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World Bank: New $250 Million Project to Kickstart Reconstruction in Lebanon

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved $250 million in financing for Lebanon to aid in the reconstruction of critical public infrastructure…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington) since 14 minutes

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

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Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Ceasefire, Discusses De-escalation with Iranian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud…

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President Donald Trump poses for photographers as he arrives for a formal dinner at the Paleis Huis ten Bosch ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump Says China Can Buy Iranian Oil, but Urges it to Purchase US Crude

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White…

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A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches among the ruins of buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardments in west of Gaza City, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

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Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed During Combat in Gaza, Military Says

The Israeli military said seven personnel, an officer and six soldiers, were killed in fighting in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. In a separate…

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Fragile Ceasefire Holding, Witkoff Says Peace Talks with Iran 'Promising'

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People attend a gathering to support Iran's Armed Forces, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Fragile Ceasefire Holding, Witkoff Says Peace Talks with Iran 'Promising'

The ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signaled that their…

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FILED - 02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/dpa

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Iranian President Expresses Regret to Qatar Emir after US Base Attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret in a phone call with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani that Tehran's target in retaliation for…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 24/06 - 11:33

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (C, back) attends a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C, front) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 23 June 2025. EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL

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Kremlin Rejects Charge It Did Little to Help Iran

The Kremlin on Tuesday pushed back against criticism that it had not done enough to back Iran, saying it had taken a "clear position" by condemning US and…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 24/06 - 11:22

Weaponization of Food in Gaza Constitutes War Crime, UN Rights Office Says

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal between Israel-Iran

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israeli Forces and Drones Fire on Hundreds of Palestinians Waiting for Aid

Palestinians carry the body of a man killed a day earlier while attempting to get aid at a distribution point near the Israeli-controlled Zikim border crossing, during a funeral procession at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on June 23, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Syrian Interior Ministry Arrests ISIS Cell Responsible for Church Attack

People gather at Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus following the suicide bombing on Sunday, June 22, 2025 (EPA)

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Travelers track flight changes during Iran-Israel war (Reuters)

Lebanese Face Grueling Journeys Home After War Leaves them Stranded Abroad

Ceasefire Ends Iran-Israel War, Stakeholders Weigh Costs and Benefits

Maj. Gen. Mowaffaq Nazeer Haidar, a former commander of the Syrian army’s Third Armoured Division (Interior Ministry)

Syria Arrests Officer Linked to Notorious ‘Death Checkpoint’ Near Damascus

Unidentified Drones Destroy Iraqi Military Radar Systems

Acting President of Mawani Mazen Al-Turki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Signs New Port Contracts Worth Over $586 Million

Saudi flags along a street in the capital, Riyadh (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Industrial Sector Grows 5.3% in 2024

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Remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar (AFP)

World Leaders Express Solidarity with Qatar Following Iranian Attack

Asharq Al Awsat (Doha) since 50 minutes

Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Ceasefire, Discusses De-escalation with Iranian President

Iranian President Expresses Regret to Qatar Emir after US Base Attack

Arab Solidarity with Qatar After Iranian Missile Strike

Interceptor missiles are fired, after Iran's armed forces say they targeted the Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal between Israel-Iran

Qatari Prime Minister Secured Iran's Agreement to US Ceasefire Proposal after Call with Trump, Official Says

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani speaks at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 20, 2025. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh and her Deputy for Political Affairs, meet a delegation of civil society organizations from the southern region (UNSMIL)

Tetteh Urges All Libyans to Engage in Political Process

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Syria Arrests Officer Linked to Notorious ‘Death Checkpoint’ Near Damascus

Unidentified Drones Destroy Iraqi Military Radar Systems

Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed During Combat in Gaza, Military Says

Weaponization of Food in Gaza Constitutes War Crime, UN Rights Office Says

Israeli Forces and Drones Fire on Hundreds of Palestinians Waiting for Aid

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Fragile Ceasefire Holding, Witkoff Says Peace Talks with Iran 'Promising'

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Trump Says Both Iran and Israel Violated a Ceasefire

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, on his way to The Hague, to join world leaders gathering in the Netherlands for a two-day NATO summit. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

EU Calls on Iran to Engage Seriously in Diplomatic Process

Flags of the European Union and its member states fly in front of the building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Kremlin Rejects Charge It Did Little to Help Iran

Macron Says Nuclear Risk Warrants Continued Iran Talks

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses a joint press conference with the Norwegian Prime Minister after signing agreements during an event on industrial decarbonization at The National Museum in Oslo, Norway, on June 23, 2025. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Pro-Palestinian Protest Leader Details 104 Days Spent in US Custody

Former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil (L) spent 104 days in federal detention after being targeted by the Trump administration for deportation. kena betancur / AFP

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Investors in the Dubai Financial Market (Reuters)

Strong Rebound in Gulf Financial Markets Following Ceasefire Announcement

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World Bank: New $250 Million Project to Kickstart Reconstruction in Lebanon

Cars and motorbikes drive near damaged buildings in Beirut southern suburbs, Lebanon June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Trump Says China Can Buy Iranian Oil, but Urges it to Purchase US Crude

Saudi Arabia Signs New Port Contracts Worth Over $586 Million

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Industrial Sector Grows 5.3% in 2024

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches First Global Commercial Paper Program

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Najran Cultural House Organizes Event Marking World Camel Day

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Several camel owners from the region took part in the event, introducing the various types of camels, their characteristics, and products such as camel milk. - SPA

Najran Cultural House Organizes Event Marking World Camel Day

Najran Cultural House organized an event to celebrate World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22. The event aimed to highlight the historical and…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 13:57

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The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom

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Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the registration of 5,969 new architectural heritage sites in the National Register of Architectural Heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 22/06 - 19:08

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The lineup includes artistic and musical performances, circus festivals, magic shows, and varied recreational and cultural activities. SPA

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Prepares for Cultural Events

Al-Baha Region is gearing up for an exceptional summer season under the slogan 'Color Your Summer,' featuring over 500 diverse events across 80 fully equipped…

Asharq Al Awsat (Al-Baha) Sunday 22/06 - 10:50

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Performers and musicians take part in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" dress rehearsal by the Greek National Opera at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus during the 70th Athens Epidaurus Festival in Athens, Greece, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

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Athens' Ancient Theater Hosts Final Festival Season Before Closing for 3-year Restoration

For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 09:54

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Cultural Awards, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/06 - 16:52

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Chelsea Through to Club World Cup Knockouts, Benfica Beat Bayern

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group D - Esperance de Tunis v Chelsea - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US - June 24, 2025 Esperance Sportive de Tunis' Rodrigo Rodrigues in action with Chelsea's Josh Acheampong and Dario Essugo REUTERS/Susana Vera

Chelsea Through to Club World Cup Knockouts, Benfica Beat Bayern

Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat…

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Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann and his team-mate Julian Alvarez react after Club World Cup elimination on Monday. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP

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'Not at the Level': Atletico Left to Ruminate after Club World Cup KO

For all the excuses -- and there have been many -- one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid's Club World…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 24/06 - 10:55

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Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Russia's Ludmilla Samsonova during the Berlin WTA tennis tournament in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

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Osaka Earns First Grass Win of the Season with Victory over Qualifier Danilovic

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired 16 aces past Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic to earn a 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory at the Bad Homburg Open on Monday…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 18:14

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Inter Miami CF Training - Inter Miami CF Training Centre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US - June 22, 2025 Inter Miami CF's Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcon and Lionel Messi during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

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On Brink of Making History, Inter Miami to Go all in Against Palmeiras

Inter Miami have no intention to play for a draw when they face Palmeiras in their final Group A game at the Club World Cup on Sunday, a result that would send…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:45

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Saudi Arabia moved up to four points, placing second in the group behind the United State - SPA

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Saudi Arabia Advances to Gold Cup Quarter-Finals After Draw with Trinidad, Tobago

The Saudi national football team qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup after a 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago in the match held…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:11

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Volunteers Use Universal Language of Music to Soothe Stressed Shelter Animals

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Sarah McDonner, a volunteer for Wild Tunes, which aims to soothe stressed shelter animals with live music, plays the flute at the Denver Animal Shelter, on Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Volunteers Use Universal Language of Music to Soothe Stressed Shelter Animals

It is often said music is the universal language of humanity. Now a 12-year-old Houston boy is putting that to the test among an unlikely audience — man's best…

Asharq Al Awsat since 55 minutes

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Arrowhead…Remembering India's Iconic Crocodile-Hunting Tigress

Indian wildlife photographer Sachin Rai still remembers tigress “Arrowhead” pouncing on a crocodile and tearing away its leathery flesh with her teeth. Rai…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 1 hour

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A huge asteroid threatens the Moon (European Space Agency)

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Study: Earth's Satellites at Risk if Asteroid Smashes into Moon

If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 1 hour

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A firefighting helicopter during firefighting operations on Chios Island, Greece, 24 June 2025. EPA/KOSTAS KOURGIAS

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Firefighters Battle a Wildfire Burning Out of Control on the Greek Island of Chios

Hundreds of firefighters backed up by aircraft were battling a wildfire burning out of control for the third day on the eastern Aegean island of Chios Tuesday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 24/06 - 10:47

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This handout frame grab taken from video footage provided by whale rescue group Organization for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) on June 9, 2025 shows a distressed humpback whale tangled in a rope swimming south of Sydney Harbour. (Photo by Handout and Clay Sweetman / ORRCA / AFP)

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Killer Whales Spotted Grooming Each Other with Seaweed

Killer whales have been caught on video breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other, scientists announced Monday, in what they said is the first…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 17:28

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