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US Ambassador Calls for ‘Severe Consequences’ to Stop Israeli Settler West Bank Violence

The US ambassador to Israel on Saturday called for "severe consequences" to stop violence in the occupied West Bank as he met Palestinian-Americans who have…

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An Iraq's traffic police officer controls the queues at a petrol station in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraqis Queue for Fuel as Regional War Disrupts Imports

Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the…

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Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025. (Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via Reuters)

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US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Are in Moscow in New Push for Peace Between Russia and Ukraine

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian…

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Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and President of COP 31, during the press conference in Istanbul. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment

Türkiye plans to make implementation of climate commitments and financing a central focus of its presidency of the UN COP31 climate conference, seeking to move…

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Iranian Tanker Hit by US Attack Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Tasnim Says

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iranian Tanker Hit by US Attack Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Tasnim Says

An Iranian tanker was hit by US forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim…

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Trump Calls Iran Conflict ‘Small Potatoes’ and Defends Vance’s Position That It’s Not a ‘War’ Saturday 05/09 - 05:29

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Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

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Russian Attacks Kill 5 in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv Prepare for Visit by US Envoys

Russian attacks killed five people in Ukraine overnight, as Moscow and Kyiv await the arrival of US envoys to begin a new push for peace in the Kremlin’s 4 1/2…

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Members of the Sudanese army take part in a military parade in Gedaref in August. (AFP)

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Could Sudan’s Conflict Become a Regional War?

Fears that Sudan’s war could turn into a regional conflict are no longer merely assessments raised by observers following cross-border strikes and mutual…

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Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kill Three

04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Rescuers Continue Grim Search for Nepal Flood Survivors

A man using an excavator clears sludge along the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

Localized Ceasefire in Effect to Enable Repairs to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, IAEA Says

A view shows Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant from the bank of Kakhovka Reservoir near the town of Nikopol after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

Victims of Iraq’s Tishreen Protests Prepare to Sue Badr Organization Leader

Some Iraqis with disabilities were among the victims of the crackdown on the 2019 Tishreen protests (Reuters)

Hezbollah Seeks New Victory Narrative in Defending Beirut

Members of the Mahdi Scouts carry the coffins of a Hezbollah commander and members of his family during their funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs (AP)

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US President Donald Trump during his meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in September 2018. (Egyptian Presidency)

Is US Military Cooperation with Ethiopia Driven by Anger over Egypt-China Rapprochement?

This photo taken on August 25, 2026 shows Syrian presidential adviser Mustafa “Mazloum” Abdi speaking during a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus. (AFP)

Abdi: Dissolution of SDF Marks New Beginning, Kurds Must Help Draft Syria’s New Constitution

Jeddah to Host Saudi Industry Forum 2026 from September 14 to 16

31 August 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: Smoke billows after an Israeli detonation on Arnoun, not far from the strategic hill of Ali al-Taher ridge. (dpa)

Lebanon's Ali Al-Taher Ridge, Strategic Hezbollah Position Israel Says It Seized

Displaced children play during an activity organized by the NGO Save the Children at a school turned into a shelter for displaced families in Tyre, southern Lebanon, August 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Thousands of Lebanese Students Still Displaced by War as School Year Nears

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

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA file)

Saudi Royal Order Promotes and Appoints 34 Board of Grievances Judges

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Saudi-Malaysian Security Cooperation Foils Smuggling of 505.6 Kilograms of Ketamine

An image showing a portion of the seized quantity of ketamine (Saudi Ministry of Interior)

UAE President Pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

Saudi Embassy: Closely Monitoring Condition of Saudi Citizen Stabbed in Mayfair

Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)

Saudi Arabia Chairs 118th Session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP

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Iraqis Queue for Fuel as Regional War Disrupts Imports

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US Ambassador Calls for ‘Severe Consequences’ to Stop Israeli Settler West Bank Violence

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee (C-L) meets residents as he visits the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, West Bank, 05 September 2026. (EPA)

Could Sudan’s Conflict Become a Regional War?

Abdi: Dissolution of SDF Marks New Beginning, Kurds Must Help Draft Syria’s New Constitution

Houthi Attack on Western Yemen Tests Readiness of Govt Forces

Government forces are waging fierce battles against the Houthis in Taiz. (Military media)

Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kill Three

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Smoke rises in the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 27, 2026. (Reuters)

States Reach Agreement at Autonomous Weapons Talks in Geneva

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Nepali Woman Rescued Alive from Buried Home 10 Days After Flood

Damaged and sludge-ridden houses line the Trishuli riverbank in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

Russian Attacks Kill 5 in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv Prepare for Visit by US Envoys

Five European Nations Seek Deals to Send Migrants Out of the EU

Denmark's Minister for Immigration and Integration Morten Boedskov, Netherlands' Minister for Asylum and Migration and Deputy Prime Minister Bart van den Brink, Germany's Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt, Austria's Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner, and Greece's Minister for Asylum and Migration Thanos Plevris attend a press conference after a meeting of the Ministers for Immigration and Integration from the Five Country Group in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Localized Ceasefire in Effect to Enable Repairs to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, IAEA Says

Iranian Tanker Hit by US Attack Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Tasnim Says

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COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment

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Fitch Keeps Qatar at 'AA'

The skyline of illuminated high-rise buildings is seen along the Corniche Promenade in Doha on September 4, 2026. (AFP)

Jeddah to Host Saudi Industry Forum 2026 from September 14 to 16

Norway's Sovereign Fund Proposes Deep Cuts to US Treasury Holdings

A general view of the Norwegian central bank in Oslo, Norway March 6, 2018. Picture taken March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche

J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas Forecast December ECB Rate Hike

US Sanctions Turkish Bank Golden Global Over Alleged Iran Links

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a press conference as the 2026 G20 Financial meetings come to a close on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/AFPages via AFP)

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Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

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The galleries showcased underwater archaeological discoveries and Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to protect and document submerged cultural assets - SPA

Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition concluded its six-month run at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors…

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Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday, showcasing the works of its second cohort of emerging artists and the program’s mentors. (SPA)

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Diriyah Art Futures Opens Second Edition of 'CONTINUUM' Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first center for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/09 - 06:46

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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…

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

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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…

Wednesday 02/09 - 16:52

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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…

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Flick Hoping Barca’s Yamal Can Face Valencia After Knock

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during a Spanish La Liga match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)

Flick Hoping Barca’s Yamal Can Face Valencia After Knock

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock. The 19-year-old winger did…

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Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Liverpool - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - September 4, 2026 Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

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Isak Ready to Show World His Quality, Says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double delivered a first win for the Reds under…

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Mohamed Shehata celebrates his goal during the match. (Zamalek club)

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Winning Start for Zamalek in CAF Champions League

Egyptian club Zamalek beat Djibouti outfit AS Port 2-1 in Cairo on Friday at the start of a quest to win the CAF Champions League a sixth time. It took the…

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Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique looks on during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 4, 2026. (AFP)

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Luis Enrique Extends Contract as PSG Coach until 2030

Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced…

Saturday 05/09 - 06:47

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after his match against Yibing Wu of China during their Men's Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Feeling Good in Return from Injury, Carlos Alcaraz Plans to Take More Long Breaks from Tennis

Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season. Alcaraz returned to play…

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Moto Guzzi’s Renovated Lake Como Headquarters Welcomes Motorcycle-Bound Aficionados

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Riders and visitors enjoy Guzzi motorcycles displayed at the museum during the Guzzi opening inaugurating its completely redeveloped historic factory and new museum as the motorcycle maker celebrates its 105th anniversary, in Mandello del Lario, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP)

Moto Guzzi’s Renovated Lake Como Headquarters Welcomes Motorcycle-Bound Aficionados

After extensive renovation by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi, aficionados this year had fresh reasons for a pilgrimage to the lakeside spot…

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A ferry passes in front of apartments in Sydney, Australia, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

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Sydney Sweats in Spring Hot Spell, Faces ‘Extreme’ Bushfire Risk

Australia's most &zwnj;populous city Sydney baked in a burst of sweltering spring heat on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to…

Saturday 05/09 - 06:32

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This aerial photo taken from a commercial plane shows haze from Indonesian forest fires blanketing a residential district in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

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How Haze from Indonesian Fires Impacts Southeast Asia

Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago for weeks battles to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra. …

Saturday 05/09 - 06:19

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Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

The account of the Jordanian government’s digital spokesperson, "Farah," has been launched on Instagram as a new digital platform for communicating with the…

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Kuching riverside in the city center is shrouded in thick haze in Kuching, Sarawak state, Malaysia, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP)

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Malaysia Declares Emergency in Serian District in Sarawak State Due to Haze

Malaysia declared an emergency in the district of Serian, in Sarawak state, after thick haze caused by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia pushed air…

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