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Arab World FILE PHOTO: Displaced Sudanese gather after fleeing El-Fasher city in Darfur, in Tawila, Sudan, October 29, 2025, in this still image taken from a Reuters' video. REUTERS/Mohamed Jamal/File Photo
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More Than Half of Sudan Needs Humanitarian Aid, Says NGO Chief

More than half of Sudan's population is in need of humanitarian aid, the head of the Danish Refugee Council told AFP, as fighting ravages the northeast African…

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Arab World Iraq's tribes have once again become one of the most powerful actors in the rural and oil-rich south. (AFP)
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Iraq Tribal Clashes Kill Eight

Tribal clashes over agricultural land in central Iraq have killed eight people and injured another nine, a security official in Wasit province told AFP on…

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Arab World Armed tribesmen participate in an anti-Israel gathering mobilizing more fighters, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 November 2025. (EPA)
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UN Security Council Calls for End to Houthi Attacks

The UN Security Council on Friday called for an end to cross-border and maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants and urged member states to…

World President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Air Force One on his way to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP)
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Trump Says His MRI Was Part of a ‘Very Standard’ Physical

President Donald Trump said on Friday he received a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam as part of his recent physical, calling the scan "very standard." …

Israel Steps Up Brutal Reprisals Against Oct. 7 Hostage-Takers, Their Families

Arab World The ruins of destroyed buildings in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 14 November 2025, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. (EPA)

Israel Steps Up Brutal Reprisals Against Oct. 7 Hostage-Takers, Their Families

Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead an Islamic preacher, Mohammed Abu Mustafa, in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on the evening…

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World A person walks with an umbrella outside BBC Broadcasting House, after Director General Tim Davie and CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday, November 9, following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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Trump Says He Will Likely Sue the BBC for Up to $5 Billion over Edited Speech

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would likely sue the BBC next week for as much as $5 billion after the British broadcaster admitted it wrongly…

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World US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over Conflict

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he thought Thailand and Cambodia were "going to be fine" after he sought to mediate a flare-up in their border dispute…

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Importance of Launching ‘Comprehensive Political Process’ in Sudan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in September. (SPA)

Rocket Attack in Syria's Capital Wounds 1 Person and Causes Damage

Syrian security forces secure the area around a building that, according to state media, was hit by rockets Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)

UN Security Council to Vote Monday on Trump's Gaza Plan

FILED - 23 September 2025, US, New York: A Security Council meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's general debate. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians

14 November 2025, Palestinian Territories, Salfit: A Palestinian man reads he holy Quran in front of a burned window before Friday prayer, inside the Hajjah Hamidah Mosque in the West Bank, one day after it was set on fire by Israeli settlers. (dpa)

Lebanon Starts Technical Response Process to US Treasury Demands

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets US Treasury delegation at Baabda Palace, Beirut (AFP)

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Boxes of imported Italian pasta are seen on shelves, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Detroit. (AP)

Aficionados Fret as Trump Moves to Make Pasta Great Again

Election workers count ballots as they close a polling station, during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (AP)

‘Saddam Hussein’ Wins Parliament Seat in Iraq after his Disqualification Is Overturned

Vehicles travel on the Al Abr Road that serves as a crucial link between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Completes 91 Km of Al Abr Road Expansion

Supporters of the incumbent Iraqi prime minister celebrate following the announcement of preliminary election results in Baghdad on November 12, 2025. (AFP)

What Lies Ahead in Iraq: The Hard Task of Forming a Govt

The Saudi energy minister participating in the Future Investment Initiative conference (Asharq Al-Awsat) 

IEA Steps Back as Saudi Vision Prevails on Oil Realities

A Palestinian man speaks to a boy sitting on an unexploded rocket in Gaza City’s al-Rimal neighborhood on Wednesday. (AFP)

Deadlock in Second Phase of Ceasefire Puts Gaza on Brink of Renewed War

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Crises of Sudan, Iraq, and Libya

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The Lebanese When They Self-Reflect and When They Don’t

Hazem Saghieh
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Iran… The Race Between ‘Perestroika’ and Bouazizi

Mustafa Fahs
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The BBC: Roots of a Scandal

Amir Taheri
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Cultural Investment: A Wealth of Promising Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan
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On Lebanon’s Daily Test of Sovereignty

Rami al-Rayes
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From New York to Gaza...

Hazem Saghieh
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Mamdani... and New York’s ‘Swallow’!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Lebanon: Negotiations and the Crisis of Limited Sovereignty

Sam Menassa
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That Photo at the White House 

Ghassan Charbel
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A.I. Is on Its Way to Something Even More Remarkable Than Intelligence

Barbara Gail Montero
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The Constitutional Timeframes for Forming the Legislative and Executive Authorities in Iraq

Faiq Zaidan
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Vehicles travel on the Al Abr Road that serves as a crucial link between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Completes 91 Km of Al Abr Road Expansion

Saudi Arabia Concludes ‘Red Wave 8’ Exercise

Forces taking part in the "Red Wave 8" drill. (Royal Saudi Naval Forces)

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Importance of Launching ‘Comprehensive Political Process’ in Sudan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in September. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians

14 November 2025, Palestinian Territories, Salfit: A Palestinian man reads he holy Quran in front of a burned window before Friday prayer, inside the Hajjah Hamidah Mosque in the West Bank, one day after it was set on fire by Israeli settlers. (dpa)

Ambrey: Vessel Veers off Course Diverting to Iranian Waters

A boat sails in the Arabian Sea near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, in the port city of Aden, Yemen, 21 December 2023. EPA/STRINGER

MWL Condemns Violence against Civilians, Holy Sites in Occupied Palestinian Territories

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FILE PHOTO: Displaced Sudanese gather after fleeing El-Fasher city in Darfur, in Tawila, Sudan, October 29, 2025, in this still image taken from a Reuters' video. REUTERS/Mohamed Jamal/File Photo

More Than Half of Sudan Needs Humanitarian Aid, Says NGO Chief

Asharq Al Awsat

Iraq Tribal Clashes Kill Eight

Iraq's tribes have once again become one of the most powerful actors in the rural and oil-rich south. (AFP)

UN Security Council Calls for End to Houthi Attacks

Armed tribesmen participate in an anti-Israel gathering mobilizing more fighters, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 November 2025. (EPA)

‘Saddam Hussein’ Wins Parliament Seat in Iraq after his Disqualification Is Overturned

Election workers count ballots as they close a polling station, during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (AP)

Rocket Attack in Syria's Capital Wounds 1 Person and Causes Damage

Syrian security forces secure the area around a building that, according to state media, was hit by rockets Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)

UN Security Council to Vote Monday on Trump's Gaza Plan

FILED - 23 September 2025, US, New York: A Security Council meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's general debate. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

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A handout photo made available by Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescuers searching for survivors after a landslide hit a village in Cilacap, Indonesia, 14 November 2025. (EPA / BASARNAS / Handout)

Death Toll From Indonesia Landslide Rises to 11

Trump Says His MRI Was Part of a ‘Very Standard’ Physical

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Air Force One on his way to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (AP)

Trump Says He Will Likely Sue the BBC for Up to $5 Billion over Edited Speech

A person walks with an umbrella outside BBC Broadcasting House, after Director General Tim Davie and CEO of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday, November 9, following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by US President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over Conflict

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025. (Reuters)

Japan Urges China to Take Steps after It Discouraged Visits to Japan

A member of security stands guard at the Japanese embassy in Beijing on November 14, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT

Nine Killed in Accidental Explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir

Relatives of the victims who died in an accidental blast at Nowgam police station, mourn in their house on the outskirts of Srinagar, on November 15, 2025. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP)

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A man pushes a hand truck loaded with plantains through La Candelaria neighborhood in Caracas on November 13, 2025. (AFP)

Return to Bad Days of Hyperinflation Looms in Venezuela

Trump Cuts Tariffs on Beef, Coffee and Other Foods as Inflation Concerns Mount

In this photo illustration, coffee beans are displayed on November 13, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Aficionados Fret as Trump Moves to Make Pasta Great Again

Boxes of imported Italian pasta are seen on shelves, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Detroit. (AP)

Gold Falls as Fed Cut Hopes Fade after Hawkish Fed Comments

A salesperson shows a gold ring to customers at a jewellery showroom in Ahmedabad, India, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave

Syria, Arab Tourism Organization Sign Program to Boost Tourism and Investment

The multi-axis executive program establishes a shared vision for a comprehensive tourism strategy - SPA

Makkah Chamber Signs Deal to Boost Innovation, Vision 2030 Talent Empowerment

The agreement outlines several key areas of collaboration, including the exchange of expertise and information - SPA

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Vatican Returns to Canada Artefacts Connected to Indigenous People

Culture A pair of gauntlets made in the late 19th-century Cree-Metif native Canadian traditional style by indigenous activist Gregory Scofield. Gregory Scofield, AP

Vatican Returns to Canada Artefacts Connected to Indigenous People

The Vatican on Saturday returned 62 artefacts connected to the Indigenous peoples of Canada to the country's Catholic bishops, offering what it called "a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture To mark its reopening, the Studio Museum is mounting a retrospective on Ton Lloyd, whose works were shown in the museum's 1968 inaugural show. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP
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Rebooted Harlem Museum Celebrates Rise of Black Art

As the Studio Museum reopens this weekend in its gleaming new building, New York's premier institution for Black art finds itself looking back and looking…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The Chinese pavilion is offering live demonstrations where craftspeople showcase a diverse range of traditional arts. (SPA)
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China Showcases Rich Heritage with Live Craft Demonstrations at Saudi Int’l Handicrafts Week

As the guest of honor at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), the Chinese pavilion is offering live demonstrations where craftspeople showcase a…

Culture A statue of Amelia Earhart is pictured at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas, US, February 16, 2024. (Reuters)
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US National Archives Releases Amelia Earhart Records Promised by Trump

The US National Archives on Friday released several batches of records related to the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart over the Pacific,…

Culture China's expanded presence reflects its cultural significance, with its pavilion showcasing a wide range of traditional Chinese handicrafts - SPA
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Saudi Handicrafts Week Welcomes China as Guest of Honor

The third edition of the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan) is a prominent cultural platform celebrating handicrafts locally and internationally,…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Canadian Football Fans Rally against Attempt to Adopt US Rules

Sports Canadian Football League supporters wear colorful outfits during the Grey Cup Championship week in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ed White

Canadian Football Fans Rally against Attempt to Adopt US Rules

The Canadian Football League is fighting fan unhappiness over upcoming rule changes that traditionalists say betray the Canadian version's proud differences…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 14 November 2025, Italy, Turin: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner in action against US' Ben Shelton during their men's singles group stage tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the Inalpi Arena. (dpa)
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Top Players and ATP Want Overhaul of Davis Cup

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among the world's top players calling for the Davis Cup to return to its traditional home-and-away format and be staged…

Sports Croatia's Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol (C) lashed in an equalizer after some hesitant Faroes defending. STRINGER / AFP
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Croatia Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands Close, Germany in Limbo

Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The Kingdom will be hosting the championship for three days - SPA
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International Arabian Horse Championship Kicks Off in Jeddah

The international Arabian horse championship in Jeddah is attracting widespread interest from heritage enthusiasts by showcasing 280 horses from 130 stables…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Sep 18, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; A Major League Soccer ball sits on a stand prior to a match between FC Cincinnati and Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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MLS to Align Schedule with World's Top Leagues in 2027

MLS will follow the lead of the top soccer leagues in the world and move to a summer-to-spring schedule starting in 2027. Since making its debut in 1996, MLS…

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Musk's Grokipedia Leans on 'Questionable' Sources, Study Says

Varieties Elon Musk has accused Wikipedia of being biased against right-wing ideas. Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP

Musk's Grokipedia Leans on 'Questionable' Sources, Study Says

Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the…

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Varieties Chelsea Palacio, public information manager for the City of San Jose, showcases how a small detection camera uses AI to detect road hazards and potholes, in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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From Guardrails to Potholes, AI is Becoming the New Eyes on America’s Roads

As America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and…

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Varieties In this photo provided by Charvet Drucker, a seal rests on her boat in the Saratoga passage between Camano and Whidbey Island, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, north of Seattle, Wash. (Charvet Drucker via AP)
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Seal Escapes Orca Hunt by Jumping onto Photographer's Boat

A wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that…

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Varieties The event reinforces facilitates the transfer of falconry expertise to new generations - SPA
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Third Most Expensive Falcon Sold for SAR351,000 at Saudi Club Auction

A falcon was sold for SAR351,000 at the 25th session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction, making it the third most expensive falcon sold to date at this year's…

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Varieties The Archeologia Arborea foundation saves fruit varieties to restore biodiversity and build resilience against climate change. Tiziana FABI / AFP
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Italian Fruit Detective Racing to Save Forgotten Varieties

Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural heritage and saving varieties which could…

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