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Saudi Arabia Restructures Debt Maturities to Bolster Fiscal Sustainability, Develop the Sukuk Market

Saudi Arabia is continuing to enhance the management of its public debt by restructuring the maturities of government sukuk, a move that experts say will…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Arab World Hezbollah Threatens Beirut Airport Shutdown in Defense of Iranian Flights

Hezbollah Threatens Beirut Airport Shutdown in Defense of Iranian Flights

Hezbollah has opened a new front in its confrontation with the Lebanese state, with Mahmoud Qamati, deputy head of the group's Political Council, threatening…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanese army soldiers deploy at the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces withdrew under a US-brokered plan. (Reuters)

Israel Retains Operational Control After Withdrawing from Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh

Southern Lebanon is entering an unprecedented security test as the Lebanese army moves into the first "pilot zone" vacated by Israeli forces. The shift,…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Allegations, Underscores Support for Yemen and its Security

The Saudi government strongly condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s baseless allegations and accusation against the Kingdom. It slammed the Houthis for …

Trump Says US ‘Not Finished at All’ with Iran

World US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, 21 July 2026. (EPA)

Trump Says US ‘Not Finished at All’ with Iran

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was far from finished with Iran and warned the next US military target could be an underground nuclear…


Arab World US President Donald J Trump (R) shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (L) during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 21 July 2026. (EPA)

Trump Promises US Help for Lebanon During White House Meeting with Aoun

President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon “a lot” during a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country's leader, Joseph Aoun, who came to push for…

Features Widespread destruction in the Yarmouk Palestinian Camp in Damascus (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Rebuilding War-Torn Syria Through Opaque Real Estate Development

On the Southern Ring Road in the Syrian capital, Damascus, Najah Hassan waves at passing cars, hoping one will take her to the turnoff for her hometown of…

Muwafaq Mohammed (Damascus )

Al-Ukhdood Archaeological Site Draws Over 17,500 Visitors in First Half of 2026

Culture  The site features a fortified city wall extending approximately 235 meters in length and 220 meters in width  - SPA

Al-Ukhdood Archaeological Site Draws Over 17,500 Visitors in First Half of 2026

The Al-Ukhdood Archaeological Site in Najran Region attracted 17,744 visitors during the first half of 2026, maintaining its standing as one of the Kingdom's…

Asharq Al Awsat

Culture Archaeological coins discovered in AlUla Governorate offer material evidence of the region's vibrant economic history. (SPA)

Ancient Coins of AlUla Bear Witness to Centuries of Economic Prosperity

Archaeological coins discovered in AlUla Governorate offer material evidence of the region's vibrant economic history, documenting its role as a civilizational…

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Culture FILE PHOTO: Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as seen from Metula in northern Israel, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

UN to List West Bank, Lebanon Sites as 'in Danger'

The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat…

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Culture Snow patches remain on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Mount Olympus, Home of Ancient Greek Gods, is a Candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List

Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia…

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Culture The meticulously crafted script begins with Surah Al-Fatihah at the top - SPA

Rare 19th-Century Panel Displayed at Red Sea Museum Features Complete Quranic Text

A rare 19th-century Quranic calligraphy panel is on display at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah. Created around 1859–1860 CE by Ghouth Mahboob Ghalib…

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Messi Returns to Argentina for Rest After World Cup Final Loss to Spain

Sports Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks at the World Cup trophy after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

Messi Returns to Argentina for Rest After World Cup Final Loss to Spain

Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi's private jet landed near his…


Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts. (Reuters)

Premier League Referee Taylor Retires, Bemoans ‘Constant Scrutiny’

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the intense pressure and scrutiny on officials among his…

Sports 19 July 2026, Spain, Vigo: Supporters of the Spanish national football team react during a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. Photo: Adrián Irago/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

La Liga Chief Says FIFA 'Destroying Football Industry'

The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Australian Open to Limit Cheap Tickets after Crowding Problems

The Australian Open will place daily limits on cheap tickets to the tennis Grand Slam for the first time after long queues and crowding blighted the tournament…

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Sports  Argentina players stand during medal ceremony after the World Cup final football match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP)

Arrogance or Pride? Argentina Grapples with World Cup Villain Label

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that…


'Sit Down!' Australian Politician Berates Dog on Live TV

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Barnaby Joyce, former deputy prime minister, speaks at a 'Put Australia First' rally, in Sydney, Australia, December 21, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

'Sit Down!' Australian Politician Berates Dog on Live TV

A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV. Former…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: People ride bikes past the skyline of the central business district in Singapore, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Diamond Smile: Singapore Jails Man for Gem in Mouth Theft

A Singapore court sentenced an Indian tourist to more than two years in jail over a failed bid to steal a diamond by hiding it in his accomplice's mouth. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties  Afriski Mountain Resort is seen in Maluti, Lesotho, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP)

Ski Enthusiasts Flock to Sub-Saharan Africa and a Snowy Mountain Resort in Lesotho

One may not expect thousands to flock each winter to Lesotho but for many ski enthusiasts from across southern Africa, the small, landlocked mountain kingdom…

Varieties (FILES) This underwater photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Great Barrier Reef at Risk of 'Collapse,’ Scientists Warn

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is at a very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Nino weather…

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Varieties A close-up of a Blue Morpho Butterfly on a leaf. (Getty Images)

Britain Set for Butterfly Boom After Hot Weather

A butterfly charity said the UK could be set for a “bumper” year of the insects as it launches its annual appeal for the public to count them, according to BBC…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)