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Hegseth: US Plans Attacks on Land Against Drug Cartels in Latin America

The United States is planning land attacks against drug traffickers in Latin America, expanding an airstrike campaign against presumed drug-running boats in…

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A photograph taken during a media tour organised by the French Catholic charity L'Oeuvre d'Orient shows peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrolling near the southern Lebanese village Biout es Sayed on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)

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HRW Says UN Must Keep Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations to keep an international force in Lebanon after its peacekeepers' mandate ends this year. The…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. SPA

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Saudi Crown Prince, Commander of US Central Command Discuss Defense Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met with Commander of the United States Central Command…

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Catering trucks are parked at Air Force One on the tarmac as the motorcade carrying US President Donald Trump arrives on the tarmac to depart following the NATO summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Türkiye, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Sources: US Could Not Verify Israeli Warnings of Iran Plots Against Trump

The US has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air…

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US Says It Can Keep Naval Blockade on Iran 'Indefinitely,' Vows More Economic Pressure

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FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

US Says It Can Keep Naval Blockade on Iran 'Indefinitely,' Vows More Economic Pressure

The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire…

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Yemeni Forces repel Houthi attacks on several fronts - Military Media

Arab World

Yemeni Forces Repel Houthi Attacks on Multiple Fronts

The Iran-backed Houthi group has intensified attacks across several fronts in Yemen, striking civilian areas and facilities in Taiz as government forces said…

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Mazen bin Turki Al-Sudairi (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Mazen Al-Sudairi Brings Financial Expertise as Saudi Market Expands Globally

Mazen bin Turki Al-Sudairi will lead the board of Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority after a royal order appointed him chairman with the rank of minister,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 13/08 - 19:18

Saudi Arabia: Royal Orders Reconstitute Cabinet Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Underscore their Continued Security Coordination

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Iraqi Armed Forces Commander General Abdul Amir al-Shammari meet in Riyadh on Thursday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Two Including Senior Policeman

Palestinian firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire after an Israeli military strike targeted a vehicle belonging to Gaza Police Chief Jamal Abu Kamil south of Gaza City, 13 August 2026. (EPA)

EU Welcomes Israeli Green Light to Extend Gaza Border Mission

An internally displaced Palestinian man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israeli military, in Khan Younis southern Gaza Strip on August 11, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Has Not Agreed to Shortlist of Countries That Could Verify Hezbollah’s Disarmament, Official Says

This picture taken from the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh shows Israeli humvees driving through the nearby village of Zawtar al-Sharkiyeh on August 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

Erdogan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Makkah Agreement Boosts Deterrence, Targets No Country

A general view of parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, March 24, 2026. (Reuters)

From War Amnesty to Prison Amnesty... What Has Changed in Lebanon in 35 Years?

Palestinian students hoping to study in Italy, Türkiye, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium face unexplained delays, students have told AFP © Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP/File

'Dreams Disappear' as Gaza Students Await Evacuation to Italy

Palestinian cancer patient Elham Al-Sakafi, 38, speaks to a doctor after receiving nutritional intravenous fluids at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, August 6, 2026, according to medics. (Reuters)

Gaza Cancer Patients Face Rising Death Rate Amid Israeli Curbs, Doctors Say

People protest in Dhi Qar over frequent power outages. (Social media)

Crisis Looms in Southern Iraq over Water, Electricity Shortages

Lebanese lawmakers attend a parliamentary session to discuss a proposed general amnesty law, the abolition of the death penalty and the salaries of retired members of Lebanon's security forces in Beirut, Lebanon, 11 August 2026. (EPA)

Lebanon Passes Sweeping Amnesty Law for Prisoners, Wanted People

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A satellite image shows the damaged vessel Caroline Bezengi and an oil slick off the Hallaniyat Islands, off the coast of Dhofar Governorate, Oman, August 5, 2026. Pléiades. CNES 2026, Distribution Airbus DS/Handout via REUTERS

A British Firm Starts Containment of Oil Spill from Stricken Tanker off Oman

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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Egypt over Victims of Traffic Accident

Multinational Maritime Coalition Holds Third Meeting in Jeddah with 39 Countries

The third planning meeting of the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) was held at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Commander of US Central Command Discuss Defense Cooperation

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Underscore their Continued Security Coordination

Egypt, UAE Urge US and Iran to Restore Calm

Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a previous meeting in Abu Dhabi. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

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UN Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg (United Nations)

Grundberg Condemns Houthi Escalation, Fears War in Yemen Could Return at Any Point

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HRW Says UN Must Keep Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Arab Parliament Affirms Support for Stronger Arab-China Development Partnership

Iraq’s Top Judge in Damascus to Discuss ISIS Detainees, Judicial Cooperation

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council President Judge Faiq Zidan and his accompanying delegation at Tishreen Palace in Damascus, with Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais in attendance. (SANA/Justice Ministry)

Israel Rejects Lebanon Withdrawal, Presses on With Destruction in South

Rubble of homes in the town of Mayfadoun, with traces of a large explosion that struck in southern Lebanon seen in the background (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Yemeni Forces Repel Houthi Attacks on Multiple Fronts

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A woman walks past a large billboard pledging revenge against US President Donald Trump along Jomhouri Street in central Tehran on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

Iran's State Media Mock Trump Over Airplane Switch

Asharq Al Awsat since 49 seconds

Iran's State Media Mock Trump Over Airplane Switch, Meme Shows Him Hiding in Catering Truck

Farage Beats Count Binface to Win UK By-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage poses with a digital poster van reading 'Europe is at breaking point' after a press conference in central London, Britain, 03 August 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Drone Attacks Spark Fire at Russian Energy Export Port of Ust-Luga

FILE PHOTO: Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERS

Hegseth: US Plans Attacks on Land Against Drug Cartels in Latin America

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to observe a US-sponsored multinational military exercise in Panama City, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Sources: US Could Not Verify Israeli Warnings of Iran Plots Against Trump

Business

Petrol prices are displayed at a filling station, as the price of oil and gas has surged amid the conflict in the Middle East, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026 REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Diesel Prices Overtake Jet Fuel in Europe as Global Shortage Widens

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Türkiye Central Bank Raises End-2026 Inflation Forecast to 28%, Leaves Target Unchanged

Stray cats wait next to a fisherman at Karakoy sea promenade in Istanbul, Türkiye, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP)

UK Economy Slows Amid Political Unrest, Middle East War

A person cycles through parched parkland in Birmingham, Britain, 13 August 2026. (EPA)

Gold Off Two-month Peak as Traders Seek Inflation Cues

Gold bars and 'sovereign pounds' coins at Bird & Co. in Hatton Garden, London (Reuters)

Oil Eases as Weaker Demand Outlook Counters Mideast Supply Concerns

Oil pumpjacks are pictured in an Ecopetrol oil field in Barrancabermeja, Colombia October 11, 2024. (Reuters)

Dollar Treads Water as Fed Hike Bets Pared on Benign US Inflation

A picture illustration shows US 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo August 2, 2011. (Reuters)

Culture

Film Commission Announces Rules, Selection Process for the Kingdom’s 2027 Best International Feature Film Oscar Submission

Culture

Film Commission Announces Rules, Selection Process for the Kingdom’s 2027 Best International Feature Film Oscar Submission

The Film Commission has announced the official rules, eligibility criteria, and selection process for the Kingdom’s official submission to the 99th Academy…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 13/08 - 15:42

Culture

A worker hammers a cymbal at a workshop in Istanbul on July 30, 2026. (AFP)

Culture

Istanbul Cymbals: From Ottoman Weapon of War to Pulse of Global Music

The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform…

Wednesday 12/08 - 09:35

Culture

Saudi Heritage Commission Expands National Urban Heritage Register with 9,586 New Sites

The Heritage Commission announced the registration of 9,586 urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register in two consecutive phases. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 10/08 - 16:47

Culture

The program’s educational dimension extends to archaeology, the environment, and the protection of underwater cultural heritage - SPA

Culture

Red Sea Museum Transforms Learning into Experiences of Discovery and Creativity

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah takes visitors on a journey this August that goes beyond viewing its collections to engaging with the Red Sea as a space…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 10/08 - 13:38

Culture

Initiatives Make Saudi Cultures a Greater Part of Life in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector continues to expand, with the latest Ministry of Culture figures highlighting progress toward making culture a way of life…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Monday 10/08 - 08:26

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FIFA Chief Infantino Receives Support from 6 Arab Federations

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FILE PHOTO: FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia's president, in Cali, Colombia, August 7, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo

FIFA Chief Infantino Receives Support from 6 Arab Federations

The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights…

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Sports

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 13: Iga Swiatek of Poland poses with the trophy after defeating Elena Rybaina of Kazakhstan during the Final on day twelve of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Sports

Swiatek Defeats Rybakina to Claim Canadian Open Title

Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the season with a swift 6-2 6-3 win against Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final on Thursday, giving the Pole a…

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MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 04: Jack Draper of Great Britain plays a forehand against Terence Atmane of France during their singles first round match on day three of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 4, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Draper Has 'Very, Very Big' Mountain to Climb in Bid to Return to his Best

Jack Draper's comeback hit another obstacle on Thursday as the injury-ravaged Briton suffered a 6-3 7-5 first-round defeat by Martin Landaluce at the…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Sports

Ben Shelton of the United States holds the trophy after winning the ATP Masters 1000 Canada final in Montreal, Canada, 13 August 2026. EPA/GRAHAM HUGHES

Sports

Shelton Successfully Defends National Bank Open Title, Beating Nakashima in All-American Final

Ben Shelton successfully defended his National Bank Open title, beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an all-American final Thursday night. The fifth…

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Sports

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Advisor Turki Alalshikh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Turki Alalshikh Announces Riyadh Season Sponsorship of 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced Riyadh Season’s sponsorship of the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, which will be held…

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Social Media Firms Urge Caution on Early Australia Under-16 Ban Data

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Novva Tolson,15, poses while holding a mobile phone, in Sydney, Australia July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

Social Media Firms Urge Caution on Early Australia Under-16 Ban Data

Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to place too much weight on early evidence showing most children still use their products…

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A rescuer pets a dog in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, August 12, 2026. REUTERS/Juan David Duque

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Owners Reunite with Pets in Quake-hit Colombia

A beaming Vickye Giraldo holds her rescued kitten tight against her chest outside her ruined home in quake-hit Cali, Colombia. The country's third-largest…

Asharq Al Awsat since 43 minutes

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A drone view of volcanic ash and lava during an eruption at Mount Etna, forcing authorities to suspend flights at Catania airport, in Sicily, Italy, August 12, 2026. (Reuters)

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Etna Ash Keeps Catania Airport Shut Until Friday, Disrupting Summer Travel

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has forced…

Thursday 13/08 - 10:43

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Smoke rises from the Brunswick Creek wildfire, looking north over the Fraser River near Boston Bar, British Columbia, Canada, August 11, 2026 in an aerial photograph. (BC Wildfire/Handout via Reuters)

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Canadian Wildfire That Forced 20,000 to Flee May Signal ‘New Normal’

A wildfire that forced more than 20,000 people from their homes in western Canada moved so quickly that crews had to abandon firefighting to help residents…

Thursday 13/08 - 08:26

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The Taliban authorities have taken steps to control Afghans' access to technology. Wakil KOHSAR / AFP

Varieties

Afghan Students Divided over Smartphone Ban at Universities

Forced to leave their smartphones off campus, Afghan university students are divided over whether the new anti-tech rule has disrupted their studies or done…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 13/08 - 08:17

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