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Gulf This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, (C-R) welcoming Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa upon his arrival in Jeddah, on April 21, 2026. (SPA)
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Syrian President Arrives in Jeddah on Official Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit. He was welcomed at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport by Deputy…

Arab World This picture shows the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on April 21, 2026. (AFP)
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Lebanon Raises Israel-Hezbollah War Death Toll to 2,454

Lebanon on Tuesday raised the toll from six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah to 2,454 dead as a fragile 10-day ceasefire holds. The government's…

Arab World France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during an award ceremony to honor the police officers who intervened to the Bataclan concert hall during the terrorist attacks on Nov. 13, 2015, at the Elysee Palace in Paris Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP)
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Macron to Reaffirm Commitment to Lebanese Ceasefire and Sovereignty in Paris Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s full commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country’s territorial integrity at a…

World People walk past a banner with a picture of the late Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour, in Tehran Bazaar, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 21, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
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Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War, Says NGO

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 3,600 people on charges related to the US-Israeli war ranging from sharing videos with media outlets based overseas…

Trump Says Iran Violated Truce as Doubt Surrounds Peace Talks

World Police officers stand guard on a road leading to the Serena Hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says Iran Violated Truce as Doubt Surrounds Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of having repeatedly violated a temporary truce due to expire soon, with new peace talks mired in doubt after…

Gulf A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the terrorist plot targeting the national unity and stability of the United Arab Emirates. A Foreign Ministry statement…

World In this photo, provided by the French Army on Monday, April 20, 2026, a Russian supersonic Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, right, and an escorting Su-35 Russian fighter jet fly together over the Baltic Sea. (Etat-Major des Armees via AP)
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NATO Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft Flying Over the Baltic Sea

NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets that flew over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a muscular display of air power on the alliance’s eastern…

Israel Says Applying Diplomatic, Military Pressure to Disarm Hezbollah

Mourners carry the flag-draped casket of a member of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group who was killed in southern Lebanon during their funeral in the Kafaat area in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank Village Attacked by Israeli Settlers, Witnesses Say

A worker walks past a Palestinian flag installed along a street in Turmus Ayya village, north of Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Germany, Italy Reject Suspending EU-Israel Cooperation Deal

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Luxembourg, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP)

Some 7,900 People Died on Migration Routes in 2025, Says UN

Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel in a smuggler's boat off the coast of Gravelines, northern France, on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

UN Maritime Agency Urges Help for Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 20, 2026. (Reuters)

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The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)

Alternative Routes for Middle East Oil and Gas Due to Hormuz Disruption

Garbage litters the ground next to makeshift shelters housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

Rats, Fleas Plague Gaza’s Displaced as Temperatures Rise

Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces attend a funeral for colleagues who were killed in a US airstrike in Anbar, in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP)

Driven by the Pressures of War, Iran Gives Its Field Commanders More Power Over Factions in Iraq

Commercial vessels are seen off the coast of Dubai on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

War in Iran Is Causing Biggest Energy Crisis in History, IEA Says

Souvenirs with photos of late Queen Elizabeth II are on display for sale at a souvenirs shop in London, on April 17, 2026. (AP)

Late Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Still Looms Over British Monarchy 100 Years After Her Birth

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska as the US Navy Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS Spruance conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. (CENTCOM/Handout via Reuters)

Report: Dual-Use Items Likely Onboard Seized Iranian Ship

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Southerners in Their Honest Narratives and Noble Emotions

Hazem Saghieh
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The Twilight of Illegitimate Force’s Arrogance

Hanna Saleh
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Undermining the Gulf–US Relationship

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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Lebanon… Words, Actions, and Reality

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Lebanon… Incitement and Fears of a New Catastrophe

Taymur Jumblatt
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The Strait, the Patient, and the Pakistani Doctor

Ghassan Charbel
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The End of Wilayat al-Faqih, from the Hidden Imam to the Absent Leader

Dr. Adel Al-Toraifi
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The Third Iran

Abdel Rahman Shalgham
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In Times of Conflict…We Cannot Afford Any Decline in Vaccination

Dr. Hanan Balkhy
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Threatening Gulf Ports

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Iran: Heading for Another Ceasefire?

Amir Taheri
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What The State Should and Should Not Do

Tawfiq Alsaif
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A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Plot Targeting the UAE

Syrian President Arrives in Jeddah on Official Visit

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, (C-R) welcoming Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa upon his arrival in Jeddah, on April 21, 2026. (SPA)

MWL Condemns Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to Self-Proclaimed 'Somaliland'

People walk past street stalls in front of a mosque in downtown Hargeisa. (AFP file)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Nizar Amidi on Election as President of Iraq

In this photo released by official website of the Iraqi Presidency Office, newly elected President Nizar Amidi inspects an honor guard during his ceremonial reception at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Iraqi Presidency Office via AP)

Pakistani Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Quartet Meetings Aim to Promote Regional Peace

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met twice in Jeddah in less than a month. (AFP)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Omani Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

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This picture shows the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on April 21, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Raises Israel-Hezbollah War Death Toll to 2,454

Macron to Reaffirm Commitment to Lebanese Ceasefire and Sovereignty in Paris Talks

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during an award ceremony to honor the police officers who intervened to the Bataclan concert hall during the terrorist attacks on Nov. 13, 2015, at the Elysee Palace in Paris Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP)

Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank Village Attacked by Israeli Settlers, Witnesses Say

A worker walks past a Palestinian flag installed along a street in Turmus Ayya village, north of Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Says Applying Diplomatic, Military Pressure to Disarm Hezbollah

Mourners carry the flag-draped casket of a member of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group who was killed in southern Lebanon during their funeral in the Kafaat area in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Seeking to Leverage US Support in Negotiations with Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C), alongside US State Department Counselor Michael Needham (2L) and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa (2R), speaks during a meeting with Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (out of frame) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (out of frame) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency Says 3 Killed in Israeli Strike

A child stands in a destroyed building overlooking makeshift shelters for displaced Palestinians in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 18, 2026. (AFP)

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In this photo, provided by the French Army on Monday, April 20, 2026, a Russian supersonic Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, right, and an escorting Su-35 Russian fighter jet fly together over the Baltic Sea. (Etat-Major des Armees via AP)

NATO Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft Flying Over the Baltic Sea

Iran Arrests More Than 3,600 on Charges Related to War, Says NGO

People walk past a banner with a picture of the late Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour, in Tehran Bazaar, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 21, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

US Forces Board a Sanctioned Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon Says

Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)

Russia, North Korea Connect Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening

This handout image released by the Russian Transport Ministry on April 21, 2026, shows a ceremony marking the connection of the two sides of the new Russia-North Korea road bridge over the Tumen River, set to open this summer. (Handout / Russian Transport Ministry / AFP)

Germany, Italy Reject Suspending EU-Israel Cooperation Deal

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Luxembourg, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP)

UN Maritime Agency Urges Help for Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 20, 2026. (Reuters)

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Dr. Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund, speaks at the IMF, World Bank spring meetings. (IMF)

Azour to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Has Strong Financial Buffers to Confront War Impact

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)

Alternative Routes for Middle East Oil and Gas Due to Hormuz Disruption

The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)

US Official Says Gas Prices Have Peaked Despite Iran War

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on US President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Energy on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Cooler Housing Prices Restore Balance to Saudi Real Estate Market

Residential units in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

After Hundreds of Millions in Investments, Saudi Grocery App nana Faces Survival Test

A nana store. (nana)

War in Iran Is Causing Biggest Energy Crisis in History, IEA Says

Commercial vessels are seen off the coast of Dubai on April 20, 2026. (AFP)

Culture

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Ancient Mughal Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Thrives in India’s Capital

Culture Mohammed Rashid, alias "Rambo", a kabootarbaaz (pigeon keeper) feeds his pigeons as he trains them, on the rooftop of a restaurant in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 24, 2026. (Reuters)

Ancient Mughal Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Thrives in India’s Capital

In the ‌heart of India's capital city New Delhi, a few men are practicing the ancient Mughal tradition of pigeon-rearing, training the birds to navigate…

Culture The manuscript, featuring a unique octagonal design and compact size, was written in India during the 19th century. (SPA)
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Rare 19th-Century Octagonal Quran Goes on Display at Makkah’s Holy Quran Museum

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah is showcasing a rare and unique historical Quran written in India during the 19th century, reported the Saudi Press Agency on…

Culture A general view shows the diner room of French brasserie Bouillon Chartier, on July 24, 2013, in Paris. (AFP)
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How France Fell for Re-imagined 19th-Century Workers’ Canteens

So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that can compete with fast-food on prices…

Culture AlUla remains committed to the preservation of its archaeological sites and inscriptions through specialized restoration and rehabilitation projects - SPA
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AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

AlUla Governorate is celebrating World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, by showcasing a historical legacy spanning thousands of years as a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of the British Museum in London, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England's most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

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Romania Great Gheorghe Hagi Returns for Second Stint as National Team Coach After Lucescu’s Death

Sports Gheorghe Hagi attends a press conference after being appointed as the new manager of the Romanian national team, in Bucharest, Romania, April 20, 2026. (EPA)

Romania Great Gheorghe Hagi Returns for Second Stint as National Team Coach After Lucescu’s Death

Romania great Gheorghe Hagi has been hired as national team coach for the second time. He was appointed to replace Mircea Lucescu, who died two weeks ago. …

Sports Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 18, 2026 Chelsea's Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo react. (Reuters)
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Di Matteo Says ‘Vital’ for Faltering Chelsea to Add Experience

Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was "vital" that the faltering Premier League side add experienced players and backed Liam Rosenior to…

Sports Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 20, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz poses on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony (Reuters)
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Alcaraz Awaiting Test Results with French Open Defense at Risk

Carlos Alcaraz ‌is awaiting the results of tests on his injured wrist before making a decision about defending his French Open title next month, the world…

Sports Union’s new head coach Marie-Louise Eta reacts during the Bundesliga soccer match 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg in Berlin, Germany, 18 April 2026. (EPA)
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Eta Appointment ‘No Surprise’ for Union Berlin’s Ascendant Women

The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of Union Berlin's men's Bundesliga side may have captured global headlines, but few inside the ambitious club…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton & Hove Albion - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 18, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)
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Ex-Spurs Star Davids Condemns ‘Lack of Quality, Lack of Management’

Former Tottenham star Edgar Davids on Tuesday told AFP that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned "a lack of quality and…

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Rover Discovers More Building Blocks of Life on Mars

Varieties NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover took this selfie at a location nicknamed “Mary Anning” after a 19th-century English palaeontologist in this image released by the US space agency on Nov 12, 2020. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Handout via Reuters)

Rover Discovers More Building Blocks of Life on Mars

A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists…

Varieties This photo provided by Hunter Perrin shows people riding a hot air balloon posing for a photo after making an emergency landing in Perrin's backyard on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Temecula, Calif. (Hunter Perrin via AP)
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Hot Air Balloon with 13 Aboard Makes Emergency Landing in California Backyard

A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard — a balloon with 13 people. The enormous hot air balloon, with a pilot and passengers in the basket,…

Varieties A baby fox is treated at the Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in Maisons-Alfort, outside Paris, April 17, 2026. (AP)
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How a Paris-Area Wildlife Hospital Keeps Rescued Animals Wild

A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb is a place of no cuddles but lots of care. It helps injured, sick and orphaned animals — often victims of…

Varieties Souvenirs with photos of late Queen Elizabeth II are on display for sale at a souvenirs shop in London, on April 17, 2026. (AP)
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Late Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Still Looms Over British Monarchy 100 Years After Her Birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a…

Varieties A visitor poses for pictures with tulips at Tulleys Tulip Fields on a sunny day in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Britain, 20 April 2026. (EPA)
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Spring Flowers Bloom Early in UK Due to Plenty of Sunshine

A warm start to spring after a mild, wet winter has meant optimal conditions for a vivid display of spring flowers in some places this year. Wet earth,…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

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