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Saudi Crown Prince Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his…

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Palestinians inspect the damage to a home in the Shati refugee camp after Israeli airstrikes targeted a house in Gaza City Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP)

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Medics Say, Testing Fragile Ceasefire

Israeli &zwnj;strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in…

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President and CEO of Saudi's Aramco, Amin Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. (Reuters)

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Aramco CEO Warns 1 Billion Barrels Lost Will Slow Oil Market Recovery

The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if &zwnj;flows resume, &zwnj…

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In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, a Ukrainian soldier prepares an FPV drone to fire towards Russian positions in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Iryna Rybakova/Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade via AP)

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Ukraine Reports Battlefield Clashes, Drone Strikes Despite Ceasefire

Ukrainian officials reported &zwnj;on Sunday Russian drone strikes and nearly 150 battlefield clashes over the past 24 hours despite a US-brokered ceasefire…

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Iran's Guards Threaten US Mideast Sites as Trump Awaits Tehran Response

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This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Herby while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. (Photo by US NAVY / AFP)

Iran's Guards Threaten US Mideast Sites as Trump Awaits Tehran Response

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was…

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Iran Ceasefire Tested as Cargo Ship Catches Fire and Kuwait Reports Drone Attack since 31 minutes

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Atef Najib, a brigadier general and former head of the Political Security Directorate in Daraa during Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad's rule, who is accused of committing war crimes, attends a trial session at the Palace of Justice, in Damascus, Syria, April 26, 2026. (Reuters)

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Syria: Trial of ‘Daraa Criminal’ Atef Najib Resumes on Sunday

The trial of former Syrian security official Atef Najib, accused by residents of Daraa of overseeing brutal repression at the start of the 2011 uprising, is…

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This handout photo provided by Syria's SANA news agency's Telegram channel on May 9, 2026, shows Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting with the Lebanese Prime Minister (unseen) at the People's Palace in Damascus. (SANA / AFP)

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Syria Sets First Cabinet Reshuffle Since Assad Ouster, State Media Reports

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a series of government changes in late-night presidential decrees published by state news agency SANA. …

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Caspian Sea Provides Lifeline for Iran amid Sanctions, Blockade

An Iranian man walks past the map of Iran, with its citizens holding hands, painted on a wall in the capital Tehran on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Tenerife

FILE PHOTO: Cruise ship MV Hondius docks off Cape Verde port, as passengers were not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected cases of hantavirus aboard the vessel, in Praia Port, Cape Verde, May 4, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Israel Has Deported Two Gaza Flotilla Activists

This combination of file pictures created on May 9, 2026 shows Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek (L) and Brazil's activist Thiago Avila arriving in court, in the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon on May 5, 2026. (Photo by ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP)

Report: Iran Supreme Leader Healing from Serious Injuries

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Israeli Drone Strikes Near Beirut Kill 4 and Southern Airstrikes Kill at Least 13

People ride a scooter past a destroyed car that was targeted by an Israeli strike, in Saadiyat, Lebanon, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

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Mourners attend the funeral of Azzam al-Hayya, the son of Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas' chief negotiator in US-mediated talks over Gaza's future, after Azzam succumbed to his injuries on Thursday after being struck in an Israeli attack on Wednesday, in Gaza City May 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Report: Efforts Underway to Bring Gaza Administration Committee into Strip Before Eid al-Adha

Omar Arekat, Boeing’s vice president for commercial sales and marketing in the Middle East (The company)

Boeing: Building a Strategic Partnership to Cement Saudi Arabia as a Global Aviation, Tourism Hub

Saudi Aramco’s Q1 Profit Rises 25% on Higher Sales, Key Pipeline Full

Palestinians Tahseen Abu Assi, left, Khalil Abu Jayyab, center, and Abed Rahim Alostaz warn up before surfing on the beach in Gaza City, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Gaza Surfers Find Rare Moments of Joy Taking to the Waves

Members of the Hamas police force in Gaza. (Reuters file)

New Gaza Police Force Faces Uncertainty over Composition, Representation

Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah (AFP)

Yemen’s Economy Pays Heavy Price of Houthi War

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 10/05 - 05:47

Saudi Crown Prince Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Bahrain Says it Has Arrested 41 People Linked to IRGC

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Saudi Foreign Minister, Russian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

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Sisi welcomed Macron and the two discussed regional developments. (Egyptian Presidency)

Sisi, Macron Hold Strategic Talks amid Escalating Regional Crises

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Medics Say, Testing Fragile Ceasefire

Report: Efforts Underway to Bring Gaza Administration Committee into Strip Before Eid al-Adha

Syria: Trial of ‘Daraa Criminal’ Atef Najib Resumes on Sunday

Report: Israel Built and Defended a Secret Base in Iraq for Iran War

A F-35 fighter jet flies during a graduation ceremony for Israeli Air Force pilots at Hatzerim Airbase, in southern Israel, June 29, 2023. (Reuters)

Syria Sets First Cabinet Reshuffle Since Assad Ouster, State Media Reports

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran Ceasefire Tested as Cargo Ship Catches Fire and Kuwait Reports Drone Attack

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Ukraine Reports Battlefield Clashes, Drone Strikes Despite Ceasefire

Feared Iran Oil Slick Smaller, May Be from Infrastructure, Says Group

This satellite image obtained from Copernicus Sentinel Data 2026 on May 8, 2026, appears to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal for Iran. (Handout / Copernicus Sentinel Data 2026 / AFP)

14 Dead in Pakistan Suicide Attack. Pakistan Taliban Splinter Group Claims Blast

A worker clear rubble with an excavator as a police officer and local residents gather at the site of overnight suicide bombing at a security post in Fatah Khel, in Bannu, a district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Aamad Khattak)

Putin Says He Thinks Russia-Ukraine War is Coming to an End

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in central Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2026. EPA/ALEXANDER NEMENOV / POOL

UK PM Starmer, Weakened by Local Elections, Is Challenged by Former Minister

09 May 2026, United Kingdom, London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with former prime Minister Gordon Brown on the steps of 10 Downing Street. Photo: International Pool/PA Wire/dpa

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Aramco CEO Warns 1 Billion Barrels Lost Will Slow Oil Market Recovery

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Boeing: Building a Strategic Partnership to Cement Saudi Arabia as a Global Aviation, Tourism Hub

Saudi Aramco’s Q1 Profit Rises 25% on Higher Sales, Key Pipeline Full

World Bank Raises Egypt's Package by $300 Million to Counter Iran War Impact

Construction work on buildings in downtown Cairo (Photo: Abdelfattah Farag)

Putin Says Russia Will Meet Slovakia's Energy Demand

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attend a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 9, 2026 (EPA)

China Energy Imports Drop in April Amid Iran War as Fuel Exports Hit Decade Low

Oil and gas tanks are seen at an oil warehouse at a port in Zhuhai, China October 22, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song

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Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Library to Launch 26th Free Reading Festival

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Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Library to Launch 26th Free Reading Festival

The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 06/05 - 09:39

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The Monday market in the governorate of Uyun Al-Jiwa. (SPA)

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Qassim's Monday Market Retains Heritage Role as Economic and Cultural Hub

The Monday market in the governorate of Uyun Al-Jiwa, north of Qassim Region, stands as one of the oldest traditional weekly markets, enduring through changing…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 05/05 - 09:10

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The district’s significance lies in its unique architectural composition - SPA

Culture

Heritage Commission Revives Al-Nasb Heritage District as Abha Cultural Tourism Destination

Al-Nasb Heritage District in Abha is one of the most prominent living examples of traditional architecture in Aseer Region, preserving its long history and…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 04/05 - 16:10

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The fines varied according to the nature and circumstances of each violation

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Saudi Heritage Commission Enforces Strict Penalties Against Antiquities Violators

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced financial fines against 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 04/05 - 11:37

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Among the museum’s distinctive exhibits is a copy of the Quran engraved on brass plates dating back to the 12th century AH - SPA

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Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 18th-Century Brass-Engraved Copy of the Quran

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah offers a rich cultural and knowledge experience, enabling visitors to explore the history of the…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 03/05 - 12:46

Sports

Barcelona Need a Point Against Real Madrid to Win La Liga

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Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick gives a press conference on the eve of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Barcelona Need a Point Against Real Madrid to Win La Liga

Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later Sunday, with Madrid in disarray after a…

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Galatasaray supporters celebrate after their team won the Turkish Super Lig soccer tournament at Taksim square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP)

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Galatasaray Crowned Turkish Champions

Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive Turkish league title on Saturday after a 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor. The Istanbul club are four points ahead…

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Sevilla's players celebrate their victory following the Spanish La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Espanyol in Seville, Spain, 09 May 2026. (EPA)

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Sevilla Strike Late to Boost Survival Hopes, Celta Edge Atletico

Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to increase their chances of avoiding relegation. Celta Vigo earned a 1-0…

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A screen displays the results of the final draw of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup during a ceremony in Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

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Japan Lands Defending Champion Qatar in a Tough 2027 Asian Cup Group Draw

Four-time winner Japan was grouped with defending champion Qatar at the 2027 Asian Cup in the draw on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament…

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Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 9, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma in action. (Reuters)

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Japan’s Mitoma Injured as World Cup Looms

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma could face a battle to be fit for next month's World Cup after suffering an apparent hamstring injury while playing in the English Premier…

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No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

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A worker harvests salt at the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) region of Gujarat on April 29, 2026. (AFP)

No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on…

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Saudi Arabia Elected to UN CSTD for 2027–2030 Term

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Commission on Science and Technology for…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 10/05 - 05:41

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Migratory birds in Sinai. Asharq Al-Awsat

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Egypt Calls for Preserving Migration Routes for Birds

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo) Saturday 09/05 - 17:41

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Critically endangered mountain bongos feed in a forest enclosure at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

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'Ghost of the Forest' Returns to Kenya as Conservationists Reintroduce Rare Antelope into the Wild

The mountain bongo has become the ghost of the forest, hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage. A critically endangered species,…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 09/05 - 15:24

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FILE - Cypress trees grow in a swamps in the Barataria Preserve, part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Marrero, La., June 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

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Trump is Lifting Restrictions on Hunting in National Parks, Refuges and Wilderness Areas

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions,…

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