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Israel Says Its Forces Will Remain in 5 Lebanon Locations after Tuesday’s Withdrawal Deadline

Israel's military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire…

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Passengers departing from Lebanon walk with their luggage to the airport due to a protest by supporters of Hezbollah in front of the entrance to Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, 15 February 2025. (EPA)

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Lebanon Extends Suspension of Flights from Iran

Lebanon extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran and directed security agencies to ensure access to the country’s only airport. Hezbollah leader…

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Displaced Sudanese, who fled the Zamzam camp, gather near the town of Tawila in North Darfur on February 14, 2025. (AFP)

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UN Seeks $6 Billion to Ease Hunger Catastrophe in Sudan

UN officials on Monday asked for $6 billion for Sudan this year from donors to help ease what they called the world's worst ever hunger catastrophe and the…

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A Taiwan Coast Guard ship travels past the coast of China, in the waters off Nangan island of Matsu archipelago in Taiwan August 16, 2022. (Reuters)

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Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says after Canadian Warship Passes Through

The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island's defense ministry said on Monday, after…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives US Secretary of State in Riyadh

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives US Secretary of State in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the eve of talks on…

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This handout photograph released by Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication on February 17, 2025 shows Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid (C-R) and France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati (C-L) visiting Tarfaya, in southern Morocco. (Moroccan Culture Ministry / AFP)

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French Minister in Western Sahara to Back Moroccan Sovereignty

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati began a visit on Monday to disputed Western Sahara where she will meet officials and open a French cultural center in a…

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Portions of Basil Griffin Park in Bowling Green, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, sit submerged after heavy rainfall. (Jack Dobbs/Daily News via AP)

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‘Life-Threatening Cold’ Expected as Polar Vortex Stretches across US After Deadly Weekend Flooding

Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern US over…

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Israel Says Drone Strike Kills Head of Hamas in Lebanon

Lebanese army, security forces, and civil defense first responders inspect the remains of a destroyed vehicle that was reportedly hit by an Israeli strike in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon on February 17, 2025. (AFP)

Ukrainian President to Visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcomed upon his arrival in the UAE. (AFP)

Israel Security Cabinet to Discuss New Phase of Gaza Truce

An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP)

Watchdog Says Israel Is Advancing Plans for Nearly 1,000 More Settler Homes in West Bank

A picture taken from the outskirts of the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina, shows construction cranes at Ramat Shlomo, a Jewish settlement in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem on February 7, 2025. (AFP)

UK Offers Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine Ahead of Paris Talks

Servicemen of the 24th Mechanized brigade, named after King Danylo, of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system toward Russian troops, on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 15, 2025. (Oleg Petrasiuk/Press Service of the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via Reuters)

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Ukrainian servicemen of the 211th Pontoon Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine put up barbed wire as part of a system of new fortification, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine February 14, 2025. (Reuters)

European Leaders on Possibly Sending Peacekeepers into Ukraine

Egypt, Cyprus Sign Gas Export Deals, Boosting Eastern Mediterranean Energy Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz at the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Need to Strengthen Arab Security Cooperation

Ross said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s participation in the US-Russia summit reflects the trust the Kingdom’s leadership enjoys with Presidents Trump and Putin. (AFP file)

Dennis Ross: Riyadh Ideal Platform for US-Russia Summit

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan (AlUla Conference)

AlUla Conference: Cooperation Among Emerging Markets to Address Global Uncertainty

The membership supports the commission’s efforts to develop Saudi Arabia’s film archiving sector

Saudi Film Commission Joins FIAT/IFTA to Preserve Audiovisual Heritage

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives US Secretary of State in Riyadh

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Saudi FM, US Secretary of State Discuss Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Ukrainian President to Visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

US Secretary of State Arrives in Saudi Arabia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is received by Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed al-Smari upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on February 17, 2025. (AFP)

Oman: Sovereignty, Freedom of Navigation Cannot Be Achieved Through Hostile Policies

Participants at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (Omani News Agency)

Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Need to Strengthen Arab Security Cooperation

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UN Seeks $6 Billion to Ease Hunger Catastrophe in Sudan

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French Minister in Western Sahara to Back Moroccan Sovereignty

Lebanon Extends Suspension of Flights from Iran

Israel Says Its Forces Will Remain in 5 Lebanon Locations after Tuesday’s Withdrawal Deadline

A Lebanese army convoy enters Houla village in south Lebanon, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 to evacuate people and the body of a girl who get shot on Sunday by Israeli forces. (AP)

Gazans Must Return Home, EU Plans to Tell Israel

A Palestinian man and two girls stand a mid of the rubble of homes, destroyed by the Israeli army's air and ground offensive against Hamas in in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (AP)

Iraqi Oil Minister: Kurdistan Region's Oil Exports to Resume Next Week

A view shows the al-Shuaiba oil refinery in southwest Basra, Iraq April 20, 2017. Reuters

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Relatives and supporters of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in Gaza mark 500 days of their captivity by spreading a massive Israeli flag depicting an hourglass in the Mediterranean Sea, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Hebrew of the flag reads "Without the abductees, Israel runs out". (AP)

Florida Man Shot Israeli Visitors Thinking They Were Palestinians, Police Say

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Taiwan Strait Not China’s, Taipei Says after Canadian Warship Passes Through

Rwanda-backed M23 Rebels Occupy 2nd Major City in Congo's East

A general view of pedestrians walking in a street in Bukavu on December 17, 2025. (Photo by Amani Alimasi / AFP)

Russia’s Lavrov: Why Would Europe Be at Ukraine Talks if They Want War to Carry On?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) attends a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Marko Djuric in Moscow, Russia, 17 February 2025. (EPA)

China Urges US to ‘Correct Mistakes’ After State Department Website Drops Taiwan Independence Reference

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun gestures during a press conference in Beijing, China, 17 February 2025. (EPA)

Pope Francis Spends Third Peaceful Night in Hospital

People gather outside the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to continue treatment for ongoing bronchitis, in Rome, Italy, February 17, 2025. (Reuters)

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The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Unveils Pavilion at International Defense Exhibition and Conference in UAE

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Egypt, Cyprus Sign Gas Export Deals, Boosting Eastern Mediterranean Energy Cooperation

China's Xi Holds Rare Meeting with Business Leaders amid Slowing Economy, US Tensions

BP Starts Production at Second Phase of Egypt's Raven Field

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside a BP (British Petroleum) petrol station in Liverpool, Britain, February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Kuwait, China Sign Contract for Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port Study and Design

A general view of the city of Kuwait (Reuters)

AlUla Conference: Cooperation Among Emerging Markets to Address Global Uncertainty

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Venice Carnival Opens with Biodegradable Streamers and Ode to Casanova

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Revelers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP)

Venice Carnival Opens with Biodegradable Streamers and Ode to Casanova

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish…

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The museum, set to open in the coming years in the heart of historical Diriyah aims to become a global cultural hub celebrating both tangible and intangible Saudi heritage. (SPA)

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Spouse of Saudi Crown Prince Announces Launch of Misk Heritage Museum 'Asaan' in Diriyah

Princess Sara bint Mashhour bin Abdulaziz, spouse of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, announced the launch of the programming for the Misk…

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Children play, with one raising the V sign, at the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Experts Push to Restore Syria’s War-torn Heritage Sites

Experts are returning to Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/02 - 06:22

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In this undated photo provided by Emma Paolin, a view of a selection of the mummified bodies in the exhibition area of the Egyptian museum in Cairo. (Emma Paolin via AP)

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Research Discovers Ancient Egyptian Remains Smell Nice

At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that…

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The program is part of the commission's strategy to boost the regional and international presence of Saudi cultural heritage. SPA

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Saudi Heritage Commission, ICESCO Partner on Heritage Site Registration

The Saudi Heritage Commission has signed a specialized executive program with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Friday 14/02 - 05:16

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Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United

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Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 16, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)

Spurs Midfielder Maddison Silences Critics with Winner Against Man United

James Maddison delivered the perfect riposte to his doubters by scoring the winning goal against Manchester United after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had…

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FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick attends a press conference after a training session of the team in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain, 16 February 2025. (EPA)

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Barca’s Flick Tells Players to Avoid Arguing with Referees

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick called on his players to refrain from "disrespectful" behavior toward match officials after Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was…

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Lyon's Georgian forward #69 Georges Mikautadze celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France on February 16, 2025. (Photo by Sylvain THOMAS / AFP)

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Lyon's Attack Looks Sharp Under New Coach Fonseca

After 10 goals in three games, new coach Paulo Fonseca's pledge to bring attacking soccer back to Lyon is holding firm. Sunday's 4-1 win at Montpellier in…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/02 - 09:12

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Neymar of Santos celebrates a goal during a Campeonato Paulista soccer match between Santos and Água Santa, at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Brazil, 16 February 2025. EPA/GUILHERME DIONIZIO

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Neymar Scores his 1st Goal since Returning to Santos in Brazil

Neymar scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil when he converted a penalty Sunday in a 3-1 win over Sao Paulo-based Água Santa. Finding the…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/02 - 09:00

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Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Inter Milan - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - February 16, 2025 Juventus' Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

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Inter Misses Chance to Go Top of Serie A after Losing at Juventus in Derby d’Italia

Defending champion Inter Milan missed its chance to move top of Serie A on Sunday after losing 1-0 at Juventus, which boosted its hopes of a top-four finish…

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‘Life-Threatening Cold’ Expected as Polar Vortex Stretches across US After Deadly Weekend Flooding

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‘Life-Threatening Cold’ Expected as Polar Vortex Stretches across US After Deadly Weekend Flooding

Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern US over…

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FILE PHOTO: People board a ferry to Piraeus, during an increased seismic activity on the island of Santorini, Greece, February 4, 2025. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo

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Greece to Build Escape Port on Santorini as Quakes Continue

Greece will soon set up an evacuation port on the island of Santorini to facilitate the safe escape of people in case a bigger quake hits the popular tourist…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/02 - 11:02

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This photograph taken on January 26, 2025 shows passengers riding Hindustan Ambassador yellow taxis along the Howrah bridge in Kolkata. (AFP)

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End of the Road for Kolkata’s Beloved Yellow Taxis

Kolkata locals cherish their city's past, which is why many in the one-time Indian capital are mourning a vanishing emblem of its faded grandeur: a hulking and…

Monday 17/02 - 09:27

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This photo taken on February 10, 2025 shows bound iguanas captured by hunters on the ground in Pingtung. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)

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Taiwan Bounty Hunters Kill Invading Iguanas as Numbers Soar

Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/02 - 08:13

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Saudi Film Commission Joins FIAT/IFTA to Preserve Audiovisual Heritage

The Saudi Film Commission has joined the International Federation of Television Archives (FIAT/IFTA), a global network of more than 200 members dedicated to…

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