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Features A man gestures with picture of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei next to Iranian and Iraqi flags from a atop a truck during celebrations welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in Baghdad's central Tahrir Square on April 8, 2026.(AFP)
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Iran Revolutionary Guards Officers Reject Iraqi Calls to Halt Attacks

Iraqi sources said officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, who oversee armed factions in Iraq, have rebuffed attempts by Shiite politicians to halt attacks…

Ali Saray (London)
Arab World Flames and smoke engulf part of the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the Southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on April 10 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that 13 state security ‌personnel ‌were killed ‌in an ⁠Israeli strike on ⁠a governmental building…

World 16 March 2023, Berlin: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference. (dpa)
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Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the…

World Palestinians walk along a street surrounded by buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP)
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Netanyahu Accuses Spain of ‘Hostility’ Towards Israel After Blocking It from Gaza Truce Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after he barred Madrid from taking part in the work of…

Trump Warns of Fresh Strikes if Iran Talks Fail

World President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Trump Warns of Fresh Strikes if Iran Talks Fail

President Donald Trump said Friday that US warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if talks in Pakistan fail to produce a deal, in an…

Arab World First responders gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Habbouch, southern Lebanon on April 10, 2026. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP)
Arab World

Israel’s Zamir: Lebanon is the Main Combat Arena

The head of Israel’s military, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has said that the “main combat arena is in Lebanon.” The mission is to keep weakening Hezbollah, Zamir…

Asharq Al Awsat
Features A man rides a motorcycle past the President house as Pakistan gears up to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Waseem Khan
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Five Things to Know about the US-Iran Talks in Islamabad

The United States and Iran are holding their highest-level talks in years in Islamabad in a Pakistan-brokered bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a…

Asharq Al Awsat

World Food Program Warns Lebanon Facing Food Security Crisis Due to Iran War

Volunteers carry World Food Program (WFP) boxes of aid supplies in a school-turned-shelter in Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Macron Meets Pope Leo to Talk Lebanon, Middle East War

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are welcomed as they arrive at the San Damaso courtyard to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, April 10, 2026. (Reuters)

Israel Targets Last Litani Bridges, Raising Fears of South Lebanon Isolation

Civil defense personnel inspect damage caused by an Israeli strike targeting the Qasmiyeh bridge over the Litani River in South Lebanon (AFP). 

Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Forces Shot Down Shahed Drones in Middle Eastern Countries During Iran War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks as he chairs a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, 09 April 2026, amid the Russian invasion. (EPA)

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Dies from Attack Wounds

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi. (AFP file)

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Protesters wave Hezbollah and Iran's flags during a protest against the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, in front the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP)

Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed

Muslim worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Friday noon prayers, following 40 days of closure by the Israeli authorities, in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2026. (AFP)

Over 100,000 Worshippers Perform Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa

The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who is expected to lead the negotiations on the Israeli side. (Reuters)

Israel-Lebanon Direct Negotiations Expected Next Week in Washington

Palestinian youths look on as they stand in an area next to tents at a makeshift camp for displaced people, at sunset in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP)

Gaza Marks 6 Months of a Ceasefire That May Offer Lessons for the Iran War

The Fashion Fund unveiled its new identity under the name “ZYA Fund. (SPA)

Fashion Fund Unveils New Identity as Saudi Arabia's First Fashion Investment Fund

An AI-generated animation created by a pro-Iran studio and depicting ​​​an Iranian man grilling four US aircraft like a kebab over a campfire is seen on a computer screen in Brussels, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP)

Pro-Iran Groups Have Used AI to Try to Control the War Narrative

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Two Kingdoms but, in Hard Times, One Front

Stephen Hitchen
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Lebanon and Iran on the Day After the Truce

Mustafa Fahs
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Dicey Ceasefire

Amir Taheri
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The Colors of Language

Samir Atallah
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Iraq’s Dilemma and Its Simple Solution

Mustafa al-Kadhimi
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From Halting the War to Dismantling the ‘Axis’?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Racing to Obstruct Trump!

Mishary Dhayidi
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The Iranian–US War and Europe’s Options

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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Iran Is More of the Enemy of the Arabs Than the Gulf

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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War And Neglecting ‘the Day After’

Nabil Amr
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Us… And Israel in Its ‘Kahanist’ Era!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Reading the First Six Weeks of the War

Sam Menassa
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Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber met with United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. (SPA)

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Meets UN Special Envoy

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Saudi Arabia: Operational Activities Halted at Several Energy Facilities Due to Recent Attacks

The continuation of such attacks leads to reduced supply and slows recovery, the official source at the Ministry of Energy said. (Saudi Aramco)

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with US, Spanish Counterparts

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 17, 2023. (Reuters)

Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon, Offers Support

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (QNA).

Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Discuss Efforts to Restore Regional Security and Stability

A file photo of Saudi Arabia's flag (SPA)

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

GCC General Secretariat Welcomes Announcement of Ceasefire between US, Iran

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Muslim worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Friday noon prayers, following 40 days of closure by the Israeli authorities, in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2026. (AFP)

Over 100,000 Worshippers Perform Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa

Lebanon Says Israeli Attack Killed 13 State Security Personnel in Nabatieh

Flames and smoke engulf part of the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the Southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on April 10 2026. (AFP)

Israel’s Zamir: Lebanon is the Main Combat Arena

First responders gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the village of Habbouch, southern Lebanon on April 10, 2026. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP)

Macron Meets Pope Leo to Talk Lebanon, Middle East War

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are welcomed as they arrive at the San Damaso courtyard to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, April 10, 2026. (Reuters)

World Food Program Warns Lebanon Facing Food Security Crisis Due to Iran War

Volunteers carry World Food Program (WFP) boxes of aid supplies in a school-turned-shelter in Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Egypt-Pakistan Military Drill Underscores Closer Ties

Launch of the joint Egyptian-Pakistani “Raad 2” exercise in Pakistan on Thursday (Egyptian military spokesman)

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Trump Warns of Fresh Strikes if Iran Talks Fail

Netanyahu Accuses Spain of ‘Hostility’ Towards Israel After Blocking It from Gaza Truce Center

Palestinians walk along a street surrounded by buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP)

Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks

Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf looks on after a press conference with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 12, 2024. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony

16 March 2023, Berlin: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference. (dpa)

Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Forces Shot Down Shahed Drones in Middle Eastern Countries During Iran War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks as he chairs a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, 09 April 2026, amid the Russian invasion. (EPA)

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Dies from Attack Wounds

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi. (AFP file)

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A person shops at a grocery store as inflation levels lead to a consumer price surge, in New York, New York, USA, 10 April 2026. (EPA)

US Inflation Surges 3.3% as Iran War Impact Bites

EU, US Reportedly Near Critical Minerals Deal to Combat Chinese Control

FILE PHOTO: A block with the symbol, atomic number and mass number of Dysprosium (Dy), a heavy rare earth, in this illustration taken January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Gold Set for Third Weekly Gain as US Rate Outlook Offsets Dollar Strength

FILE PHOTO: Customers crowd around a jewelry showroom during Akshaya Tritiya, a major gold-buying festival, in Kochi, India April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Sivaram V/File Photo

Saudi Business Confidence Index Remains Optimistic

A street in the Saudi capital, Riyadh (Reuters)

Syria Nears Correspondent Bank Account Deal with Türkiye, Mulls Currency Swap

This picture shows stacks of Syrian lira banknotes at the Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, on November 10, 2022. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)

OPEC Chief Stresses Commitment to Support Market Stability

Al Ghais spoke on Thursday at the 16th High-Level Meeting of the Energy Dialogue between OPEC and the EU in Brussels

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Saudi Ministry Launches ‘Cultural Experiences’ Program to Promote Local Arts and Heritage

Culture Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Reuters)

Saudi Ministry Launches ‘Cultural Experiences’ Program to Promote Local Arts and Heritage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture unveiled the “Cultural Experiences” program to raise awareness of local culture and arts through interactive public experiences. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture A visitor looks at Spanish painter Pablo Picasso's master piece "Guernica" during a press conference presenting the "Year of Picasso" events, marking the 50th anniversary of the painter's death, at the Reina Sofia museum in Madrid, on September 12, 2022. (Thomas Coex/ AFP)
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Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ at Heart of Battle in Spain Over Location

Pablo Picasso's anti-war masterpiece "Guernica" is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to…

Culture Cultural Development Fund Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Impact
Culture

Cultural Development Fund Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Impact

The Cultural Development Fund has announced its results for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating significant growth in financial performance and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The pavilion highlighted the distinctive architectural features of Historic Jeddah - SPA
Culture

Historic Jeddah Showcases Cultural Heritage at Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Historic Jeddah participated in the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum to highlight its historical role as a key gateway for pilgrims to Makkah, while introducing…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Maiko (apprentice geisha) take part in a press interview ahead a rehearsal for the annual "Miyako Odori" -- which means "capital city dance" in Japanese, at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo in Kyoto on March 31, 2026. (AFP)
Culture

Geisha Spectacle in Japan’s Kyoto Celebrates Arrival of Spring

Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance…

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Arteta Urges Arsenal to Pile Pressure on Man City in Title Race

Sports Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta gives thumbs up during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg soccer match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, 07 April 2026. (EPA)

Arteta Urges Arsenal to Pile Pressure on Man City in Title Race

Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to pile pressure on Manchester City by extending their lead at the top of the Premier League before their title rivals play 24…

Sports Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, in Barcelona, Spain, 08 April 2026. (EPA)
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Barca Face Espanyol Derby Dilemma Ahead of Atletico Return

In the wake of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, coach Hansi Flick faces a dilemma for Saturday's La Liga derby…

Sports Bayern players greet fans after the Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP)
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Bayern Eyeing Bundesliga Scoring Record at St Pauli

Bayern Munich need just two goals at St Pauli on Saturday to break the 54-year goalscoring record for a Bundesliga season. Vincent Kompany's runaway league…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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South America's CONMEBOL Backs FIFA President for 4th Term

South American football's governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for…

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Sports Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy (Al-Ahly official website)
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Al Ahly Goalkeeper El Shenawy Suspended for 4 Matches for Assaulting Referee

Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy was handed a four-match ban after striking a referee on the head following a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra, the…

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Sleepy Seal Diverts Traffic in Australian Seaside Town

Varieties This frame grab from handout video footage by Laura Ellen taken on April 10, 2026 shows traffic along a road in the seaside Australian town of Dromana, located south of Melbourne in the southern state of Victoria, that was briefly diverted after a local seal decided to take a nap. (Photo by Handout / LAURA ELLEN / AFP)

Sleepy Seal Diverts Traffic in Australian Seaside Town

Traffic in a seaside Australian town was briefly diverted on Friday when a local seal decided to take a nap on the road. The dozy pinniped was spotted…

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Varieties The Saudi Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding. (SPA)
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Saudi Ministry of Interior, Red Sea Global Sign MoU

The Saudi Ministry of Interior and Red Sea Global signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. The…

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Varieties Biologist Krzysztof Klimaszewski holds a common toad during a "Frog Patrol" in Otrebusy, Poland, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP)
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Citizen ‘Frog Patrol’ Helps Amphibians Survive a Dangerous Road Journey in Poland

On rainy spring nights in a forest near the Polish capital, a citizen “Frog Patrol” springs into action — humans helping amphibians survive dangerous road…

Varieties FILE - Tony Cavallaro holds a photo of his pet alligator, Albert, on March 19, 2024, in Hamburg, N.Y. (AP Photo/Carolyn Thompson, File)
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US Man Ends Fight to Reclaim his 12-foot Alligator Seized in 2024

An upstate New York man who had his alligator seized after sharing a home for more than three decades has given up his court fight to get back the reptile he…

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Varieties This handout photograph released by The British Antarctic Survey on April 8, 2026, shows Emperor Penguins on Antarctica on November 13, 2010. (Photo by PETER BUCKTROUT / BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY / AFP)
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IUCN: Emperor Penguins Listed as Endangered Species

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority…

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