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Mogadishu Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 10 at Army Recruitment Drive

At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali…

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives ahead of negotiations with the US, in Muscat, Oman, April 25, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters

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Iran Says Ready to Rebuild ‘Mutual Trust’ with Europe

Iran's top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready to rebuild trust with European powers considering whether to reimpose UN sanctions on the country under a…

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Pope Leo XIV's holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Pope Leo to Meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican Says

Pope Leo will have a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Sunday following the pope's inaugural Mass, the Vatican said. Leo…

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Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (Photo by THAIER AL-SUDANI / POOL / AFP)

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Sudani Announces Fund for Arab Recovery

At the 34th Arab League Summit held in Baghdad, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the launch of 18 initiatives to revitalize Arab…

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Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Kill Dozens and Force a Main Hospital to Close, Health Officials Say

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A picture taken from a position at the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing due to Israeli bombardment in the besieged Palestinian territory on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Kill Dozens and Force a Main Hospital to Close, Health Officials Say

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, and prompted the main hospital in…

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A member of Syrian security forces stands guard after being deployed in the village of Al-Soura al-Kubra, following clashes in the Sweida province, Syria, May 2, 2025. (Reuters)

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Syria Sets Deadline for ‘Small Groups’ to Join Defense Ministry

Syria's defense minister has called on small armed groups that have yet to merge with the security apparatus to do so within 10 days or face unspecified…

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Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St. Peter's square in The Vatican on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

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Pope Leo XIV Formally Opens His Pontificate with Mass in St. Peter’s Square Before Tens of Thousands

Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history’s first American pope on Sunday, presiding over an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before tens…

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Romanians Vote in Tense Presidential Runoff That Pits Nationalist Against Pro-EU Centrist

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan prepares to cast his ballot in the second round of the country's presidential election redo in Fagaras, Romania, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP)

British Police Charge Three Iranians as Part of Spying Probe

British police cordon off a house during the arrest of an Iranian man in the town of Rochdale near Manchester on Sunday (Getty).

Russia Launches Biggest Drone Attack on Ukraine Since Start of War, Killing at Least 1

A service member of the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces runs at a position in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine May 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Announces Commissions for Missing Persons, Transitional Justice

A police vehicle of the interim Syrian government moves through a street by the Saha Mosque in Palmyra in central Syria on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Omar HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

Polish Presidential Vote Tests Whether PM’s European Vision Is Trump-Proof

A woman votes during the first round of Poland's presidential election at a polling station in Warsaw, Poland, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

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A fan of Britain poses outside the venue for the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel, Switzerland, 17 May 2025. (EPA)

What Britain and the EU May Discuss at Monday Summit

Leaders attend the opening of the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)

Baghdad Summit Highlights Threat of ‘Parallel Entities’ in Yemen, Sudan

Libyan politicians and parliamentarians described talks about the "Washington plan" to displace the residents of Gaza to Libya "a red line". (Reuters)

Washington’s Alleged Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents to Libya Stirs Backlash

A man walks past an AI screen at the LEAP 25 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Labor Market

Jax Film Studios spans over 7,000 square meters. SPA

SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

People drive on a street past portraits of slain Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in the recent war, amid the first round of municipal elections, in the Ghobeiry neighborhood of Beirut's southern suburb on May 4, 2025. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

Spy Cases Surge in Hezbollah Strongholds, Exposing Leadership Breach

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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir at the Baghdad summit on Saturday.

Al-Jubeir Stresses Saudi Support to Syria as Shaibani Warns of Attempts to Stoke Strife

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Trump Visits Al Udeid, Says Qatar Will Invest $10 Billion in Air Base

President Trump speaks on stage during a tour of the Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar (Getty)

Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)

UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investments in the US

Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and US President Donald Trump meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (AP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Khan Younis

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At least 10 people were killed on Sunday after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Mogadishu. (AFP file)

Mogadishu Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 10 at Army Recruitment Drive

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Sudani Announces Fund for Arab Recovery

Syria Sets Deadline for ‘Small Groups’ to Join Defense Ministry

Baghdad Summit Highlights Threat of ‘Parallel Entities’ in Yemen, Sudan

Washington’s Alleged Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents to Libya Stirs Backlash

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Kill Dozens and Force a Main Hospital to Close, Health Officials Say

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Pope Leo to Meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican Says

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Iran Says Ready to Rebuild ‘Mutual Trust’ with Europe

Polish Presidential Vote Tests Whether PM’s European Vision Is Trump-Proof

Portuguese Head to the Polls in Election Unlikely to Yield Stable Government

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station during the general election in Espinho, Portugal, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

Romanians Vote in Tense Presidential Runoff That Pits Nationalist Against Pro-EU Centrist

At Least 17 Killed in India Building Fire

People watch as fire officials conduct rescue operations at a building following a fire in Hyderabad, India, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP)

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China Slaps Anti-dumping Duties on Plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan

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Moody's Downgrade Intensifies Investor Worry about US Fiscal Path

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021/File Photo

Trump Pushes US Federal Reserve for Rate Cuts, Criticizes Powell

US President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn as he returns to the White House following a trip to the Middle East, in Washington, D.C., US May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Türkiye Finds New Natural Gas Reserve in Black Sea

Model of natural gas pipeline and Türkiye flag, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

EIB at Work on AI, Semiconductor Investment Plan to Boost EU Competitiveness

FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo

KACST, Caltech Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Earth and Space Sciences

KACST and Caltech have signed a new addendum to their existing Joint Center of Excellence in Earth and Space Science agreement

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Clooney Says Confident Parthenon Marbles Will Return to Greece

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US actor George Clooney arrives for the 78th Annual Tony Awards "Meet the Nominees" event in New York City on May 8, 2025. (AFP)

Clooney Says Confident Parthenon Marbles Will Return to Greece

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney says he is certain the Parthenon Marbles will return to Greece, adding in an interview that their repatriation is a "family"…

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Makkah Library Draws Attention to Rich Saudi Heritage at Morocco Exhibition

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance showcased a treasure trove of rare Islamic manuscripts and publications at the Makkah Library…

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A view of the Parthenon temple as the Acropolis hill archaeological site is closed to visitors due to a heatwave hitting Athens, Greece, June 12, 2024. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Greece Takes Legal Action over Drone Show Advertising Adidas near Acropolis

Greece has filed a lawsuit over the alleged violation of a law for the protection of antiquities by what appeared to be a drone show advertising sports…

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Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the international theatrical production Slava’s Snowshow, part of a cultural lineup running through…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/05 - 14:49

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Saudi Arabia Observes International Day of Families, Emphasizes Community Culture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins the global community in commemorating the United Nations-designated International Day of Families on May 15, an annual…

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Injury Fear Could Rule De Bruyne Out of Club World Cup

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Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Injury Fear Could Rule De Bruyne Out of Club World Cup

Kevin De Bruyne has cast doubt over whether he will play at the Club World Cup because he fears getting injured before he leaves Manchester City. The Belgian…

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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP)

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Colapinto Urges Fans to Show Respect After Online Abuse Against Tsunoda

Argentine Formula One rookie Franco Colapinto has urged his fans to be respectful after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda received online abuse at the Emilia-Romagna…

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Di Maria Says He Will Not Return for Benfica Next Season

Angel di Maria will not return for Benfica next season, the Argentine forward said after the club failed to win the Liga Portugal following a 1-1 draw at Braga…

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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton. Luca Bruno / POOL/AFP

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Leclerc Says Will Fight But 'Cannot Do Miracles' for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc said he will fight as much as he can to win Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Ferrari's Italian heartland but warned he cannot perform…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 18/05 - 08:29

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Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 17, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her final match against Coco Gauff of the US REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

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Paolini Beats Gauff to Become 1st Home Player in 40 Years to Win Italian Open

Jasmine Paolini took advantage of the crowd’s support and beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 to become the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years on…

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French Town Breaks Smurf Number World Record

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Participants wearing smurf (schtroumpf) costumes take part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of smurfs, in Landerneau, western France, on May 17, 2025. (AFP)

French Town Breaks Smurf Number World Record

A small town in western France has set a world record for the greatest number of smurf-costumed people gathered in the same place, according to organizers, who…

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This photo released by Indian Space Research Organization shows the EOS-09 Earth observation satellite on board the PSLV-C61 launch vehicle at Sriharikota space center in southern India, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Indian Space Research Organization via AP)

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Indian Space Agency's Satellite Mission Fails Due to Technical Issue in Launch Vehicle

The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during…

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A worker pets a dog at a center for neutering and vaccinating strays dogs on the outskirts of Rabat, Morocco, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP)

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Morocco Unveils Policies It Hopes Bolster the Care and Management of Stray Dogs

A mutt with a blue tag clipped to her ear whimpers as she’s lifted from a cage and carried to a surgery table for a spay and a rabies vaccine, two critical…

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) unveiled on Saturday Jax Film Studios, a state-of-the-art production complex in Riyadh, marking a milestone that reflects the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 17/05 - 17:03

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]Tourists stand in Pretoria square, in Palermo, Italy, May 14, 2025. REUTERS/

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Too Many Tourists? Crowds Offer an Opportunity for Italy's South

In a rundown neighbourhood of Sicily's capital Palermo, a whitewashed old farmhouse that accommodates pilgrims now offers two rooms to tourists for bed and…

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