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Kazakh Official Reveals Details of Water Summit Co-Chaired with Saudi Arabia, France

A Kazakh official has outlined plans for a trilateral summit to organize a global event under the “One Water Summit” initiative. The summit, which will be…

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A Palestinian man walks past the rubble as he carries a bag of flour distributed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, December 3, 2024. (Reuters)

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Palestinians Say Hamas, Fatah Close to Agreement on Committee to Administer Postwar Gaza

Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza…

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Palestinians walk in a devastated neighborhood due to Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on December 2, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (AFP)

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Israel Kills 14 People in Northern Gaza, Orders Evacuations in South

Israeli military strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, most of them in the town of Beit Lahiya on the northern edge, medics…

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A handout picture released by the Iraq's Defense Ministry shows Iraqi military equipment being transported towards the border with Syria on December 2, 2024. (Iraqi Defense Ministry/AFP)

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Syrian Armed Factions Assure Iraq that They Pose No Threat to its Security

The so-called Syrian Salvation Government assured on Monday the Iraqi government and people that its operations inside Syria are not a threat to Iraq. The…

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Syrian Army Confronts Attack by SDF in Deir Ezzor, State News Agency Says

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An aerial picture shows displaced Syrian Kurds driving vehicles loaded with belongings on the Aleppo-Raqqa highway to flee areas on the outskirts of the northern city of Aleppo which were formerly controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), after they were seized by opposition groups on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

Syrian Army Confronts Attack by SDF in Deir Ezzor, State News Agency Says

The Syrian army and allied forces confronted an attack launched by forces affiliated with the Syrian Democratic Forces alliance on villages in the northern…

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Putin Discussed Syria Situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by Phone, Says Kremlin Monday 02/12 - 16:31
Iraq Deploys Armored Vehicles to Border with Syria Monday 02/12 - 16:50
Türkiye's Erdogan Hopes Instability in Syria Will Be Solved with Agreement Monday 02/12 - 16:41

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Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Singapore's Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia, Singapore Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Singapore's Senior Minister and Coordinating…

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A drone view of buildings lying in ruin in Lebanon, next to the Israel-Lebanon border, following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah, as seen from Metula in northern Israel, December 2, 2024. REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg

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Hezbollah Attack Draws Deadly Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Testing Ceasefire's Limits

Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday…

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Trump Warns 'Hell to Pay' in Middle East if Gaza Hostages Not Freed Before his Inauguration

FILE PHOTO: US President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. Brandon Bell/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Saudi Crown Prince, French President Hold Extensive Talks in Riyadh

In this photo provided by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Saudi Royal Palace via AP)

WHO-World Bank Partnership Prevents Collapse of More Than 100 Hospitals in Yemen

Only half of Yemen’s health facilities are fully functional and accessible due to the war that Houthi started (UN)

Syrian Opposition Leader Says Lebanon Truce Opened Door to Aleppo Assault

An anti-regime fighter tears off a poster depicting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) and his brother Maher at the airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

Report: Arms Producers Saw Revenue up in 2023 with the Wars in Ukraine, Gaza

GROT C16 FB-M1, modular assault rifles system is seen at PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojna) arms factory Fabryka Broni Lucznikin Radom Poland, November 7, 2022. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

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A Syrian flag lies on the ground as opposition fighters stand on the tarmac of the Aleppo international airport, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.(AP)

Key Players in Syria’s Long-Running Civil War, Reignited by Shock Opposition Offensive

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the “Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response in Gaza” in Cairo on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi FM: Gaza Genocide Is Greatest Test to International Order

Sudanese refugees arrive in Acre, Chad, Sunday, Oct 6. 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)

They Fled War in Sudan. But they Haven't Been Able to Flee the Hunger

Dignitaries pose for a family photo at the “Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response in Gaza” on Monday. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Cairo Ministerial Conference Aims to Boost Humanitarian Response in Gaza

FILE- In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)

Think 'Brain Rot' Summed Up 2024? Oxford Agrees it Was the Word of the Year

Culture Square aims to enrich the visitor journey while positioning the district as a global tourist destination, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. SPA

Jeddah Historic District Program Unveils 'Culture Square' Landmark Project

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The exercise is scheduled to run for two weeks, featuring ground troops from eight countries alongside the Royal Saudi Air Force. SPA

Tuwaiq 4 Joint Air Exercise Starts in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base

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Saudi FM: Gaza Genocide Is Greatest Test to International Order

Saudi Crown Prince, French President Hold Extensive Talks in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, Singapore Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was attended by members of both parliamentary groups, including representatives from the Shura Council and the Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Group. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates UAE President on National Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

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Palestinians Say Hamas, Fatah Close to Agreement on Committee to Administer Postwar Gaza

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Israel Kills 14 People in Northern Gaza, Orders Evacuations in South

Syrian Army Confronts Attack by SDF in Deir Ezzor, State News Agency Says

Syrian Armed Factions Assure Iraq that They Pose No Threat to its Security

Trump Warns 'Hell to Pay' in Middle East if Gaza Hostages Not Freed Before his Inauguration

Cairo Ministerial Conference Aims to Boost Humanitarian Response in Gaza

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Majid Asgaripour via Reuters

Kremlin Says No Date Yet for Iranian President’s Visit to Russia

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Ukraine Pushes for NATO Invite 30 Years after Failed Nuclear Deal

Russia's T-72 tank drives during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern Krasnodar region, Russia, December 2, 2024. (Reuters)

Floods Wreak Havoc in Malaysia, Southern Thailand with over 30 Killed

Men use a boat at a flooded neighborhood in Tumpat, on the outskirts of Kota Bahru, Malaysia, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Netanyahu’s Trial Moved to Tel Aviv for Security Reasons

FILED - 23 May 2023, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement in the Knesset. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa

French Govt Faces Collapse after Opposition Says It Will Back No-Confidence Vote

Party leader of Rassemblement National (RN) Marine Le Pen (C) talks to journalists after the French National Assembly debate on parts of France's 2025 budget bill, in Paris, France, 02 December 2024. (EPA)

Putin Discussed Syria Situation with Iran's Pezeshkian by Phone, Says Kremlin

Smoke rises as a member of the rebels led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham drives on a motorbike in al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hasano/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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Kazakhstan’s First Vice Minister of Water Resources, Bekniyaz Bolat (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kazakh Official Reveals Details of Water Summit Co-Chaired with Saudi Arabia, France

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh) since 30 minutes

COP16 Riyadh Gathers Policymakers to Combat Desertification, Restore Land

Saudi Arabia’s Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadli assumes the Kingdom’s presidency of COP16 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Oil Prices Nudge Higher Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

FILE PHOTO: A man is seen at an exit of the refinery plants of Chambroad Petrochemicals in Binzhou, Shandong province, China October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Türkiye Inflation Higher than Expected, Teeing up Tough Rate Decision

People shop at a fresh market in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 5, 2024. (Reuters)

Gold Edges Up as Investors Seek Fed Clues from US Data

FILE PHOTO: A woman picks a gold earring at a jewelry shop in the old quarters of Delhi, India, May 24, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

Saudi Arabia, Lithuania Sign Agreement to Bolster Air Transport Cooperation

The agreement sets a regulatory framework for air transport operations between the two countries and aligns with the goals of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector strategy. (SPA)

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Jeddah Historic District Program Unveils 'Culture Square' Landmark Project

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Jeddah Historic District Program Unveils 'Culture Square' Landmark Project

The Jeddah Historic District Program, under the Ministry of Culture, unveiled “Culture Square,” a landmark project designed to restore Historic Jeddah by…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) since 4 hours

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The festival management has launched creative competitions that shed light on camel heritage through photography and filmmaking in a contemporary manner that appeals to younger generations. - File Photo/SPA

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Ninth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Starts in Al-Sayahid

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival kicked off Sunday in Al-Sayahid, the southern part of Al-Dahna Desert, under the theme "Pride of Its…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 01/12 - 13:32

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Zaman Jassim’s When the Moon is Full. SPA

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Riyadh Art Enriches Metro Stations with Artworks

Riyadh Art, the world’s largest public art program, has unveiled four monumental public artworks with the launch of the Riyadh Metro, transforming key metro…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 01/12 - 07:51

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This exhibition underscores Saudi Arabia's efforts to make its rich historical and intellectual heritage accessible to the public. SPA

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Saudi Manuscripts Exhibition Reflects Kingdom's Dedication to Preserve Cultural Heritage

The Saudi Manuscripts Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Libraries Commission, highlights the Kingdom's dedication to preserving its cultural and human…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 01/12 - 07:42

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The Banan Exhibition brought together artisans from over 25 countries. SPA

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Saudi Crafts Shine at Banan Exhibition

The Saudi International Handicrafts Week Exhibition (Banan) served as a cultural forum, bringing together pioneers of handicrafts from across the globe, the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 01/12 - 05:58

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Ski Great Marcel Hirscher’s Comeback Season Ended by Serious Knee Injury

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Marcel Hirscher of Netherlands competes in the first run of the men's slalom race during the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Hochgurgl, Austria on November 24, 2024. (Photo by Johann Groder/ various sources / AFP)

Ski Great Marcel Hirscher’s Comeback Season Ended by Serious Knee Injury

Ski great Marcel Hirscher’s comeback season after five years away from the sport is over when it had barely begun. The Austrian star tore the ACL in his left…

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Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Damac - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 29, 2024 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal with Ali Lajami REUTERS/Stringer

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Al-Sadd Clinches Asian Champions League Playoffs Spot after Beating Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent when Al-Nassr lost for the first time in the AFC Champions League Elite, to Al-Sadd of Qatar 2-1 on Monday. Al-Nassr was…

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FILE - Ashley Cooper, left, holds the winner's trophy and poses with Neale Fraser after winning the men's singles championship in Wimbledon, July 4, 1958. (AP Photo, File)

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Neale Fraser, Australia's Long-time Davis Cup Captain, Dies at 91

Neale Fraser, who won three Grand Slam singles titles and guided Australia to four Davis Cup titles during a 24-year career as team captain, has died at 91. …

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola watches the play during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP)

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Guardiola Hits 'Reset' with Man City Floundering in the Premier League

For Pep Guardiola, the season starts now. Chastened. Relieved. Defiant. The Manchester City manager displayed a whole range of emotions after his latest…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/12 - 15:44

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Bayern's head coach Vincent Kompany claps hands during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP)

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Bayern Have Attacking Options to Replace Kane, Says Kompany

Bayern Munich have enough talented players to replace injured striker Harry Kane, starting on Tuesday with their German Cup round of 16 tie against holders…

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China’s First Atmospheric Monitoring Station in Antarctica Begins Operations

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Penguins are seen on an iceberg as scientists investigate the impact of climate change on Antarctica's penguin colonies, on the northern side of the Antarctic peninsula, Antarctica January 15, 2022. (Reuters)

China’s First Atmospheric Monitoring Station in Antarctica Begins Operations

China said its first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica started operations this week, a move aimed at helping observe changes on the southern…

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Think 'Brain Rot' Summed Up 2024? Oxford Agrees it Was the Word of the Year

Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the…

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The stamp will be given to travelers arriving at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport during the forum. SPA

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Interior Ministry Unveils Special Passport Stamp for Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2024

The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports, has launched a special passport stamp for the Saudi Green Initiative Forum 2024…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 03/12 - 04:37

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The current conference session focuses on enhancing capacities to address global drought challenges - SPA

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UNCCD Executive Secretary Praises Saudi Efforts to Combat Desertification

The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ibrahim Thiaw, highlighted that the world is currently facing a…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/12 - 14:21

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The event is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East and North Africa region. - SPA

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Royal Commission for AlUla Highlights Sustainability Endeavors at COP16

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is taking part in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification,…

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