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Trump Warns EU of Tariffs over Canada's Potential Associate Membership

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take action against the EU if it moved forward with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal…

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File photo: Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, to review the army's operations in the southern Litani sector, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025. (Reuters)

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Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to Discuss Struggling Lebanese Military

The heads of state of Lebanon, France and Jordan will meet Thursday in Paris as part of an effort to drum up support for the struggling Lebanese military. A…

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Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad - File Photo

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Former Syrian Official Convicted of Torture under Assad Faces Sentencing in the US

A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during President Bashar Assad's regime is facing a possible decades-long prison sentence in…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President, Message from Jordan King

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron,…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

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The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the terrorist Houthi militia's launch of a hostile drone toward Makkah on Tuesday. A Foreign Ministry statement said the…

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Arab and Islamic Condemnations Follow Houthi Targeting of Makkah since 3 hours
Yemen Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Seeking to Militarize Bab al-Mandeb Through the Houthis Wednesday 16/09 - 17:57
US Warns Houthis Through Security Channels: We Are Not Negotiating with You Wednesday 16/09 - 17:31

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Engineer Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Undersecretary for Umrah and Visit Affairs (Photo: Ghazi Mahdi)

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Hajj and Umrah: Expanded Options for Umrah Performers, No New Requirements for Arrivals from 170 Countries

Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Umrah and Visit Affairs, confirmed that there are no new requirements for Umrah,…

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Members of Syria's newly formed People's Assembly attend the body's inaugural session, the first parliament session since the end of the rule of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, July 12, 2026. (Reuters)

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Syria Parliament Votes to Abolish Assad-Era Terrorism Court, Nullify Rulings

Syria's parliament voted on Wednesday ‌to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported…

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Egypt's Sisi Rejects Palestinian Displacement in Abbas Meeting

A handout photo made available by the Palestinian President Office (PPO) shows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) in Cairo, Egypt, 08 January 2024.File / EPA

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

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

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)

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

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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Smoke rises from the town of Halta following Israeli shelling (National News Agency)

South Lebanon Blasts Threaten Landscape, Could Activate Fault Lines; Beirut to File UN Complaint

Houthi militia attacks have escalated systematically, targeting Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Experts: Houthi Attacks on Islamic Holy Sites Violate International Law

FILE PHOTO: People walk on the dry riverbed of the Indus River in Hyderabad, Pakistan April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Yasir Rajput/File Photo

World's Water Cycle Becoming More Unpredictable, UN Warns

Tourists are seen at Saudi Arabia's AlUla. (SPA)

Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Launch of Second Edition of TOURISE Forum in March

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Riyadh Opens the Way for Driverless Parcel Delivery

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

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Experts: Houthi Attacks on Islamic Holy Sites Violate International Law

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Arab and Islamic Condemnations Follow Houthi Targeting of Makkah

An aerial view of the Grand Mosque and parts of Makkah (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President, Message from Jordan King

Houthis Continue Targeting Islamic Holy Sites, Arab Coalition Says Security of Two Holy Mosques Is a ‘Red Line’

Attacks by the Houthis have escalated systematically, targeting Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Attempted UAV Attack on Makkah

Hajj and Umrah: Expanded Options for Umrah Performers, No New Requirements for Arrivals from 170 Countries

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South Lebanon Blasts Threaten Landscape, Could Activate Fault Lines; Beirut to File UN Complaint

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Sisi-Abbas Cairo Summit: Palestinian Reconciliation a Priority in Coming Period

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi assured his Palestinian counterpart on Wednesday of Egypt’s support for the Palestinian Authority (Egyptian Presidency)

Guterres Backs Libya’s Endorsement of ‘4+4’ Agreement Despite High Council of State Objection

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh and her deputy, Stephanie Koury meet members of the Political Dialogue and Reconciliation Team in Tripoli on Tuesday (UNSMIL)

School Year Delay Sparks Widespread Debate in Iraq

Iraqi students sing the national anthem at a school in western Baghdad in October 2023 (AFP)

US Again Denies Palestinian Leader Abbas Visa to Attend UN Assembly

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 32nd Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Central Council session in Ramallah on April 23, 2025. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to Discuss Struggling Lebanese Military

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India, Pakistan Trade Blame and Protests over Navy Collision

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Russia Strikes Kyiv, Other Cities Hours after US Sanctions Passed

A handout picture taken and released by Ukrainian State Emergency Service on September 15, 2026 shows firefighters extinguishing a fire in a train locomotive after it was targeted by a Russian drone in the Volyn region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Ukrainian State Emergency Service / AFP)

Iran's Araghchi, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Regional Developments as US-Iran Talks Stall

FILED - 16 March 2018, Austria, Vienna: FILE PHOTO - Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran, gives an interview in Vienna. Photo: Farshid-Motahari Bina/dpa

Climate Change Likely to Have Helped Trigger Nepal Glacier Collapse

A man carrying his belongings walks past a damaged house in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 11, 2026. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)

UN Urges Slowing AI Development

An employee replaces a component from the Alps supercomputer at the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) in Lugano, southern Switzerland, on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Til BUERGY / AFP)

World's Water Cycle Becoming More Unpredictable, UN Warns

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump Warns EU of Tariffs over Canada's Potential Associate Membership

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Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit Concludes with Agreements Exceeding SAR5 Billion

The fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2026 concluded on Wednesday. (SPA)

Goldman Sachs Sees October Fed Hike after Hawkish Signal

FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve building is set against a blue sky in Washington, US, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Saudi Money Market Funds Face Investment Reshuffle

The Saudi Capital Market Authority’s headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Launch of Second Edition of TOURISE Forum in March

Riyadh Opens the Way for Driverless Parcel Delivery

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China’s Porcelain City Carries Centuries-old Heritage to New Generation

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Chinese porcelain artist Chen Qing holds up two cups after painting them in Jingdezhen, known as China's "Porcelain Capital," in eastern China's Jiangxi province, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

China’s Porcelain City Carries Centuries-old Heritage to New Generation

Chinese porcelain artist Chen Qing has a vivid memory of her grandfather. It was the only time he wrote down the formula for her family’s distinctive red…

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An artifact dating back to the Egyptian Pharaonic civilization, illegally smuggled out of Egypt, is displayed during a ceremony marking its handover to Egypt at the Lebanese National Museum in Beirut, Lebanon, 16 September 2026. (EPA)

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Lebanon Returns 37 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Egypt

Lebanon on Wednesday returned to Egypt dozens of pharaonic artifacts that had been seized from the Beirut port years earlier. "Thirty-seven antiquities…

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Cultural Sector Participates in UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI in Riyadh

The cultural sector is participating in the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Riyadh, taking part in…

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The festival features a curated selection of Saudi films - SPA

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Ithra Unveils 96th Saudi National Day Celebrations

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will celebrate the 96th Saudi National Day with a five-day program of diverse cultural events running from…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 16/09 - 14:06

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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)

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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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Klopp Calls Up 44 Players in Huge First Germany Squad

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17 September 2026, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: Germany national team coach Jurgen Klopp speaks during a press conference to announce the squad for Germany's first UEFA Nations League matches. Photo: Boris Roessler/dpa

Klopp Calls Up 44 Players in Huge First Germany Squad

Germany coach Jurgen Klopp handed 16 players their first call-ups on Thursday as he unveiled a 44-man squad for his first camp since taking over as coach in…

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center, celebrates with his teammates after winning the Campeones Cup soccer match against Cruz Azul, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal as Miami Beats Cruz Azul 2-0

Lionel Messi scored the 100th goal of his Inter Miami career and Casemiro added another as Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 on Wednesday night to win the Campeones…

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Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal takes part in a training session in Manacor on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca on January 30, 2013. (AFP)

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Retired Great Nadal to Play in Exhibition Matches

Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal will return to the court in front of a crowd for the first time since retirement in October to celebrate his academy…

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Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Manchester City - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 13, 2026 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates with Enzo Fernandez after the match. (Reuters)

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Maresca Defends VAR Officials After Man City Benefit from Error

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against…

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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

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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…

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Buckingham Palace Hits Back at Claims in Princess Diana Book

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Britain's King Charles III attends The King's Foundation's Harmony in Food and Farming Summit, at the Foundation's headquarters at Dumfries House near Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland on September 16, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Brady / POOL / AFP)

Buckingham Palace Hits Back at Claims in Princess Diana Book

Buckingham Palace has hit back at claims by the late Princess Diana's brother that King Charles III acted insensitively following her death in a car crash…

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This picture taken on September 2, 2026 shows wildlife observer and former poacher Octavius using a mobile phone equipped with a telephoto lens to take pictures of wildlife in a forest near Labian village in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

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Indonesia Cash-for-photos Scheme Turns Animal Hunters Into Protectors

Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a telephoto lens on his phone primed to…

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Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) swim in the Abrolhos Archipelago, Bahia State, Brazil on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP)

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Humpback Whale Apparently Grieves Stillborn Calf in Rare Footage

A female humpback whale has been documented apparently grieving a stillborn calf in new research released Thursday offering rare insights into the complex…

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TOPSHOT - This handout picture published on September 16, 2026 by NASA, shows a new crater on the Moon's surface, taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. (Photo by Handout / NASA / AFP)

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NASA Scan Discovers New, 'Once in a Century' Moon Crater

A researcher at NASA has found a massive, recently-formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens "once in a century or even longer," according…

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Two groups from the Poseidon Expeditions tour company look at a glacier in the Scoresby Sund, Sept. 7, 2023, in Greenland. (AP)

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Satellites Show Earth Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 Years

About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to…

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