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Women take part in a demonstration on the opening day of talks aimed at a cessation of hostilities in Sudan on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, 14 August 2024. (EPA)

Sudan Peace Talks Begin in Switzerland Despite Army’s No-Show

Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for…

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:31

US special envoy Amos Hochstein meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon August 14, 2024. (Reuters)

US Envoy in Lebanon, Warns Regional Tensions Could Easily Slip 'Out of Control'

A senior adviser to US President Joe Biden said Wednesday it's critical to take advantage of “this window for diplomatic action” to end the Israel-Hamas war in…

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:27

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, center, flanked by his security detail, approach the entrance to Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, which Jews revere the site as the Temple Mount, believed to be the location of the First and Second Temples, and it is a holy site for Muslims as Haram al-Sharif or the Noble Sanctuary, in the Old City, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP)

UK, Germany Condemn Israeli Minister’s ‘Provocative’ Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Britain strongly condemns Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound known to Jews as Temple Mount, British foreign…

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:37

Top Hamas Official Says Group Is Losing Faith in US as Mediator in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Palestinians recite a prayer over the bodies of people killed in Israeli bombardment, at the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on August 14, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas group. (AFP)

Top Hamas Official Says Group Is Losing Faith in US as Mediator in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

A top Hamas official said the Palestinian armed group is losing faith in the United States’ ability to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of a new round of…

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:11

Hamas to Stay out of Gaza Truce Talks but May Meet Mediators Afterwards Wednesday 14/08 - 17:18
Biden Says Gaza Ceasefire Could Prevent Iran Attack On Israel Wednesday 14/08 - 04:29

Gulf

The Saudi and British delegations meet in London. (SPA)

Gulf

Saudi, British FMs Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in London on Wednesday with his British counterpart David Lammy. The officials…

Wednesday 14/08 - 10:39

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan give a joint statement to the media in Baghdad, Iraq, April 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Türkiye, Iraq to Hold New Round of Security Talks in Ankara, Source Says

Senior Turkish and Iraqi officials will hold high-level talks in Ankara on Thursday to develop cooperation on security issues, a Turkish diplomatic source said…

Wednesday 14/08 - 10:34

Baghdad Fears Iranian Retaliation, Cites Iraq as Key Missile Route

Image of a drone launch from a video posted by the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” on Telegram

Fears of Iranian Retaliation Weigh on Exhausted Syrians

A Druze Sheikh near a Syrian army position in Quneitra, Golan Heights, on July 30 (AP)

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to Resign, Paving Way for New Leader

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at his office in Tokyo to announce he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (Japan Pool/Kyodo News via AP)

Ukraine Pounds Russia with Drones and Says It Is Advancing Deeper

A plate with sign "Kursk 108 km" is seen on the Russian-Ukrainian border in Sumy region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (AP)

Iraq PM Pledges to Blinken to Protect International Coalition Advisors

PM Sudani meets with heads of security agencies in Baghdad. (Government media)

Editors choice

Gold medalist Algeria's Imane Khelif poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 66kg final boxing category during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 9, 2024. (AFP)

France Launches Probe over Alleged Cyberbullying of Algerian Olympic Boxer Khelif

Mohammed Abu Al-Qumsan, whose wife Jumana, and newborn twins Aser and Aysal were killed in an Israeli strike while he was bringing the twins' birth of certificates, according to medics, reacts as he holds the certificates, in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, August 13, 2024. (Reuters)

Newborn Twins Killed in Gaza Strike While Father Registered Birth

A sign warns against approaching a building at risk of collapse in Lebanon. (file photo)

Latest Earthquake Strikes Fear in Lebanon: All Old Buildings at Risk of Collapse

A photo distributed by the Houthis showing the targeting of a ship in the Red Sea with an explosive-laden drone boat (AFP)

Yemen’s Deputy PLC Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Halted Peace Efforts

Restaurants in the Riyadh City Boulevard. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s Restaurant Sector Growth Attracts Global Investment

East-based parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh. (Libyan parliament)

Libyan Parliament Unilaterally Ends Terms of Presidential Council, GNU

Gulf

Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

Wednesday 14/08 - 18:02

Saudi, British FMs Discuss Developments in Gaza

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Princes, Scholars and Citizens

The Saudi Crown Prince met at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday with princes, scholars, senior officials and citizens. SPA

King Salman, Saudi Crown Prince Offer Condolences to Jordan’s King over Passing of Former PM

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in United Kingdom

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)

Arab World

Sudan Peace Talks Begin in Switzerland Despite Army’s No-Show

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:31

US Envoy in Lebanon, Warns Regional Tensions Could Easily Slip 'Out of Control'

UK, Germany Condemn Israeli Minister’s ‘Provocative’ Visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Top Hamas Official Says Group Is Losing Faith in US as Mediator in Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Türkiye, Iraq to Hold New Round of Security Talks in Ankara, Source Says

Hamas to Stay out of Gaza Truce Talks but May Meet Mediators Afterwards

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike as internally displaced Palestinians sit next to their tents in Khan Younis camp, southern Gaza Strip, 13 August 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

World

An anti-immigration protester is detained by police officers, in Newcastle, Britain August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

More than 1,000 Arrested Following UK Riots

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 14/08 - 10:50

Greece Tackles Last of Wildfire Near Athens, Assesses Damage

A drone view shows smoke rising in a charred forest area following a wildfire, in the village of Varnavas, Greece, August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Fedja Grulovic

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to Resign, Paving Way for New Leader

Ukraine Pounds Russia with Drones and Says It Is Advancing Deeper

Faeser: ‘Islamist Terror’ Poses Persistently High Risk on Germany

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (dpa)

Worldwide Condemnation of Provocations by Far-right Israeli Minister at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir previously visited Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on July 17 © - / AFP/File

Business

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, India Seek Comprehensive Economic Integration in the Next Six Months

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh) Wednesday 14/08 - 11:35

Saudi Arabia’s Restaurant Sector Growth Attracts Global Investment

Gulf Markets See Mixed Gains as Investors Await US Inflation Data

An investor watches a screen displaying stock information on the Saudi Stock Market (Tadawul) in Riyadh. (Reuters)

Saudi PIF-Owned SIRC Starts Export of Recycled PET Flakes to UK

SIRC’s headquarters in Saudi Arabia (company website)

UK Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in July

Children play underneath a sprinkler at Parliament Square in London, Britain, August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

S&P Global: Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Market Is a Major Driver of Revenue Growth in Gulf Region

Traffic jam on a street in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Culture

Stonehenge’s ‘Altar Stone’ Originally Came from Scotland, Not Wales, New Research Shows

The world heritage site of Stonehenge is seen in Wiltshire, England on Dec. 17, 2013. (AP)

Stonehenge’s ‘Altar Stone’ Originally Came from Scotland, Not Wales, New Research Shows

The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers are one step closer to understanding how the famous stone circle was created. …

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:21

Ithra director Abdullah Al-Rashid said the achievement reflects ongoing efforts to design a building with a distinctive architectural identity - SPA

‘Ithra’ Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has won the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in the “built projects” category during…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 14/08 - 03:49

The jewelry piece "Aigrette for the hair in the shape of a sun" by August Gotthelf Globig (C) shows a missing piece during the presentation of recovered jewels from a burglary at the Historic Green Vault (Gruenes Gewoelbe) in Dresden, Germany, 13 August 2024. (EPA)

Jewels Stolen in Germany’s Green Vault Heist Back on Display

Nearly five years after millions of euros' worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in eastern Germany, visitors can once again admire nearly all of the…

Tuesday 13/08 - 17:05

The event features sound and light shows on the palace facade, which draw enthusiasts of all ages. - SPA

Heritage Commission Organizes Artisan Workshops, Cultural Shows

The Heritage Commission is organizing nine daily workshops at the historic Bin Raqoush Palace in Al-Baha, focusing on palm weaving, wax making, and carpentry…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 13/08 - 13:59

Jeddah Historic District's 'TeamLab Borderless' Museum Attracts Over 52,000 Visitors

The "teamLab Borderless" museum, a collaboration between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Japanese art collective teamLab, has been a huge success,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 12/08 - 13:55

Sports

France Launches Probe over Alleged Cyberbullying of Algerian Olympic Boxer Khelif

Sports

France Launches Probe over Alleged Cyberbullying of Algerian Olympic Boxer Khelif

France has launched a cyberbullying probe following a complaint by Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, who was at the center of a gender controversy…

Wednesday 14/08 - 18:30

Sports

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe reacts as he attends a training session on the eve of the UEFA Super Cup football match Real Madrid v Atalanta Bergamo in Warsaw, Poland, on August 13, 2024. (AFP)

Mbappe Makes Madrid Heavy Favorite to Repeat as Spanish League Champion for 1st Time in 17 Years

Real Madrid was one of the teams to beat in Europe last season, winning the Spanish league with ease and adding another Champions League trophy to its…

Wednesday 14/08 - 17:36

Sports

Liverpool's Conor Bradley, front, controls the ball during the English League Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool in London, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP)

Premier League to Explain VAR Decisions on Social Media During Matches

The Premier League hopes to reduce frustration with the VAR system with the launch of a social media account that will provide near real-time updates and…

Wednesday 14/08 - 09:27

Sports

Naomi Osaka of Japan serves during her match against Ashlyn Krueger of the United States (not pictured) during Day 2 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 12, 2024 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Osaka Perplexed by Power Struggles After Cincinnati Setback

Naomi Osaka said she still does not feel like herself on court eight months into her comeback season following a maternity break, with the four-times Grand…

Wednesday 14/08 - 09:20

Sports

Gold medalists Australia's Matt Wearn (C) and Kaylee McKeown wave as they disembark from a chartered flight along with other athletes upon arrival at Sydney International Airport on August 14, 2024. (AFP)

Triumphant Australian Team Return Home with Record Gold Medal Haul

Australia's Olympic team, including gold medalists Jessica Fox, Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus, arrived back in Sydney on Wednesday to a rapturous welcome…

Wednesday 14/08 - 08:06

Varieties

New Zealand Charity Apologizes for Handing Out Meth-laced Candy

This handout taken on August 13, 2024 and released on August 14 by the New Zealand Police shows pineapple sweets laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, in Auckland. (Photo by Handout / NEW ZEALAND POLICE / AFP)

New Zealand Charity Apologizes for Handing Out Meth-laced Candy

A New Zealand charity apologized on Wednesday for distributing dozens of pineapple-flavored candies that were found to be laced with potentially lethal amounts…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 14/08 - 08:26

Search operations continue after landslides hit Mundakkai village in Wayanad district in the southern state of Kerala, India, August 1, 2024. (Reuters)

Study: Rains That Led to Deadly Indian Landslides Were Made Worse by Climate Change

The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change, a rapid analysis by…

Wednesday 14/08 - 08:15

Hire e-scooters are lined up in Melbourne's central business district (CBD) on August 13, 2024. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Australia: Melbourne Officials Vote to Ban Rental E-scooters

Melbourne has become the latest city to ban rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt. After a six-to…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 14/08 - 06:18

FILE -In this April 5, 2019 file photo taken through a window female panda Meng Meng eats bamboo at its enclosure at the zoo in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)

Berlin Zoo Hopes for More German-born Giant Pandas as Scans Confirm Pregnancy

The Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to China, The…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 13/08 - 10:06

A person takes a photo of a new artwork by the British artist Banksy in Charlton, London, Britain, August 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim