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Gulf Coalition commander Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Shehri receives his deputy, Commodore Rashid Sheikh, at the command headquarters. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Begins Operations from Saudi Headquarters

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition has begun operations from its headquarters in Saudi Arabia, with Pakistan’s Commodore Rashid Sheikh taking up his…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Gulf Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, September 2, 2026. (Reuters)
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Gulf, Arab Condemnation of Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker

Qatar strongly condemned on Wednesday Iran's attack on the Saudi tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths among the crew. It slammed…

Arab World An Israeli military vehicle maneuvers in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 1, 2026. (Reuters)
Arab World

Israel Ready to Remove Gaza Population if US Gives Approval, Says Minister

Israel has plans ready to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip but is waiting for the United States to figure out where to take them, the defense minister…

Gulf A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
Gulf

Riyadh Condemns Iran Attack on Saudi Vessel in Hormuz

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday Iran for attacking a Saudi vessel, SIDR, as it sailed the Hormuz Strait and the resulting loss of life among the crew. A…

Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

World President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes with Iran -- then hours later implied…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza on Wednesday. (Netanyahu on X)
Arab World

Netanyahu Says ‘We Are Not Retreating’ During Gaza Visit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday visited Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, where he vowed not to pull back troops despite a recent push by…

Arab World 31 August 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: Smoke billows after an Israeli detonation on Arnoun, not far from the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge. (dpa)
Arab World

Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills One

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Wednesday, Lebanese official media said, while Israel said it targeted Hezbollah in retaliation for an…

China’s Xi Urges New Middle East Security Framework During Egypt Visit

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, second left, and his wife Peng Liyuan, left, are welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, and his wife Entissar Amerupon on their arrival at Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Yin Bogu/Xinhua via AP)

EU and Some EU States Summon Russian Embassy Officials Over Leipzig Drone Attack

A police officer in protective clothing works at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026, after the police said explosives experts examined a drone near a runway. (Reuters)

At Least 22 Have Been Killed in a Bus Crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

The wreckage of a passenger bus that overturned on the Dahab-Nuweiba road is pictured at the site of the crash in Egypt's South Sinai province on September 2, 2026. (AFP)

Iraqi Factions Set Conditions for Laying Down Arms

A member of an Iraqi armed faction. (X)

Hopes of Finding Survivors Dim a Week After Catastrophic Nepal Flood

People work during a search and rescue operation near the Hydropower Project sites, following deadly flash floods and mudslides hit parts of Nepal, in this handout obtained by Reuters on September 1, 2026. (Nepal Army/Handout via Reuters)

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Austrian State Secretary at the Federal Chancellery for Digital Affairs, Constitution and Public Service Alexander Pröll, LL.M., and Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Austria Seeking Digital Partnerships, Joint Investments with Saudi Arabia

The US Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image. (AP Graphic/Treasury Department, File)

US Treasury Issues $1 Coin with Trump’s Face on It

Imam Musa al-al-Sadr. (File photo)

What Al-Gaddafi’s Inner Circle Said about Musa Al-Sadr’s Disappearance

An aerial view of an Amazon Web Services IAD10 data center on August 26, 2026 in Sterling, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)

Not Just Nvidia: These Power and Cooling Firms Are Riding the Trillion-Dollar Data Center Boom

Pipes at the landfall facilities of the “Nord Stream 1” gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022. (Reuters)

Winter Tests European Energy Security... Algeria Advances to the Forefront

Terrorist organizations in Yemen previously controlled vast areas before being mostly defeated. (Local media)

Yemen Announces Killing of ISIS Spokesman

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The Shanghai Summit in Bishkek

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France and the Elections of Extreme Polarization

Amr el-Shobaki
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Palestinians: From Statehood to a Struggle for Survival

Nabil Amr
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Two Events That Awakened Europe

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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What Next After the Dissolution of the SDF?

Fayez Sara
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What Are the Iranian Factions Banking on?

Sawsan al-Shaer
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The Chessboard and Politics

Khalid Al-Bari
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Will Eisenkot Lead a Different Israel?

Sam Menassa
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Near-Defeat and Near-Victory

Ghassan Charbel
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Masoud's Advice and the Supreme Leader's Message

Mishary Dhayidi
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Iran and the Duality of Political Memory

Kifah Mahmood
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China between the Gulf and Iran

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Coalition commander Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Shehri receives his deputy, Commodore Rashid Sheikh, at the command headquarters. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition Begins Operations from Saudi Headquarters

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)

Gulf, Arab Condemnation of Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, September 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Riyadh Condemns Iran Attack on Saudi Vessel in Hormuz

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Saudi Shipping Company Bahri Says Two Filipino Sailors Killed in Incident in Hormuz

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iranian Drone and Missile Attacks Target Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq

(FILES) Smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on March 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Discusses Strengthening Partnership with UK

Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, addressing escalating threats in the digital sphere, and supporting countries' capabilities to counter terrorist organizations and fortify societies ideologically. (SPA)

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A view shows Lebanon's Central Bank building in Beirut, Lebanon August 25, 2023. (Reuters)

Lebanon Central Bank Says New Audit to Scrutinize Transactions for Graft

Israel Ready to Remove Gaza Population if US Gives Approval, Says Minister

An Israeli military vehicle maneuvers in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Says ‘We Are Not Retreating’ During Gaza Visit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza on Wednesday. (Netanyahu on X)

Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills One

31 August 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: Smoke billows after an Israeli detonation on Arnoun, not far from the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge. (dpa)

China’s Xi Urges New Middle East Security Framework During Egypt Visit

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, second left, and his wife Peng Liyuan, left, are welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, and his wife Entissar Amerupon on their arrival at Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Yin Bogu/Xinhua via AP)

Damascus Begins Establishing its Authority in Hasakeh after SDF Dissolution

A Syrian Defense Ministry delegation in Hasakeh on Monday. (Hasakeh governorate media)

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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'

Asharq Al Awsat

US Treasury Issues $1 Coin with Trump’s Face on It

The US Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image. (AP Graphic/Treasury Department, File)

Türkiye’s Relations with Russia, China Don’t Mean Turning Its Back on the West, Erdogan Says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026. (Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters)

Apple Changes Lake Ontario Name to ‘Lake America’ for US Users of Its Maps, Following Trump’s Order

The Toronto, Ontario skyline is seen across Lake Ontario from Fort Niagara State Park, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Youngstown, NY. (AP)

Iran Arrests 11 Foreigners Suspected of Fuel Smuggling

Drivers queue at a petrol station to refuel in Tehran, on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

China Restores Access to Tibet Disaster Zone as Highway Reopens

This aerial photo shows rescuers at the site of the Gyirong Port, which was destroyed by a mudslide on August 26, in Gyirong County, in China's western Tibet region on September 2, 2026. (CNS / AFP)

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The MoU was signed on the sidelines of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SABIC)

SABIC, Lenovo Sign MoU to Explore Cooperation Opportunities

Austria Seeking Digital Partnerships, Joint Investments with Saudi Arabia

Austrian State Secretary at the Federal Chancellery for Digital Affairs, Constitution and Public Service Alexander Pröll, LL.M., and Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Chevron Expands Venezuela Bet with $7 Billion Plan to Double Output in Five Years

In this file photo taken on Jan. 26, 2022, the Chevron logo is displayed at a gas station in El Segundo, California. (AFP/Getty Images)

Winter Tests European Energy Security... Algeria Advances to the Forefront

Pipes at the landfall facilities of the “Nord Stream 1” gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022. (Reuters)

Gold Hits Over 3-week Low as Mideast Tensions Fan Rate-hike Fears

A man walks past a gold shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (AFP)

LEAP 2026: Saudi Energy Signs Deals to Support Digital Infrastructure for Data, AI Centers

Saudi Energy has signed three strategic agreements to support digital infrastructure for data and artificial intelligence (AI) centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

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Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Culture A visitor at the Saudi pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. (SPA)

Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission today inaugurated the Saudi pavilion participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026…

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026
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Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This photograph taken on July 8, 2026 shows traditional wooden boats at a yard in Ibrahim Hyderi in Karachi. (AFP)
Culture

Boat Builders Keep Pakistan’s Fishing Heritage Afloat

The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighborhood, where small figures of men work atop massive wooden fishing…

Culture The MoU aims to develop cultural experiences that showcase Saudi heritage, promote its preservation, and foster creativity and innovation in culture and heritage. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Ministry of Culture, Asaan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture and Misk Heritage Museum (Asaan), affiliated with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), signed on Monday a memorandum…

Culture The exhibition will run until September 4 - SPA
Culture

Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 Kicks off Tomorrow in Eastern Region

Eastern Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will inaugurate the ninth edition of the Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Injured Isack Hadjar to Miss Italian Grand Prix as Liam Lawson Stays with Red Bull

Sports Isack Hadjar. (EPA)

Injured Isack Hadjar to Miss Italian Grand Prix as Liam Lawson Stays with Red Bull

Liam Lawson will remain Max Verstappen's Formula 1 teammate at Red Bull for the Italian Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar failed to recover in time from his wrist…

Sports A commuter walks past a mural of Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi, on the day he announced his retirement from the national team, at the Villa del Parque train station, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 31, 2026. (Reuters)
Sports

Messi Departure Leaves Argentina Facing Rebuild After Golden Era

Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement, with question marks also hanging over the…

Sports Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 19, 2026 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
Sports

Premier League Clubs Smash Summer Transfer Spending Record

The Premier League has smashed its summer spending record for a second successive season, with outlay by England's top-flight clubs reaching around £3.46…

Sports Argentina's midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes waves to supporters during a friendly football match between Argentina and Zambia at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on March 31, 2026. (AFP)
Sports

Paredes Says Suspension, Messi Retirement Make Argentina Future Uncertain

Midfielder Leandro Paredes ‌said it will be difficult to carry on playing for Argentina after receiving a 10-match suspension for his role in a brawl…

Sports US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his first round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego. (Reuters)
Sports

Top-Seeded Zverev Rallies Just in Time to Avoid a First-Round Exit at the US Open

Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging…

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Global Warming Will Exceed Limit, UN Says as it Maps Path to Get Back Below Danger Zone

Varieties This aerial picture shows a villager walking between dried-up rice fields with cracked soil caused by a prolonged dry season at Wening Galih village in Bogor, West Java on August 28, 2026. (AFP)

Global Warming Will Exceed Limit, UN Says as it Maps Path to Get Back Below Danger Zone

In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of…

Varieties The words “artificial intelligence,” a keyboard and robotic hands are seen in this illustration. (Reuters)
Varieties

New York City to Ban AI in Public Schools Through Eighth Grade

New York City will ban the use of artificial intelligence for students in public schools through eighth grade, a source close to the matter told AFP on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The General Directorate of Passports is showcasing the contactless e-gate at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026. (SPA)
Varieties

Saudi General Directorate of Passports Showcases Contactless E-Gate at LEAP 2026

The General Directorate of Passports is showcasing the contactless e-gate at the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion during LEAP 2026, held from August 31 to…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Four New Civil Affairs E-Services Launched via Saudi Arabia's Absher at LEAP 2026
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Four New Civil Affairs E-Services Launched via Saudi Arabia's Absher at LEAP 2026

Acting Supervisor of the Ministry of Interior's Agency of Civil Affairs Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabba launched four new electronic services via the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties From one city to another, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s network of healthy cities continues to expand as an integral part of sustainable development. (SPA)
Varieties

Saudi Arabia Reinforces Regional Leadership with 21 WHO-Accredited Healthy Cities

From one city to another, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s network of healthy cities continues to expand as an integral part of sustainable development. The…

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