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FILE PHOTO: Yahya Sinwar, Gaza Strip chief of the Hamas movement, waves to Palestinians during a rally to mark the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), in Gaza, April 14, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo

Israeli Military Confirms Sinwar Has Been Killed

Israel confirmed Hamas leader YahyaSinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year, has been killed in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Israel Katz…

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Hezbollah Says Israel Hasn’t Captured Any Villages in Southern Lebanon Thursday 17/10 - 13:38
Netanyahu: ‘State-of-the-Art’ Russian Weapons Found in Lebanon Thursday 17/10 - 04:26
Italy: UNIFIL Has Vital Role, Mission Must be Strengthened Thursday 17/10 - 11:12

File photo: Smoke billows following reported bombardment by government forces in the Syrian northwestern town of Barah, in the Jabal al-Zawiya region. (AFP)

Violence Spikes in Syria's Opposition-Held Northwest, Killing Civilians and Striking Infrastructure

A UN official said Thursday that he is “alarmed” by escalating violence in Syria’s opposition-held northwest in recent days, including airstrikes that hit near…

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Hamas leader Yahya al-Sinwar. (AFP file photo)

Hezbollah Says it Will Escalate War with Israel after Hamas Leader Killed

Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in its war against Israel while Iran said "the spirit of…

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Palestinian Officials: Israeli Strike on School-turned-shelter in Gaza Killed 15

Displaced Palestinians queue to receive food rations, offered by a charity, in Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp on October 17, 2024. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Gold Hits Record High

FILE PHOTO: An employee places ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Egypt's Sisi Meets With Iran's Foreign Minister

FILED - 11 September 2024, Egypt, Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier after their meeting at Ittihadiya Palace. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa

UN Agency: Gaza Unemployment Surges to 80% as Economy Collapses

A house hit by an Israeli strike lies in ruins, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Iranian Commander Repeats Threats to Israel

This picture shows projectiles being intercepted by Israel near the northern city of Baqa al-Gharbiya on October 1, 2024. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

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Dr. Abdul Mohsen Al-Aqili, the award's secretary-general, has invited academic and cultural institutions in both countries to participate actively in the nominations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prize for Saudi-Chinese Cultural Cooperation Opens Nominations for Inaugural Edition

(FILES) Yahya Sinwar attends the opening of a new mosque in Rafah town in the southern Gaza Strip on February 24, 2017. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)

Who is Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar?

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman led the Saudi delegation at the EU-GCC summit, underscoring Riyadh’s commitment to strengthening its international partnerships (SPA)

EU, GCC Push to Strengthen Relations, Enhance Cooperation

A group photo of participants at the Jeddah meeting, which approved the membership of 10 countries (Ministry of Environment)

‘Middle East Green Initiative’ Aims to Launch Projects in Multiple Countries by 2025

Lebanon’s Environment Minister Nasser Yassin, Coordinator of the National Disaster and Crisis Response Committee, oversees the delivery of aid at the “High Relief Commission” warehouse in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Lebanon’s Relief Commission Warehouses Filled with Saudi Aid for Distribution

European Council President Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud stand as they pose for a family photo during the joint European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, in Brussels, Belgium October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron

Gulf-EU Summit Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Lebanon

Gulf

Blinken Discusses Mideast Conflict with Saudi, Qatari Counterparts

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Saudi Arabia Sends Fifth Relief Plane to Lebanon

This aid aims to assist the Lebanese people during the ongoing crisis. SPA

EU, GCC Push to Strengthen Relations, Enhance Cooperation

Gulf-EU Summit Calls for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Lebanon

Gulf, EU Leaders Meet for First Summit against Background of Mideast Turmoil

European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud pose during an official welcome ceremony on the day of the joint European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, in Brussels Belgium October 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Fourth Saudi Relief Aid Plane for Lebanese People Arrives in Beirut

The aid is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the brotherly Lebanese people in times of crisis. (SPA)

Arab World

Violence Spikes in Syria's Opposition-Held Northwest, Killing Civilians and Striking Infrastructure

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Hezbollah Says it Will Escalate War with Israel after Hamas Leader Killed

Israeli Military Confirms Sinwar Has Been Killed

US Offers Some Lebanese Nationals Protected Status Amid War

Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Khiam on October 17, 2024, amid the continuing war between Irsael and Hezbollah. (Photo by AFP)

Hezbollah Says Israel Hasn’t Captured Any Villages in Southern Lebanon

Smoke rises from Odeisseh in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, 17 October 2024. EPA/ATEF SAFADI

Palestinian Officials: Israeli Strike on School-turned-shelter in Gaza Killed 15

World

The empty arrival hall at the The Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, 03 October 2024. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Airlines Suspend Flights as Middle East Tensions Rise

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Netanyahu Reportedly Okayed Set of Targets for Planned Iran Reprisal

Harris and Trump Target Michigan as Both Parties Try to Shore Up 'Blue Wall' Votes

Kim Jong Un Calls South Korea Foreign, Hostile Country

UN Seeks Probe into Reported Mass Killing of Afghans Migrating to Iran

Iranians drive past an anti-Israeli billboard with a sentence reading in Persian and Hebrew, 'Israel is no longer a safe place for living' at the Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, 16 October 2024. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Russia Tells Israel to Not Even Consider Attacking Iran Nuclear Facilities

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. Reuters file photo

Business

A pumpjack brings oil to the surface in the Monterey Shale, California, US April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Oil Steadies, But on Track for Biggest Weekly Loss in Over a Month

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IMF Forecasts Bahrain’s Economy to Grow by 3% in 2024

Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo

Türkiye's Central Bank Holds Rate at 50%, Warns on Inflation

People rest in a public park outdoors away from buildings following an earthquake in Malatya, southern Turkey, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. (Burhan Karaduman/Dia Photo via AP)

Gold Hits Record High

Oil Prices Flat as Investors Await US Inventory Data

Oman's OQ Exploration and Production Raises $2 Bln in IPO

OQEP is the exploration and production business of Oman's state oil group

Culture

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prize for Saudi-Chinese Cultural Cooperation Opens Nominations for Inaugural Edition

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prize for Saudi-Chinese Cultural Cooperation Opens Nominations for Inaugural Edition

The General Secretariat of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prize for Cultural Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China has announced the opening nominations…

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The renewal of the agreement further strengthens the cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and China. SPA

Saudi Arabia, China Extend Archaeological Cooperation Agreement

The Saudi Heritage Commission, one of the 11 sector-specific commissions under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, and China’s National Cultural Heritage…

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The event will take place at the Roshn Front in Riyadh from November 23 to 29. SPA

Saudi Heritage Commission Organizes 2nd Edition of Saudi Int’l Handicrafts Week

The Saudi Heritage Commission is organizing the second edition of the Saudi International Handicrafts Week, "Banan," under the patronage of Culture Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 17/10 - 04:12

The pavilion showcases the commission's programs and initiatives designed to advance the publishing and translation industry in the Kingdom. SPA

Saudi Literature, Publishing, Translation Commission Launches Pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has officially launched its pavilion at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair, which will take place from…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 17/10 - 04:03

A total of 15 works from eight countries have been selected to compete across four categories. WAM

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Reveals Shortlists for Sard Al Thahab Award

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has unveiled the shortlists for the second edition of the Sard Al Thahab Award, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Thursday 17/10 - 06:55

Sports

Liverpool Face Chelsea Title Test, Ten Hag Fights to Avoid Sack

Sports

Liverpool face a test of their title credentials against Chelsea. Paul ELLIS / AFP

Liverpool Face Chelsea Title Test, Ten Hag Fights to Avoid Sack

Premier League leaders Liverpool face the first serious test of their title credentials against Chelsea this weekend as the English top flight returns after an…

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Sports

Messi Presented with Inaugural MARCA America Award

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi added another award to his collection on Thursday. Messi became the first recipient of the MARCA America Award, presented by the…

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Sports

Roma's Evelyne Viens, right, fights for the ball with Galatasaray's Berna Yeniceri during the women's Champions League group A soccer match between Galatasaray and Roma at Ataturk Olympic stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Huseyin Yavuz/Dia Photo via AP)

Sports

Chelsea, Lyon and Roma Stay Perfect with Victories in Women's Champions League

Chelsea, Lyon and Roma all stayed perfect in the Women’s Champions League by cruising to away victories on Thursday. Roma routed Galatasaray at Istanbul 6-1,…

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Sports

Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 17, 2024 Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans after losing his semi final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Sports

Nadal Defeated by Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia

Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. The 38…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 46 minutes

Sports

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v VfL Bochum - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - September 27, 2024 Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin reacts REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Sports

Past and Present Weighing Heaving on Borussia Dortmund

It’s been more than 10 years since Borussia Dortmund won back-to-back titles in the Bundesliga. There have been minor successes — German Cup wins in 2017 and…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 17/10 - 10:19

Varieties

Manga Productions Celebrates Premiere of Saudi Anime Future's Folktales 2

The event took place in Riyadh, drawing the attendance of prominent figures from media, arts, and culture. SPA

Manga Productions Celebrates Premiere of Saudi Anime Future's Folktales 2

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), marked the successful premiere of the second season of the Saudi anime series …

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Adriana Brownlee, 23, youngest woman to scale all the world's 14 highest peaks, poses for a photograph at the summit of Shishapangma Tibet, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AGA Adventures via AP)

Youngest Female to Climb 14 Tallest Peaks Says Novice Climbers Should be Regulated

A British mountaineer who set the record as the youngest female to climb all the 14 tallest mountains in the world said Thursday that inexperienced climbers…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 17/10 - 10:59

Waves hit the rocks on the shores of the Pacific Ocean at Rapa Nui national park area managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island, Chile October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Study: Deep Ocean Marine Heatwaves May be Under-reported

Heatwaves deep in oceans may be "significantly under-reported", highlighting an area of marine warming that has been largely overlooked, a joint study by…

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Registration will remain open until November 5, with the forum scheduled for December. SPA

Saudi Arabia: International Video Art Forum Receives 67 Artistic Works from 27 Countries

The Organizing Committee of the International Video Art Forum announced on Wednesday that it has received 67 artworks from 27 countries for its sixth edition…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 17/10 - 04:31

The first session of the Ministerial Council of the Middle East Green Initiative was held in Jeddah with the participation of 29 countries and international organizations. (SPA)