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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad, Iraq January 9, 2024. (Reuters)

No Spying Took Place by Employees of Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office, Adviser Says

A political adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has rejected recent allegations that employees at the premier's office have been spying on…

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MI6 chief Richard Moore and CIA director Bill Burns speaking at the FT weekend festival on Saturday. (Reuters)

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US, UK Stress Intelligence Partnership to Face Unprecedented Threats

Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, Bill Burns and chief of the UK Secret Intelligence Service, Richard Moore highlighted on Saturday the…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 1 hour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (not pictured), Ankara, Türkiye, 04 September 2024. (EPA)

Türkiye’s Erdogan Calls for Islamic Alliance against Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat of expansionism"…

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Gunman Kills Three Israelis Near Jordan Border, Israeli Military Says

Israeli ambulances are seen at the scene of the attack. (Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service on X)

Gunman Kills Three Israelis Near Jordan Border, Israeli Military Says

A gunman killed three Israeli civilians in an attack near the Allenby Bridge border crossing with Jordan before security forces shot him dead on Sunday,…

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Israeli Strike Kills Senior Rescue Service Official in Gaza as Fighting Rages since 6 minutes

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28 July 2024, Venezuela, Caracas: The presidential candidate of the Venezuelan opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, arrives at the Santo Tomas de Villanueva school to cast his vote during the presidential elections. (dpa)

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Venezuela Opposition Candidate Gonzalez Leaves for Spain as Diplomatic Tensions Rise

Venezuela's former presidential opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has left for Spain in the wake of the South American country's contested election,…

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (C) arrives in the presidential Rolls Royce for the Independence Day military parade on the Esplanade of the Ministries in Brasilia, Brazil, 07 September 2024. (EPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President of Brazil on Independence Day

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Brazil’s…

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MWL Hails Efforts of Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group

People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)

North Korean Leader Emphasizes Importance of Strengthening Naval Power

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a naval base construction site at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on September 8, 2024. (KCNA via Reuters)

Trump, Talking Tariffs, Immigration, Revs up Small-Town Base in Wisconsin

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump departs a campaign event at the Central Wisconsin Airport on September 07, 2024 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. (Getty Images/AFP)

Ukraine Concerned at Reports of Iranian Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Honor guards shoot into the air during the funeral ceremony of six Ukrainian servicemen killed in a Russian rocket attack at a Ukrainian military academy, during their funeral ceremony in Poltava, Ukraine, Saturday Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Typhoon Yagi Leaves at Least 4 Dead in Vietnam

Water is whipped up by high winds onto the shore of Phuong Luu lake as Super Typhoon Yagi hits Hai Phong on September 7, 2024. (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP)

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Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih with officials from Italy’s Elettronica after signing the memorandum of understanding. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign MoU to Boost Investment in Military Industries

Samer Al-Kharashi, Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Office for the Middle East.

Samer Al-Kharashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Making Progress in Green Investments

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi meets with a delegation from Mubadala Energy led by CEO Mansoor Mohammed Al Hamed. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Eager for New Investment Opportunities in Oil, Gas Sectors

Alkhorayef underscored the Kingdom’s strategic advantages, which make it an attractive investment destination for leading global companies. (SPA)

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Boosting Industrial Cooperation with Hong Kong Officials

SDAIA will hold the first international edition of the International AI Olympiad (IAIO) between September 8-12

Saudi Arabia to Host First International AI Olympiad

File photo of a police officer standing near a Moroccan national flag near the main stadium during preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup in Agadir, December 10, 2013. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Morocco Stops 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024

Gulf

MWL Hails Efforts of Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group

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Saudi Interior Minister Arrives in Egypt on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz was received at Cairo International Airport by his Egyptian counterpart Major General Mahmoud Tawfik and Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Hussaini. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President of Brazil on Independence Day

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Eswatini 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)

Riyadh Prepares to Host Strategic GCC Dialogues with Russia, India

Gulf foreign ministers and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al Budawi meet in Doha in June. (GCC)

Putin Thanks Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince for Helping Major US-Russia Prisoner Swap

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk during a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 6, 2023. Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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An internally displaced Palestinian child who fled with his family from the northern Gaza Strip stands outside their shelter in Khan Younis town, southern Gaza Strip, 07 September 2024. (EPA)

Israeli Strike Kills Senior Rescue Service Official in Gaza as Fighting Rages

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Gunman Kills Three Israelis Near Jordan Border, Israeli Military Says

Security Tightened in Syria's Raqqa after ISIS Jailbreak

ISIS prisoners are seen at a jail in Raqqa, Syria. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Türkiye’s Erdogan Calls for Islamic Alliance against Israel

Iraqi, American Officials to Meet to Discuss US Troop Withdrawal

A troop member of the International Coalition shakes hands with an Iraqi soldier during a military training. (CENTCOM file)

No Spying Took Place by Employees of Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office, Adviser Says

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A resident walks with a bicycle past a building destroyed by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Yampil, in Sumy region, Ukraine September 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Overnight Air Attacks on Border Regions

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US, UK Stress Intelligence Partnership to Face Unprecedented Threats

Venezuela Opposition Candidate Gonzalez Leaves for Spain as Diplomatic Tensions Rise

North Korean Leader Emphasizes Importance of Strengthening Naval Power

Trump, Talking Tariffs, Immigration, Revs up Small-Town Base in Wisconsin

Typhoon Yagi Leaves at Least 4 Dead in Vietnam

Business

Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign MoU to Boost Investment in Military Industries

Asharq Al Awsat (Como (Italy)) since 12 minutes

Samer Al-Kharashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Making Progress in Green Investments

Europe’s Auto Industry Might Face €15 Billion in Fines Over Emissions

A worker walks past parked Renault cars at its stockyard on the outskirts of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad June 11, 2013. (Reuters)

Egypt Eager for New Investment Opportunities in Oil, Gas Sectors

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Boosting Industrial Cooperation with Hong Kong Officials

DMDF 2024 Explores Dynamics of Saudi Financial Market

A previous conference organized by the Saudi Financial Academy (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Culture

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The stamp is named after Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and enjoys his patronage. (SPA)

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

National Cultural Award-Granting Ceremony to Be Held under Saudi Crown Prince's Patronage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will grant the National Cultural Awards on Monday at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 07/09 - 17:55

An 1787 copy of the US Constitution that will be put up for auction on Sept. 28, 2024, is shown at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Rare 1787 Copy of US Constitution up for Auction, Could Be Worth Millions

Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It's in good enough condition that he can handle it,…

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The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments. SPA

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Cooperation Agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments…

Asharq Al Awsat (AlUla) Thursday 05/09 - 17:18

Dubai Culture Launches 1st Edition of 'Talent Atelier' Program for Emirati Designers

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the 1st edition of 'Talent Atelier' program, organized in collaboration with L…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Thursday 05/09 - 17:31

Sports

Sabalenka Beats Pegula to Win US Open for Her Third Grand Slam Title

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Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka holds up the trophy after defeating USA's Jessica Pegula during their women's final match on day thirteen of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on September 7, 2024. (AFP)

Sabalenka Beats Pegula to Win US Open for Her Third Grand Slam Title

Aryna Sabalenka left the US Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of the two years before that, other losses that…

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot against Jack Draper of Great Britain during their Men's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 06, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Luke Hales/Getty Images/AFP

Sinner Given Rest Time and Won't Compete in Davis Cup for Italy Next Week

US Open finalist Jannik Sinner needs time to rest after Sunday’s final against Taylor Fritz in New York and will not compete in the Davis Cup Finals group…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/09 - 14:09

Sports

England's striker #20 Harry Kane applauds the fans following the International friendly football match between England and Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on June 3, 2024. England won the match 3-0. (AFP)

England Captain Kane Sets Sights on Ronaldo's Enduring Career

England captain Harry Kane plans to follow Cristiano Ronaldo's example by extending his career as long as possible. Portugal striker Ronaldo scored the 900th…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/09 - 07:25

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Taylor Fritz (R) of the United States embraces Frances Tiafoe of the United States after defeating him in their Men's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 06, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP

Tiafoe Ended Up Losing after he Thought he Was About to Beat Fritz at US Open

Frances Tiafoe figures he lost to Taylor Fritz at the US Open because it suddenly occurred to him Friday night that he was close to winning and reaching his…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York) Saturday 07/09 - 06:56

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This photograph shows the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP)

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Congratulates Saudi Leadership on Al-Qurashi's Gold Medal at Paralympics

Minister of Sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal extended his congratulations to the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 07/09 - 05:42

Varieties

New England Town Celebrates Being Birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Bronze statues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters are displayed as part of the permanent collection at the Woodman Museum, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Dover, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Town Celebrates Being Birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

As the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles grew to become a pop culture sensation, the place where they were conceived rarely got mentioned. It wasn't the New York…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/09 - 09:44

Hippos descended from a small herd introduced by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar are seen in the wild in Antioquia Department, Colombia, in April 2023. Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP/File

Colombian Court Orders Escobar's Hippos to Be Hunted

A Colombian court on Friday called for the hunting of hippos, introduced to the country in the 1980s by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. The Administrative Court of…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/09 - 07:02

In this image from video provided by NASA, the empty Boeing Starliner capsule floats down towards White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico late Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, after undocking from the International Space Station. (NASA via AP)

2 Astronauts Left Behind in Space as Boeing's Troubled Capsule Returns to Earth

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended Friday night with an empty capsule landing and two test pilots still in space, left behind until next year because NASA…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 07/09 - 06:50

Saudi Film Commission Participates in 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), held from September 5 to 15. TIFF is one of the world’s…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 07/09 - 05:48

This handout photograph taken and released by the European Union's Press Service on September 5, 2024, journalists work during the reception of a batch of mpox vaccines donated by European Union at the tarmac of Kinshasa International Airport in the Nsele district of Kinshasa. (AFP / European Union handout)