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Eight Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s ‘Illegal’ West Bank Control Measures

Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more…

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Israeli soldier points his weapon towards the camera, during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

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OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Monday the Israeli cabinet’s approval of measures that aim to deepen…

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani during his meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack in Riyadh (SANA)

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Shibani Meets Barrack in Riyadh

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Iranians cross a road near an anti-US and anti-Israeli billboard reading "You start... we finish it" in Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, 09 February 2026, amid heightened regional tensions. (EPA)

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Crackdown on Dissent After Nationwide Protests in Iran Widens to Ensnare Reformist Figures

Iranian security forces have launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country's reformist movement, reports said Monday. That widens a crackdown on…

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Israel Says Killed Four Militants Exiting Tunnel in Gaza’s Rafah

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Boys walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip on February 8, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Says Killed Four Militants Exiting Tunnel in Gaza’s Rafah

Israel's military said it killed four suspected militants who attacked its troops as the armed men emerged from a tunnel in southern Gaza on Monday, calling…

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Israel to Take More West Bank Powers and Relax Settler Land Buys Sunday 08/02 - 16:42

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in the southern Lebanese village of Ain Qana on February 2, 2026. (AFP)

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Israel Announces Arrest of Prominent Jamaa Islamiya Member in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army announced on Monday the arrest of a member of the Jamaa al-Islamiya group in Lebanon. The military said a unit carried out a night…

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), arrives at the Prime Minister's office after her party's historic election win in Sunday's poll in Tokyo, Japan, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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China Vows ‘Resolute Response’ to Any Reckless Acts After Japan Election

Beijing warned Tokyo on Monday that reckless actions would be met with a "resolute response", a day after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is viewed…

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Pakistan’s Finance Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Draw Inspiration from Saudi Arabia

The Pakistani Finance Minister during his meeting with Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference (SPA)

Building Collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli Kills 14

Rescue workers and residents search for survivors in the rubble of a building that collapsed in the northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo)

SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-growing City' over Mars Project

US Affirms Partnership with Riyadh is at its Strongest Level

Alison Dilworth, Charge d’Affaires ad interim to Saudi Arabia, shakes hands with a participant from the United States at the exhibition (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Three Dead After Flooding Hits Northwest Syria

A child watches as civil defense teams open flooded roads in Idlib. (SANA)

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Yasir Al-Rumayyan speaks to the audience in the opening speech of the Public Investment Fund Private Sector Forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Rumayyan: PIF Investments in Local Content Exceed $157 Billion

People bowl at the Feynuus Bowling Center in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Jan. 15, 2026. (AP)

Somalia Welcomes Its First Bowling Alley as the Middle Class and Diaspora Returnees Grow

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz signs an agreement with his Slovakian counterpart. SPA

World Defense Show in Riyadh Witnesses Signing of Important Agreements

Professor Pol Antràs speaks during a panel discussion at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Leading Harvard Trade Economist Says Saudi Arabia Holds Key to Success in Fragmented Global Economy

Demonstrators gather at Town Hall Square to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit to Australia

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (L) holds bouquets of flower as he stands next to the mayor of the heavily-damaged southern village of Kfar Shouba, near the border with Israel, during his visit on February 8, 2026. (AFP)

Salam Concludes Visit to South Lebanon: Region Must Return to State Authority

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Prince Khalid was briefed on the ministry’s operational capabilities to enhance decision-making. SPA

Khalid bin Salman Visits Saudi Interior Ministry Pavilion at World Defense Show

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 17 minutes

OIC Condemns Israeli Cabinet's Legalization of Settlements

US Affirms Partnership with Riyadh is at its Strongest Level

World Defense Show in Riyadh Witnesses Signing of Important Agreements

Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

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(FILES) Migrants sit on board a RHIB (Rigid inflatable boat) after being evacuated by crew members of the “Ocean Viking” rescue ship from the oil tanker the 'Maridive 703' in the search-and-rescue zone of the international waters between Malta and Tunisia, on December 31, 2025. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)

UN: 53 Migrants Dead or Missing in Shipwreck Off Libya

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Eight Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s ‘Illegal’ West Bank Control Measures

Israeli soldiers stand guard during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Shibani Meets Barrack in Riyadh

Israel Announces Arrest of Prominent Jamaa Islamiya Member in Southern Lebanon

Israel Says Killed Four Militants Exiting Tunnel in Gaza’s Rafah

Building Collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli Kills 14

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FILE PHOTO: A police vehicle of Operation Fushin Kada (Anger of Crocodile) is parked on Yakowa Road, as schools across northern Nigeria reopen nearly two months after closing due to security concerns, following the mass abductions of school children, in Kaduna, Nigeria, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna/File Photo

Road Accident in Nigeria Kills at Least 30 People

Asharq Al Awsat since 7 minutes

US Vice President Vance Heads to Armenia, Azerbaijan to Push Peace, Trade

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader to Visit Oman on Tuesday

FILED - 06 February 2009, Bavaria, Munich: Ali Larijani, then chairman of the Iranian parliament, speaks at the 45th Munich Security Conference in Munich. Photo: Andreas Gebert/dpa

Russia’s Lavrov Sees No ‘Bright Future’ for Economic Ties with US

06 February 2026, Russia, Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gives a press conference following a meeting with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Chairperson-in-Office Ignazio Cassis, head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Federal Councilor of the Swiss Confederation, and OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Reception House. (Sofya Sandurskaya/TASS via ZUMA Press/dpa)

Prince William, Kate 'Deeply Concerned' by Latest Epstein Revelations

Britain's Prince William (R), Prince of Wales and Catherine (C), Princess of Wales arrive to meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at Lambeth Palace in London on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Aaron Chown / POOL / AFP)

Russian Strikes Kill 4 in Ukraine, Including Child

A general view on a damaged building at the site of a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Odesa, Ukraine, 04 February 2026. (EPA)

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Al-Rumayyan: PIF Investments in Local Content Exceed $157 Billion

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Pakistan’s Finance Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Draw Inspiration from Saudi Arabia

Oil Drops 1% as US, Iran Pledge to Continue Talks

The sun rises behind the Tishrin oil field in the eastern Hasakah countryside, northeastern Syria (AP)

Indian Refiners Avoid Russian Oil in Push for US Trade Deal

An employee walks inside the premises of an oil refinery of Essar Oil in Vadinar in the western state of Gujarat, India, October 4, 2016. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

IMF and Arab Monetary Fund Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation

The MoU was signed by IMF Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva and AMF Director General Dr. Fahad Alturki - SPA

Saudi Chambers Federation Announces First Saudi-Kuwaiti Business Council

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Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

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The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically chosen for its historical legacy of innovation to provide a conceptual framework for the works. SPA

Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street …

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The 2026 Damascus International Book Fair is held from February 6 to 16 - SPA

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Syrian Culture Minister Applauds Saudi Pavilion at Damascus Book Fair

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, held from February 6 to 16, where…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 08/02 - 16:38

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Underline Depth of their Cultural Ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria underlined the strength of their cultural relationship during high-level meetings held in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Damascus) Saturday 07/02 - 09:09

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Visitors can explore interactive displays, participate in live workshops, and witness the meticulous process of tailoring this iconic symbol of prestige - SPA

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UNESCO Honors Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi as Thousands Flock to Al-Ahsa Festival

The third edition of Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival is drawing thousands of regional and international visitors to Ibrahim Palace in historic Al-Hofuf. …

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 06/02 - 12:58

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The ministers observed the museum’s extensive collections spanning prehistoric eras to modern art. SPA

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Saudi, Syrian Culture Ministers Tour National Museum of Damascus

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Syrian counterpart, Mohammed Yassin Saleh, have toured the National Museum of Damascus…

Asharq Al Awsat (Damascus) Friday 06/02 - 10:17

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African Players in Europe: Ouattara Fires Another Winner for Bees

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Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Brentford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 7, 2026 Brentford's Dango Ouattara celebrates scoring their third goal with Brentford's Rico Henry. (Reuters)

African Players in Europe: Ouattara Fires Another Winner for Bees

Burkina Faso striker Dango Ouattara was the Brentford match-winner for the second straight weekend when they triumphed 3-2 at Newcastle United. The 23-year…

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Men's Team Combined Downhill - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 09, 2026. Alexis Monney of Switzerland in action during the Men's Team Combined Downhill. (Reuters)

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Olympic Town Warms up as Climate Change Puts Winter Games on Thin Ice

Olympic fans came to Cortina with heavy winter coats and gloves. Those coats were unzipped Sunday and gloves pocketed as snow melted from rooftops — signs of a…

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, celebrates with Alvaro Carreras, right, and Brahim Diaz after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish LaLiga match between Valencia and Real Madrid in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP)

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Real Madrid Beat Valencia to Stay on Barcelona’s Heels

Real Madrid stayed within one point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday as second-half goals by Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe…

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Tennis - Davis Cup - Qualifiers - Ecuador v Australia - Quito Tenis y Golf Club, Quito, Ecuador - February 8, 2026 Team Ecuador celebrate winning the doubles match between Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo, and Australia's Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson REUTERS/Cristina Vega

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Australia Humiliated by Ecuador in Davis Cup Qualifier

Australia slumped to their worst Davis Cup result under long-serving captain Lleyton Hewitt, suffering a 3-1 humiliation away to lowly Ecuador in the first…

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The MoU was signed at the Cultural Oasis in AlUla. SPA

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Saudi Arabia: RCU Partners with ASICS to Support Sports Development

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASICS, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to…

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Somalia Welcomes Its First Bowling Alley as the Middle Class and Diaspora Returnees Grow

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Somalia Welcomes Its First Bowling Alley as the Middle Class and Diaspora Returnees Grow

In a city long defined by conflict, Somalia ’s capital of Mogadishu now echoes with the crash of pins at the country's first modern bowling alley. It's the…

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Nutrition experts recommended trying to get more of magnesium in our diet from food first (Harvard University)

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Benefit of Taking Magnesium Does Not Get Enough Attention

Nutrition experts revealed that magnesium is often not given the same attention as other vitamins and minerals, although it plays a pivotal role in supporting…

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SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-growing City' over Mars Project

Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a "self-growing city" on the moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years. …

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General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia Participates in Drafting the International AI Safety Report 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), participated for the second consecutive year in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 09/02 - 05:35

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FILE PHOTO: An evening launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, from Space Launch Complex at Vandenberg Space Force Base is seen over the Pacific Ocean from Encinitas, California, US, June 23, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

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US Astronaut to Take her 3-year-old's Cuddly Rabbit Into Space

When the next mission to the International Space Station blasts off from Florida next week, a special keepsake will be hitching a ride: a small stuffed rabbit…

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