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World FILE PHOTO: Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Iran Guards Says Three Tankers on Fire after Hitting Mines in Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday that three tankers had caught fire after hitting mines while attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, a day after…

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Business Men ride the Riyadh Metro heading to King Saud University Station in Riyadh (AFP)
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Riyadh Metro Opens New Horizons for Commercial Real Estate Investment

Riyadh's public transport network is increasingly becoming a factor in real estate investors' calculations, with Saudi Arabia's rail services recording more…

Sara bin Shamran (Riyadh)
World An Arab woman walks with a child next to a torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, with a Hebrew message reading "We have one opportunity to win," in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, a day after the elections in Israel. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Israelis Await Final Election Results as Difficult Choices Lie Ahead

Israelis on Thursday waited for final election results to confirm what they see taking shape: No majority of parliament seats for Prime Minister Benjamin…

Asharq Al Awsat
World A top US general has been removed from his role, according to a US magazine. Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
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US Fires Top Army General in Latest Ouster

The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing…

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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

Gulf A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognized government aims a rifle at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province early on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Pledge Solidarity Against All Threats in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a phone call on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Minister of Defense Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World A previous exhibition of photographs of fallen fighters staged by the Houthis in Dhamar (X).
Arab World

1,400 Killed in Two Months as Yemen’s Dhamar Pays the Price of Houthi Attrition

Yemen's Houthis have lost more than 1,400 fighters from Dhamar province in just two months, local sources said, exposing a mounting human toll as the group…

Asharq Al Awsat (Sanaa)

Israel President Urges Against New Vote Despite Inconclusive Result

28 October 2026, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu (C) speaks to supporters at the Likud party's election-night event at the International Convention Center in Teddy Hall, following the release of the exit poll results in Israel's legislative election. (dpa)

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians See Little Hope in Israeli Vote

Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP)

Lebanese Judiciary Identifies Seven Suspects in Hezbollah Explosives Case

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun receives Justice Minister Adel Nassar at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday. (Lebanese Presidency)

UN Rights Chief Wants Next Israeli Govt to 'Change Course Massively'

n Israeli bulldozer demolishes the house of Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Abdul Karim Daoud at the West Bank village of Beita, 28 October 2026. (EPA)

Al-Sharaa Backs Iraq's Efforts to Bring Weapons Under State Control, Build Strong Army

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Damascus on Wednesday (Government media)

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A supporter of Hezbollah holds a placard reading in Arabic "We will not leave the weapon" during a gathering held to mark the 2nd anniversary of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death at the site where he died in Beirut, Lebanon, 26 September 2026. (EPA)

What Has Lebanon So Far Implemented in its Ban on Hezbollah’s Military Activities?

A worker oversees bread production at a bakery in Omdurman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Rising Bread Prices Add to Sudanese Struggles as Production Costs Soar

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Jerusalem on early October 28, 2026, during Israel's legislative elections. (AFP)

Caretaker Role Could Limit Netanyahu but Not Rule Out War with Iran

Al-Alimi inaugurates new humanitarian projects to be implemented by KSrelief in Yemen. (SABA)

New Package of Saudi Humanitarian Projects Launched Across Yemen

During the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Singapore's Energy Market Authority and JTC Corporation and Saudi Aramco (X)

Saudi Oil Storage in Singapore to Boost Resilience Against Disruptions

A view of operations at the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center, which facilitates procedures for companies and businesses entering the local market Photo: Turky Alagili

New Saudi Law Broadens Business Participation, Supports Entrepreneurs

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The Opportunity for Dialogue… How the War Changed Sudanese Thinking

Osman Mirghani
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From Yemen to Jordan… Fight Terrorism

Lutfi Fuad Noaman
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Defeater of the Right

Suleiman Jawda
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For the Spirit of the Gulf

Mishary Dhayidi
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Arab Christians: A Partnership in Civilization and Destiny

Emile Ameen
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The Priorities of Minister Lana Nusseibeh Should She Assume the Duties of UN Secretary-General 

Abdallah Yahya Al-Mouallimi
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Western Media and Saudi Arabia: The Difference Between Understanding a Crisis and Understanding a State

Bandar bin Abdul Rahman bin Moammar
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We and the Global Economic War

Abdulaziz Mohammed Alajlan
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One True Contradiction for Our World, or Many Mixed Together?

Hazem Saghieh
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He who Besieges Taiz is Not Defending Gaza!

Yousef Al-Dayni
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The Middle East Between Two Elections

Hussein Shobokshi
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An Inevitable Test

Hanna Saleh
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Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Spain over Victims of Train Crash

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Saudi, Kuwaiti Defense Ministers Pledge Solidarity Against All Threats in Phone Call

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired towards Eastern Province

A fighter loyal to Yemen's internationally-recognized government aims a rifle at a position along the frontlines against the Houthis around Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026. (Photo by Ahmad AL-BASHA / AFP) /

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Call for Firm International Stand Against Houthi Attacks

The two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to de-escalate and contain tensions (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

GCC Media Ministers Emphasize Shared Responsibility to Protect Gulf Cohesion, Counter Misinformation

The ministers underlined their categorical rejection of anything that aims to undermine Gulf unity or offend the GCC states, their symbols, and their peoples - SPA

Saudi Arabia Highlights Vision 2030 Anti-Corruption Efforts at OIC Baku Meeting

Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA

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President Mahmoud Abbas during the 32nd session of the Palestine Liberation Organization's Central Council in Ramallah, April 2025 (A.P.)

Palestinian President Says Hopes for Peace Talks with New Israeli Government

Asharq Al Awsat

Three French Nationals Jailed for Life in Iraq for ISIS Ties

Police officers gather in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on October 25, 2026. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

Türkiye Renews Offer to Sign Maritime Boundaries Agreement with Egypt

From a meeting between Erdogan and Sisi in Ankara (File - Turkish Presidency)

1,400 Killed in Two Months as Yemen’s Dhamar Pays the Price of Houthi Attrition

A previous exhibition of photographs of fallen fighters staged by the Houthis in Dhamar (X).

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians See Little Hope in Israeli Vote

Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP)

What Has Lebanon So Far Implemented in its Ban on Hezbollah’s Military Activities?

A supporter of Hezbollah holds a placard reading in Arabic "We will not leave the weapon" during a gathering held to mark the 2nd anniversary of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death at the site where he died in Beirut, Lebanon, 26 September 2026. (EPA)

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FILE PHOTO: Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 28, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Guards Says Three Tankers on Fire after Hitting Mines in Hormuz

Asharq Al Awsat

Russian Drone Hits 2 Trains Stopped at a Station in Central Ukraine, Killing 13

Residents walk past a dealership building damaged by an overnight Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Israelis Await Final Election Results as Difficult Choices Lie Ahead

An Arab woman walks with a child next to a torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, with a Hebrew message reading "We have one opportunity to win," in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, a day after the elections in Israel. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

US Fires Top Army General in Latest Ouster

A top US general has been removed from his role, according to a US magazine. Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Oxygen Cylinder Explodes Inside Ambulance, Killing at Least 10 in Pakistan

File photo: An ambulance carries the injured to the hospital, after a blast in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan July 30, 2023. Rescue 1122/Handout via REUTERS

Putin Hails Elon Musk as 'Truly a Genius'

Putin's comments came amid tensions between the United States and Ukraine. Pavel Bednyakov / POOL/AFP

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Men ride the Riyadh Metro heading to King Saud University Station in Riyadh (AFP)

Riyadh Metro Opens New Horizons for Commercial Real Estate Investment

Sara bin Shamran (Riyadh)

ECB President Lagarde Resigns after Months of Speculation

FILED - 05 February 2026, Hesse, Frankfurt/M.: FILE PHOTO - Christine Lagarde speaks at the ECB press conference. Photo: Florian Wiegand/dpa

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Discuss Ways to Deepen Cooperation in Energy and Industry

Saudi Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh with Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. SPA

TotalEnergies Profit Hits Record on High Oil Prices

(FILES) A sign of TotalEnergies on a fuel station in Paris, France on October 9, 2022. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

Acwa, EIG Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in US Power Infrastructure

Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Chief Executive Officer of Acwa (left), and R. Blair Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of EIG (right)

King Salman Automotive Cluster Targets Localized Manufacturing and Greater Sector Contribution

A Saudi Ceer car (Reuters)

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The Black Stone: Sacred Landmark at the Heart of the Holy Kaaba

Culture The Black Stone is located at a height of about one and a half meters from the Mataf surface. (SPA)

The Black Stone: Sacred Landmark at the Heart of the Holy Kaaba

In the southeastern corner of the Holy Kaaba stands the Black Stone, the faith-filled landmark from which Tawaf begins and ends, drawing the hearts and eyes of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Mircea Cartarescu is the most translated contemporary Romanian writer. Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP
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Romanian Writer Cartarescu Hails Books as Balm in Turmoil

In an age of "overwhelming evil" and "generalised lies", Romanian novelist Mircea Cartarescu, a weaver of literary fantasies born from a childhood under a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Restorer Shakeel Ahmed works on an antique at his workshop in Rawalpindi. Farooq NAEEM / AFP
Culture

Pakistan's Last Antique Restorers Give Old Treasures New Life

Sitting outside his small shop in a warren of alleyways in the ancient Pakistani city of Rawalpindi, Ahsan Shakeel buffed an antique brass pot to a high shine,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Qassim Region are converting discarded date pits into handcrafted prayer beads (subha)
Culture

Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

In a creative convergence of traditional heritage, sustainable manufacturing, and resource efficiency, artisans in Qassim Region are converting discarded date…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Created by Saudi-based architecture and engineering consultancy Omrania, the Western Metro Station reinterprets desert sand dunes through earth-colored forms that define entrances - SPA
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Riyadh Art Brings Monumental Works by Saudi Artist Mohammed Al Saleem to its Permanent Collection of Public Art

Riyadh Art announced the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six…

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South Africa Chooses Durban as Its Preferred City to Host 2036 or 2040 Olympics

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South Africa Chooses Durban as Its Preferred City to Host 2036 or 2040 Olympics

Durban is South Africa 's preferred candidate to host the first Olympics in Africa. South Africa is bidding to host the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi looks on during a Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2026. (Photo by Giorgio VIERA / AFP)
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MLS Announces Key 2027 'Sprint Season' Matches Ahead of Calendar Shift

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will kick off Major League Soccer's 2027 "Sprint Season" when they face Cincinnati on February 19, launching the league's transition…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 29, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates after winning her round of 16 match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Rybakina Clinches Year-end Top Ranking with Tokyo Second-round Win

Elena Rybakina beat fellow Kazakh Yulia Putintseva 6-2 6-3 in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday to secure the year-end world number…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 29, 2026 Slovakia's Mia Pohankova embraces Japan's Naomi Osaka after winning her round of 16 match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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Naomi Osaka Knocked Out of Tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova

Naomi Osaka, seeded No. 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by Mia Pohankova of Slovakia. Pohankova,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports People walk past a bus featuring French football star Kylian Mbappe. Jade GAO / AFP
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Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga Face Long Road to Redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologized for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't…

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India Vows Action after 1st Cheetah Shot Dead

Varieties A cheetah cub stands at the Lunaret Zoo in Montpellier, southern France, on October 22, 2026. (Photo by Sylvain THOMAS / AFP)

India Vows Action after 1st Cheetah Shot Dead

India has vowed "swift action" after a cheetah was shot dead, the first such killing since the country began reintroducing the animals in 2022, the government…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Workers lay coconut-fibre bags next to oyster shells on a breakwater at Pamarawan Island in Malolos City, in the Philippines Bulacan province. Ted ALJIBE / AFP
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Philippine Island Fights Rising Seas with Nature, Not Concrete

For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters…

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Varieties A woman cycles through the Tiergarten park in Berlin as trees sport their autumn foliage, on October 27, 2026. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
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Child Attacked by Wolf in German Wildlife Park

A young girl was attacked by a wolf and badly injured in a German wildlife park Wednesday, police said, adding that the eight-year-old was taken to hospital by…

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Varieties This image shows the orbital pathway of the newly discovered dwarf planet candidate 2026 ED138, as observed by the US National Science Foundation/Department of Energy Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This image is a composite of multiple images captured by Rubin between March 4 and July 11, 2026, at intervals indicated by the teal-colored circles. ED138 is visible at the center of each circle. (NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA/Handout via Reuters)
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Possible New Dwarf Planet Identified Orbiting Beyond Pluto

Scientists using a Chile-based telescope have identified an icy object orbiting beyond Pluto that may join our solar system's small roster of dwarf planets. …

Varieties (FILES) Emissions spew from a large stack at the coal fired Brandon Shores Power Plant, on March 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by MARK WILSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
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Lancet Study: Climate Change Must Be Declared 'Global Health Emergency'

Climate change must be declared a "global health emergency" to shape governments' policies after heat caused three million deaths between 2016 and 2023, a…

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