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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh in 2023 (SPA)

Riyadh and Moscow Look to Shape a New Century of Cooperation, Coordination

Experts and diplomats said the centennial of Saudi-Russian diplomatic relations offers an opportunity to assess the partnership's evolution, examine how the…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Arab World Members of Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades near the Bab Al-Mandab Strait (AP)

Yemeni Army Launches Surprise Attack on Houthis in Al-Mudaribah, Killing and Wounding Dozens

Fighting escalated across several fronts in Yemen on Monday as the government-aligned Nation Shield Forces announced a large-scale offensive against Houthi…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Features Delegates from Kazakhstan pose for photographs by their pavilion on the opening day of the COP31 annual UN climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, 09 November 2026.  EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

COP31 in Antalya: Climate Divisions and US Absence Test Global Consensus

Climate negotiations in Antalya, Türkiye, face a fresh test as unresolved disputes from last year's summit in Brazil carry over into the 31st United Nations…

Asharq Al Awsat (Antalya, Türkiye)
Arab World  Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi meets with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani on the sidelines of the second session of the Jordan-Syria Higher Coordination Council, a body established to institutionalize strategic cooperation between the two nations. Photo: dpa

Al-Shaibani: Syrian-Jordanian Relations at Their Strongest in Decades

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Syria's security and stability were vital to Jordan and a cornerstone of regional stability. Speaking at a joint…

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Iran Defends Two-day Proposal for Peace Talks after US Rejects Conditions

World People drive past a billboard about the Strait of Hormuz, on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Defends Two-day Proposal for Peace Talks after US Rejects Conditions

Iran ‌defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State…

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Arab World A photo posted on Facebook by the Tadamon Neighborhood Coordination Committee showing one of its demonstrations demanding that those responsible for the neighborhood's massacres be brought to justice.

New Mass Grave Discovered South of Damascus

Residents of the Tadamon neighborhood in southern Damascus discovered a new mass grave on Monday in the Al-Shuhada area, also known as Al-Sulaykha, bringing…

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Arab World A Palestinian child sits beside a pool of rainwater at a camp for displaced people in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Four Killed in Gaza after Sand Embankment Collapses on to Tents

Torrential rain in Gaza caused a sand embankment to collapse on to tents, killing a woman and three small children in an incident that highlighted the danger…

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Work to Save the Afghan Capital’s Crumbling Ancient Fortress Uncovers Archaeological Treasures

Culture  In this photo provided by Aga Khan Trust for Culture foundation, the Bala Hissar fortress is seen in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 9, 2023. (Aga Khan Trust for Culture via AP)

Work to Save the Afghan Capital’s Crumbling Ancient Fortress Uncovers Archaeological Treasures

Perched high above the southern edge of Kabul’s old city, the imposing fortress of Bala Hissar has endured centuries of invasions, uprisings and conflict that…


Culture Yoshitomo Nara's figures, at turns haunting, delightful, or menacing, have made him an art world favorite (David Zwirner Gallery) 

Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘Big-Headed Girls’ Take Over the World

The big-headed, wide-eyed girls that made Yoshitomo Nara one of the most beloved Japanese artists of the 21st century are everywhere — if you know where to…

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Culture The displayed items include stone tools, inscriptions, coins, pottery, jewellery, books, and historical photographs - SPA

RCU Launches ‘An Ongoing Story’ Exhibition

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has launched the “An Ongoing Story” exhibition in the AlJadidah Arts District, featuring a collection curated by 16…

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Culture The pavilion also highlighted traditional Saudi woodcraft, featuring live demonstrations by Saudi artisans who introduced visitors to heritage woodworking techniques and historical carving tools - SPA

Saudi Pavilion Highlights Ancient Arabian Civilizations and Traditional Woodcraft at Algiers Book Fair

The Heritage Commission showcased a curated collection of rare archaeological replicas within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pavilion at the 2026 Algiers…

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Culture Tourists climb the Maya pyramid of Nohoch Mul at the archaeological site of Coba December 15, 2012. (Reuters)

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

For the ancient Maya, the vibrant red mineral cinnabar held deep sacred meaning, representing blood, life and the soul. They used it widely as pigment in…

Convincing Barcelona Comeback Win Answers Doubts Over Flick’s Approach

Sports Barcelona's Hansi Flick reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports game played between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, 08 November 2026. (EPA)

Convincing Barcelona Comeback Win Answers Doubts Over Flick’s Approach

After two damaging defeats ‌in late October undermined confidence in Hansi Flick's approach, a convincing second-half performance from Barcelona and a 2-1…


Sports Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal applauds during a moment in remembrance of late Spanish footballer Jesus De Miguel during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on November 8, 2026. (AFP)

Spain’s Yamal, Oyarzabal Out for Czech Nations League Clash

Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will miss Spain's upcoming Nations League match against the Czech Republic, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on…

Sports Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain competes in qualifying for the 2026 Formula One Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 07 November 2026. (EPA)

Subdued Hamilton Praises Ferrari After ‘Tricky’ Weekend

Lewis Hamilton made a subdued exit from Interlagos on Sunday after a weekend to forget at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the third race in a disappointing "triple…

Sports Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy arrives for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP)

Wolff Says Antonelli Still No Senna, but ‘Senninha’ Can Grow

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff ‌may still be reluctant to compare Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna but, after a week immersed in the late Brazilian driver's legacy and…

Sports  Philippines’ Alexandra Eala celebrates after beating Greece’s Maria Sakkari in their women's singles semi-final match at the Hong Kong Tennis Open in Hong Kong on November 7, 2026. (AFP)

Eala Ready to Disappear for a Bit After Breakout Season Comes to an End

Alex Eala said ‌she is looking forward to lying low for a while after her breakout campaign ended on Sunday with a 6-3 6-0 defeat by American Claire Liu…


Pakistan Farmers in Long Fight to Make German Firms Pay for Flood Damage

Varieties Dozens of Pakistani farmers are suing German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials in a rare bid to make big polluters pay damages for climate impacts. Aamir QURESHI / AFP

Pakistan Farmers in Long Fight to Make German Firms Pay for Flood Damage

In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering…

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Varieties A tourist holds an umbrella to shelter from the sun while walking on a hot day in Tokyo on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

This Year Set to Be One of Four Hottest on Record, UN Report Says

This year is ‌on track to be one of the four hottest on record, driven by a powerful El Niño and perpetuating a warming streak of more than a decade, a UN…

Varieties A white-tailed eagle over the Isle of Mull in Scotland. (Natural Resources Wales)

Reintroduction of White-Tailed Eagles Puts Seabird Colonies at Risk of Wipeout

White-tailed eagles reintroduced into England and Wales imperil endangered seabird populations and risk wiping out some colonies, The Guardian reported quoting…

Varieties Residents extend a supply hose to fill a barrel with clean water from a tanker truck in Kavling Bakau Serip, amid local water shortages linked to data center developments in Batam. ANDARU / AFP

Can't Cook or Shower: Indonesians Take Aim at Data Centers

Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry in Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting as data centers spring up to power the…

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Varieties This photograph taken on October 23, 2026 shows electric vehicles at the Mahindra Last Mile Mobility EV manufacturing facility at Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district of India's Telangana state. (AFP)

Electric Auto Rickshaws Reshape India’s Roads

Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the…