Government media)

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04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills Two

Libya: Tensions Flare in Al-Qatrun After a Young Man Killed in Shooting Blamed on LNA

The Supreme Council of Sheikhs and Dignitaries of Fezzan offers condolences to the people of al-Qatrun (Council)

Hezbollah Seeks New Victory Narrative in Defending Beirut

Members of the Mahdi Scouts carry the coffins of a Hezbollah commander and members of his family during their funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs (AP)

Victims of Iraq’s Tishreen Protests Prepare to Sue Badr Organization Leader

Some Iraqis with disabilities were among the victims of the crackdown on the 2019 Tishreen protests (Reuters)

Lebanon: Post-Ali al-Taher…Israeli Political Pressure Mounts

(FILES) A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Nabatieh shows smoke as it rises from the site of Israeli strikes that targeted the hilltops of the mountainous area of the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge on August 14, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Details of Operation to Kidnap Senior Hamas Official

Locals gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, 01 September 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

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US President Donald Trump attends an event to sign executive orders related to beef, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’

UN Approves Resolution in Support of Map that Shows Africa's True Size

FILE PHOTO: A vendor sells a map of Africa along the streets of Bujumbura, Burundi April 24, 2015. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Philippine VP is Ordered Arrested for Threats Against the President

FILE -Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she speaks during a press conference in Manila, Philippines on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe, File)

IAEA Members Draft Resolution Reporting Iran to the UN Security Council

The logo of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the organization's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 6, 2023 (Reuters)

Vance Says Iran Conflict Is Not a War, Declines to Offer Timeline for End

Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Russian Attacks Kill at Least 3 in Ukraine as US Talks on the War Are Expected

Firefighters walk among debris at a destroyed pharmaceutical warehouse after Russian drone attacks on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP)

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A general view of the Norwegian central bank in Oslo, Norway March 6, 2018. Picture taken March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche

Norway's Sovereign Fund Proposes Deep Cuts to US Treasury Holdings

Asharq Al Awsat

J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas Forecast December ECB Rate Hike

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

US Sanctions Turkish Bank Golden Global Over Alleged Iran Links

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a press conference as the 2026 G20 Financial meetings come to a close on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/AFPages via AFP)

Dammam Airports Company Wins Six International ACI Accreditations in Istanbul

King Fahd International Airport also secured accreditation for health and safety compliance - SPA

US Diesel Prices Hit New High amid Iran War Disruption

Crude oil, gasoline, and diesel storage tanks at the Kinder Morgan terminal in Los Angeles (Reuters)

FAO: World Food Prices at Highest Since 2022 as Supply Risks Mount

A vendor loads coconuts into a cart to transport them by tricycle in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 04 September 2026. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

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Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

Culture The galleries showcased underwater archaeological discoveries and Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to protect and document submerged cultural assets - SPA

Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition concluded its six-month run at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday, showcasing the works of its second cohort of emerging artists and the program’s mentors. (SPA)
Culture

Diriyah Art Futures Opens Second Edition of 'CONTINUUM' Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first center for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)
Culture

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

The United States on Thursday announced the return of Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon that were looted from the southern city of Tyre and recovered…

Culture A visitor at the Saudi pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission today inaugurated the Saudi pavilion participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026…

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026
Culture

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Everton boss David Moyes conceded he is left with a small squad after a disappointing transfer window in which key players departed the club and a deadline day…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The competitions include neighborhood and volunteer football leagues - SPA
Sports

Riyadh Municipality Launches Six Community Sports Tournaments

The Riyadh Region Municipality launched six community sports tournaments across 11 locations in central Riyadh, running throughout September to promote…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Sports

Liverpool Signs Teen Forward Djylian N’Guessan from French Side Saint-Etienne

Liverpool has signed teenage forward Djylian N’Guessan from French side Saint-Etienne, the Premier League club said on Friday. The 18-year-old is set to…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have not conceded a Premier League goal this season. Darren Staples / AFP/File
Sports

Arsenal Brace for Chelsea Test as Spurs Seek Spark

Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Australia's Nick Kyrgios after a match in December 2025. (Reuters)
Sports

Kyrgios Gets Month Ban for Cocaine, Enters Treatment Program

Nick Kyrgios has accepted and served a one-month ban for taking cocaine, the tennis anti-doping agency said Friday, clearing his return to the court after…

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Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

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Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

The account of the Jordanian government’s digital spokesperson, "Farah," has been launched on Instagram as a new digital platform for communicating with the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)
Varieties Kuching riverside in the city center is shrouded in thick haze in Kuching, Sarawak state, Malaysia, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP)
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Malaysia Declares Emergency in Serian District in Sarawak State Due to Haze

Malaysia declared an emergency in the district of Serian, in Sarawak state, after thick haze caused by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed air…

Varieties A health worker from the community health center prepares a cervical cancer and rubella vaccination during the School Children Immunization Month (BIAS) program at a school in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 27 August 2026. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
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US Study Tests Psilocybin to Fight Cancer Side Effects

Here's a novel idea for countering the painful side effects of chemotherapy: beforehand, take the hallucinogenic drug found in magic mushrooms. The study…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A Tesla's "Cybercab" is displayed in downtown Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026. (AFP)
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Tesla Starts Cybercab Rides in Austin, Drawing US Safety Agency Interest

Tesla said on Thursday it was offering rides in "limited areas of Austin, Texas" in its two-seater Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, with…

Varieties A person cools off in front of a fan as tourists seek relief from high summer temperatures in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, 28 August 2026. (EPA)
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After Heatwaves, Will EU Pivot Back to the Climate Fight?

Is climate change set for a comeback as a top EU priority, after a deadly summer of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe? The fight against global warming…

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