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Israeli Army Bombards Homes in North Gaza, Airstrike Kills 15, Medics Say

Israeli forces bombarded houses in overnight attacks in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 15 people in one of the buildings in the town of Beit Lahiya,…

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Destroyed buildings in an area of the village of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon, located next to the Israeli-Lebanese border, as seen from northern Israel, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP)

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Lebanese Army Says Israeli Drone Targets Military Bulldozer at Army Base

An Israeli drone targeted a Lebanese military bulldozer while it was carrying out fortification work inside the Al-Abbara military base near Lebanon's border…

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US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One as he departs for Luanda, Angola, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, December 1, 2024. (Reuters)

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Biden’s Long-Awaited Africa Trip to Tout a Win against China

Joe Biden headed to Angola on Sunday for a trip that will deliver on a promise to visit Africa during his presidency and focus on a major US-backed railway…

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The Russian submarine, pictured on November 28 by the Philippine military. Handout / AFP

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Philippine President Says Russian Submarine 'Worrisome'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday described as "very worrisome" the presence of a Russian attack submarine off the country's coast in the…

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Iraqi Militias Deploy in Syria to Back Govt Counteroffensive against Opposition Factions

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A destroyed Syrian army helicopter sits on the tarmac the Nayrab military airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

Iraqi Militias Deploy in Syria to Back Govt Counteroffensive against Opposition Factions

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have deployed in Syria to back the government's counteroffensive against a surprise advance by opposition factions who seized the…

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Kremlin Says It Still Supports Syria’s Assad and Will See What Help Is Needed since 2 hours
At Least 25 Killed as Russian, Syrian Jets Intensify Bombing of Syrian Opposition Territory Monday 02/12 - 05:53

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US President Joe Biden (L) hugs his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 24 July 2024. (EPA)

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Biden Says He Has Pardoned His Son, Hunter

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging to stay out of legal proceedings against the younger…

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This is a locator map of Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)

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US Navy Destroys Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeting American Ships in Gulf of Aden

US Navy destroyers shot down seven missiles and drones fired by Yemen’s Houthi group at the warships and three American merchant vessels they were escorting…

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Iran Warns US, Israel over Syria, May Send ‘Advisors’ to Aleppo

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks at parliament. (Iranian presidency)

UN Envoy: What We See in Syria is a Mark of Collective Failure

Resolution 2254 was adopted by the Security Council on 18 December 2015 (UN archive)

Syrian President Vows to Use Force to Eliminate ‘Terrorism’

Anti-government fighters tear up a poster for Syrian President Bashar al Assad as they take over the northern Syrian town of Tal Rifaat on December 1, 2024. (AFP)

GCC Renews Mandate of Jasem Albudaiwi as Secretary-General

Secretary General of GCC’s Council, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

Kuwaiti Emir Affirms Support for Saudi Efforts to Implement Two-State Solution

Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (KUNA)

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Ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death in an over-crowded and fenced-in enclosure at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield before an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989. (AFP)

Major Stadium Disasters over Recent Decades

Riyadh residents ride the Riyadh Metro on its launch day on Sunday. (Turky al-Agili)

Asharq Al-Awsat Tours Riyadh Metro on First Day of its Launch

Future designs of King Salman Stadium and its sports facilities, one of the largest sports stadiums in the world (Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh)

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup: A Catalyst for Economic Transformation

Riyadh is hosting this Monday the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16). (Asharq Al-Awsat)

COP 16 Launches Monday in Riyadh: Advancing a World Free of Desertification

01 December 2024, Kuwait: (L to R) Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sultanate of Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said, Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa and UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan pose for a group photo during the GCC meeting in Kuwait. (SPA)

‘Kuwait Declaration’ Demands End to War on Gaza

The Lebanese parliament convenes to extend the term of Army Commander Joseph Aoun. (National News Agency)

Lebanese Opposition Intensifies Efforts to Agree on Presidential Candidate ahead of Jan. Election

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27th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

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GCC Renews Mandate of Jasem Albudaiwi as Secretary-General

Kuwaiti Emir Affirms Support for Saudi Efforts to Implement Two-State Solution

Saudi FM Leads Delegation at Gaza Humanitarian Assistance Conference in Cairo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Kuwait Declaration’ Demands End to War on Gaza

Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch 'Bridge 25' Joint Exercise

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A Palestinian boy inspects the destruction at the site of an Israeli strike that targeted a home in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on December 2, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (AFP)

Israeli Army Bombards Homes in North Gaza, Airstrike Kills 15, Medics Say

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Kremlin Says It Still Supports Syria’s Assad and Will See What Help Is Needed

This photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows a Syrian White Helmet civil defense worker running in a destroyed neighborhood after the Syrian government forces hit Idlib city, Syria, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP)

Lebanese Army Says Israeli Drone Targets Military Bulldozer at Army Base

Israeli American Soldier Thought to Have Been Taken Hostage in Gaza Is Presumed Dead

Israeli soldiers play football near tanks and armored personnel carrier (APC), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, June 2, 2024. (Reuters)

US Navy Destroys Houthi Missiles and Drones Targeting American Ships in Gulf of Aden

Iran Warns US, Israel over Syria, May Send ‘Advisors’ to Aleppo

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People scramble in Nzerekore, Guinea, where local officials said a deadly stampede ensued at a stadium following fan clashes during a soccer match, December 1, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Social media via Reuters

Guinea Stadium Crush Kills 56 People after Disputed Refereeing Decision

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Biden’s Long-Awaited Africa Trip to Tout a Win against China

Biden Says He Has Pardoned His Son, Hunter

Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Released after Death Sentence Overturned

People walk on the Keshavarz Boulevard in Tehran on November 26, 2024. (AFP)

Philippine President Says Russian Submarine 'Worrisome'

Georgian Opposition Leader Arrested after Fourth Night of Protests

Protesters shoot fireworks toward police during a fourth day of nationwide protests against a government decision to shelve EU membership talks in Tbilisi early on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

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Asharq Al-Awsat Tours Riyadh Metro on First Day of its Launch

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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup: A Catalyst for Economic Transformation

COP 16 Launches Monday in Riyadh: Advancing a World Free of Desertification

Oil Rises on Upbeat China Data, Shaky Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

FILE - Pump jacks work in a field near Lovington, N.M., April 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Egypt's Net Foreign Assets Slid in October

A general view shows Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt July 13, 2020. (Reuters)

Saudi Government Calls for Private Sector Involvement to Enhance Vision 2030 Reports

King Abdullah Financial Center in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Ninth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Starts in Al-Sayahid

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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

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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The initiative aims to strengthen the Kingdom's presence on the global literary stage and highlight its growing cultural contributions

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Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission Launches Pavilion at Guadalajara Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has launched its pavilion at the 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico from November…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 01/12 - 05:46

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Bayern Have Attacking Options to Replace Kane, Says Kompany

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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)

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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Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gives instructions to Manchester City's Portuguese defender #03 Ruben Dias from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 1, 2024. (AFP)

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Man City Have the Spirit to Weather the Storm, Dias Says

Manchester City have the character to come through the rough patch of form that saw the defending champions slump to a fourth straight Premier League defeat at…

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Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - December 1, 2024 Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. (Reuters)

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No Concerns about Hamilton’s Speed, Says Ferrari’s Vasseur

Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Mercedes are not giving his future employers Ferrari any concern, according to team boss Fred Vasseur. The seven-times Formula…

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Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France walks away from his car after crashing during the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit racetrack in Lusail, Qatar, 01 December 2024. (EPA)

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F1 Driver Esteban Ocon Released by Alpine, Doohan to Drive at Final GP of the Season

F1 team Alpine confirmed Monday that Esteban Ocon has been released ahead of the final Grand Prix of the season and that Jack Doohan will make his debut in Abu…

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File photo: Saudi delegation led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, minister of sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Yasser Al-Misehal, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president, submitted the Kingdom's bid book to FIFA to host the FIFA World Cup 2034™ at a ceremony hosted in Paris, France, in July 2024. (SPA file photo)

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Arab Parliament Speaker: Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup Receives Highest Rating

The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, described the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup as receiving the…

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Scientists Gather to Decode Puzzle of the World’s Rarest Whale in ‘Extraordinary’ New Zealand Study

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A handout photo taken on July 5, 2024 and received on July 16 from the New Zealand Department of Conservation shows rangers Jim Fyfe (L) and Tumai Cassidy walking beside what appears to be the carcass of a rare spade-toothed whale after it was discovered washed ashore on a beach near Taieri Mouth in New Zealand's southern Otago province. (Handout / New Zealand Department of Conservation / AFP)

Scientists Gather to Decode Puzzle of the World’s Rarest Whale in ‘Extraordinary’ New Zealand Study

It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of…

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An aerial view shows houses surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rain in Tumpat, Malaysia's Kelantan state on December 2, 2024. (AFP)

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Thailand, Malaysia Brace for Fresh Wave of Floods as Water Levels Ease

Malaysia and Thailand are facing a second wave of heavy rain and potential flooding this week, authorities said on Monday, even as some displaced residents…

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Part of the 2500 panda sculptures are displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport during the welcome ceremony of the panda-themed exhibition "Panda Go!" in Hong Kong, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (AP)

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Hong Kong Launches Panda Sculpture Tour as the City Hopes the Bear Craze Boosts Tourism

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs…

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This comes following the inauguration by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on November 27, 2024 - SPA

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Riyadh Metro Opens Its Doors to the Public Sunday

Riyadh Metro, operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), opened its doors to passengers on Sunday. The metro is now serving commuters on three of…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 01/12 - 13:25

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The organizing committee said that horse registration ended on November 8 - File Photo/Reuters

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7th International Show for Beauty of Arabian Purebred Horses to Start December 11

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horses Center will hold here the 7th…

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