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Naim Qassem: Hezbollah’s Capabilities Intact, More Israelis Will be Displaced

Hezbollah’s acting leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said Tuesday more Israelis will be displaced as the group expands its rocket fire deeper into Israel. In a…

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Displaced people are gathered near a park in the center of the city where they found shelter, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 2024. (Reuters)

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WHO Warns of Possible Lebanon Disease Outbreaks as Hospitals Shut

A World Health Organization official warned on Tuesday of disease outbreaks in Lebanon due to crowded conditions in displacement shelters and hospital closures…

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Khiam on October 8, 2024. (AFP)

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UN Officials in Lebanon Call for Talks on Anniversary of Israel-Hezbollah Fighting

The UN special coordinator for Lebanon and the head of the peacekeeping force deployed along the border with Israel said that a negotiated solution is the only…

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Palestinian families arrive in Gaza City after evacuating their homes in the Jabalia area on October 6, 2024, after the Israeli army ordered people to evacuate the area north of Gaza. (AFP)

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Israeli Tanks Push Deeper into Jabalia in Northern Gaza, Residents Say

Israel sent tanks deeper into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and advised people to leave as it pounded the historic Palestinian refugee camp…

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Israeli Military Says it Killed Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

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Smoke and flames rise over Beirut's southern suburbs after a strike, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon, October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Israeli Military Says it Killed Senior Hezbollah Commander in Beirut

The Israeli military eliminated Suhail Hussein Husseini, the commander of Hezbollah's headquarters, in a strike in the area of Beirut, it said in a statement…

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Israel Starts Ground Operations in Southwest Lebanon since 3 hours
Netanyahu Says Israel ‘Will Continue to Fight’ Its Enemies Tuesday 08/10 - 05:21
Lebanese Security Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Safieddine Likely Killed in Israeli Strike Monday 07/10 - 16:49

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UAE Cabinet Approves 12% Spending Increase in 2025 Budget

The United Arab Emirates' cabinet has approved a balanced budget for the 2025 fiscal year with expenditures rising to 71.5 billion dirhams ($19.47 billion),…

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi

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FM: Any Attack on Iran's Infrastructure Will be Faced with Retaliation

Iran warned Israel on Tuesday against any attacks on the country, a week after Tehran fired a barrage of missiles on it, putting the Middle East on edge. Any…

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Türkiye Says It Will Evacuate Its Citizens from Lebanon by Sea on Wednesday

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli airstrike at Dahieh Hadath area in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, late 07 October 2024. (EPA)

New Israeli Strikes in Central Gaza Kill at Least 21, Including 5 Children

A Palestinian boy inspects the rubble of the destroyed Al-Aqsa Martyrs Mosque following an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 06 October 2024. (EPA)

Israel's UN Mission Doesn’t Invite Secretary-General to Ceremony

UN Secretary General Antَnio Guterres looks on at a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations headquarters on October 2, 2024 in New York. (AFP)

Monster Hurricane Milton Threatens an Already Battered Florida

The streets are nearly empty as Hurricane Milton churns in the Gulf of Mexico on October 07, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Getty Images via AFP)

China to Provide Emergency Medical Supplies to Lebanon

Smoke billows over Beirut southern suburbs after a strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon October 7, 2024. (Reuters)

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) speaks on stage as he joins former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 5, 2024. (AFP)

Musk Says He Is ‘All in’ on Trump in US Election

Lebanese former Prime Minister Fuad Siniora. (Getty Images)

The Truth between Two Wars: July 2006 and October 2023

The third annual conference of the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language included intensive sessions focused on new ideas to enrich linguistic data in a digital world (King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language)

Experts Collaborate to Advance AI Applications for Arabic Language

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Saudi Air Connectivity Program Negotiates with Global Firms to Expand Routes to Kingdom

In December, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led the funeral prayer for Quds Force leader Razi Mousavi. Photo: Khamenei's website

Eight Key Iranian Developments Following ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’

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FM of Bosnia and Herzegovina: We Seek Security Cooperation with NATO

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

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Tunisian President on Reelection

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 08/10 - 06:36

Saudi Etidal and Telegram Remove 129 Million Extremist Content

The partnership between Etidal and the Telegram platform is based on enhancing joint cooperation and expanding coordination. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi King to Undergo Medical Tests for Lung Inflammation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Cooperation with Commonwealth Secretary-General

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi FM, Ukrainian Counterpart Discuss Developments of Ukrainian-Russian Crisis

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Albudaiwi Urges International Community to Act Immediately to Stop Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

A view shows houses and buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Anas al-Shareef

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UN Officials in Lebanon Call for Talks on Anniversary of Israel-Hezbollah Fighting

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Naim Qassem: Hezbollah’s Capabilities Intact, More Israelis Will be Displaced

Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a speech, from an unknown location, October 8, 2024 in this still image from video. ReutersTV/Al Manar TV via REUTERS

WHO Warns of Possible Lebanon Disease Outbreaks as Hospitals Shut

Israeli Tanks Push Deeper into Jabalia in Northern Gaza, Residents Say

Tunisia’s Kais Saied Wins Landslide Reelection

Tunisian president and candidate for re-election Kais Saied joins his supporters after the announcement of the provisional results for the presidential elections, in the capital Tunis, Tunisia, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP)

Türkiye Says It Will Evacuate Its Citizens from Lebanon by Sea on Wednesday

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Musk Says He Is ‘All in’ on Trump in US Election

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FM: Any Attack on Iran's Infrastructure Will be Faced with Retaliation

Monster Hurricane Milton Threatens an Already Battered Florida

Ukraine’s Military Says It Shot Down 18 Russian Drones Overnight

A view shows semi-trucks destroyed during a Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Romania border, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine October 2, 2024. (Reuters)

Israel's UN Mission Doesn’t Invite Secretary-General to Ceremony

NKorea's Kim Again Threatens to Use Nuclear Weapons against SKorea, US

This picture taken on October 7, 2024 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on October 8, 2024 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech at Kim Jong Un University of National Defense for its 60th founding anniversary in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

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UAE Cabinet Approves 12% Spending Increase in 2025 Budget

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Gold Eases as Dollar Firms; Focus on Fed Minutes

A view of smelted gold bars at a smelting facility in Accra, Ghana August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko

Saudi Air Connectivity Program Negotiates with Global Firms to Expand Routes to Kingdom

Fed's Williams Says Appropriate Again to Cut Rates 'Over Time'

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BP Abandons Goal to Cut Oil Output, Resets Strategy

The ogo of British Petrol BP is seen at a petrol station in Pienkow, Poland, June 8, 2022 (Reuters)

Saudi PIF Forms Partnership with Central Group in Selfridges

PIF will hold 40% interest in Selfridges Group (PIF)

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

The Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has met with Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Chang Hua at the Ministry…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 08/10 - 06:05

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Wooden doors are testament to Aseer's artistic heritage. (SPA)

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Wooden Doors: Testament to Aseer's Artistic Heritage

Researchers in architecture consider intricately decorated wooden doors, which have endured for centuries, as prime examples of the exceptional craftsmanship…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 07/10 - 11:41

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Saudi Woman Creates Arabic Learning Game

Driven by her passion for the Arabic language, Lujain Abulfaraj embarked on a mission to make it more engaging for children. Witnessing her son's disinterest…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 06/10 - 13:27

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Nasher participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair with several valuable publications - SPA

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Nasher Lends Strong Support to Culture in Saudi Arabia

Nasher, the first publishing house affiliated with the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, is striving to give a boost to the cultural movement…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 06/10 - 13:09

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The event aims to expand the intellectual horizons of children and adults, encouraging them to read and explore the world of books. WAM

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Dubai’s 9th Reading Box Explores Beauty of Storytelling

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has revealed the details of the ninth Reading Box, which will be held from October 9 to 18 at City Centre…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Sunday 06/10 - 06:52

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Spain and Barcelona Great Iniesta Announces Retirement after 22-Year Career

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Spanish soccer player Andrés Iniesta arrives for a press conference held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 08 October 2024. (EPA)

Spain and Barcelona Great Iniesta Announces Retirement after 22-Year Career

Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona's tiki-taka thrive for so long, announced…

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Bayer Leverkusen's German midfielder #10 Florian Wirtz reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Holstein Kiel in Leverkusen, western Germany on October 5, 2024. (AFP) /

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Injuries and Retirements Rush Germany into a New Phase of Post-Euro 2024 Rebuild

Florian Wirtz is only 21 and he's already one of the most experienced players in a new-look Germany team. As Germany switches focus to the 2026 World Cup,…

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' South Korean striker #11 Hwang Hee-chan reacts during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on September 28, 2024. (AFP)

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Italian Banned for 10 Matches for Racist Abuse of Wolves Striker Hwang

Italian defender Marco Curto has been banned for 10 matches for racially abusing South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan while playing for Como against…

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Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in action during his Men's Singles round of 32 match against Alexandre Muller of France at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, 08 October 2024. (EPA)

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Tsitsipas Sets up Medvedev Clash in Shanghai Masters

Stefanos Tsitsipas' rivalry with Daniil Medvedev will add another chapter after the Greek player beat Alexandre Muller 6-3, 7-5 at the Shanghai Masters on…

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Round of 16 - Australia v Indonesia - Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - January 28, 2024 Australia's Craig Goodwin celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

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Australia, China Seek 1st Wins in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying

Australia hosts China in Adelaide on Thursday as both sides seek their first wins in the third round of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup, The…

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Scientists Hopfield and Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

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A screen shows the laureates of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, US physicist John J Hopfield and Canadian-British computer scientist and cognitive psychologist Geoffrey E Hinton during the announcement by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on October 8, 2024. (AFP)

Scientists Hopfield and Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

US scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian colleague Geoffrey Hinton won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that laid the…

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FILE -The Dhaulagiri Range, on the left and the Annapurna Range, on the right of the central Himalayas is seen as trekkers view the sweeping sunrise from Poon Hill, above the village of Ghorepani, in central Nepal, Oct. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Malcolm Foster, File)

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Five Russian Climbers Die in Fall on World’s 7th Highest Peak

Five Russian mountaineers who appeared to have slipped and fallen on the world’s seventh highest peak have been killed, an expedition organizer in Nepal said…

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Clouds are seen over the beach as Hurricane Milton advances, in Progreso, Mexico, October 7, 2024. (Reuters)

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Control the Path and Power of Hurricanes like Milton? Forget It, Scientists Say

Hurricanes are humanity’s reminder of the uncontrollable, chaotic power of Earth’s weather. Milton’s powerful push toward Florida just days after Helene…

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Experts Collaborate to Advance AI Applications for Arabic Language

International experts from 22 countries have met in Riyadh for two days to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance the Arabic language's role…

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FILED - 19 July 2023, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Stuttgart: A koala climbs a tree in its new enclosure at Wilhelma in Stuttgart. Photo: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa

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Police Chase Koala Through Sydney Train Station

A wayward koala led police on a low-speed, early morning chase through a Sydney train station, video released on Tuesday showed, surprising commuters in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 08/10 - 06:53

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