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Arab World A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. 2026 (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via Reuters)
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Israeli Military Says It Has Control of Lebanon’s Strategic Ali Al-Taher Area

Israel's military said on Thursday it had taken “operational control” of the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge area in southern Lebanon, the site of sporadic…

Business Saudi Water Authority President Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim, left, accompanies Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley on a tour of the event’s facilities. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Targets 18 Water Products in Supply Security, Export Push

Saudi Arabia is moving to localize 18 strategic water-sector products in a drive to secure critical supplies, cut reliance on foreign supply chains and build…

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh)
Business King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh
Business

Saudi Debt Market Gathers Pace as Sovereign, Bank and Corporate Borrowing Converges

Saudi Arabia’s debt market is seeing growing activity as the government, banks and companies tap international markets simultaneously, highlighting their…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Arab World Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Ibrahim Olabi addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026. (Reuters)
Arab World

Syria Says Begun Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapon Materials

Syria has begun the process of destroying chemical weapon materials identified by an international watchdog, the country's UN envoy said Thursday, signaling a…

Netanyahu Says Toppling Iran’s Regime ‘within Reach’

World Men drive past a banner showing a portrait of the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)

Netanyahu Says Toppling Iran’s Regime ‘within Reach’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday voiced confidence that Iran's regime could soon fall, saying it was weaker than ever as the United States…

Arab World No casualties ‌were reported and the incident ‌did not impact supply operations. (EPA file)
Arab World

Libya's NOC Reports Drone Attack Attempt at Fuel Depot

A remote-controlled drone attack targeted a fuel depot in Libya's capital Tripoli on Thursday, causing minor damage, the state-owned National Oil Corporation …

World Police stand between counter-protesters and a protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024. (Reuters)
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US House Passes Bill to Crack Down on University Boycotts of Israel

The ‌US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to block federal aid for universities that boycott Israel, the latest Republican-backed…

Houthis Escalate Attacks Across Taiz, Yemen’s Western Coast

The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel is all that is seen at the surface of the water in the Port of Mokha the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city Mokha, held by Yemen's legitimate government on August 10, 2026. (AFP)

US to Seek Back Payment from Europe for Ukraine Aid, Trump Says

Firefighters walk among debris at a destroyed pharmaceutical warehouse after Russian drone attacks on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Minister Presents Plan to Remove Gaza Population

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir - File photo

Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Regional Security by Phone

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Sector Diversifies Its Growth Drivers

__AFP_Saudi and Foreign investors stand in front of the logo of Saudi state oil giant Aramco during the 10th Global Competitiveness Forum

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 02, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

‘Nomura’ to Asharq Al-Awsat: Bond Yields Reshape Region’s Cost of Capital

An Israeli tank maneuvers in Gaza, as seen from the as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Rights Groups Urge US Lawmakers to Drop Provision to Deepen Defense Ties with Israel

An aerial view shows houses standing amid debris during a helicopter flight from Nuwakot to Rasuwa following the deadly flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, September 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Nothing Left: Nepal Flood Survivors Face Loss and Uncertainty

Syrian army patrols the Lebanese border near Qusayr and searches tunnels used by Hezbollah in April 2026 (AFP)

Lebanon Dismantles Security Network Linked to Hezbollah, Assad Remnants

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan during previous G20 meetings (SPA) 

Al-Jadaan at G20 Meeting: Global Economy Resilient but More Vulnerable to Risks

Austrian State Secretary at the Federal Chancellery for Digital Affairs, Constitution and Public Service Alexander Pröll, LL.M., and Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Austria Seeking Digital Partnerships, Joint Investments with Saudi Arabia

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The Rule of the Machines

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The Sudanese Dialogue: When the Homeland Becomes the Compass

Osman Mirghani
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The Shanghai Summit in Bishkek

Emile Ameen
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France and the Elections of Extreme Polarization

Amr el-Shobaki
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Palestinians: From Statehood to a Struggle for Survival

Nabil Amr
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Two Events That Awakened Europe

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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What Next After the Dissolution of the SDF?

Fayez Sara
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What Are the Iranian Factions Banking on?

Sawsan al-Shaer
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The Chessboard and Politics

Khalid Al-Bari
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Will Eisenkot Lead a Different Israel?

Sam Menassa
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Near-Defeat and Near-Victory

Ghassan Charbel
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Masoud's Advice and the Supreme Leader's Message

Mishary Dhayidi
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The Central Bank of Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Government media)

Saudi Arabia Offers Yemen’s Central Bank New Support to Bolster Economic Stability

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

Saudi Arabia Advances Gulf Food Security Cooperation at 38th GCC Committee Meeting in Bahrain

The committee commended Saudi Arabia for its role in developing the GCC Food Security Strategy - SPA

Saudi FM, Vice President of Seychelles Discuss Boosting Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles - SPA

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Ülle Madise on Election as President of Estonia

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince, Sisi Discuss Regional Security by Phone

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on as he attends a trade agreement signature ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, August 24, 2026. Lou Benoist/Pool via REUTERS

Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. 2026 (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via Reuters)

Israeli Military Says It Has Control of Lebanon’s Strategic Ali Al-Taher Area

Libya's NOC Reports Drone Attack Attempt at Fuel Depot

No casualties ‌were reported and the incident ‌did not impact supply operations. (EPA file)

Houthis Escalate Attacks Across Taiz, Yemen’s Western Coast

The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel is all that is seen at the surface of the water in the Port of Mokha the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city Mokha, held by Yemen's legitimate government on August 10, 2026. (AFP)

Syria Says Begun Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapon Materials

Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations Ibrahim Olabi addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Minister Presents Plan to Remove Gaza Population

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir - File photo

Palestinians Say Israeli Army Kills Two Teenagers in West Bank

Israeli military heavy machinery demolish two Palestinian buildings near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

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Police stand between counter-protesters and a protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024. (Reuters)

US House Passes Bill to Crack Down on University Boycotts of Israel

Netanyahu Says Toppling Iran’s Regime ‘within Reach’

Men drive past a banner showing a portrait of the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)

War Criminal Mladic’s Body Returns to Serbia with Military Honors

A convoy of vehicles, escorted by police, carrying the coffin of deceased Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic leaves Belgrade Airport, in Belgrade, Serbia, 03 September 2026. (EPA)

US Pressure on Iran Starting to Tell, as Sanctions and Blockade Bite

A woman crosses as motorists drive past an anti-US billboard at Enghelab Square in Tehran on September 2, 2026. (AFP)

Rights Groups Urge US Lawmakers to Drop Provision to Deepen Defense Ties with Israel

An Israeli tank maneuvers in Gaza, as seen from the as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 1, 2026. (Reuters)

US to Seek Back Payment from Europe for Ukraine Aid, Trump Says

Firefighters walk among debris at a destroyed pharmaceutical warehouse after Russian drone attacks on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP)

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LEAP 2026 witnessed global technology and investment momentum that strengthened the Kingdom's position as a leading center for the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI). (SPA)

LEAP 2026 Concludes with Nearly $15 Billion in Investments, Agreements; 2027 Edition Set for April

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Debt Market Gathers Pace as Sovereign, Bank and Corporate Borrowing Converges

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia Targets 18 Water Products in Supply Security, Export Push

Saudi Water Authority President Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim, left, accompanies Environment, Water and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley on a tour of the event’s facilities. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

‘Nomura’ to Asharq Al-Awsat: Bond Yields Reshape Region’s Cost of Capital

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on September 02, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Bahrain Signs Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh

More than 145 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh - SPA

Egypt Plans $3 Billion Bond Issuances in 2026-27

Central Bank of Egypt building (The AP)

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US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

Culture This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

The United States on Thursday announced the return of Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon that were looted from the southern city of Tyre and recovered…

Culture A visitor at the Saudi pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission today inaugurated the Saudi pavilion participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026…

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026
Culture

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This photograph taken on July 8, 2026 shows traditional wooden boats at a yard in Ibrahim Hyderi in Karachi. (AFP)
Culture

Boat Builders Keep Pakistan’s Fishing Heritage Afloat

The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighborhood, where small figures of men work atop massive wooden fishing…

Culture The MoU aims to develop cultural experiences that showcase Saudi heritage, promote its preservation, and foster creativity and innovation in culture and heritage. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Ministry of Culture, Asaan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and Misk Heritage Museum (Asaan), affiliated with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), signed on Monday a memorandum…

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It’s Time to Really Start Judging Maresca and New-Look Man City After $600M Refresh

Sports Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - August 28, 2026 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca and Ruben Dias celebrate after the match. (Reuters)

It’s Time to Really Start Judging Maresca and New-Look Man City After $600M Refresh

Any concerns over Manchester City's capacity to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title early in the post-Pep Guardiola era might have disappeared. …

Sports Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco walks in the paddock of the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy, in Monza, Italy, 3 September 2026. (EPA)
Sports

Heading for Ferrari’s Home Race, Leclerc Still Dreams of World Title

In his eight years at Ferrari, Charles Leclerc has established himself as a popular and talented Monegasque prince of the Formula One grid, yet being crowned…

Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Polina Iatcentko of Russia during their second round Women’s Singles match at the US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 02 September 2026. EPA/BRIAN HIRSCHFELD
Sports

Aryna Sabalenka Powers Her Way into the Third Round of the US Open in Just 53 Minutes

Aryna Sabalenka came to the US Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking. She heads to the third round looking every bit ready for a three…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point against Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP
Sports

Alcaraz Plans More Breaks, Warns Packed Schedule Fueling Injuries

World number three ‌Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to take more breaks from the tour and warned that the packed tennis calendar is contributing to injuries…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Saudi sports startups signed several MoUs with sports-sector entities during the Ministry of Sport’s participation in LEAP 2026. (SPA)
Sports

Startups, Sports-Sector Entities Sign MoUs at LEAP 2026

A number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed Tuesday between startups that graduated from innovation programs overseen by the Ministry of Sport…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Scientists Studying Cockroach Milk and Nose-Blowing Win Ig Nobel Prizes for Quirky Science

Varieties Canadian Associate Professor Changhong Cao poses with a fake mosquito ahead of the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony in Zurich, on September 3, 2026. (AFP)

Scientists Studying Cockroach Milk and Nose-Blowing Win Ig Nobel Prizes for Quirky Science

Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the US for the first time due to travel concerns. …

Varieties Ryan Reynolds, left, and Hugh Jackman pose for photographers upon arrival at the screening of the film "Deadpool & Wolverine" on July 11, 2024 in London. (AP)
Varieties

Hugh Jackman Aims to Buy into Football Club Norwich, a Division Rival of Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

Hugh Jackman wants to joins his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ryan Reynolds in owning part of a football club in the English leagues. Jackman has long…

Varieties This composite image provided by NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington on Oct. 22, 2013, shows Mercury as it appeared to the Messenger spacecraft following a flyby of the planet. (NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington via AP)
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Spacecraft Bound for Mercury Begins ‘Tricky’ Arrival

After an eight-year journey, a spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes began the months-long, high-risk approach to Mercury on Thursday to study the…

Varieties The transformation of Saudi Arabia’s space sector reflects a national vision that positions space as a natural extension of the Kingdom’s technological capabilities. (SPA)
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NSG at LEAP 2026 Shapes the Future of Saudi Arabia’s Space Sector

The transformation of Saudi Arabia’s space sector reflects a national vision that positions space as a natural extension of the Kingdom’s technological…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties This aerial picture shows a villager walking between dried-up rice fields with cracked soil caused by a prolonged dry season at Wening Galih village in Bogor, West Java on August 28, 2026. (AFP)
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Global Warming Will Exceed Limit, UN Says as it Maps Path to Get Back Below Danger Zone

In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of…

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