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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (QNA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Friday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on…

Arab World A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches among the ruins of buildings destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Gaza City, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP)
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Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue

Hamas voiced hope that a direct meeting would be held between its leadership and Fatah’s after the end of the latter’s eighth general conference, which is…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Arab World Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on May 15, 2026. (AFP)
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Israeli Strikes Wound Dozens in Lebanon as Talks in US Enter Second Day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the Hezbollah group on Friday, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started…

Features Brides waiting to be wed look on during a mass-wedding celebration for Palestinian couples organized by the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) in Gaza City on May 11, 2026. (AFP)
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‘Happiest Day of Our Lives’: Gazans Hold Mass Wedding Among Ruins

Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colors, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as…

Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

World US President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump Says He and China’s Xi Agree Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out and he had agreed in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Tehran cannot be allowed…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business Shipping containers are piled at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 2026. (AFP)
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Trump Says Did Not Discuss Tariffs During Summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump said Friday he did not bring up the issue of tariffs during a landmark summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Returning to…

Arab World Palestinian boys from a local soccer academy run after the ball during a training session at the municipal stadium of the West Bank City of Nablus, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
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Palestinian Authority Says Teen Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

The Palestinian Authority said Friday that a 15-year-old was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, while the Israeli army said he had been…

Asharq Al Awsat

Russia, Ukraine Swap 205 Prisoners of War Each

This video grab taken from a handout footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry on May 15, 2026, shows Russian prisoners of war (POWs) posing with flags in front of a bus following an exchange of prisoners at an undisclosed location in Belarus. (AFP / Russian Defense Ministry/ Handout)

War Worsens Lebanon's Economic Crisis with Job Losses, Price Gouging and Slow Business

A man inspects his damaged car amid the rubble of shops destroyed in previous Israeli airstrikes in the Hosh neighborhood of Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

US Casts Israel-Lebanon Talks on Thursday as ‘Positive and Productive’

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern village of Al-Halloussiyah on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

UK Minister Calls for Cool Heads as Battle to Oust Starmer Looms

Larry, the Downing Street cat, sits outside the British Prime Minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 11 May 2026. (EPA)

Ukraine Vows More Strikes on Russia After Attack on Kyiv Kills 24

Ukrainian servicemen hit a Russian missile during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 14, 2026. (Reuters)

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The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Spain on May 11. (Reuters)

Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Post-COVID Health Communications Playbook

This aerial view shows protesters during a protest march against mining at the Aybasti Plateau in Ordu Province, northeastern Türkiye, on May 8, 2026. (AFP)

Mines ‘Draining Türkiye's Water Sources’, Environmentalists Warn

A food market in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Saudi Property Measures Help Curb Global Inflation Pressures

Chairman of the Transitional Military Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali  during a previous meeting in Khartoum (Photo courtesy of the Ethiopian prime minister’s office)

Accusations, Troop Buildup Raise Fears of Sudan-Ethiopia Clash

Reception sign at the entrance to Mezzeh Military Hospital 601 in Damascus, where torture and killings took place and where Caesar photos were taken (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Syrian Hospitals Turned Into Torture Chambers, with Tishreen Military Hospital as a Model

Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, poses for a photo as members of the Supervisory Committee on the Detainees Release Agreement attend the closing ceremony of a meeting between the legitimate Yemeni government and the Houthis, in Amman, Jordan, May 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Yemen Govt Agrees Largest Prisoner Exchange with Houthis

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Palestine and Israel… This is the Only Solution

Jebril Elabidi
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Iran Between the Legitimacy of Confrontation and the Legitimacy of a Settlement

Mustafa Fahs
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Iran War: Fighting Over Numbers

Amir Taheri
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The Current Crisis…and the Ideological Dilemma

Fahid Suleiman al-Shoqiran
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Duaa Finally Sleeps…and Khartoum Recovers Its Spirit

Osman Mirghani
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The Palestinians and the Obstacles of Their ‘Dual’ Regime

Nabil Amr
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Syria…The Pursuit Continues

Fayez Sara
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Riyadh and the Rationality of Power

Dr. Abdullah Faisal Alrabeh
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The ‘Patriotism’ of Hezbollah as the Perfect Antithesis of Patriotism

Hazem Saghieh
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Have We Moved from Epic War to Local War?

Mamoun Fandy
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The Wave of Treason Accusations, Escalating Rhetoric, and the Repercussions for Lebanon

Sam Menassa
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The Russian Guide and the Beijing Summit

Ghassan Charbel
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday. (WAM)

UAE President, Indian PM Discuss Strengthening Partnership, Review Regional Developments

Saudi Crown Prince, Emir of Qatar Discuss Efforts to Consolidate Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (QNA)

Saudi Arabia Says Dialogue is Essential to Preserve Regional Stability

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji speaks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. Photo: Saudi Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia Condemns Provocative Israeli Practices at Al-Aqsa

Saudi Arabia condemned raising the Israeli flag in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg

860,000 Pilgrims Arrive as Saudi Arabia Declares Full Readiness for Hajj

The ministers affirmed the Kingdom’s full readiness to serve pilgrims. (Photo by Saleh Al-Ghannam) 

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with UK’s National Security Adviser

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

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A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches among the ruins of buildings destroyed during the Israel Hamas war, in Gaza City, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP)

Hamas to Choose its Leader on Sunday Amid Push for Comprehensive National Dialogue

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

Israeli Strikes Wound Dozens in Lebanon as Talks in US Enter Second Day

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on May 15, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Army Says Striking Hezbollah Sites in Tyre Area of South Lebanon

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a neighborhood in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 15, 2026. (AFP)

Palestinian Authority Says Teen Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

Palestinian boys from a local soccer academy run after the ball during a training session at the municipal stadium of the West Bank City of Nablus, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel Threatens to Sue NYT Over Report on Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Inmates

The NYT report described "a pattern of widespread Israeli sexual violence against men, women and even children -- by soldiers, settlers, interrogators in the Shin Bet internal security agency and, above all, prison guards". (WAFA)

Yemen Consolidates Int’l Partnerships to Support Development, Stability and Services

Al-Alimi praised the existing partnership between the Yemeni government and UN agencies. Photo: Al-Alimi's official website

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Pakistan Says 11 Citizens, 20 Iranian Nationals Being Repatriated from Vessels Seized by US

FBI Offers $200,000 Reward to Catch Ex-Air Force Specialist Wanted on Espionage Charges in Iran

An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025. (AP)

South Korea to Investigate Ship Debris from Hormuz Attack

This undated handout photograph released by South Korea's Foreign Ministry on May 10, 2026, shows a damaged part of the South Korean cargo ship HMM Namu docked at a port in Dubai. (Handout / South Korean Foreign Ministry / AFP)

Ministers Adopt New Interpretation of Migrants’ Rights in European Legal System

Participants attend the opening session of the 135th Ministerial Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Chisinau, Moldova, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP)

Araghchi Says Iran Has 'No Trust' in the US, Will Negotiate Only If it Is Serious

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a meeting during the two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Authorities Search Waters in the Maldives after 5 Italians Killed in Cave Dive Accident

A tourist, along with guides, returns after an open-water diving session near Rasfannu Beach in Malé on May 15, 2026. (Photo by Mohamed Afrah / AFP)

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US Secretary of Energy Christopher Wright testifies during a US Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 13, 2026. (Reuters)

US Will Replenish Every Barrel of Oil It Releases from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Energy Secretary Says

Trump Says Did Not Discuss Tariffs During Summit with Xi

Shipping containers are piled at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Britain's Pound, Stocks and Bonds Fall on Political Uncertainty, Global Inflation Angst

A view of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 14 May 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL

Oil Gains after Trump Says Xi Agrees Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons

The current price of gasoline is shown at a gas station in Encinitas, California, US, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

China Stocks Drift as Trump-Xi Summit Offers Little to Excite Investors

President Donald Trump talks with China's President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

German Economy to Take Hit from Iran War during Q2, Ministry Says

The skyline with the banking district is seen during sunset in Frankfurt, Germany, February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

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Cultural Fund, Investment Ministry Promote Saudi Film Sector at Cannes Film Festival

Culture Attendees included international investors, studios, production companies, and investment fund managers. SPA

Cultural Fund, Investment Ministry Promote Saudi Film Sector at Cannes Film Festival

The Cultural Development Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Investment and Riviera Content Fund, organized a special event alongside the 79th Cannes…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cannes)
Culture The Kingdom's participation reflects the integration of national efforts in the cultural sector - SPA
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Literature Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Doha International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pavilion today at the Doha International Book Fair 2026, held…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The film highlights the commission’s efforts in research, documentation, and protection of the marine environment
Culture

Heritage Commission Releases Documentary on Saudi Underwater Heritage

The Heritage Commission in Jeddah launched a special screening of a documentary film that introduces underwater cultural heritage and highlights its importance…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Culture Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition
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Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of early registration for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place in Historic Jeddah from…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Photo by SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Guardiola Says Man City Have Not Trained Ahead of FA Cup Final Amid Tight Schedule

Sports Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola greets fans at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace in Manchester, England, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP)

Guardiola Says Man City Have Not Trained Ahead of FA Cup Final Amid Tight Schedule

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on ‌Friday he would have preferred seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final like opponents Chelsea, but…

Sports David Beckham. (Reuters)
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Beckham Becomes First British Billionaire Sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. …

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Southampton - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 18, 2025 Everton's Seamus Coleman reacts after being substituted after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Coleman to Leave Everton at End of Season after 17 Years

Seamus Coleman will bring the curtain down on his 17-year Everton career at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Premier League club said on…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Football - La Liga - Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - May 9, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)
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Five Things to Look Out for in La Liga This Weekend

With Barcelona crowned champions for a second consecutive season, attention in La Liga turns to other matters in the penultimate round of fixtures, including a…

Sports USM's Brahim Benzaza (L) in action against Zamalek's Adam Kaied (C) during the CAF Confederation Cup final, 1st leg soccer match between USM Alger and Zamalek, in Algiers, Algeria, 09 May 2026. (EPA)
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History Tilts Odds in Favor of Egypt's Zamalek for CAF Cup

History favors Egyptian club Zamalek when they seek to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Algerian visitors USM Alger on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup…

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Indonesia's 1st Giant Panda Cub Growing and Healthy Before Public Debut

Varieties Veterinarians treat Satrio Wiratama, nicknamed "Rio," the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, during a media preview at Indonesia Safari Park in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Indonesia's 1st Giant Panda Cub Growing and Healthy Before Public Debut

The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy Friday…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The update includes raising incentive rates to up to 60% of eligible expenditures, alongside enhanced evaluation mechanisms to ensure sustainable value for film projects
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Film Commission Raises Film Incentives to 60% to Support Film Production in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Film Commission has announced the updated cash rebate program as part of efforts to support the growth of the Kingdom’s film production sector,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties US Secretary of State Marco Rubio watches as US President Donald Trump talks to the media before leaving the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 12 May 2026. (EPA)
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Rubio Denies Fashion Inspiration from Maduro

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no love for Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, and says he doesn't take fashion inspiration from him. Flying…

Varieties This file photo taken on September 12, 2024 shows an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) flying over Gjirokaster, Albania. (AFP)
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War Imperils Rare Vultures’ Yearly Odyssey to the Balkans

Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But…

Varieties The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building is seen at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, USA, 12 May 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
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NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Buzzing Mars on its Way to Rare Metal Asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid swings past Mars this week for a gravity boost, snapping thousands of pictures as practice for the main…

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