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World Police officers guard an area as roadblocks remain in place near RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
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UK Says There are Strong Indications Iran Played a Part in a Security Incident at a US-run Air Base

The UK has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in the incident that saw five men arrested near a US-run military air base in England late at night,…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Israel PM Says Pilot of Rerouted Flight Tried to Crash Plane

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)
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Saudi Crown Prince to Deliver Annual Royal Address of Shura Council’s Ninth Session

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Geopolitical shifts call for stronger cooperation between Europe and Gulf states, Di Maio says (Gulf Research Center)
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Di Maio Tells Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Summit to Drive More Ambitious Gulf-EU Partnership

The upcoming Gulf-EU summit in Saudi Arabia carries added weight amid regional turmoil, with both sides seeking a stronger partnership spanning security,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

Iran Says Received US Response to Its Proposal to End War

World Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Says Received US Response to Its Proposal to End War

Iranian authorities said on Wednesday they received the official US response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after US…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business A woman shops at a retail and grocery center in Saudi Arabia (SPA)
Business

Digital Spending Is Reshaping Saudi Consumer Habits

Saudi consumers are rapidly reducing their reliance on cash as digital payments expand across everyday sectors, from grocery shopping to entertainment and…

Dana Aldrees (Riyadh)
Arab World Yemeni leadership's move toward general mobilization signals a decisive battle against the Houthis (Military Media)
Arab World

Signs of a Full-Scale Yemeni Offensive Against the Houthis

Clashes between Yemen's government forces and the Iran-backed Houthi group have intensified on the fronts in Taiz and Lahj, alongside an increase in airstrikes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)

Lebanese Army Says Four Wounded in Explosion, Not Israeli Strike

Smoke rises following an explosion in Mansouri, as seen from Henniye, Lebanon, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Israeli Strikes Kill Six People in Gaza, Medics Say

A woman attends a mass funeral at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on September 29, 2026, following the recovery of 41 bodies from the rubble of a residential building hit in an Israeli strike at the start of the war in October 2023. (Photo by Eyad Baba / AFP)

The US Military Says Its Withdrawal of Troops from Iraq is Complete

A car moves past a sign depicting Iraqi flags and images of Iraqi security forces on Sovereignty Day, marking the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, thereby ending more than two decades of military presence there, in Baghdad, Iraq, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

Violent Pilot Altercation Forces Diversion of UAE Plane en Route to Israel

A Flydubai aircraft (archive - Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Senators Discuss Defense and Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)

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President Joseph Aoun welcoming US Congress members Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer (Lebanese Presidency)

Lebanon Urges US Pressure on Israel, Seeks Army Support and Commits to Reforms

A panel discussion at the forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

HUMAIN: Saudi Arabia Allocates 14 GW for AI Factories

The AlUla Skies Festival will take place from November 6-15. (SPA)

AlUla Skies 2026 Returns with Exceptional Celestial Experiences

The residence of Said Shahine, father of Ghaleb and Fahmi Shahine, which was completely destroyed in the city of Nabatieh (Kamel Jaber archive)

Israel Obliterates South Lebanon's Architectural Heritage

Egyptian Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat during a seminar at the National Press Authority on Sunday evening (Electricity Ministry’s Facebook page)

Saudi-Egypt Electricity Interconnection Nears Operation

The seventh edition of Riyadh Season kicks off on October 21. (SPA)

GEA Chairman Unveils New Promotional Video for Riyadh Season 2026

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Artificial Intelligence, a Lifeline Against Pandemics

Emile Ameen
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A Reading of the Trump-Xi Summit

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Perishing for an Illusion

Mishary Dhayidi
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Saudi Arabia to Build an Integrated Energy Resources System

Walid Khadouri
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Lebanon... Israeli Occupation May Expand

Hanna Saleh
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Middle East Stability Lies in Resolving the Palestinian Issue

Yousef Al-Dayni
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As the Houthis Burn with Desire to Fight Israel from Lebanon

Hazem Saghieh
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The United Nations: What is the Value of a Right Without Protection?

Mamoun Fandy
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Netanyahu Acknowledges Israel's Predicaments… With No Way Out

Nabil Amr
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What Does the Houthi Expansion Mean for Lebanon?

Sam Menassa
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Autumn, Martyrs and the ‘Final Garden’

Ghassan Charbel
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Geopolitical shifts call for stronger cooperation between Europe and Gulf states, Di Maio says (Gulf Research Center)

Di Maio Tells Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Summit to Drive More Ambitious Gulf-EU Partnership

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

Saudi Crown Prince to Deliver Annual Royal Address of Shura Council’s Ninth Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (AAWSAT)

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Senators Discuss Defense and Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed. (SPA)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Senator Tom Cotton meet in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Categorically Rejects Any Attempts to Alter Geographical Character of Palestinian Territory

The Israeli settlement of Halamish is seen on a hill overlooking Palestinian homes in the village of Deir Nidham, northwest of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on September 23, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria Discuss Bolstering Defense, Military Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)

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Lebanese soldiers deploy in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, the first model town in southern Lebanon (DPA)

Lebanese Army and Israel: Washington Keeps Tensions in Check Through Coordination, Talks

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)

Washington Keeps Sights on Dismantling Militias Despite Iraq Withdrawal

Training at Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq. (File photo/US Army)

Signs of a Full-Scale Yemeni Offensive Against the Houthis

Yemeni leadership's move toward general mobilization signals a decisive battle against the Houthis (Military Media)

Israeli Strikes Kill Six People in Gaza, Medics Say

A woman attends a mass funeral at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on September 29, 2026, following the recovery of 41 bodies from the rubble of a residential building hit in an Israeli strike at the start of the war in October 2023. (Photo by Eyad Baba / AFP)

Lebanese Army Says Four Wounded in Explosion, Not Israeli Strike

Smoke rises following an explosion in Mansouri, as seen from Henniye, Lebanon, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

West Bank's Violent Settlers Part of a New Generation Fueled by Ideology

TOPSHOT - Mahmoud al-Toubasi, a 60-year-old Palestinian who was displaced from his home months earlier following an attack by Israeli settlers, stands from a distance looking at his house in the Palestinian village of Jalud, south of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on September 29, 2026. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)

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Israel PM Says Pilot of Rerouted Flight Tried to Crash Plane

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UK Says There are Strong Indications Iran Played a Part in a Security Incident at a US-run Air Base

Police officers guard an area as roadblocks remain in place near RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base and arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, who have since been released on bail, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

Iran Says Received US Response to Its Proposal to End War

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US Supreme Court Lifts Limits on Third-country Deportations

The United States has deported thousands of migrants to so-called third-countries, including Liberia, as part of US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Matthew Jacobs / AFP

US Withdraws from European Anti-Corruption Panel

FILE PHOTO: A general view of a US State Department sign outside the US State Department building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File Photo

Iran Hangs Two Anti-government Protesters

The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Vienna, Austria May 23, 2021. (Reuters)

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The Saudi finance minister at the 2026 Budget Forum (File photo — Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Earmarks $371 Bn in Spending for 2027 Budget

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

Digital Spending Is Reshaping Saudi Consumer Habits

A woman shops at a retail and grocery center in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

UK Economic Growth Revised Up to 0.5 Percent in Q2

The British capital, London (Reuters)

Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban until End of October

FILE -Diesel prices are displayed at a gas station Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Carlsbad, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

HUMAIN: Saudi Arabia Allocates 14 GW for AI Factories

A panel discussion at the forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Oil Gains after Trump Denies He Is Willing to Ease Sanctions on Iran

The Argent Aster oil tanker passes the downtown Vancouver skyline as it travels on the harbour into port, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Red Sea Fund Backs 30 Film Projects in First Two 2026 Funding Cycles

Culture Red Sea Fund Backs 30 Film Projects in First Two 2026 Funding Cycles

Red Sea Fund Backs 30 Film Projects in First Two 2026 Funding Cycles

The Red Sea Fund, a program of the Red Sea Film Foundation, has announced 30 selected projects across its first two funding cycles of 2026, drawn from 916…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The AlUla Artist Residency Program has strengthened its presence on the international design scene, with several of its participants receiving awards at the fourth edition of the Design Award. (SPA)
Culture

AlUla Artist Residency Showcases Creative Excellence at International Design Awards

The AlUla Artist Residency Program has strengthened its presence on the international design scene, with several of its participants receiving awards at the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The Saudi flag is seen at a site in the city of Jazan (SPA).
Culture

International Conference on Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Counter Intellectual Deviations Kicks Off Monday

Under the patronage of Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the "International Conference on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Convening representatives and library specialists from across China, the conference addressed emerging sector trends. SPA
Culture

King Abdulaziz Public Library Branch in China Wins Two Awards

The King Abdulaziz Public Library Branch in Peking University won a first prize and an award of excellence during the 12th National Conference of Foreign…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing)
Culture First lady of China Peng Liyuan and US first lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with children during a visit to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art from Director of the museum Chase Robinson in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026. (Reuters)
Culture

Melania Trump Takes China’s First Lady on a Museum Outing That’s Watched for Diplomacy and Style

Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan on Thursday toured one of the largest Asian art museums in the United States, celebrating cultural ties between the US and China…

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German Great Muller Isn’t Ready to Retire, Signs Extension with Vancouver Whitecaps

Sports Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC takes a shot on goal while being defended against by Andre Dozzell #21 and Kye Rowles #15 of DC United during the second half of MLS action at BC Place on September 26, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

German Great Muller Isn’t Ready to Retire, Signs Extension with Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller is not ready to retire. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the club has signed the German soccer great to a contract extension…

Sports Football - UEFA Nations League - Group A3 - Spain v Croatia - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - September 29, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters)
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Spain Brush Aside Croatia in Nations League, England Down Czechs

Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on…

Sports Champions League branding at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Feyenoord in Manchester, Britain, 26 November 2024. (EPA)
Sports

Man City Guilty of Using ‘Sham’ Deals to Distort Finances, Premier League Says

Manchester City used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the…

Sports The ball's name draws on the wild lavender plant found across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - SPA
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AFC Unveils 'Khuzama' as Official Ball for Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the official match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, named "Khuzama," in partnership with Kelme…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 100 Days to Go Until AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
Sports

100 Days to Go Until AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

The Local Organizing Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 has affirmed Saudi Arabia's readiness to host the tournament as the 100-day countdown…

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Saudi Arabia Strengthens Role in International Water Efforts Ahead of Riyadh World Water Forum 2027

Varieties Saudi Arabia affirms that hosting the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh in 2027 represents an important milestone in strengthening joint international action - SPA

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Role in International Water Efforts Ahead of Riyadh World Water Forum 2027

Saudi Arabia affirmed that hosting the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh in 2027 represents an important milestone in strengthening joint international action…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties These recognitions underline the destination’s growth as a global hub for luxury and culinary discovery - SPA
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10 AlUla Hotels and Restaurants Featured in 2026 MICHELIN Guide

AlUla’s standing as a world-class center for luxury hospitality and culinary excellence received renewed acclaim, with 10 hotels and restaurants featured in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The AlUla Skies Festival will take place from November 6-15. (SPA)
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AlUla Skies 2026 Returns with Exceptional Celestial Experiences

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Moments announced the return of AlUla Skies Festival, taking place from November 6-15, bringing 10 days of extraordinary experiences that…

Varieties The exhibition will welcome visitors daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. - SPA
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Military Shows to be Featured at Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026

The Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, scheduled for October 1 to 10 in Malham, north of Riyadh, will feature military shows presented by…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Visitors climb Mount Etna as smoke rises from its volcano in Catania, on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)
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Italy's Catania Airport Reopens as Etna Threat Downgraded

Italy's Catania airport resumed flights on Tuesday after briefly halting operations due to renewed volcanic activity from nearby Mount Etna and adverse weather…

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