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Saudi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Discuss Developments, Security of Navigation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks in Cairo on…

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Iranian women walk in a street on the fourth anniversary of protests following Mahsa Amini's death in downtown Tehran, Iran, 16 September 2026. (EPA)

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Amnesty Says Iran Committed ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Crackdown on 2022 Protests

Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding…

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum in Beijing, China, October 27, 2025. (Reuters)

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China Tells Iran FM Does Not Want Regional Tensions to Spread to Yemen, Red Sea

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was willing to "safeguard" Iran's rights during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, as…

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The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room in Washington, January 24, 2023. (Reuters)

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US Charges Five Alleged Agents for Russia Over Assassination Plots

The US Department of Justice announced charges Tuesday against five alleged agents for Russian intelligence accused of conspiring to carry out attacks and…

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Saudi Defenses Intercept Drone that Attempted to Enter Makkah Airspace

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Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Defenses Intercept Drone that Attempted to Enter Makkah Airspace

Saudi defenses intercepted on Tuesday a hostile drone fired by the terrorist Houthis in Yemen before it entered the prohibited airspace area of the holy city…

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Yemeni Government Forces Regroup to Shift the Momentum since 37 minutes
Saudi Arabia Underscores its Legitimate Right to Self-Defense, Protect its Sovereignty Tuesday 15/09 - 10:33

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People gather as Civil Defense workers attempt to rescue those who are trapped beneath the rubble of a residential building that had been damaged in an earlier Israeli strike during the war and collapsed on Wednesday, in Gaza City, September 16, 2026. (Reuters)

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Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister

Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million…

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The US Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

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House Votes for a Third Time to End the Iran War as Conflict Drags on

For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue…

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Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)

8 Dead, Dozens Missing as Gaza Apartment Block Collapses

Ambulance crews transport injured Palestinians to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, 15 September 2026. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

UN Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Stresses Red Sea Maritime Security

Syria’s New Army: Renaming Units or Institutional Restructuring?

A military parade during a graduation ceremony for personnel of the Syrian army’s 56th Division on June 1, 2025. (Defense Ministry)

US Military Says It Destroyed 2 Small Iranian Boats Trying to Steal a Drone

A US Navy sailor walks across the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 11, 2026. (Reuters)

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa speaks at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Syria’s Al-Sharaa: Economic Transition Demands ‘Shock’ Decisions

A panel discussion at the Saudi Industry Forum in Jeddah (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sudair Pharma: World’s Largest Insulin Plant Opens in Saudi Arabia in 2027

Intel believes the next phase in Saudi Arabia will be measured by the market’s ability to turn advanced computing into applications that generate real economic value (Adobe)

Intel to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia’s Next Challenge Is Not Computing Power, but Turning It Into Economic Value

A handout photo made available by the Lebanese Presidency press office shows Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (4-L) during a visit to southern Lebanon, 12 September 2026. (Lebanese Presidency press office)

Lebanese President Aiming for Achievements in Negotiations, Deals Cautiously with De-Escalation in South

This handout picture taken and released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Djibouti shows refugees from Yemen fleeing fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi militants as they arrive at a Djibouti Coast Guard post in Khor Angar on September 13, 2026. (Handout / IOM Djibouti / AFP)

Fuel Shortage in Yemen Hampers Migrants Fleeing Conflict and Seeking Safety in Djibouti

The sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition will be held in Jeddah from November 8 to 11. (SPA)

Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition to Be Held in Jeddah in November

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Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

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UN Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Stresses Red Sea Maritime Security

Saudi Defenses Intercept Drone that Attempted to Enter Makkah Airspace

Saudi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Discuss Developments, Security of Navigation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, holding talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo - SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in Cairo (SPA).

MWL Condemns Continued Houthi Militia Attacks on Saudi Arabia

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during an interview with AFP at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on September 15, 2026. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

Aoun: Lebanon Wants Israel Security Deal, Hezbollah Disarmament Without Confrontation

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) since 26 minutes

Yemeni Government Forces Regroup to Shift the Momentum

Othman Mujalli, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, inspects forces in Hajjah. (government media)

Survivors: Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60

A group of armed defectors from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) arrive in a vehicle as they are believed to be surrendering to the Sudanese military, in the west of Omdurman on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Ebrahim Hamid / AFP)

Israel Detains US-Palestinian Journalist

Israeli forces stand guard during the demolition of a Palestinian building near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Syria’s Al-Sharaa: Economic Transition Demands ‘Shock’ Decisions

Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister

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Amnesty Says Iran Committed ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Crackdown on 2022 Protests

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Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Bus and Train, Killing Five, Officials Say

A woman crosses a road as smoke rises in the background from the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 16, 2026. (Reuters)

India Summons Pakistan’s Top Diplomat After a Naval Collision in International Waters

Indian Border Security Force personnel and Pakistani Rangers take part in a ceremony on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day and eve of India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 14, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images)

China Tells Iran FM Does Not Want Regional Tensions to Spread to Yemen, Red Sea

US Charges Five Alleged Agents for Russia Over Assassination Plots

Von der Leyen Urge EU States to Join Forces Against 'Openly Hostile World'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address (SOTEU) to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Bahrain's Alba Says Produces 1.3 Million Tons Per Year of Aluminium

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Gold Gains with Fed Rate Decision in Spotlight

A shop attendant displays pairs of gold bracelets for Chinese weddings during a media preview of the Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group flagship store soft opening, in Hong Kong, China, February 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Cement Companies Balance Investment Gains, Demand Prospects

Saudi Cement Company’s factory. (Saudi Cement Company)

Oil Slips on US Stock Build, Middle East Disruptions Limit Losses

An oil tanker sails near the oil hub at the port of Fos-Lavera at sunset near Marseille, southern France, September 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Hong Kong Unveils Plan to Align Economy with China’s Goals

Shoppers admire the financial Central district skyline of Hong Kong, China July 9, 2015. (Reuters)

UK Inflation Jumps to 3.1% in August as Fuel Prices Rise

FILE PHOTO: Canary Wharf, from the Horizon 22 viewing platform in London, Britain, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

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Study Shows Marvels of the Roman Empire’s Road Network

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A street in Ostia, the ancient seaport of Rome, Italy, at the mouth of the river Tiber, is pictured in this photograph released on September 14, 2026. (Tom Brughmans/Handout via Reuters)

Study Shows Marvels of the Roman Empire’s Road Network

Augustus, ancient Rome's first emperor, placed a gilded monument called the Milliarium Aureum, or Golden Milestone, in the Roman Forum in 20 BC to mark the…

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AlUla is home to more than 4.2 million palm trees covering 16,484 hectares - SPA

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On Arab Palm Day, AlUla Celebrates Agricultural Heritage Spanning Generations

Palm trees are an integral part of AlUla Governorate's agricultural landscape and social and economic history. They remain a prominent feature of the…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 15/09 - 15:40

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Vincent Van Gogh's "The Potato Eaters." (Getty Images)

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Huge Van Gogh Collection Reunited for First Time Since 1984

A Dutch museum Tuesday put its entire collection of 88 paintings by Vincent Van Gogh on display for the first time since 1984, featuring masterpieces such as …

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Saudi Culture Ministry Issues Guide on Ethical Use of AI in Cultural Sector

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture has issued a guide on the ethics of using artificial intelligence in the cultural sector, one of the products of the…

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A tourist wearing a jersey in Brazilian colors poses for photos on a terrace at the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

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Brazil is in Fashion, as Brazilians Like to Say. Here’s Why

Brazil is having a moment. Celebrities and record numbers of tourists donning green, yellow and blue are flooding into the country. Brazilian culture — from…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 13/09 - 11:37

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Bologna Fires Coach after Just 4 Matches, Hires Raffaele Palladino on Deal to 2029

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Bologna's coach Domenico Tedesco during the Italian Serie A soccer match Bologna FC vs US Sassuolo at Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy, 6 September 2026. EPA/ELISABETTA BARACCHI

Bologna Fires Coach after Just 4 Matches, Hires Raffaele Palladino on Deal to 2029

Bologna fired coach Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday after just four Serie A matches and replaced him with Raffaele Palladino. Sunday’s loss at Napoli left…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 minutes

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Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2024 General view of McLaren's Lando Norris during practice. (Reuters)

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Monaco to Become One of a Record 10 F1 Sprint Weekends in 2027

Monaco's tight and twisty streets will host a Formula One sprint for the first time next season with a record 10 race weekends, including the scheduled opener…

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Tottenham's head coach Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the third-round English Football League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham in Liverpool, England, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

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De Zerbi: 'Suffering' Spurs Will Win Many Games When They Finally Click

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi is convinced that his team will score a lot more goals and pick up wins once they finally click, despite a 3-1 loss…

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Ben Shelton (L) of the US and Alexander Zverev of Germany pose with their trophies after the Men's Singles Finals of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 13 September 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

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Zverev, Shelton Back on Court for Davis Cup Qualifiers

Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup match on September 5, 2026. (Reuters)

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UEFA Pressure on Infantino Grows as Greek FA, Bierhoff Back Change

Greek Football Association &zwnj;president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff on Tuesday backed UEFA's push for change in…

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Centenarians Living in Japan Exceed 100,000 for the First Time

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Elderly people rest under the shade of a tree in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP)

Centenarians Living in Japan Exceed 100,000 for the First Time

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly…

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FILE PHOTO: A diplodocus skeleton named "Misty" is seen at Summers Place Auctions in Billingshurst, southern England November 25, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo

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Spanish Scientists Find 1st Evidence of Diplodocus Dinosaur in Europe

Spanish paleontologists say they have found the first evidence that Diplodocus, the iconic long-necked dinosaur, once roamed Europe, according to research…

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The lion's mane jellyfish was spotted near the Pembrokeshire coast (Getty)

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Giant Jellyfish Surprises Free Diver Off Welsh Coastline

A free diver has said he “couldn’t believe his luck” after spotting a giant jellyfish off the Welsh coastline. Iestyn Morgan, from Pembrokeshire, said the…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 3 hours

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Children who began reading for pleasure early in life showed benefits including better attention, memory and executive functioning (University of Cambridge)

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Reading for Pleasure Protects Brain from Cognitive Decline

Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study led by scientists at the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo) since 3 hours

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Aerial view of a group of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Abrolhos Archipelago, Bahia State, Brazil on August 19, 2026. (Photo by Jose OSORIO / AFP)

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Iceland Looks to End Whale Hunting

Iceland's government will put forward in February a bill that could lead to an end to whale-hunting, a ministry spokesman told AFP on Tuesday. Iceland is…

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