الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

The Royal Address delivered by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Friday 02/10 - 17:02

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Yemeni army troops fight fierce battles against the Houthis across the Taiz and western Lahj fronts (Military media)

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From Air to Ground, Taiz Front Lines Repel Houthi Advance

Government forces intensified operations across Yemen’s Taiz province over the past few hours, targeting Houthi movements and reinforcements under heavy air…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) Friday 02/10 - 17:22

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FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

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Trump Reportedly Expected to Name Jay Clayton as AI Czar

US President Donald Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton as his AI czar, CNN reported on Friday, citing two sources familiar with the discussion. Clayton is…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington ) Friday 02/10 - 15:13

Arab World

Former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir inside a cage in a Khartoum court during his corruption trial on August 31, 2019 (Reuters)

Arab World

Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir Seeks Treatment Abroad

Sudan's former president Omar al-Bashir is seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, his lawyer told AFP on Friday, saying the jailed ex-ruler…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum) Friday 02/10 - 11:14

US Sending 3rd Aircraft Carrier, More Troops to Mideast

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Image published by CENTCOM of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during its operations in the region (CENTCOM)

US Sending 3rd Aircraft Carrier, More Troops to Mideast

The Pentagon is sending a third aircraft-carrier strike group and an additional Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, according to US officials, adding…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 02/10 - 16:00

Iran Launches 30 Drone, 10 Missile Attacks Per Week on Ships in Hormuz Friday 02/10 - 15:49
UK Maritime Agency: Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Friday 02/10 - 06:37

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during a visit to the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, Aug. 21, 2026. (National News Agency)

Arab World

Lebanon PM Says Scale of War Recovery beyond State's Capacity

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Friday that rebuilding regions destroyed in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war was beyond the state's capacity, calling…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 10:00

Business

A street food vendor pushes a cart along the road in Ho Chi Minh City on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

Business

World Food Prices Near Four-year High in September

World food prices rose in September to their highest in nearly four years as logistics disruptions and weather concerns affected crop markets, the United…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 10:03

FBI Arrests Energy Department Employee on Charge of Trying to Support Houthis

A vehicle belonging to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in front of its headquarters in Washington on February 3, 2025 (Reuters)

Arab and Islamic Bodies Condemn Houthi Attack on Power Station in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah

Anglo-Iranian Man Held over UK Airbase Incident

28 September 2026, United Kingdom, Fairford: A police checkpoint near RAF Fairford after major incident was declared on Sunday, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near RAF Fairford which is used by the United States Air Force (USAF). Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire/dpa

Coalition: 2 Ballistic Missiles, 4 Drones Destroyed in Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait, Jazan

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

Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Targets Taibah Power Distribution Station in Madinah

Damage is seen at the station from the Houthi attack. (SPA)

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Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces parade in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to mark the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq (DPA)

Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

Many displaced people in Yemen need treatment, while health facilities are out of their reach (UN)

Health Care: A New Struggle for Those Fleeing Houthi Attacks

Hezbollah supporters hold a portrait of former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on the second anniversary of his assassination in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Reuters).

Hezbollah Seeks to Ease Supporters’ Anger With Pledge to Cover Displaced Families’ Rent

Saudi Arabia Heads Into 2027 With Strong Recovery, More Diverse Growth Drivers

Deputy Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Beth Bechdol speaks during an interview with AFP in Beirut on October 1, 2026. (AFP)

UN Worried about Impact of Latest Lebanon War on Agriculture

A woman shops at a retail and grocery center in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Digital Spending Is Reshaping Saudi Consumer Habits

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Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)

Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Friday 02/10 - 17:02

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait

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

Arab and Islamic Bodies Condemn Houthi Attack on Power Station in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah

Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Targets Taibah Power Distribution Station in Madinah

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Regional Security with Hegseth, Vautrin

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia: Flydubai Captain, Co-Pilot Departed to UAE with Security Team

All passengers continued their journey on a replacement Flydubai aircraft. (Reuters)

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Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) Friday 02/10 - 18:06

Health Care: A New Struggle for Those Fleeing Houthi Attacks

From Air to Ground, Taiz Front Lines Repel Houthi Advance

Israeli Troops Block Olive Harvest in West Bank

A Palestinian takes part in a community action to clear the area around the olive trees in preparation for the upcoming harvest season on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Birzeit, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in an area that, according to residents, they were unable to access last year due to Israeli army restrictions and settler attacks. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir Seeks Treatment Abroad

Hezbollah Seeks to Ease Supporters’ Anger With Pledge to Cover Displaced Families’ Rent

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US Sending 3rd Aircraft Carrier, More Troops to Mideast

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 02/10 - 16:00

Iran Launches 30 Drone, 10 Missile Attacks Per Week on Ships in Hormuz

Ships near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman, on October 2, 2026 (Reuters)

Trump Reportedly Expected to Name Jay Clayton as AI Czar

Russian Strikes Snarl Traffic on 3 Kyiv Bridges in New Disruption Tactic

A construction worker looks at vehicles stuck in a traffic jam near the bridge caused by the overnight jet drone strikes on Kyiv's bridges, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

NKorean Leader's Sister Calls Seoul 'Despicable' after DMZ Apology Demand

A view shows North Korea's guard post in this picture taken from the top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory, south of the demilitarized zone (DMZ), separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, South Korea, November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon/File Photo

FBI Arrests Energy Department Employee on Charge of Trying to Support Houthis

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FILE PHOTO: A coil of copper rod sits on the production line for copper flat wire at the Wellascent factory in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, China, August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Copper Crawls Higher on Softer Dollar and Supply Issues

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 15:03

Eurozone Inflation Hits Three-year High at 3.8% in September

World Food Prices Near Four-year High in September

Airbus Delivered Around 72 Aircraft in September

Saudi Arabia Heads Into 2027 With Strong Recovery, More Diverse Growth Drivers

EU Nations to Hold Emergency Meeting on Soaring Diesel Prices amid US Pressure

FILE -Diesel prices are displayed at a gas station Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Carlsbad, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

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Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

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Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and…

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These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA

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Saudi Coffee Celebrates Its Cultural Heritage on International Coffee Day

Saudi Arabia commemorated its cultural heritage as Saudi coffee renewed its authenticity on International Coffee Day, observed worldwide on October 1 each year…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 15:46

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The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA

Culture

Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Launches Third Edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has launched the third edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer Region, running from October 1 to 31, with the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 14:00

Culture

Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini and Secretary-General of the Cultural Missions at the Ministry of Education Abdulaziz Al-Shehri. (SPA)

Culture

Saudi Ambassador Inaugurates Cultural Mission Headquarters in Cairo

Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini and Secretary-General of the Cultural Missions at the Ministry of Education Abdulaziz Al-Shehri has opened the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 06:09

Culture

Red Sea Fund Backs 30 Film Projects in First Two 2026 Funding Cycles

The Red Sea Fund, a program of the Red Sea Film Foundation, has announced 30 selected projects across its first two funding cycles of 2026, drawn from 916…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/09 - 14:02

Sports

Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Renata Zarazua of Mexico during their women’s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 02 October 2026. EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid

Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 14:52

Sports

Man City Launch Appeal Against Explosive Financial Ruling

Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 02/10 - 14:24

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Netherlands Xavi Hernadez reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Greece and Netherlands in Thessaloniki, Greece, 01 October 2026. EPA/ACHILLEAS CHIRAS

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Netherlands Coach Xavi Says he Was at Fault for Poor 1st Half in Greece

Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said he was to blame for his side’s poor first-half performance in Thursday’s Nations League game against Greece after they…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 08:03

Sports

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)

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Verstappen Sets Pace in Opening Practice in Sepang

Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped Friday's opening Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clocking the fastest time as the four…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:49

Sports

Kazakhstan's Rita Bakisheva (L) competes against Jordan's Mohammad Aladarbi in the mixed individual virtual taekwondo competition during the 2026 Asian Games at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Toyohashi on October 2, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

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Not-so-brave New World: Virtual Taekwondo Makes Asian Games Debut

Taekwondo dates back more than 2,000 years, but on Friday at the Asian Games the Korean martial art stepped into a not-so-brave future where nobody gets hurt:…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:22

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Arkansas Gem Hunter Says He Found What May Be a $1 Million Diamond

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This photo provided by Jack Pearadin shows Brian Busse on Aug. 9, 2026, in Buena Vista, Colo., holding a 6-carat diamond found by Pearadin and Michael Schumacher. (Jack Pearadin via AP)

Arkansas Gem Hunter Says He Found What May Be a $1 Million Diamond

Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn't paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years. But earlier this year,…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 11:07

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This picture taken on October 1, 2026 shows a Bogong moth among the leaves of a tree in Sydney. (Photo by David WILLIAMS / AFP)

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Return of Swarming Moth Spectacle Has Australia in a Flutter

Moth swarms so thick they can blot out the stars are fluttering across Australia, heralding a migratory spectacle unseen since the creature's brush with…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:31

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FILE - Permafrost melts on the coast in Newtok, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

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Heat-trapping Gas Once Frozen in Arctic Ground is Slowly Leaking, Warming the Planet

As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another. They're bubbles of methane, a potent heat…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:11

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“Four Sunflowers Gone to Seed” Credit...Ilvy Njiokiktjien for The New York Times

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When the World Saw van Gogh as ‘a Madman,’ she Saw his Genius

By Nina Siegal It was April 1912, and Helene Kröller-Müller was on a shopping spree. She wasn’t interested in the latest shoes or fashions. She was on the…

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Six alpacas roam among the tables in the Alpaca Cafe interacting with the guests in the village of Stajicevo, 50 kilometers north of Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

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Not Your Everyday Coffee in a Serbia Cafe. Enjoy it in the Company of Alpacas

A cafe in northern Serbia has unusual hosts: six alpacas. The South American animals, of various sizes and colors, roam among the tables at the Tiganjica…

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