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Zelenskiy Says Ready to Exchange N. Korean Soldiers for Ukrainians Held in Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he can organize their…

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FILE PHOTO: US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

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Biden Calls for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire in Call with Netanyahu

US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as US officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 18:36

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Smoke rises from Jenin in the occupied West Bank, during clashes between militants and the Palestinian Authority's security forces, inside the Jenin refugee camp, on January 12, 2025. (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP)

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Israel to Use Withheld Palestinian Tax Income to Pay Electric Co Debt

Israel plans to use tax revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority to pay the PA's nearly 2 billion shekel ($544 million) debt to state-run…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 17:34

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An Israeli soldier sits on top of a tank at a camp, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, January 12, 2025. REUTERS

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Top Israeli Security Delegation in Doha for Gaza Talks

A top level Israeli security delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for talks on a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 15:22

Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war…

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EU Foreign Ministers to Tackle Syria Sanctions Relief at End of Month Sunday 12/01 - 13:52
Germany Says Sanctions against Syrian War Crimes Suspects Must Stay but People Need Relief Sunday 12/01 - 13:37

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Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio looks on as he leaves at the end of the annual Confindustria assembly in Rome, September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

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Italian Minister Requests Revoking of Arrest of Detained Iranian Businessman

The Italian justice minister has filed a request to revoke the arrest of an Iranian businessman detained in Milan who was wanted by the United States on…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 14:18

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An Italian carrier Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) plane takes off at Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy, September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

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Italy's ITA Airways Resumes Flights to Libya's Tripoli after 10-year Gap

Italy's ITA Airways resumed direct flights to Libya's Tripoli on Sunday, the first airline from a major west European nation to do so after a 10-year hiatus…

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Many Killed in Explosion, Fire at Gas Station in Central Yemen

A gas pump is seen in a car at a Shell gas station- File photo/ REUTERS

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Egyptian Counterpart

Japan FM Says He Will Attend Trump Inauguration Ceremony

Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrives at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Sweden to Contribute Up to 3 Warships to Reinforced NATO Presence in the Baltic

Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks to the Associated Press during an interview at the Estonian Knighthood House in Tallinn, Estonia, on Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

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Marine specialists treat a sea turtle on a care barge in Tunisia's Kerkennah Island, the only one in the Mediterranean, on December 18, 2024. (Photo by Akim REZGUI / AFP)

Tunisia Rehab Barge Offers Hope for Vulnerable Sea Turtles

Riyadh Season 2024 has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 16 million visitors. SPA

Riyadh Season Sets New Record with Over 16 Million Visitors

FILE PHOTO: Jodi Lakatos unloads the last of her 15 horses at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center after evacuating Altadena as large animals are evacuated from several wildfires, in Burbank, California, US January 8, 2025. REUTERS/Carlin Stiehl/File Photo

Animal Rescuers Care for LA Fire Evacuees - Dogs, Donkeys, Horses

The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education. SPA

MWL Launches Girls' Education in Muslim Communities Initiative

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR10 Billion to Activate Standard Incentives Program for Industrial Sector

Syrian security forces in Umayyad Square, Damascus, on January 8. (AFP)

Revenge Attacks in Rural Damascus Raise Human Rights Concerns

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Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 17:10

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Egyptian Counterpart

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

Arab-Western Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh to Discuss Syria

Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Asaad Al-Shibani in Riyadh (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Presidential Palace in Chad

This video grab from a CCTV video of the presidential complex obtained by AFPTV from Tele Tchad on January 9, 2025 shows a soldier firing at gunmen attempting to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on January 8, 2025. (Photo by Tele Tchad / AFP)

MWL Launches Girls' Education in Muslim Communities Initiative

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Biden Calls for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire in Call with Netanyahu

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 18:36

Israel to Use Withheld Palestinian Tax Income to Pay Electric Co Debt

Top Israeli Security Delegation in Doha for Gaza Talks

EU Foreign Ministers to Tackle Syria Sanctions Relief at End of Month

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a meeting on Syria, following the recent ousting of president Bashar al-Assad, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 12, 2025. REUTERS

Germany Says Sanctions against Syrian War Crimes Suspects Must Stay but People Need Relief

A group of young volunteers paints a mural symbolizing peace on a wall on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP)

Italy's ITA Airways Resumes Flights to Libya's Tripoli after 10-year Gap

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen (not pictured), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

Zelenskiy Says Ready to Exchange N. Korean Soldiers for Ukrainians Held in Russia

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 19:06

Avalanche Hits Group of Skiers in Italy's Piedmont Alps, Killing 3

Birds fly as the snow-capped peak of Mount Terminillo is seen from Rome during sunset, Italy, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

6.2 Quake Jolts Southwestern Mexico, No Damage or Casualties

People wait outside their homes and buildings after an alarm sounded warning of a tremor, in Mexico City, Mexico, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Sweden to Contribute Up to 3 Warships to Reinforced NATO Presence in the Baltic

Italian Minister Requests Revoking of Arrest of Detained Iranian Businessman

Japan FM Says He Will Attend Trump Inauguration Ceremony

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FILE PHOTO: The logos of Nippon Steel Corp. are displayed at the company headquarters in Tokyo, Japan March 18, 2019. REUTERS/Yuka Obayashi/File Photo

Biden Admin Delays Enforcement of Order Blocking Nippon Steel, US Steel Deal

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 06:19

Brazil President Signs Law Authorizing Offshore Wind Development

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends an event marking two years since the alleged coup attempt when supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded government buildings and called for a military intervention, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP)

Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR10 Billion to Activate Standard Incentives Program for Industrial Sector

Facing Market Pain, UK’s Reeves Says ‘Pragmatic’ China Ties Will Help Growth

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves looks on during the 11th China - UK Economy and Finance Dialogue in Beijing, China, 11 January 2025. (EPA)

IMF Chief Sees Steady World Growth in 2025, Continuing Disinflation

People visit the lantern festival at the Beijing's Wenyuhe Park in Beijing on January 4, 2025, to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year on January 29, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. (AFP)

Taiwan Expects Small Impact from Trump Tariffs on Chip Exports

A chip is pictured at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) at Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 16, 2022. Reuters/Ann Wang/ File Photo

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Hail HARFA Festival Concludes with Over 91,000 Visitors

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The festival was held at the historic Al-Qishla Palace from January 5 to January 11 - SPA

Hail HARFA Festival Concludes with Over 91,000 Visitors

The activities of Handicrafts Festival (HARFA) 2025 in Hail were concluded Saturday, celebrating a highly successful event that drew over 91,000 visitors. …

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 14:50

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The three-day conference will address several key topics, including camels and cultural heritage. SPA

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King Saud University Hosts 5th Int’l Conference on Camels in Arab Culture

Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, will host the 5th International Conference on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 12/01 - 07:20

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The devastation of the Palisades Fire is seen in the early morning in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP)

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Southern California Wildfires Claim Will Rogers Ranch, Other Landmarks

Raging wildfires that continue to burn a path of destruction through Southern California claimed the Will Rogers ranch along with a number of other local…

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A group of tourists look at chopsticks products at the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on January 10, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

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Hayy Matsuri in Jeddah Celebrates Japanese Culture

The second edition of the Japanese Hayy Matsuri cultural festival, held under the theme "Saudi Celebrates Japan," was inaugurated on Thursday in Hayy Jameel,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Friday 10/01 - 11:46

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The competition aims to celebrate the rich heritage of traditional Emirati handicrafts and the artisans behind them. WAM

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DCT Abu Dhabi Launches House of Artisans Design Competition

House of Artisans, an initiative under The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) which is dedicated to preserving the UAE's rich…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Friday 10/01 - 11:28

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Klopp Smiles Broadly as Leipzig Defeats Werder Bremen 4-2 in Bundesliga

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Jurgen Klopp (5thL), new global head of football at Red Bull, arrives next to Saxony's State Premier Michael Kretschmer (R) prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and SV Werder Bremen in Leipzig, eastern Germany on January 12, 2025. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

Klopp Smiles Broadly as Leipzig Defeats Werder Bremen 4-2 in Bundesliga

Jürgen Klopp watched with a broad smile as Leipzig defeated Werder Bremen 4-2 to reclaim fourth place in the Bundesliga on Sunday, The Associated Press…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 17:16

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Lebanon's Hady Habib hits a shot against China's Bu Yunchaokete during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 12, 2025. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP)

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Hady Habib Becomes 1st Man Representing Lebanon to Win Grand Slam Singles Match

Hady Habib's history-making run at the Australian Open will continue after the first man to represent Lebanon in a Grand Slam singles tournament in the Open…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 11:16

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (L) shakes hands at the net with Sloane Stephens of USA after winning the Women's Singles first round match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 12 January 2025. EPA/LUKAS COCH

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Sabalenka Beats Stephens to Begin Bid for 3rd Australian Open Title

Aryna Sabalenka began her bid to become the first woman in a quarter-century to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, eliminating 2017 US Open champion…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 10:25

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Marseille's Mason Greenwood runs with the ball during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Marseille in Rennes, France, Saturday Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mathieu Pattier)

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Greenwood Scores and Assists as Marseille Wins at Rennes to Close Gap on Leader PSG

Mason Greenwood scored and set up a goal for Adrien Rabiot as Marseille won at Rennes 2-1 to move four points behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain on…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 08:06

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Espanyol's Leandro Cabrera (C) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between RCD Espanyol and CD Leganes, in Barcelona, Spain, 11 January 2025. EPA/Alejandro Garcia

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García Shines in Espanyol Goal and Valencia Hits Bottom of La Liga

Espanyol was grateful again that Joan García didn't end up at Arsenal last summer after the goalkeeper made multiple saves against Leganes to salvage a 1-1…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 07:55

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A Young Gorilla Rescued from Aircraft Hold Recovers at Istanbul Zoo

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Zeytin, a 5-month-old male gorilla infant who was rescued at Istanbul Airport, drinks milk in a specially created section of a zoo, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

A Young Gorilla Rescued from Aircraft Hold Recovers at Istanbul Zoo

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 16:16

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A drone view shows dragon and cat figures created by Thunyapong Jaikum, a Thai farmer and artist, in rice fields in Chiang Rai province, north of Thailand, January 11, 2025. REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook

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Thai Rice Fields Transformed into Vibrant Art Depicting Red Dragon, Feline Deity

A red dragon, a feline deity and dogs and cats cover Tanyapong Jaikham's rice paddies in northern Thailand, a living tribute in rice plants to flooding that…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 12:50

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Tunisia Rehab Barge Offers Hope for Vulnerable Sea Turtles

On a barge hundreds of meters off the Kerkennah Islands in southern Tunisia, a group of students watches intently as Besma, a recovering sea turtle, shuffles…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/01 - 09:58

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Riyadh Season Sets New Record with Over 16 Million Visitors

Riyadh Season 2024 has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 16 million visitors, according to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 12/01 - 07:05

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Conservation rangers Sharyn Broni, left, and Colin Facer weigh an albatross at Taiaroa Head, New Zealand on June 18, 2024. (Michael Hayward/New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP)

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Albatross Couple Shares Egg Duty in Captivating Low-drama Reality Show

It’s a reality show about a loving couple waiting to welcome their new arrival, watched by thousands of ardent fans. But the stars of Royal Cam, now in its…

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