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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Jeddah on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives King of Jordan in Jeddah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Wednesday Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who is in the Kingdom on an…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, right, shakes hands with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP)
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French FM Says Iraq Should Not Be Dragged into Regional Conflicts

France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Iraq should not be pulled into conflicts in a turbulent Middle East during his first visit to the country,…

World Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses as he meets Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) in Ankara, Türkiye, July 26, 2023. (Reuters)
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China Backs Iran’s Nuclear Talks with US, Opposes ‘Illegal’ Sanctions

China supports Iran holding talks on its nuclear program with the United States and opposes the use of force and "illegal" unilateral sanctions to try to…

World Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez leaves after a press conference after a cabinet meeting held at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, 22 April 2025. (EPA)
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Bullets Purchase from Israel Rattles Spain’s Leftist Coalition

A decision by Spain's Socialist government to backtrack on a promise to cancel a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli firm drew a rebuke on Wednesday from…

Jordan Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, Confiscates Assets, Offices

Arab World The official spokesman for the Jordanian government during the announcement of the details of the arrest of terrorist cells last week (Petra)

Jordan Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, Confiscates Assets, Offices

Jordan outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood and confiscated its assets on Wednesday after members of the group were found to be linked to a sabotage plot, Interior…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves while walking on the day he holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 23,2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
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Palestinian President Urges Hamas to Hand over its Arms

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas on Wednesday to cede responsibility for the Gaza Strip, hand over its arms to the Palestinian Authority and…

Asharq Al Awsat
World Mohsen Mahdawi speaks at a protest on the Columbia University campus on November 9, 2023 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)
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Palestinian Student Remains Detained in Vermont with a Hearing Set for Next Week

A large crowd of supporters and advocates gathered outside a Vermont courthouse Wednesday to support a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza…

Earthquake Measuring 6.2 Shakes Istanbul and Injures More than 150 People

People with their belongings sit in a park after a powerful earthquake in Istanbul, Türkiye, 23 April 2025. (EPA)

Pope Francis’ Body Placed in St Peter’s Basilica After Solemn Procession 

Pallbearers carry the coffin of the late Pope Francis inside St Peter's Basilica as it is transported in a procession from the chapel of Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica, following the Pope's death, in the Vatican on April 23, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia, India Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Space for Peaceful Purposes

The agreement was part of the official agenda of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Kingdom - SPA

US will 'Walk Away' Unless Russia, Ukraine Agree Deal, Says Vance

A Ukrainian armoured vehicle in a village near the front line in the Dnipropetrovsk region - AFP

Iran Fortifying Buried Nuclear Sites as Talks with US Continue, Report Says

Iran's and US' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, India Expand Strategic Partnership Council, Pledge Closer Int’l Coordination 

Mohamed Attiya, 54, receives dialysis treatment at Shifa hospital in Gaza City, Monday, April 14, 2025.(AP)

Dialysis Patients Struggle to Get Treatment in Blockaded Gaza. Officials Say Hundreds Have Died 

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, looks on during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in Ankara, Türkiye, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP)

Baghdad Invites New Syrian President to Arab Summit, Sparking Political Division in Iraq 

US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)

Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13-16, White House Says

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Tuesday. (AP)

Israeli Intelligence, Financial Incentives Pressure Gaza Residents to Leave the Enclave

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 15, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Ranks 1st Regionally, 9th Globally and 6th in G20 in Geospatial Field

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The Arsenal of the ‘Resistance’

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Francis and the End of the Imperial Papacy

Ross Douthat
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What Acceleration of History in Our Region, What Deceleration?

Hazem Saghieh
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The Lebanese-Israeli War Will Return… Unless 

Nadim Koteich
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In the Lebanese Municipal Elections… the Heart of the Coexistence Crisis

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Saudi Arabia and the Architecture of Regional De-escalation

Mamoun Fandy
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The Man Who Does Not Tire of Killing

Ghassan Charbel
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Building Confidence in Elections… How?

Mustafa al-Kadhimi
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Iran and the Deception of the Leaks

Tariq Al-Homayed
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Trump’s Trillions and Palestine

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Lebanon and the ‘Arms Test’

Mustafa Fahs
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Again, on the 50th Anniversary of the Lebanese War

Hazem Saghieh
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Muslim World League Condemns Jammu, Kashmir Terrorist Attack

Muslim World League Condemns Jammu, Kashmir Terrorist Attack

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack in Jammu, Kashmir

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack in Jammu, Kashmir

Saudi Crown Prince Receives King of Jordan in Jeddah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Jeddah on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, India Expand Strategic Partnership Council, Pledge Closer Int’l Coordination 

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting. (SPA)

Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13-16, White House Says

US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on 22 April 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Growing Int’l Support for Upcoming ‘Two-State Solution’ Conference 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, right, shakes hands with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP)

French FM Says Iraq Should Not Be Dragged into Regional Conflicts

Jordan Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, Confiscates Assets, Offices

The official spokesman for the Jordanian government during the announcement of the details of the arrest of terrorist cells last week (Petra)

Palestinian President Urges Hamas to Hand over its Arms

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves while walking on the day he holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 23,2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

Israeli Strikes Kill 10 at Gaza Shelter, Israel Says Targeted Gunmen

23 April 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinian children inspect the damage after an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Germany, France, Britain Call on Israel to Allow Aid into Gaza 

A Palestinian girl inspects the damage after an Israeli strike on the Yafa school building, a school-turned-shelter, in Gaza City on April 23, 2025. (AFP) 

EU Official Hold Talks in Algeria on ‘New Pact for Mediterranean’

European Commission Director-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf Stefano Sannino. (EU)

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez leaves after a press conference after a cabinet meeting held at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, 22 April 2025. (EPA)

Bullets Purchase from Israel Rattles Spain’s Leftist Coalition

Palestinian Student Remains Detained in Vermont with a Hearing Set for Next Week

Mohsen Mahdawi speaks at a protest on the Columbia University campus on November 9, 2023 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

China Backs Iran’s Nuclear Talks with US, Opposes ‘Illegal’ Sanctions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi poses as he meets Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not seen) in Ankara, Türkiye, July 26, 2023. (Reuters)

China, Russia May Build Nuclear Plant on Moon to Power Lunar Station, Official Says

The moon is seen over the city of Beijing, China, February 20, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

US will 'Walk Away' Unless Russia, Ukraine Agree Deal, Says Vance

A Ukrainian armoured vehicle in a village near the front line in the Dnipropetrovsk region - AFP

Earthquake Measuring 6.2 Shakes Istanbul and Injures More than 150 People

People with their belongings sit in a park after a powerful earthquake in Istanbul, Türkiye, 23 April 2025. (EPA)

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to the Institute of International Finance Global Outlook Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington. (AP)

US Treasury's Bessent Urges IMF, World Bank to Refocus on Core Missions

Saudia Group Signs Deal with Airbus to Acquire up to 20 Wide-Body Aircraft

Saudia Group announced a new aircraft deal with Airbus to enhance its fleet - AFP

Oil Prices Rise on Iran Sanctions, Decline in US Crude Stocks

A container ship sails along Nakhodka Bay near the oil terminal in the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo

IMF Appoints First Mission Chief to Syria in 14 Years

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) police officer directs delegates as people arrive to the building during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Saudi Social Development Bank Surpasses $43.2 Billion in Total Financing

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz during the launch of “Jada 30” at the Social Development Bank’s 53rd anniversary celebration (Asharq Al-Awsat)

IMF Projects Pessimistic Outlook on MENA Economies

Traffic moves during a sandstorm in Doha on April 15, 2025. (AFP)

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Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

Culture Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

Saudi Capital Guest of Honor as Riyadh Pavilion Opens at Buenos Aires Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission officially launched the Riyadh pavilion at the 49th Buenos Aires International Book Fair in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Covering more than 2,000 square meters, the museum is the first of its kind in Jumum. SPA
Culture

Over 12,000 Artifacts at Saudi Arabia’s Jumum Museum Showcase Historic Cultural Heritage

Nestled along the route connecting Makkah and Madinah lies the Jumum Museum, a treasure trove that houses over 12,000 artifacts that tell a story of the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
Culture

Culture Ministry Partners with TikTok to Boost Saudi Cultural Sector

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed on Monday a cooperation agreement with TikTok to strengthen collaboration across various fields, aiming to support and…

Culture The festival helps to keep their heritage alive and celebrate the city's Afro-Brazilian history. TOYIN ADEDOKUN / AFP
Culture

Afro-Brazilian Carnival Celebrates Cultural Kinship in Lagos

Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, vibrancy and colors of Brazil's Rio…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Riyadh Named Guest of Honor at Buenos Aires International Book Fair
Culture

Riyadh Named Guest of Honor at Buenos Aires International Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission is set to spearhead Riyadh's designation as the guest of honor at the Buenos Aires International…

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Former Brazil Coach Tite Taking Break to Take Care of Mental, Physical Health 

Sports Flamengo's coach Tite gestures during a Copa Libertadores Group E soccer match against Colombia's Millonarios at El Campin stadium in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (AP)

Former Brazil Coach Tite Taking Break to Take Care of Mental, Physical Health 

Former Brazil coach Tite said he is taking an indefinite career break in order to take care of his mental and physical health. The 63-year-old, who led…

Sports Cristiano Ronaldo. (Reuters)
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Ronaldo Is Rested and Returning His Attention to an Asian Champions League Title 

Cristiano Ronaldo has rested and now is returning his attention to winning his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia. Despite breaking the Saudi Pro League’s…

Sports Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev. (Reuters)
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Sinner Doesn’t Deserve Any Hate, Says Draper 

Briton Jack Draper has given his backing to world number one Jannik Sinner over the doping controversy which saw the Italian accept a three-month ban and said…

Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v RCD Mallorca - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea
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Barcelona Increases Spanish League Lead by Beating Mallorca 1-0

Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase its Spanish league lead on Tuesday. The home win gave the Catalan club…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Lamia and Abdulrahman show their rings while standing next to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Trophy. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat
Sports

Jeddah Circuit Sparks Cross-Cultural Love Story Between Saudi Architect, Spanish Engineer

A wedding ring inspired by the design of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix trophy has brought together a Spanish groom and a Saudi bride in matrimony. The…

Rawan Alkhmisi (Jeddah)

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A Set of 1st Editions of Shakespeare's Plays Could Fetch $6 million at Auction

Varieties This photo issued by Sotheby's on Wednesday April 23, 2025, shows The First Folio of William Shakespeare, which contains 36 of Shakespeare's plays, and is "the most significant publication in the history of English literature". It is one of four folios which are due to go on sale at Sotheby's in London on May 23, where they are expected to fetch between £3.5 million and £4.5 million. (Sotheby's via AP)

A Set of 1st Editions of Shakespeare's Plays Could Fetch $6 million at Auction

A set of the first four editions of William Shakespeare’s collected works is expected to sell for up to 4.5 million pounds ($6 million) at auction next month. …

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Varieties US First Lady Melania Trump (L) and President Donald Trump attend the 2025 Easter Egg Roll event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA 21 April 2025. (EPA)
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Trump Solo: First Lady, Children Out of Frame in New Term 

First Lady Melania Trump, relatively out of public view during her husband's first term, has been even more off-grid this time around. In the first 100 days…

Varieties The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Royal Reserve Sees Release of Over 30 Endangered Animals

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with the Imam Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, has released over 30…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties This handout photo taken on March 12, 2025 and released on March 26 by the Minderoo Foundation shows a diver inspecting corals impacted by a bleaching event on the Ningaloo Reef off Australia's west coast. (Photo by Violeta J Brosig / Minderoo Foundation / AFP)
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84% of the World’s Coral Reefs Hit by Worst Bleaching Event on Record 

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the…

Varieties Astronauts for China's Shenzhou-20 space mission (L-R) Wang Jie, Chen Dong and Chen Zhongrui attend a press conference a day before the launch of the mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi desert, in northwest China on April 23, 2025. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)
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China Reveals New Team of Astronauts for Space Station Launch

China announced Wednesday the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space. The…

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