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Iran Says Considering Two-day Plan to Reopen Hormuz

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said it was considering a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US agrees to its conditions, having previously…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World The sun sets over the ruins of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City on October 31, 2026. (AFP)
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Israeli Strikes Kill Three People in Gaza, Medics Say

Israeli strikes ‌killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the territory's health officials said. …

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Cooperation with Japanese, Australian Counterparts, Who Condemn Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held separate phone talks with Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi, and Australian…

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World President Donald Trump stands on stage after speaking at a campaign rally at the Salina Regional Airport, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Salina Kan. (AP)
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Democrats, Trump Hold Final Rallies Before Midterm Elections

Democrats teed up final get-out-the-vote rallies Monday on the eve of midterm elections where they expect to win at least partial control of Congress and…

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

Gulf Civil Defense urges public to rely on official sources and follow authorities’ instructions (SPA)

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Monday it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business A flare burns off methane and other hydrocarbons as oil pumpjacks operate in the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas, on Oct. 12, 2021. (AP)
Business

Oil Prices Ease 3% on Optimism for Qatari-Led Talks on Ending Iran War

Oil prices slipped more than 3% on Monday after Iranian and Qatari officials held a third straight day of talks aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US…

World A Learjet explodes after crashing in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video. (Aki Kuusisto/via Reuters)
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Nine Dead in Small Plane Crash Near Trump’s Florida Home

A Learjet plummeted into a neighborhood in southern Florida miles from US President Donald Trump's resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board,…

Trump Reportedly Holds Call with Netanyahu Over State of Iran War

FILE - President Donald Trump speaks at the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

UKMTO: Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Areas Controlled by Armed Gangs in Gaza Become Safe Havens for Criminals and Killers

Palestinians inspect a destroyed tent and traces of blood on the ground following an Israeli strike that killed three people in Gaza City's Al-Remal neighbourhood on November 1, 2026. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Saudi Economy Relies on Non-Oil Growth Engines to Absorb External Shocks

Oil fields operated by Saudi Aramco (Aramco)

Iran Warns New War Could Last Longer After Trump Threatens Strikes

Iranians motorists drive past a poster of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in central Tehran on November 1, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) /

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Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a statement at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development headquarters, ahead of the ''Argentina Week'', an event aimed at promoting investment and business opportunities, in Paris, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP)

Argentina’s Milei Pitches a Regulation-Free AI Haven at the End of the World

Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi at the headquarters of the Iraqi Intelligence Service on October 29, 2026. (INA)

Al-Zaidi’s Regional Visits Aim to Reshape Iraq’s Foreign Relations

A United Nations Security Council meeting titled "Maintenance of international peace and security" at UN headquarters in New York City, US, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

What Does the End of MINURSO Mean for the Future of Western Sahara?

The projects and initiatives have helped provide sustainable sources of safe freshwater. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Water Security in 14 Yemeni Governorates with 62 Projects

The Shatila Palestinian refugee camp in southern Beirut. (AFP file)

Lebanon Draws Up Plan to Govern 12 Palestinian Refugee Camps

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An Out-of-the-Box President

Ghassan Charbel
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Pompeo's Remarks Set the Record Straight

Mishary Dhayidi
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Why Did the ‘Makkah Alliance’ Go to Tehran?

Bandar bin Abdul Rahman bin Moammar
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Israelis Have Forgotten the ‘Two-State Solution’ Under the Pressure of Netanyahu’s Political Acrobatics

Eyad Abu Shakra
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From Therese Halasa to a Manner of Condemning Sectarian Crimes

Hazem Saghieh
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Here Come the Non-Arabs

Samir Atallah
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Iran Would Do Better as a Normal State at Peace with Its Neighbors

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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On the Inevitability of War and Debates of Peace

Fahid Suleiman al-Shoqiran
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Between the Mosque and the Shrine: Reconciliation in Post-Baath Iraq and Syria

Mustafa Fahs
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Why Does Extremist Thought Not Die?

Dr. Amal Moussa
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The Karak Tragedy and the Question of Immunity in Religion

Radwan al-Sayyed
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Believe Me, She's Making Her Way...

Samir Atallah
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Civil Defense urges public to rely on official sources and follow authorities’ instructions (SPA)

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

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Arab League, GCC Condemn Attack on Qatari LNG Tanker

Arab League

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Cooperation with Japanese, Australian Counterparts, Who Condemn Houthi Attacks

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Arabia Calls for Effective Collective Response to Protect Vital Shipping Routes

Saudi Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fahd Al-Ghufaili during his participation in the 22nd Regional Security Summit in Manama (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Targeting of Qatar Gas Transport Company's LNG Carrier Al Mayeda

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Targeting of Qatar Gas Transport Company's LNG Carrier Al Mayeda

Coalition Targets Houthi Maritime Support Assets in Specialized Military Operation

Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War

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Al-Zaidi’s Regional Visits Aim to Reshape Iraq’s Foreign Relations

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi at the headquarters of the Iraqi Intelligence Service on October 29, 2026. (INA)

Israeli Strikes Kill Three People in Gaza, Medics Say

The sun sets over the ruins of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City on October 31, 2026. (AFP)

Syrian Intelligence Thwarts Terrorist Plot Targeting Homs Refinery

A view of the Homs refinery. (SANA)

Syria Arrests Two ISIS Militants Involved in Assassinations

A member of the security forces walks through a checkpoint operated by Syria's Interior Ministry on the outskirts of Sawara Sughra, in the northern countryside of Sweida, Syria, September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Areas Controlled by Armed Gangs in Gaza Become Safe Havens for Criminals and Killers

Palestinians inspect a destroyed tent and traces of blood on the ground following an Israeli strike that killed three people in Gaza City's Al-Remal neighbourhood on November 1, 2026. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

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Iran Says Considering Two-day Plan to Reopen Hormuz

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China's Xi Says Middle East Should Not Become Battleground for Great Power Rivalry

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a signing ceremony with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (not pictured) during the Sultan's state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, 02 November 2026. EPA/TINGSHU WANG / POOL

Taliban Government Voices 'Serious Concern' over US Afghan Deportation Plans

TOPSHOT - Taliban security personnel stand guard near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Nangarhar province on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Aimal Zahir / AFP)

Nine Dead in Small Plane Crash Near Trump’s Florida Home

A Learjet explodes after crashing in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026, in this still image obtained from social media video. (Aki Kuusisto/via Reuters)

Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash with Police Protesting Higher Wages

Police manage crowds as garment workers block a road during a protest calling for higher minimum wages in Dhaka on Sunday. Shamim-US-SALEHIN / AFP

Democrats, Trump Hold Final Rallies Before Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump stands on stage after speaking at a campaign rally at the Salina Regional Airport, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Salina Kan. (AP)

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A salesman presents gold bars at a jewelry shop inside the Gold Market at the Old Souk in Dubai (EPA)

Gold Rises on Softer Oil; Markets Parse Fed Signals

Asharq Al Awsat

Trump Floats ‘Concept’ of US-Canada Deal That Includes Pipeline Talking to Carney

President Donald Trump greets Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP)

London Copper Climbs as Tight Supply, Falling Oil Offer Support

TOPSHOT - Artisanal miners pass bags of copper ore to one another in a human chain inside the 110-meter-deep mine shaft in Kolwezi on September 27, 2026. (Photo by MARIE RUWET / AFP)

Turkish Manufacturing Contracts in October at Fastest Pace Since June, PMI Shows

People walk past displayed items in a clothes shop at Eminonu commercial area, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP)

Sumou Real Estate and Saudi Downtown to Develop Residential Project in Al Khobar

The Sumou pavilion at the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh. (Sumou)

Oil Prices Ease 3% on Optimism for Qatari-Led Talks on Ending Iran War

A flare burns off methane and other hydrocarbons as oil pumpjacks operate in the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas, on Oct. 12, 2021. (AP)

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AlUla Hosts Nature-Inspired Experiences in November

Culture AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15. (SPA)

AlUla Hosts Nature-Inspired Experiences in November

AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15, inviting visitors to explore its natural landscapes, ancient heritage, and extraordinary scenery…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Saudi Film Confex Concludes with Agreements to Boost Film Industry Growth
Culture

Saudi Film Confex Concludes with Agreements to Boost Film Industry Growth

The Film Commission has concluded the fourth edition of the Saudi Film Confex, held under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The collection also includes "Buraidah," which explores the culinary and cultural heritage of Qassim Region - SPA
Culture

Saudi Culinary Arts on Show at Algiers International Book Fair 2026

The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the Algiers International Book Fair 2026 with a collection of Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is showcasing its scholarly publications, projects, and initiatives. SPA
Culture

King Salman Academy Showcases Arabic Language Initiatives at Algiers Book Fair

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is showcasing its scholarly publications, projects, and initiatives serving the Arabic language as part of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Algiers)
Culture People visit The Orsay Museum in Paris, on August 30, 2023. (AFP)
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After Louvre Heist and String of Thefts, Europe’s Smaller Museums Are on Guard

Two men wearing head torches climbed through a forced-open window ‌at the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum near Parma on the night of March 22 and calmly…

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Superstitious Antonelli to Shun F1 Champion’s Number One Next Year

Sports Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after being crowned the new Formula 1 world champion, having finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, 01 November 2026. (EPA)

Superstitious Antonelli to Shun F1 Champion’s Number One Next Year

Kimi Antonelli will ‌not have the number one on his car next year out of superstition and humility, the 20-year-old Italian explained after becoming…

Sports Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 31, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick looks dejected during the match. (Reuters)
Sports

Ten Hag Says Relegation a Real Possibility for Man Utd

Former Manchester United manager ‌Erik ten Hag said relegation is a real possibility for the club due to the strength of the Premier League, after a 2-0…

Sports Ligue 1 - Le Havre AC v Paris St Germain - Stade Oceane, Le Havre, France - October 30, 2026 Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)
Sports

African Players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s Historic Hat-Trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of…

Sports November 1, 2026, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Vienna Open. (Reuters)
Sports

Alcaraz Says 2027 Will Be More Than a Two-Horse Race

Carlos Alcaraz expects the battle ‌at the top of men's tennis to be more than a two-horse race with Jannik Sinner in 2027 after Alexander Zverev broke…

Sports From the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Sport and the Royal Commission for AlUla (Ministry of Sport)
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Saudi Ministry of Sport, Royal Commission for AlUla Sign MoU to Develop Sports Sector

The Saudi Ministry of Sport and the Royal Commission for AlUla signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday to strengthen cooperation in developing the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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At ‘China’s Hollywood’, Visitors Become Stars as Consumers Spend More on Experiences

Varieties Customers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes rehearse a scene from a classic Chinese drama during a mini-drama filming experience at Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, China, October 29, 2026. (Reuters)

At ‘China’s Hollywood’, Visitors Become Stars as Consumers Spend More on Experiences

Onlookers craned their necks outside an ornate palace chamber, peering through the doors at four women in silk robes and jade hairpins acting out a court…

Varieties Cook Islands is known for its beaches and volcanic peaks - but Ruchira Ranasingha is an involuntary guest (AFP) 
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Woman Stuck on Tiny Pacific Island for 3 Years Can’t Get Transit Visa to Fly Home

When Ruchira Ranasingha left Sri Lanka almost a decade ago, she could never have imagined she would end up stranded on a tiny archipelago in the South Pacific…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Arun Rajagopal, holding an Emirates A380 parking brake while a documentary featuring the A380 superfan plays in the background (Arun Rajagopal)
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Aviation Superfan Brings A380 Experience Into His Own Apartment

It wasn’t love at first flight for aviation superfan Arun Rajagopal and the Airbus A380. The turning point came on his fourth journey aboard the world’s…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Commuters ride along a street amid smog in Lahore on November 1, 2026. (Photo by Arif ALI / AFP)
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New Restrictions Kick in as New Delhi Battles Pollution

Authorities in New Delhi stepped up anti-pollution measures on Sunday, including higher parking fees and work-from-home orders, seeking to curb toxic smog in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Truffles hunter Tino Marolo checks truffle found with his dog Stella in the woods in Vezza d'Alba, near Alba, northern Italy, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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From Italy to Croatia, a Warming Climate Threatens Prized White Truffles

Guided by the beam of a flashlight, Tino Marolo follows his dog Stella through the darkness of a Piedmont woodland, searching for one of Italy’s most prized…

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