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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Zeev Jabotinsky, founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, August 4, 2024. (Reuters)

Frustration with Netanyahu Mounts as Gaza Talks Falter

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting frustration within Israel and abroad over his handling of faltering talks aimed at securing a Gaza…

Monday 05/08 - 17:10

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An emergency worker walks past a house that was destroyed after a Russian strike on a residential area in Pokrovsk amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, August 3, 2024. (Reuters)

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One Killed, Three Injured in Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region, Governor Says

One person was killed and another three injured in a drone strike on the village of Vyazovoe in Russia's Belgorod region, local governor Vyacheslav Gladkov…

Monday 05/08 - 17:27

Lebanon Receives Medical Aid amid Fears of War

05 August 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: Passengers look for time of departing flights as several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East, and fears have grown of an all-out war between Israeli and Hezbollah. (dpa)

Lebanon Receives Medical Aid amid Fears of War

Lebanon on Monday received emergency medical supplies to equip its hospitals for possible war injuries and Beirut airport was teeming with people trying to…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 05/08 - 18:14

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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attends a meeting with graduates of Higher military schools at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 21, 2023. (AFP)

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Putin Ally Holds Talks in Iran as Middle East Teeters on Brink of Wider War

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian leaders including the president and top security officials as Iran…

Monday 05/08 - 17:45

Lebanon Receives Medical Aid amid Fears of War

Lebanon on Monday received emergency medical supplies to equip its hospitals for possible war injuries and Beirut airport was teeming with people trying to…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 05/08 - 18:14

IRGC Chief Says Israel is ‘Digging its Own Grave’

A woman walks near a billboard displaying portraits of Hamas leader Mohammed Deif (R) and Ismail Haniyeh with the slogan “assassinated” reading in Hebrew, in Tel Aviv, on August 2, 2024. (Photo by Oren Ziv / AFP)

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Leaves Bangladesh, Ending 15-Year Rule

People participate in a rally against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government demanding justice for the victims killed in the recent countrywide deadly clashes, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)

Israeli Army: No Change ‘As of Now’ in Defensive Policy

Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari (AFP)

Hezbollah Launches Drone Attack on Northern Israel

An Israeli shelling hits an area in Lebanon next to the Israeli-Lebanese border at the Galilee region as seen from the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP)

Iran Guards Rule Out Breach in Haniyeh Assassination

A picture shows the site of the explosion at the “Imam Ali” guest house compound in northern Tehran. (Social media)

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A man checks a body returned by Israel, before burial in a cemetery in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP)

Gaza Officials Say 80 Palestinian Corpses Handed over by Israel

An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023. (Reuters)

What Are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow Missile Defenses?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif poses for a photo after an interview with SNTV at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Algeria’s Khelif Calls for End to Bullying

People attend a job fair organized by the Human Resources Development Fund. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Leads G20 with Booming Job Market Performance

Bangladesh army personnel stand guard during a curfew following clashes between police and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement activists amid anti-government protests in the Shahbag area of Dhaka on August 5, 2024. (AFP)

Why Are There Protests in Bangladesh Again?

A large banner shows slain Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr and a vow to avenge his killing. (AFP)

Residents of Beirut, Dahieh Plan to Evacuate Homes if War with Israel Erupts

Gulf

Saudi Arabia Renews Call on its Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately

Sunday 04/08 - 17:06

Arab Parliament Denounces Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu, Somalia

Arab League Condemns Israeli Occupation Brutality against Palestinian Prisoners

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. (Reuters file photo)

Muslim World League Condemns Terrorist Attack in Somali Capital Mogadishu

King Salman, Crown Prince Offer Condolences to Indian President on Victims of Floods, Landslides

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Arab World

Internally displaced Palestinians at a makeshift camp built among the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, 03 August 2024. (EPA)

Nine UNRWA Staff May Have Been Involved in Oct. 7 Attack on Israel, Says UN

Monday 05/08 - 18:07

Gaza Officials Say 80 Palestinian Corpses Handed over by Israel

Biden, Jordan’s King Discuss Efforts to Decrease Mideast Tensions, White House Says

US President Joe Biden waves as he leaves the White House to depart from the South Lawn by Marine One, in Washington, DC, USA, 02 August 2024. (EPA)

Frustration with Netanyahu Mounts as Gaza Talks Falter

Lavrentyev in Türkiye to Discuss Progress in ‘Normalization’ of Ties with Syria

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz held discussions with Lavrentyev at the Turkish Foreign Ministry headquarters on Saturday. (Turkish Foreign Ministry - “X”)

Lebanon Receives Medical Aid amid Fears of War

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One Killed, Three Injured in Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region, Governor Says

Monday 05/08 - 17:27

Putin Ally Holds Talks in Iran as Middle East Teeters on Brink of Wider War

IRGC Chief Says Israel is ‘Digging its Own Grave’

Voices Across the Globe Express Concern Over Increasing Arrests in Venezuela After Disputed Election

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado addresses supporters during a march amid the disputed presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela August 3, 2024. (Reuters)

Torrential Rains Have Claimed More Than 150 Lives in China in the Past 2 Months

In this aerial photo released by Xinhua News Agency, the impact of flash floods and mudslides can be seen near Ridi Village, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwestern China's Sichuan Province on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (Liu Kun/Xinhua via AP)

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Leaves Bangladesh, Ending 15-Year Rule

Business

Saudi Arabia Leads G20 with Booming Job Market Performance

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh) Monday 05/08 - 09:17

Bitcoin, Ether Hit multi-month Lows as Recession Worries Take Hold

A souvenir bitcoin token is seen pictured with a 100 ruble bill in Moscow on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP)

Safe-haven Gold Firms on US Recession Fears, Rate-cut Bets

Marked ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold are placed in a cart at the Krastsvetmet non-ferrous metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Oil Falls as US Recession Fears Offset Mideast Tensions

A man pumps gas into a vehicle at a petrol station on October 2, 2023 in Alhambra, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Smuggling of Iranian Oil Raises Insurance Complications Amid Western Sanctions

A handout image shows the RSS Supreme's rigid-hulled inflatable boat in the vicinity of the burning vessels following a fire on two oil tankers about 55 km northeast of the Singaporean island of Pedra Branca, July 19, 2024. Reuters

Saudi Arabia Praises Fruitful Cooperation with Bahrain to Stimulate National Industries

Culture

Horseback Riding Event Blends Tradition, Adventure at Hira Cultural District

The event was held as part of the "Summer of Hira" activities. SPA

Horseback Riding Event Blends Tradition, Adventure at Hira Cultural District

A thrilling horseback riding event has captivated visitors to the Hira Cultural District, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and adventure. The event…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Monday 05/08 - 11:15

The annual exhibition is a cornerstone of the Riyadh Art Program. SPA

Riyadh Art Program: Call for Entries for Tuwaiq Sculpture Exhibition 2025

The Riyadh Art Program has called on artists to participate in the 6th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture exhibition themed "From Time to Time," which will run…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 05/08 - 05:55

The monumental structure is often hailed as the world's oldest engineered stone structure. (SPA)

Egypt’s Step Pyramid of Djoser: World's First Engineered Stone Structure

To truly travel back in time, there is no better place than Egypt. Beyond the iconic Great Pyramids, the country is a treasure trove of ancient wonders,…

Sunday 04/08 - 17:16

The historic Islamic landmarks of Saudi Arabia’s city of Madinah are now open to visitors. (SPA)

Madinah’s Historic Islamic Landmarks Open to Visitors

The historic Islamic landmarks of Saudi Arabia’s city of Madinah are now open to visitors. The locations, castles and fortresses that Muslims had long read…

Omar al-Badawi (Madinah) Sunday 04/08 - 07:41

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive met with the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic Discuss Was to Improve Cultural Ties

Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Chief Executive Dr. Mohammed Hasan Alwan and Dominican Republic Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Andy…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 02/08 - 06:27

Sports

Snoop Dogg Has Exploded on the Olympics’ Global Stage. He’s Just Being Himself

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Judo - Men -100 kg Repechage contest - Champ de Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 01, 2024. Rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg is seen during the bout between Peter Paltchik of Israel and Michael Korrel of Netherlands. (Reuters)

Snoop Dogg Has Exploded on the Olympics’ Global Stage. He’s Just Being Himself

Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of “Snoop, Snoop, Snoop!” outside the NBC set. Decked…

Monday 05/08 - 17:22

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Archery - Women's Individual 1/32 Elimination Rnd - Invalides, Paris, France - July 30, 2024. Yaylagul Ramazanova of Azerbaijan in action. (Reuters)

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Competing for Two: Pregnant Olympians Push the Boundaries of Possibility in Paris

Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After her fencing event ended last week, Egypt’s…

Monday 05/08 - 10:51

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Women's Singles Victory Ceremony - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Gold medalist Qinwen Zheng of China, silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland pose with their medals. (Reuters)

Sports

Zheng Qinwen Wins China’s First Olympic Tennis Singles Gold, Inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang

Right before Zheng Qinwen delivered the very first serve of a victory that would deliver China's very first Olympic tennis singles gold medal, loud shouts of …

Monday 05/08 - 09:50

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Athletes jump into the water to compete in the swimming race in the Seine, during the mixed relay triathlon, at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in central Paris, on August 5, 2024. (AFP)

Sports

Olympic Triathlon Mixed Relay Gets Underway with Swims in the Seine Amid Water Quality Concerns

Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River Monday morning as the mixed relay event got underway after days of uncertainty over water quality in the long…

Monday 05/08 - 07:32

Sports

Algeria’s Khelif Calls for End to Bullying

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for an…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Monday 05/08 - 06:41

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Microplastics Are Everywhere, but Are They Harming Us?

A blue rectangular piece of microplastic sits on the finger of a researcher with the University of Washington-Tacoma environmental science program, after it was found in debris collected from the Thea Foss Waterway, in Tacoma, Wash., on May 19, 2010. (AP)

Microplastics Are Everywhere, but Are They Harming Us?

Microplastics have been found in the ocean and the air, in our food and water. They have been found in a wide range of body tissues, including the heart, liver…

Monday 05/08 - 16:56

Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced this week in the nation’s congress. (AFP)

Colombia’s Congress Considers Ban on Pablo Escobar Souvenirs

Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced this week in the nation’s…

Monday 05/08 - 16:52

A truck drives through high water in the the Shore Acres neighborhood located on the Tampa Bay while Tropical Storm Debby moves up the gulf coast in St. Petersburg, Florida, US, August 4, 2024. (Reuters)

Hurricane Debby to Bring Heavy Rains and Catastrophic Flooding to Florida, Georgia and S. Carolina

The center of Hurricane Debby is expected to reach the Big Bend coast of Florida early Monday bringing potential record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding…

Monday 05/08 - 10:04

The King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve (SPA).

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Utilizes Drones to Monitor Farming Projects

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced that it has leveraged drones to assist experts and field teams in monitoring the…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 05/08 - 09:26

Jeddah Season 2024 concluded its first month during which shows, events and a variety of experiences were held for the first time. (SPA)