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Arab World Officials count the ballots at an electoral office after the end of voting in the presidential elections, in Algiers, Algeria, 07 September 2024. (EPA)
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Tebboune Elected to Serve Second Term Leading Algeria

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been named the winner of Algeria's presidential election, granting him another term leading the gas-rich North African…

Business Fireworks light up the sky following the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah in December 2021. (SPA file)
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IMF Report: Saudi Arabia Surpasses Vision 2030 Tourism Target

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector as a major contributor to the country’s economic diversification in its…

Gulf Palestinians and international activists hold photos of late American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, at the Rafidia hospital morgue, in the West Bank city of Nablus, 08 September 2024. (EPA)
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MWL Condemns Murder of American-Turkish Activist by Israeli Forces

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned on Sunday the murder of American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi and child Bana Amjad Bakr by Israeli…

Arab World Smoke rises in Omdurman, near Halfaya Bridge, during clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army as seen from Khartoum North, Sudan April 15, 2023. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah
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Sudan Rejects UN Call for 'Impartial' Force to Protect Civilians

Sudan has rejected a call by UN experts for the deployment of an "independent and impartial force" to protect millions of civilians driven from their homes by…

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Shooting Attack at the West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing Kills 3 Israelis

Arab World Israeli ambulances are seen at the scene of the attack. (Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service on X)

Shooting Attack at the West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing Kills 3 Israelis

Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack…

World Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as Iran's new president on July 30 - AFP
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Iran's President to Visit Iraq on First Foreign Trip

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Iraq on Wednesday, state media reported Sunday, in what will be his first trip abroad since he took office in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service, Sunday Sept. 8, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)
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King Charles Attends Church Prayers on Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Death

King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on…

Asharq Al Awsat

Biden Team, End in Sight, Keeps Hope on Gaza Truce Despite Setbacks

A view of Gaza during sunset, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, September 5, 2024. (Reuters)

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Overnight Air Attacks on Border Regions

A resident walks with a bicycle past a building destroyed by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Yampil, in Sumy region, Ukraine September 6, 2024. (Reuters)

WHO: Healthcare System in Sudan Is Collapsing

The WHO director visits the children’s ward at Port Sudan Hospital. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with Egyptian President in Cairo

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday. (SPA)

Venezuela Opposition Leader Gonzalez Lands in Spain Seeking Asylum

28 July 2024, Venezuela, Caracas: The presidential candidate of the Venezuelan opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, arrives at the Santo Tomas de Villanueva school to cast his vote during the presidential elections. (dpa)

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Sudanese refugees gather to fill cans with water from a water point in the Farchana refugee camp, on April 8, 2024. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)

UN: Sudan's War Has Killed at Least 20,000 People

The rhythms of normal life have somewhat resumed in some of the province’s larger towns - The AP

Rubble and Grief: Morocco’s High Atlas Marks One Year Since Record Earthquake

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris meets with patrons at Penzeys Spices during a campaign stop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP)

Harris, Trump to Clash in High-Stakes Debate

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih with officials from Italy’s Elettronica after signing the memorandum of understanding. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign MoU to Boost Investment in Military Industries

Samer Al-Kharashi, Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Office for the Middle East.

Samer Al-Kharashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Making Progress in Green Investments

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi meets with a delegation from Mubadala Energy led by CEO Mansoor Mohammed Al Hamed. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt Eager for New Investment Opportunities in Oil, Gas Sectors

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Enough with Repeating Failed Strategies

Tariq Al-Homayed
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America Between Two Readings

Emile Ameen
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Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ

Ana Swanson
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The Repercussions of Israel’s Expansion

Mustafa Fahs
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Iran Military: Calculations and Miscalculations

Amir Taheri
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They Knew…And They Led Lebanon to Destruction

Hanna Saleh
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The Next War: Israel vs. Iran

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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The Dustbin of History or the Dustbins of Reality?

Hazem Saghieh
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Hamas… When Is It Time For Politics

Tariq Al-Homayed
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Why We Cover What Politicians Wear

Vanessa Friedman
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Martyrs are Exploited to Score Political Points in America Too

Nadim Koteich
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Britain: The Government Changed, but The Crises Remained

Jumah Boukleb
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)

UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

MWL Condemns Murder of American-Turkish Activist by Israeli Forces

Palestinians and international activists hold photos of late American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, at the Rafidia hospital morgue, in the West Bank city of Nablus, 08 September 2024. (EPA)

MWL Hails Efforts of Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group

People stranded in an inundated area in Tokar in the Red Sea State following recent heavy flooding in eastern Sudan, sit in front of their tent on September 5, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Interior Minister Meets with Egyptian President in Cairo

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz holds talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President of Brazil on Independence Day

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (C) arrives in the presidential Rolls Royce for the Independence Day military parade on the Esplanade of the Ministries in Brasilia, Brazil, 07 September 2024. (EPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates King of Eswatini on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

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Officials count the ballots at an electoral office after the end of voting in the presidential elections, in Algiers, Algeria, 07 September 2024. (EPA)

Tebboune Elected to Serve Second Term Leading Algeria

Pact for $4.5 Mln Signed to Aid 4,400 Stranded Gazans in West Bank

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, 08 September 2024. (EPA)

Sudan Rejects UN Call for 'Impartial' Force to Protect Civilians

Smoke rises in Omdurman, near Halfaya Bridge, during clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army as seen from Khartoum North, Sudan April 15, 2023. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Libyan Authorities Order Detention of Militia Leader over Killing of UN-sanctioned Human Trafficker

A hawker at Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli on Tuesday sells Libyan flags. (AFP)

Algerian Candidate Hassani Cherif's Campaign Says it Recorded Election Violations

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, leader of the moderate Islamist Movement of the Society for Peace (MSP) and presidential candidate, gestures as he casts his vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Algiers, Algeria September 7, 2024. REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

WHO: Healthcare System in Sudan Is Collapsing

The WHO director visits the children’s ward at Port Sudan Hospital. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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A local resident walks past a destroyed vehicle following the shelling, which local Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian military strike, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Makiivka (Makeyevka) in the Donetsk region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, September 8, 2024. (Reuters)

Two NATO Members Say Russian Drones Have Violated Their Airspace

Iran's President to Visit Iraq on First Foreign Trip

Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as Iran's new president on July 30 - AFP

Harris, Trump to Clash in High-Stakes Debate

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris meets with patrons at Penzeys Spices during a campaign stop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Reveals ‘Tough Days’ in 'Ship War’

Iran’s Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami during a meeting in Tehran with President Masoud Pezeshkian and commanders of the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters. (Mehr news agency)

Typhoon Yagi Weakens after Killing Dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines

This picture shows swept motorbikes with the debris of destroyed waiting lounges on the shore after Super Typhoon Yagi hit Ha Long bay, in Quang Ninh province, on September 8, 2024. (AFP)

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Overnight Air Attacks on Border Regions

A resident walks with a bicycle past a building destroyed by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Yampil, in Sumy region, Ukraine September 6, 2024. (Reuters)

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Inspired by the purity of the Red Sea, AMAALA is redefining the coastal lifestyle with spaces designed for deep connection to nature, to self, and to community. (SPA)

Significant Progress Announced in Development of Saudi AMAALA Luxury Tourism Destination

IMF Report: Saudi Arabia Surpasses Vision 2030 Tourism Target

Fireworks light up the sky following the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah in December 2021. (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign MoU to Boost Investment in Military Industries

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih with officials from Italy’s Elettronica after signing the memorandum of understanding. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Samer Al-Kharashi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Making Progress in Green Investments

Samer Al-Kharashi, Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Office for the Middle East.

Europe’s Auto Industry Might Face €15 Billion in Fines Over Emissions

A worker walks past parked Renault cars at its stockyard on the outskirts of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad June 11, 2013. (Reuters)

Egypt Eager for New Investment Opportunities in Oil, Gas Sectors

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi meets with a delegation from Mubadala Energy led by CEO Mansoor Mohammed Al Hamed. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Saudi Museums Commission Signs MoU with the AEON Collective

Culture The agreement aims to promote sustainability in museums through the implementation of sustainable operational strategies. (SPA)

Saudi Museums Commission Signs MoU with the AEON Collective

Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding with the endowment fund AEON Collective at the National Museum in Riyadh. …

Culture The bust of Queen Nefertiti, Berlin, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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Egyptian Archaeologist Calls on Berlin to Return Nefertiti Bust

Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic bust of Queen…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The stamp is named after Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and enjoys his patronage. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Post Issues Crown Prince Camel Festival Stamp

The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve…

Culture Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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National Cultural Award-Granting Ceremony to Be Held under Saudi Crown Prince's Patronage

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will grant the National Cultural Awards on Monday at King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture An 1787 copy of the US Constitution that will be put up for auction on Sept. 28, 2024, is shown at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
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Rare 1787 Copy of US Constitution up for Auction, Could Be Worth Millions

Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It's in good enough condition that he can handle it,…

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Morocco’s El Idrissi Smashes Women’s Marathon World Record on Last day of Paralympic Games

Sports Morocco's Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi wins the women's marathon T12 at the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Morocco’s El Idrissi Smashes Women’s Marathon World Record on Last day of Paralympic Games

Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi has smashed the world record in the women’s marathon for runners with visual impairments on the last day of the Paralympic…

Asharq Al Awsat
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England's Ali Retires from International Cricket at 37

England allrounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket at age 37, the player told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Men's Gold Medal Match - Sweden vs Germany (Ahman/Hellvig vs Ehlers/Wickler) - Eiffel Tower Stadium, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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Paris 2024 Game Break Record Ticket Sales

Paris 2024 sold a record 12 million tickets for the Olympics and Paralympics, beating the Games record previously set by London 2012, organizers said on Sunday…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

The first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters concluded on Saturday with Judd Trump crowned champion. Saudi Arabian Billiard and Snooker Federation…

Sports Saudi Arabia’s Hassan Dawshi broke his personal record twice in the T20 long jump final to take fourth place at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games.
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Saudi Arabia’s Dawshi Comes in 4th Place in T20 Long Jump at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Saudi Arabia’s Hassan Dawshi broke his personal record twice in the T20 long jump final to take fourth place at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. …

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King Charles Attends Church Prayers on Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Death

Varieties King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service, Sunday Sept. 8, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

King Charles Attends Church Prayers on Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Death

King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A commuter bus equipped with a radio transmitter approaches a connected traffic light on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City, part of an effort to improve safety and efficiency by allowing cars to communicate with the roadside infrastructure and one another, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, near Taylorsville, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Cars Talking to One Another Could Help Reduce Fatal Crashes on US Roads

The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah's largest city might be as simple as following a bus, according to The AP. Transportation officials…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Michael Milken, Chairman of Milken Institute, converses with Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, US, May 6, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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Musk Says SpaceX to Launch First Uncrewed Starships to Mars in Two Years

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said,…

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Varieties India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III-M1 blasts off carrying Chandrayaan-2, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, India, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/P. Ravikumar/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
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What is Helium and Why is it Used in Rockets?

Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's (BA.N) Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months, because of a faulty propulsion system whose…

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A New York Oasis Lies in Path of City's Push to Build Housing

A beloved public garden in lower Manhattan may soon become a casualty of New York's push to develop more housing despite opposition led by celebrities such as…

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