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Arab World This picture shows the destroyed Blue Beach Resort in northern Gaza City, on February 11, 2025, amid the current ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)
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At Least $53 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza, UN Estimates

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory, including $20 billion…

Arab World Qadura Fares, the Palestinian official responsible for prisoner affairs, speaks during a press conference, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 11, 2025. (Reuters)
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Palestinian Officials Decry Abbas' Decree on Prisoners Payments

Several Palestinian officials on Tuesday denounced President Mahmoud Abbas' decree ending payments to the families of those killed by Israel or imprisoned in…

World US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talks to the media during his visit to the headquarters of US European Command and Africa Command at the Africa Command at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP)
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US Will Not Send Troops to Ukraine, Pentagon Chief Hegseth Says

President Donald Trump's administration is not sending US troops into Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday. Speaking with reporters in…

Arab World A logo of the World Food Program is seen at their headquarters after the WFP won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, in Rome, Italy October 9, 2020. (Reuters)
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UN Announces Death in Yemeni Prison of Aid Worker Detained by Houthis

The United Nations World Food Program said Tuesday that an aid worker has died in a Yemeni prison three weeks after his detention by the Iran-backed Houthi…

Netanyahu Threatens to Resume Fighting in Gaza If Hostages Aren’t Released Saturday

Arab World An Israeli soldier sits on a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, February 11, 2025. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Threatens to Resume Fighting in Gaza If Hostages Aren’t Released Saturday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip unless its hostages in Gaza are released. The ceasefire…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs in Paris at the opening of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit - Photo by SPA
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On Behalf of Crown Prince, Saudi FM Leads Kingdom’s Delegation at AI Action Summit

On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister…

Asharq Al Awsat
World The Russian flag waves in the wind - US, September 2, 2017. (File/Reuters)
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UK Targets Russian-linked Cybercrime with Sanctions

Britain sanctioned Russian cyber group Zservers and six of its members on Tuesday, saying they helped facilitate crippling ransomware attacks globally. The…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iran Pardons Journalists Who Reported Woman's Death that Triggered Unrest

Iranian people hold pictures of Mahsa Amini with their hands painted in red during a protest outside the Iranian Consulate following the death of Mahsa Amini, in Istanbul, Türkiye, 11 October 2022. (EPA)

Pope Francis Tells US Bishops Trump's Immigration Policy 'Will End Badly'

Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience, in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Oil Climbs on Supply Worries, Trump Tariffs Check Gains

A pumpjack brings oil to the surface in the Monterey Shale, California, US April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Gold's Record Highs are More than Just Trump Froth

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Syrian Ports Authority Says Türkiye Lifted Restrictions on Syrian Imports

A man works on a cargo ship docked at a terminal of the port of Latakia, Syria, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP)

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A view shows a building, damaged during a recent fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in controlled by Ukrainian army the town of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia August 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Zelenskiy Ready to Swap Kyiv-Held Land in Russia’s Kursk Region for Ukrainian Territories

Palestinians take shelter at their ruined house, on a rainy day, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

'Hell Worse than What We Have Already?' Gazans Reject Trump Plans

Israeli soldiers look towards Beit Hanoun in Gaza in January. (Reuters file)

Some Israeli Soldiers Traveling Abroad Are Targeted for Alleged War Crimes in Gaza 

Somalia’s Minister of Finance Bihi Iman Egeh speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat.

Somalia Finance Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Settled $4.5 Bln in Debt with Saudi Support

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during their talks after the third Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Tehran, November 23, 2015 (File - Getty)

Iranian Leaks: How Rouhani Persuaded Putin to Keep Assad in Power

Cars queue as they drop passengers outside the Beirut–Rafik Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon July 30, 2024. (Reuters)

Iraq Flights Coming under Heavy Inspections at Beirut Airport over Hezbollah Funds 

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Among the Most Wretched Forms of Lebanese Consciousness...

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Political Shiism Remains Useful Despite Its Defeat

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Hubris That Must Be Stopped

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America and Sizes after the Earthquake

Ghassan Charbel
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Gaza…the Riviera and the Pit

Tariq Al-Homayed
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A Stable Libya Benefits Everyone

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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Iran: Fear and Braggadocio

Amir Taheri
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Mr. Trump... What About this Idea on the Palestinians?

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Trumpism: Dangers and Opportunities

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After Tariff Fight with Canada and Mexico, Trump’s Next Target Is Europe 

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Sharaa’s Rationality

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs in Paris at the opening of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit - Photo by SPA

On Behalf of Crown Prince, Saudi FM Leads Kingdom’s Delegation at AI Action Summit

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Syrian President Expected to Visit Kuwait Soon

Syrian President Al-Sharaa welcoming Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya in December (Syrian Presidency)

Arab, Islamic Worlds Reject Israeli Statements against Saudi Arabia

Palestinians travel from the southern Gaza Strip towards the north following the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Netzarim Corridor, central Gaza Strip, 09 February 2025. (EPA)

New Saudi Aid Convoys Arrive in Southern Gaza to Support Hospitals

The assistance is part of a campaign to aid the Palestinian people in Gaza. SPA

Oman Rejects Israeli Statements Against Saudi Arabia

A general view of the capital of Oman, Muscat. (Getty Images)

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US President Donald Trump (2-R) greets Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) and Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein (C) as they arrive for meetings at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 February 2025.(EPA)

Trump Meets Jordan’s King amid Tensions over Gaza Plan

At Least $53 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza, UN Estimates

This picture shows the destroyed Blue Beach Resort in northern Gaza City, on February 11, 2025, amid the current ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Palestinian Officials Decry Abbas' Decree on Prisoners Payments

Qadura Fares, the Palestinian official responsible for prisoner affairs, speaks during a press conference, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 11, 2025. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Threatens to Resume Fighting in Gaza If Hostages Aren’t Released Saturday

An Israeli soldier sits on a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel, February 11, 2025. (Reuters)

UN Announces Death in Yemeni Prison of Aid Worker Detained by Houthis

A logo of the World Food Program is seen at their headquarters after the WFP won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, in Rome, Italy October 9, 2020. (Reuters)

Syrian Ports Authority Says Türkiye Lifted Restrictions on Syrian Imports

A man works on a cargo ship docked at a terminal of the port of Latakia, Syria, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP)

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talks to the media during his visit to the headquarters of US European Command and Africa Command at the Africa Command at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP)

US Will Not Send Troops to Ukraine, Pentagon Chief Hegseth Says

Zelenskiy Ready to Swap Kyiv-Held Land in Russia’s Kursk Region for Ukrainian Territories

A view shows a building, damaged during a recent fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in controlled by Ukrainian army the town of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia August 16, 2024. (Reuters)

UK Targets Russian-linked Cybercrime with Sanctions

The Russian flag waves in the wind - US, September 2, 2017. (File/Reuters)

Iran Pardons Journalists Who Reported Woman's Death that Triggered Unrest

Iranian people hold pictures of Mahsa Amini with their hands painted in red during a protest outside the Iranian Consulate following the death of Mahsa Amini, in Istanbul, Türkiye, 11 October 2022. (EPA)

Pope Francis Tells US Bishops Trump's Immigration Policy 'Will End Badly'

Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience, in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Türkiye Detains 10 Officials, Widening a Crackdown on Istanbul's Opposition-held Districts

Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu supporters shout slogans as they gather in front of the Istanbul courthouse, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Placards read in Turkish: “There is no salvation alone; either all of us or none of us”. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

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A pumpjack brings oil to the surface in the Monterey Shale, California, US April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Oil Climbs on Supply Worries, Trump Tariffs Check Gains

Asharq Al Awsat

Gold's Record Highs are More than Just Trump Froth

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

EU Vows Tough Countermeasures to US Tariffs 

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrives for a plenary session at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Grand Palais, in Paris, on February 11, 2025. (AFP)

NEOM, Datavolt Partner on $5 Billion Sustainable AI Project

A group photo after the signing of the agreement between NEOM and Datavolt. (LEAP 25)

Saudi Arabia Unveils First Comprehensive Master Plan for Riyadh’s 2025 Projects

Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh and Chairman of the Infrastructure Projects Center, speaking during the event (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Fresh Trump Tariffs Catapult Gold to Record High

An employee arranges gold jewelry kept for display at a store in Amritsar on February 8, 2025. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)

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Mosul’s Renowned Minaret Restored from Ravages of ISIS

Culture A view of the Al-Hadba Minaret in the Great Mosque of al-Nuri, which was rebuilt after it was blown up by ISIS militants, in Mosul, Iraq, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily/File Photo

Mosul’s Renowned Minaret Restored from Ravages of ISIS

Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by ISIS militants in 2017, has been renovated in a boost for Iraq's…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Through its dedicated pavilion, KSGAAL will highlight its leading role in supporting the Arabic language
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King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language to Showcase Linguistic Projects at LEAP 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) will present a selection of its pioneering technological and linguistic projects at the fourth…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The display of the Kaaba cladding is part of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's initiative to showcase Islamic arts and deepen understanding of its rich history and cultural legacy. (SPA)
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Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 Showcases Holy Kaaba Kiswah

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in AlBidaya (the beginning) section of the Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport…

Culture Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference
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Saudi Ministry of Culture to Participate in LEAP 2025 Conference

The Ministry of Culture will participate as a strategic partner in the LEAP 2025 conference, which will be held from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris
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Saudi Visual Arts Commission Launches ‘Zawaya Wa Afkar’ Initiative in Paris

The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) has announced the launch of the first international edition of the Dialogues in Contemporary Art “Zawaya Wa Afkar” initiative,…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Saudi Football Federation Chairman Meets FIFA Global Football Development Chief

Sports Saudi Football Federation Chairman Meets FIFA Global Football Development Chief

Saudi Football Federation Chairman Meets FIFA Global Football Development Chief

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) Chairman Yasser bin Hassan Al-Misehal met with FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool - Home Park, Plymouth, Britain - February 9, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot before the match REUTERS/David Klein
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Liverpool Ready for Last Battle at Goodison Park, Says Slot

Liverpool are ready for their 122nd and final battle at local rival Everton's Goodison Park, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday, adding that his side are eager…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #11 Rodrygo looks on during a press conference at the Ethiad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England on February 10, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against Manchester City. (AFP)
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Rodrygo Wants to Stay at Real Madrid After Interest from Other Clubs 

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo said he is grateful for the interest from other clubs but wants to stay with the LaLiga side for many years to come. Rodrygo has…

Sports FC Inter's coach Simone Inzaghi gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between FC Inter and ACF Fiorentina, in Milan, Italy, 10 February 2025. (EPA)
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Inzaghi Applauds Inter’s Mental Resilience After Redemption Win Over Fiorentina 

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi commended his side for their maturity and impressive mental resilience after they avenged last week's defeat by Fiorentina…

Sports Al Nassr's Portuguese forward #7 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al Nassr and Al Fayha at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on February 7, 2025. (AFP)
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Ronaldo Reaches Deal with Saudi Club Al Nassr to Extend Contract, Says Official

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year until June 2026, an official with the…

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Scientists Say Several Thousand Earthquakes Detected Near Greece’s Island of Santorini

Varieties Members of Greece’s military geographical team proceed to conduct measurements to evaluate potential structural changes due to the ongoing seismic activity on the volcanic island of Nea Kameni, Greece February 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Scientists Say Several Thousand Earthquakes Detected Near Greece’s Island of Santorini

Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece's volcanic island of…

Varieties Milk jugs are repurposed as mini greenhouses for winter seed sowing in Westchester County, New York. (AP/Julia Rubin)
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Winter Sowing in Upcycled Containers Creates Stronger Seedlings in Spring

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Children play in the snow after a snowstorm in New York City, US, February 9, 2025. (Reuters)
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Virginia Governor Declares Storm Emergency as Snow and Ice Bear Down on Mid-Atlantic States 

A wintry mess was bearing down on mid-Atlantic states Tuesday with forecasts of significant snow and ice accumulations prompting warnings of potential power…

Varieties FILE - Wrapped plastic straws are seen at a bubble tea cafe in San Francisco, July 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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'Won't Affect a Shark': Trump Signs Order Against Paper Straws

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday pushing for a return to plastic drinking straws, saying their impact on marine life was limited and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington )
Varieties RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Center, accredited by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), has doubled its leopard population to 32. (SPA)
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International Day of the Arabian Leopard Highlights Saudi Conservation Efforts

The Arabian leopard is a symbol of biodiversity in Saudi Arabia and a vital component of the Arabian Peninsula's ecosystem. February 10 was declared…

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