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Arab World Mohammad al-Yazouri, also known as "Abu Al-Haitham," commander of Gaza's Khan Younis Brigade in the Qassam Brigades.
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Israel Assassinates Qassam’s Commander of the Khan Younis Brigade

The Israeli army assassinated Mohammad al-Yazouri, also known as "Abu Al-Haitham," commander of Gaza's Khan Younis Brigade in the Qassam Brigades, the armed…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
World FILE PHOTO: A man walks next to a symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile and an Iranian flag at Imam Hussein Square in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Iran is Reportedly Producing Ballistic Missiles Again in Underground Facilities

Iran has resumed its production of ballistic missiles using stockpiled components and working in underground facilities, officials from the US and Middle East…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Arab World The Internal Security Forces arrested the nine former military pilots following a series of operations in Latakia. (SANA)
Arab World

Syria Arrests Nine Former Assad-Era Pilots

Syrian authorities said Thursday nine former pilots, including three generals, who are accused of having taken part in lethal bombings of towns and villages…

Arab World Vehicles of the Iraqi army at the entrance to the capital Baghdad’s suburb of Sadr City. (AFP file)
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Iraq Says Dialogue over Factions’ Weapons to Continue After Sept. 30 Deadline

The Iraqi government said on Thursday that the plan to impose state monopoly over weapons will begin after the complete withdrawal of anti-ISIS coalition…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Trump Says Iran War to End after US Midterm Elections, Threatens to Attack Pickaxe Mountain

World FILE PHOTO: A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Trump Says Iran War to End after US Midterm Elections, Threatens to Attack Pickaxe Mountain

President Donald Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end after the November US midterm elections and threatened again to attack a site associated with…

Asharq Al Awsat
World A firefighter works at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 11, 2026. (Reuters)
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Drone Strikes Kill Two in Russia; Eight Injured in Kyiv

At least two people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tula region, while eight people were injured in Russian air strikes which caused a fire…

Arab World Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. (Algerian Presidency)
Arab World

Algeria Severs Ties with UAE as Abu Dhabi Says it Is Committed to Joint Interests

Algeria abruptly severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, giving it ambassador 48 hours to leave the country. "The Ministry…

Asharq Al Awsat

Mansouri Destruction Tests Limits of Southern Lebanon’s ‘Yellow Line’

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese village of Mansouri on Sept. 9, 2026 (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Family of Four

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the Israeli military warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Sept. 11’s Legacy Endures a Quarter-Century Later

A Palestinian man holds up a poster of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (L) and wanted al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden during a demonstration by some 1,000 people in the West Bank town of Hebron 10 April 2004, in support of the Iraqi resistance against the US-led coalition. (AFP via Getty Images)

Yemeni Tribal Affairs Chief to Houthis: ‘Your Time Is Near’

Sheikh Bakil Naji al-Soufi, head of the Tribal Affairs Authority at Yemen’s Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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The entrance of the Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)

Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

The Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. (Reuters)

More US Lawmakers Call for New AI Rules After Anthropic Researchers Warn of Human Extinction

Syrian White Helmets rescuers inspect the site of an explosion at a temporary depot for weapons and explosive remnants of war in Sarmada, Idlib province (AFP)

Why Do ‘Temporary’ Weapons Depots Keep Exploding in Northwestern Syria?

A Palestinian man holds up a poster of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (L) and wanted al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden during a demonstration by some 1,000 people in the West Bank town of Hebron 10 April 2004, in support of the Iraqi resistance against the US-led coalition. (AFP via Getty Images)

Sept. 11’s Legacy Endures a Quarter-Century Later

A huge thermometer mounted on a wall of the headquarters of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) shows a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, during an Europe-wide heatwave, in Bonn, Germany July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

August Hottest Month Ever Recorded Globally

Jeddah Islamic Port (SPA)

Ports, Logistics Drive Saudi Transport Sector’s First-Half Growth Surge

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America 25 Years After 9/11

Amir Taheri
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Justice in Syria Depends on Public Trust

Huda al-Husseini
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Lebanon...the Project of Neutrality Begins with the State

Michel Douaihy
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Libya and the Nightmare of Militias

Dr. Jebril El-Abidi
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In Memory of September 11

Samir Atallah
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What Cannot Be Understood About the Middle East's Wars

Dr. Abdel Monem Said
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Lebanon: Interlocking Crises Postpone Stability

Rami al-Rayes
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Lebanon: Israel’s War and the Challenges Facing Negotiations

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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Artificial Intelligence and Democracy?

Khalid Al-Bari
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Lebanon: The New Front Line after the Fall of Ali al-Taher?

Hanna Saleh
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September 11: Confronting Extremism Is a Global Responsibility

Yousef Al-Dayni
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Syria and the Turkish-Israeli Tensions

Sam Menassa
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Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil (United Nations file photo)

Saudi Arabia Urges Security Council to Adopt Firm Stance on Houthi Attacks

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Prime Minister's Illegal Entry into Syria

OIC Permanent Human Rights Commission Condemns Houthi Militia’s Terrorist Attacks on Civilians in Saudi Arabia

OIC Permanent Human Rights Commission Condemns Houthi Militia’s Terrorist Attacks on Civilians in Saudi Arabia

Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Regional Security

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)

MWL Condemns Houthis’ Continued Attacks on Saudi Arabia

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The Internal Security Forces arrested the nine former military pilots following a series of operations in Latakia. (SANA)

Syria Arrests Nine Former Assad-Era Pilots

Israel Assassinates Qassam’s Commander of the Khan Younis Brigade

Mohammad al-Yazouri, also known as "Abu Al-Haitham," commander of Gaza's Khan Younis Brigade in the Qassam Brigades.

Iraq Says Dialogue over Factions’ Weapons to Continue After Sept. 30 Deadline

Vehicles of the Iraqi army at the entrance to the capital Baghdad’s suburb of Sadr City. (AFP file)

Yemeni Forces Reposition Themselves in Southern Mokha

Yemeni government forces fire a tank during clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026. (Media Center of the Yemeni Armed Forces/Handout via Reuters)

Syrian Parliament Seeks to End Institutional Disorder

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa addresses the Syrian People’s Assembly in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, July 12, 2026. AP

Fatah’s Jibril Rajoub Says Elections Won't be Held on Time

Fatah’s Jibril Rajoub Says Elections Won't be Held on Time

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The Anthropic logo in this illustration taken June 5, 2026. (Reuters)

China, Iran Among Countries That Have Used AI to Aid Spying, Anthropic Says

Iran is Reportedly Producing Ballistic Missiles Again in Underground Facilities

FILE PHOTO: A man walks next to a symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile and an Iranian flag at Imam Hussein Square in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Next 9/11 Shock Might Be Being Planned Where We’re Not Looking, UK’s MI5 Chief Says

A person takes a photo of the "Tribute in Light" public art installation commemorating the 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks as it shines up from the skyline of lower Manhattan in preparation for the 25th anniversary, in New York City, on September 10, 2026. (AFP)

Vance Assails Democratic ‘Hatred’ in Fiery US Midterm Pitch

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Republican convention, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP)

Drone Strikes Kill Two in Russia; Eight Injured in Kyiv

A firefighter works at a site of an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Police Say 5 Dead in Tour Bus Crash in Eastern Switzerland

Emergency responders recover a Dutch travel coach following an accident in Susch, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 11 September 2026. (EPA)

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French Minister for Economy, Finance, and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure gestures as he speaks during a press conference to update the governments growth and fiscal deficit forecasts for the 2027 budget, at the Bercy Economy and Finance Ministry in Paris, France, September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

France Lowers Growth Forecast, Will Miss Deficit Target

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)

ECB Policymakers Open Door to More Rate Hikes on Energy Risk

The logo of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Dollar Holds Gains, Yen Slips as Middle East Energy Shock Deepens

14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

UK Economy Surprisingly Grows in July on AI Boost

Tourists walk in central London, Britain, 10 September 2026. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Gulf Tourist Arrivals Top 75 Million in 2025

GCC tourism ministers meet in Bahrain (GCC)

Saudi Arabia Shields Supply Chains with National War-Risk Insurance Pool

A ship docked at a Saudi port (SPA)

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Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

Culture The entrance of the Renoir Museum is pictured after thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)

Gold, Gems and Renoirs: France’s Museums Grapple with a Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts

At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold…

Culture The community initiative encourages participants to transform recycled or repurposed materials into artworks
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Museum Opens Submissions for Sea Art Fair

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah has announced an open call for submissions for its upcoming Sea Art Fair, inviting children, families, emerging artists,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Culture The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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New Riyadh Exhibition Draws Inspiration from Travels of Ibn Battuta

The Misk Art Institute has announced the launch of its art exhibition "Along the Way," opening on September 16 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The King Abdulaziz Public Library has worked to preserve Arab and Islamic heritage, including books, manuscripts, rare items, documents, photographs, and coins. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library Showcases Rare Andalusian Heritage Collection

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has unveiled a rare collection of books and manuscripts on the history of Andalusia, highlighting the Arab-Islamic…

Culture Painting of "Coco Reading" by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, which was stolen from Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, but was later retrieved, September 8, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a page on the Renoir Museum's website. (Musée Renoir/Handout via Reuters)
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Renoir Paintings Are Worth a Fortune, but Not When They’re Stolen

Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard…

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Antonelli Looks to Keep Momentum as F1 Drivers Face Unknown Challenges of Madrid Track at Spanish GP

Sports 06 September 2026, Italy, Monza: Italian Formula One driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of team Mercedes celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy. (dpa)

Antonelli Looks to Keep Momentum as F1 Drivers Face Unknown Challenges of Madrid Track at Spanish GP

Kimi Antonelli is coming off one of the biggest highs of his career — an epic comeback win in Monza in front of his home fans to extend his lead in Formula 1. …

Sports Manchester City's Erling Haaland runs after the ball during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between FC Porto and Manchester City in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (AP)
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Manchester Derby Poses Maresca’s First Big Test, Chelsea Aim to End Hull Honeymoon

Enzo Maresca faces his first major test since stepping into Pep Guardiola's shoes as City visit United in the Manchester derby on Sunday, while Arsenal aim to…

Sports Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Abha - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - September 9, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
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Ronaldo Takes Last Crack at Asian Glory as Saudi Teams Set to Dominate

Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Manchester United v Sabah - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 10, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters)
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Man United’s Carrick Pleased with Sesko’s Return to Form Ahead of City Derby

Benjamin Sesko ‌is yet to play a full game for Manchester United since returning from a shin injury last month, but the Slovenia forward's form is a boost…

Sports Como's Spanish coach Cesc Fabregas celebrates the victory of his team at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase, matchday 1, football match between Como 1907 and RB Leipzig at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como, on September 10, 2026. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP)
Sports

Fabregas Delighted as Como Live Up to Champions League Standard in Dream Debut

Italian club Como pulled off a dream debut in the Champions League with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday, and manager Cesc Fabregas was happy to see his…

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Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to Go Up for Auction in New York

Varieties Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)

Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to Go Up for Auction in New York

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New…

Asharq Al Awsat (New York)
Varieties This handout picture taken on September 4, 2026 and released on September 10, 2026 by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry and Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) shows a rescue operation for orangutans caught up in wildfires in Pemangkat village in West Kalimantan province. (Photo by Muffidz Ma'sum / Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) / AFP)
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Indonesia to Bring Back Baby Orangutans Allegedly Trafficked to India

Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The Helios installation will be displayed at Goole Market Hall from September 25 (National Trust)
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Giant Sun Installation to Light Up Market Hall in UK

A large art installation representing the sun will light up an East Yorkshire market hall in Britain. Helios, which was created by artist Luke Jerram, will…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Archaeologists work at an excavation site in central Tbilisi, Georgia, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
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Roadworks in Georgia's Capital Uncover Rare 10th-century Pottery Cache

Amid the debris six meters beneath Tbilisi's main thoroughfare, roadworks that have frustrated residents have yielded an archaeological prize: a cache of 10th…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Red Sea Film Foundation Marks Record TIFF Presence with 8 Supported Films

A record eight Red Sea Film Foundation-supported films are featured at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, running 10–20 September — the highest…

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