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51 Crew Rescued, 1 Dead after Attack on Tankers Off Iraq

More than 50 crew members were rescued after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraq's territorial waters, Farhan al-Fartousi of the port authorities told AFP. …

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A man stands by the rubble of a destroyed building in the aftermath of overnight Israeli airstrikes in the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Kawnat HAJU / AFP)

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Israel Orders Army to Prepare for 'Expanding' Lebanon Operations

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a…

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Strikes Kill Nine Iran-backed Fighters near Iraq-Syria Border

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This photograph shows the entrance to the International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters in Paris on March 11, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

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IEA: World Faces Largest-ever Oil Supply Disruption on Middle East War

The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, a day after it agreed to…

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Pezeshkian Puts Conditions to End the War as Trump Insists Iran is ‘at the End of the Line’

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This satellite image taken and released on March 11, 2026 courtesy of Vantor shows a view of damaged buildings after airstrikes at Hakimabad garrison, some 30 kms (20 miles) south of Tehran, Iran. MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Satellite image 2026 Vantor

Pezeshkian Puts Conditions to End the War as Trump Insists Iran is ‘at the End of the Line’

American and Israeli strikes on Thursday pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sight as unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy…

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Israel Says Struck Site it Claims Iran Used for Developing Nuclear Arms since 1 hour

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FILE PHOTO: A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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NYT: US Says Iran Campaign Cost $11 Billion in Six Days

The opening week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than $11.3 billion, lawmakers were told in a Pentagon briefing, according to a New York…

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The Security Council during its meeting on Wednesday (EPA)

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UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on the Gulf

In a resolution supported by 135 UN member states, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned Iranian aggressions targeting Gulf…

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Sudani to Saudi Crown Prince: Iraq Rejects Being Used as Launch Point for Attacks Against Other Countries

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

CENTCOM Warns Civilians to Avoid Iranian Ports Used for Military Purposes

A photo shows an Iranian vessel before a strike near the Strait of Hormuz (Photo by US Central Command/AFP)

Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council

Permanent representative of Lebanon to the United Nations Ahmad Arafa (C) speaks during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting called to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, at the UN headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 11 March 2026. (EPA)

Iraqi PM Tells Iranian President Attacks Targeting Iraq Are Unacceptable as Shrapnel Kills One

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (AFP file)

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Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, President of Saudi Data and Al Authority, speaks during the Global Al Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to Boost Data Economy

Smoke rises from a building in Kuwait following Iranian attacks (AFP).

Iran-US-Israel Conflict Enters Phase of Prolonged Attrition

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the administration “had a strong game plan” before the war broke out. Doug Mills/The New York Times

How Trump and his Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

Hamas police officers in a street in Gaza City (file photo - Reuters)

Hamas Killings Spark Anger as Pursuit of Gazans Resumes

Saudi flag’s profound symbolism reflects unity, justice, strength and prosperity (SPA)

Saudi Flag Narrative Centers on Justice, Security

Saudi researcher Adnan Al-Tarif poses with two Saudi state flags (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Researcher Owns 100 Rare Flags From Saudi State Eras

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Workers inspect the damage at the Address Creek Harbour hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Fallen Debris in Dubai after Drone Interception

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Kuwait Reports Material Damage after Drone Attack on Airport

A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Headed to Shaybah Oil Field

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Security Council Resolution Condemning Iran’s Attacks on the Gulf, Jordan

The Saudi flag with its great connotations that refer to unification, justice, strength, growth and prosperity (SPA)

UN Security Council Condemns Iranian Attacks on the Gulf

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security in Calls with Korean, Romanian, and Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

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Technicians working at the Majnoon oil field in Basra, Iraq. (Reuters)

Iraq to Keep Crude Output at 1.4 million bpd amid Hormuz Tensions, Oil Minister Says

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51 Crew Rescued, 1 Dead after Attack on Tankers Off Iraq

An oil tanker burns after being hit by an Iranian strike in the ship-to-ship transfer zone at Khor al-Zubair port near Basra, Iraq, late Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

Israel Orders Army to Prepare for 'Expanding' Lebanon Operations

Strikes Kill Nine Iran-backed Fighters near Iraq-Syria Border

Indonesia Minister Says Gaza Deployment Hinges on Board of Peace Dynamic

Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin speaks to journalists following his meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Italian Base in Iraqi Kurdistan Hit by Missile, Says Defense Ministry

Italian Defense Minister Guido ‌Crosetto (Italian Defense Ministry)

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This satellite image released on March 11, 2026 courtesy of Vantor shows a view of Taleghan 2 facility at the Parchin military complex, some 30 kms (20 miles) southeast of Tehran, Iran, on March 6, 2026. (Photo by Satellite image 2026 Vantor / AFP)

Israel Says Struck Site it Claims Iran Used for Developing Nuclear Arms

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Scores killed and Missing after Landslides Sweep Ethiopia

Children gather at a market stall to collect goods in Chercher, Southern Tigray, on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Abel Gerezgiher / AFP)

Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of 'Reckless' Strikes on Major Gas Pipeline

File photo: Pipes at the landfall facilities of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022. (Reuters)

First Passenger Train in Six Years Arrives in Pyongyang from China

A passenger train with cross-border service to North Korea's Pyongyang leaves Beijing Railway Station in Beijing, China March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo

NYT: US Says Iran Campaign Cost $11 Billion in Six Days

Iran-US-Israel Conflict Enters Phase of Prolonged Attrition

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IEA: World Faces Largest-ever Oil Supply Disruption on Middle East War

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Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to Boost Data Economy

Citibank Closes UAE Branches Temporarily as Precautionary Measure

A photograph shows Dubai's skyline with the Burj Khalifa at the center on March 11, 2026. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

OPEC: Ongoing Geopolitical Developments Warrant Close Monitoring of Markets

OPEC's report focused on February market conditions prior to the Feb. 28 conflict outbreak (Reuters)

IMF Says it Has Made Progress in Pakistan Funding Talks

Students ride on motorbikes with their parents while heading to schools, after the government announced that schools would close for two weeks, starting March 16, following austerity measures to save fuel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Shell Declares Force Majeure to Clients who Buy Qatari LNG

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Leading Portraiture Competition Celebrates Saudi Heritage Through Art

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Throughout its history, the award has emphasized themes rooted in Saudi heritage and national initiatives - SPA

Leading Portraiture Competition Celebrates Saudi Heritage Through Art

The Dia Aziz Dia Award for Portrait, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah, is a leading platform for portraiture and the only…

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The evening featured a critical reading on the symbolism of the Saudi flag and its ties to national identity and core values

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Jazan Cultural House Explores Symbolism of Saudi Flag

The Jazan Cultural House hosted a cultural evening on the Saudi flag, in collaboration with the Cultural Café, a literary partner of the Literature, Publishing…

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The mosque is a prime example of traditional Najdi architecture - SPA

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historic Al-Qalaah Mosque in Riyadh Region

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques continues its mission to preserve the Kingdom’s architectural heritage by…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 11/03 - 15:59

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Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and US strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

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UNESCO Fears for Fate of Historical Sites during Iran War

UNESCO said it is deeply concerned about the fate of world heritage sites in Iran and across the region, after Tehran's Golestan palace, often compared to…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 11/03 - 14:46

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The coin has been donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries. (Leeds City Council)

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Coin Used to Pay for Bus Ticket in Leeds Found to Be Phoenician

An odd-looking coin used to pay for a bus fare in Leeds in the 1950s has been found to belong to an ancient civilization from more than 2,000 years ago,…

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Bayern Faces Tough Leverkusen Test in Bundesliga after 6-1 Win and Injury Concerns

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Bayern Munich's players celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 1st leg soccer match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern Munich at the Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 10 March 2026. EPA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Bayern Faces Tough Leverkusen Test in Bundesliga after 6-1 Win and Injury Concerns

Bayern Munich is heading to Bayern Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after contrasting Champions League games in midweek for the two clubs. Bayern was on rampant…

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Fernando Alonso expects a difficult weekend in his Aston Martin in China. Paul Crock / AFP

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Alonso Fears More Pain in China with Struggling Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese Grand Prix after failing to finish the…

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Max Verstappen arrives at the paddock ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Jade GAO / AFP

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Verstappen Jokes New F1 Cars 'More Like Mario Kart'

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practicing with Mario…

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Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Chelsea - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 11, 2026 Chelsea's Pedro Neto checks on ball boy after falling into him Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

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Neto Apologizes for Pushing Ball Boy During Chelsea's 5-2 Loss

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto apologized for pushing a ball boy during Wednesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain, an incident that added to a…

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11 March 2026, US, Indian Wells: Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz celebrates defeating Norway's Casper Ruud during their men's singles round of 16 match at the BNP Paribas Open held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells. Photo: Charles Baus/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Alcaraz Powers into Indian Wells Quarter-finals; Draper Upsets Djokovic

World number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at Indian Wells, beating Norway's Casper Ruud 6-1 7-6(2), while Jack Draper upset world number three…

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Saudi Arabia Establishes Royal Institute of Anthropology to Study Social Change

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The establishment of the institute provides a scientific platform for documenting heritage and deepening awareness of local culture through anthropological research. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Establishes Royal Institute of Anthropology to Study Social Change

Saudi Arabia has approved the establishment of the Royal Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, marking a significant step toward expanding research…

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People arriving at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), in Nairobi, Kenya, on 06 March 2026. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU

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Kenya Arrests Man Trying to Smuggle Over 2,000 Live Ants in his Luggage

A man was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi's main airport this week amid a rise in cases of smuggling of the insects in…

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In this photo provided by Gaël Bardon, part of the king penguin colony is visible at La Baie du Marin, Possession Island, Crozet Archipelago, Jan. 16, 2026. (Gaël Bardon/CSM/CNRS/IPEV via AP)

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King Penguins Are the Rare Species Benefiting from Warming World. But that Could Change

The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that depend on each other — like flowers…

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A chimpanzee looks on at the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, where rescued primates are rehabilitated in Western Area Peninsula National Park, Sierra Leone, Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

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Study: Despite Reputation, Bonobos Are Aggressive

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 12/03 - 06:58

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This Feb. 19, 2026, photo provided by the Bronx Zoo on Wednesday, March 11 shows a red fox that stowed away on a cargo ship, crossed the Atlantic and is now at the zoo in New York. (Bronx Zoo via AP)

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Red Fox Stows Away on Cargo Ship, Traveling from England to US

This stowaway truly was sly as a fox. A red fox somehow slipped onto a cargo ship that traveled from Southampton, England, to New York, where the animal is…

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