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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Family of Four

An Israeli strike in Gaza on Thursday killed a family of four including two children, Palestinian hospital and security sources said. "The bodies of four…

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A Palestinian man holds up a poster of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (L) and wanted al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden during a demonstration by some 1,000 people in the West Bank town of Hebron 10 April 2004, in support of the Iraqi resistance against the US-led coalition. (AFP via Getty Images)

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Sept. 11’s Legacy Endures a Quarter-Century Later

Rarely does a day deserve to be called “the day that shook the world.” September 11, 2001, claimed that distinction the moment it happened. At first, many…

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Sheikh Bakil Naji al-Soufi, head of the Tribal Affairs Authority at Yemen’s Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Yemeni Tribal Affairs Chief to Houthis: ‘Your Time Is Near’

Sheikh Bakil Naji al-Soufi, head of the Tribal Affairs Authority at Yemen’s Interior Ministry, has warned the Houthis that “your time is near, and you will…

Badr Al-Qahtani (Riyadh) since 3 hours

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Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in…

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Trump Says Iran War to End after US Midterm Elections, Threatens to Attack Pickaxe Mountain

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FILE PHOTO: A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Trump Says Iran War to End after US Midterm Elections, Threatens to Attack Pickaxe Mountain

President Donald Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end after the November US midterm elections and threatened again to attack a site associated with…

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Iran and US Hit Tankers in Biggest Wave of Attacks on Shipping Since War Began Wednesday 09/09 - 16:42

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09 September 2026, US, Dallas: US President Trump speaks to the crowd during scenes at the Dallas 2026 Mid-Term Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Photo: Bob Daemmrich/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Trump Promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans Win Congress

President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary…

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Ports, Logistics Drive Saudi Transport Sector’s First-Half Growth Surge

Saudi Arabia’s transport sector gathered financial momentum in the first half of 2026 as operating activity expanded and several listed companies, particularly…

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Abyan Governor to Asharq Al-Awsat: Forces Ready for ‘Zero Hour’ Against Houthis

Al-Rabash said security and development were top priorities. Photo: Turky Alagili

Saudi Arabia, Arab, Islamic Countries Hail UK Decision to Ban Imports from Illegal Israeli Settlements

This photograph taken from the E1 corridor, an area in the occupied West Bank shows vehicles driving along the highway near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on September 8, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Says One Dead in Israeli Drone Strike

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese village of al-Hanniyeh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the al-Mansouri village, on September 9, 2026. (AFP)

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A huge thermometer mounted on a wall of the headquarters of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) shows a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, during an Europe-wide heatwave, in Bonn, Germany July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

August Hottest Month Ever Recorded Globally

Ports, Logistics Drive Saudi Transport Sector’s First-Half Growth Surge

Türkiye looks to expand economic ties With Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Ankara Seeks to Take Saudi Economic Ties to ‘Higher Levels’

The Dubai Tower, a Chinese cargo ship, arrives in Teesport, Britain, September 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Container Ship Arrives in UK After Voyage from China via Arctic

A view shows the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, 09 September 2026. (EPA)

UK Govt Defends Decision to Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements

The King Abdulaziz Public Library has worked to preserve Arab and Islamic heritage, including books, manuscripts, rare items, documents, photographs, and coins. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Andalusian Heritage Collection

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister

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MWL Condemns Houthis’ Continued Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia, Arab, Islamic Countries Hail UK Decision to Ban Imports from Illegal Israeli Settlements

Saudi Arabia Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks on Jordan

Jordanian air defenses intercept missiles launched from Iran, as seen from the Israeli side of the Jordan Valley, 09 September 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Princes, Scholars, Senior Officials, and Citizens

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives princes, scholars, ministers, and citizens at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. (SPA)

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Yemeni army forces advance in Al-Jawf governorate (government media)

Yemeni Army Makes Battlefield Gains in Al-Jawf, Marib

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) since 1 hour

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Family of Four

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the Israeli military warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Yemeni Tribal Affairs Chief to Houthis: ‘Your Time Is Near’

Disarmament Stalemate Casts Shadow Over Iraqi Government, Coordination Framework

Washington Supports Deeper Security, Economic Cooperation with Algeria

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (Photo: The Presidency)

Abyan Governor to Asharq Al-Awsat: Forces Ready for ‘Zero Hour’ Against Houthis

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This screen grab from a video posted by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on his X account on October 24, 2025, shows what Hegseth says is US military forces conducting a strike on a vessel being operated by Tren de Aragua trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean Sea in on October 23, 2025. (Photo by HANDOUT / US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's X Account / AFP)

US Military Says It Struck Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Three

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UNICEF: Girls Worst Hit by Climate Shocks on Schools

How a Billion-dollar Sanctions Dodge Kept Chinese Goods Flowing to Iran

Vehicles move along a street near a pedestrian bridge displaying a billboard depicting a US underwater drone captured by the Iranian military with text in Persian reading "hunting the hunter", in Tehran on September 9, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Israel Opens Embassy in Slovenia as Small EU Nation Shifts Policies

People protest against the opening of the Israeli embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, September 9, 2026. REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

North Korean Leader Thanks Troops Participating in Operations Abroad

This picture taken on September 4, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on September 5, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waving during the 15th National Conference of Teachers in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Trump Promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans Win Congress

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Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha's meetings are part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated AI ecosystem. SPA

Alswaha Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s AI Partnerships, Expands Computing Infrastructure

Asharq Al Awsat since 18 minutes

China’s Car Exports in First 8 Months Surpass 2025 Total, as EV Sales Soar

FILE - Aerial view of new cars waiting for shipment at a port in Shanghai, China, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP, File)

‘Disciplined Pricing’: Saudi Arabia Tightens Motor Insurance Oversight, Protects Competition

A vehicle showroom in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

QatarEnergy Expands in Angola with 30% Stake in 2 Offshore Blocks

QatarEnergy will hold a 30% working interest, while Shell (the operator) will hold 50%, and Sonangol will hold 20% in the two offshore blocks.(QatarEnergy)

Asian Shares Fall and Oil Prices Trade above $100 a Barrel

A financial data screen in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, 20 August 2026, shows the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) having gained 2.37 percent from the previous session to an intraday high of 6,624.38 in early trading. EPA/YONHAP

Ports, Logistics Drive Saudi Transport Sector’s First-Half Growth Surge

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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Andalusian Heritage Collection

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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Andalusian Heritage Collection

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has unveiled a rare collection of books and manuscripts on the history of Andalusia, highlighting the Arab-Islamic…

Wednesday 09/09 - 11:47

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Painting of "Coco Reading" by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which was stolen from Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, but was later retrieved, September 8, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a page on the Renoir Museum's website. (Musée Renoir/Handout via Reuters)

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Renoir Paintings Are Worth a Fortune, but Not When They’re Stolen

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard…

Wednesday 09/09 - 07:50

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A visitor views the restored south-western exedra of the Baths of Trajan, a monumental second-century AD hall believed to have served as a library or space for public readings, with the Colosseum seen in the background, in Rome on September 8, 2026. (AFP)

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Massive Ancient Roman Bath Complex Opens to Visitors

Rome's Baths of Trajan, an ancient bathing and leisure complex featuring giant frescoes and mosaics, is opening to visitors for the first time, the city's…

Tuesday 08/09 - 17:23

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Members of the French riot police take part in a training exercise to handle violent demonstrations, in Ris-Orangis, south of Paris, August 30, 2021. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

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France: Thieves Steal Works Worth $10 Mn from Renoir Museum

Two thieves broke into a museum dedicated to French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in southern France on Tuesday, stealing "four works of art",…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 08/09 - 08:37

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The 70-meter-long Bayeux Tapestry is displayed during a press preview at the British Museum in London after returning to England, following a historic agreement between the UK and France, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP)

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UK's Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Set to Wow Visitors with Battle Scenes, Scale

Visitors to the sell-out Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition should be ready for the "brutal reality" of battle scenes and expect to be astonished by the scale of the 1…

Monday 07/09 - 16:33

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Asian Games Begin with Qatar Basketball Win, 9 Days Before Opening Ceremony

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This general view shows players competing in the men's basketball Group B game between Iran and Qatar during the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 10, 2026. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP)

Asian Games Begin with Qatar Basketball Win, 9 Days Before Opening Ceremony

The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men's basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more…

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(FILES) Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola poses with the Premier League trophy after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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A New Era for the Manchester Derby after Pep Guardiola's Departure

Pep Guardiola's departure was expected to shift the balance of power in Manchester. The early signs suggest otherwise, The Associated Press reported. …

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Saudi Basketball Team to Begin Participation at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

The Saudi national basketball team will begin participation in the 20th Asian Games, "Aichi–Nagoya 2026," on Thursday, when it faces Korea at Aichi…

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (L) shakes hands with Qinwen Zheng of China after winning their Women's Singles Quarterfinals match of the US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 09 September 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

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Rybakina Takes Top Ranking, Gauff Battles Into US Open Semis

Elena Rybakina ensured she will leave the US Open as the new world number one following her victory over China's Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday, while 2023 champion…

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09 September 2026, United Kingdom, Manchester: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick (L) with Jonny Evans in action during a training session at Carrington Training Center, ahead of Thursday's UEFA Champions League soccer match against Sabah FK. (dpa)

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Carrick Confident Man Utd Can Go Far in ‘Magical’ Champions League

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe's best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three…

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Mount Fuji Ends Hiking Season with Landslide, Two Rescues

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Vehicles buried by mud and debris after a landslide swept into the parking lot at Fifth Station of Mount Fuji's Fujinomiya Trail. Shizuoka Prefecture/AFP

Mount Fuji Ends Hiking Season with Landslide, Two Rescues

A landslide struck a car park on Japan's Mount Fuji, with the final day of the volcano's summer climbing season on Thursday marred by downpours and dense mist…

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FILE PHOTO: Workers cut up a finwhale at a port in Reykjavik June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sigtryggur Johannsson/File Photo

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Iceland to Propose Whaling Ban, Leaving Norway and Japan Isolated

Iceland's government will submit a bill in February to ban whaling, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries in the world to continue…

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August Hottest Month Ever Recorded Globally

The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented…

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A mass of bleached staghorn coral, its pale and white branches a sign of stress after prolonged exposure to abnormally warm ocean waters, is seen off the coast of Florida on August 28, 2026. (Photo by Jesus Olarte / AFP)

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As Oceans Warm, Florida Scientists Hunt for Heat-resistant Coral

Off Florida's coast, a team of scientists and trained volunteers in scuba gear descends to the ocean floor and begins planting young coral onto a reef and…

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This aerial photo taken from a commercial aircraft shows haze from Indonesian forest fires blanketing a bridge in Kuching, the capital city of Malaysia's Sarawak state on the island of Borneo on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

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Indonesian Wildfire Emissions Surge to World’s Highest, Data Shows

Indonesia is facing a surge in emissions from wildfires burning through parched stretches of forest and peatland on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, with…

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