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PIF Launches New Company to Deliver Expo 2030 Riyadh

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the launch of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), wholly owned by PIF, to build and operate the facilities of Expo 2030…

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Business People gesture as they shop in a supermarket in Moscow, Russia June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Russia's Economy Minister Says the Country is on 'the Brink of Recession'

Russia's economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country's economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports. Economy…

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World Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Taiwan on Alert over China's Military Activities in Pacific

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday ordered defense and security units to step up their monitoring and intelligence efforts in response to China's…

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World FILE PHOTO - Syrians wait at a checkpoint at the Syrian border crossing of Bab al-Hawa on the Syrian-Turkish border in Idlib Governorate January 21, 2015. REUTERS/Abed Kontar
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Türkiye Ups Border Security as Iran-Israel Conflict Rages

Türkiye has stepped up security on its border with Iran since the start of Tehran's conflict with Israel, but has not yet seen any increase in people trying to…

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Israel Threatens Iran's Top Leader after Missiles Damage Hospital and Wound Dozens

World (FILES) A handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s office on March 21, 2025, shows him addressing the crowd during his annual Nowruz speech, in Tehran.(Photo by KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)

Israel Threatens Iran's Top Leader after Missiles Damage Hospital and Wound Dozens

Israel's defense minister overtly threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday after the latest missile barrage from Iran damaged a major hospital and hit a…

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World Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference at the Spanish Embassy in Beijing, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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Spain Rejects NATO’s Anticipated Defense Spending Increase as 'Unreasonable'

Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” In a letter sent…

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Arab World Syrian migrants wait at the Cilvegozu border gate to cross into Syria, after Syrian rebels announced that they ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in the Turkish town of Reyhanli in Hatay province, Türkiye, - Reuters
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Two Million Syrians Returned Home Since Assad's Fall, Says UN

Over two million Syrians who had fled their homes during their country's war have returned since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, UN refugee agency chief…

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Barrack Says Hezbollah Involvement in Iran-Israel War Would Be 'Very Bad Decision'

A handout photo released by the Lebanese Presidency press office on June 19, 2025 shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (R) welcoming US negotiator Thomas Barrack at the presidential palace of Baabda east of Beirut. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

Iran Confirms Meeting European Officials on Friday

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji (unseen) in Beirut, Lebanon June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Criticizes UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. (Iranian Foreign Ministry)

Iraqis Stranded in Beirut Face Black Market for Return Tickets

Iraqi citizens wait outside Iraqi Airways office in Beirut (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egyptian FM Pushes for ‘De-escalation’ Dialogue in Call with European Diplomats

Emergency personnel walk near damaged vehicles at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

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Passengers wait at Beirut airport amid disruptions caused by Israeli-Iranian conflict (EPA)

War Shakes Middle East Airports, Passengers Held Hostage

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov (File photo – Reuters)

Moscow Reaffirms Dialogue with Damascus, Expects Respect for Russian Interests

A general view of the Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

US Involvement in Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Fears of Strait of Hormuz Closure

A trader monitors the stock screen at the Saudi Stock Exchange (AFP). 

Primary Listings Maintain Strategic Allure in Saudi Market Despite Slower Momentum

Saudi 100 Brands Returns to Paris Fashion Week

Saudi 100 Brands Returns to Paris Fashion Week

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Lebanese Authorities and the Challenge of Lethal Choices

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The Absent Arab Mind

Tariq Al-Homayed
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A Brand Bargain or a Major Conflict

Nadim Koteich
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A Jordanian Lesson for Lebanon

Hazem Saghieh
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Isn't it Time for Us Arabs to Rationally Think of the Future? 

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Settling for Half a Victory in the Iran-Israel War

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Khamenei, Netanyahu and Trump’s Keys 

Ghassan Charbel
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Iran and Israel: A War Unlike Any Other

Tariq Al-Homayed
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The Way to End the Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Emile Ameen
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Do You Support the State or Hezbollah?

Mustafa Fahs
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Angry at Sharaa!

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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Trump: On the Way to Crucial Summits

Amir Taheri
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Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

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GCC Chief to Asharq Al-Awsat: Escalation Poses Grave Threat to Gulf Security

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Saudi, Slovenian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

MWL Welcomes UN Co-Chairs' Statement on Palestinian Question and Two-State Solution

MWL Welcomes UN Co-Chairs' Statement on Palestinian Question and Two-State Solution

Saudi Arabia Demands End to Israeli Violations in the Region 

Palestinians look at the damage of a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)

Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier Receives BIE Final Approval at Paris General Assembly

Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers and Acting CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) Eng. Ibrahim Al-Sultan led the Saudi delegation at the BIE General Assembly. (SPA)

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Syrian migrants wait at the Cilvegozu border gate to cross into Syria, after Syrian rebels announced that they ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in the Turkish town of Reyhanli in Hatay province, Türkiye, - Reuters

Two Million Syrians Returned Home Since Assad's Fall, Says UN

Asharq Al Awsat

Barrack Says Hezbollah Involvement in Iran-Israel War Would Be 'Very Bad Decision'

A handout photo released by the Lebanese Presidency press office on June 19, 2025 shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (R) welcoming US negotiator Thomas Barrack at the presidential palace of Baabda east of Beirut. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

War Shakes Middle East Airports, Passengers Held Hostage

Passengers wait at Beirut airport amid disruptions caused by Israeli-Iranian conflict (EPA)

Iraqis Stranded in Beirut Face Black Market for Return Tickets

Iraqi citizens wait outside Iraqi Airways office in Beirut (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egyptian FM Pushes for ‘De-escalation’ Dialogue in Call with European Diplomats

Emergency personnel walk near damaged vehicles at an impact site following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, in Holon, Tel Aviv, Israel June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Syria Expects First Transfer with US Bank 'Within Weeks'

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Syrian central bank, after the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi/File Photo

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FILE PHOTO: Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' in Iran-Israel War

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Taiwan on Alert over China's Military Activities in Pacific

Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Türkiye Ups Border Security as Iran-Israel Conflict Rages

FILE PHOTO - Syrians wait at a checkpoint at the Syrian border crossing of Bab al-Hawa on the Syrian-Turkish border in Idlib Governorate January 21, 2015. REUTERS/Abed Kontar

Spain Rejects NATO’s Anticipated Defense Spending Increase as 'Unreasonable'

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a press conference at the Spanish Embassy in Beijing, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Israel Threatens Iran's Top Leader after Missiles Damage Hospital and Wound Dozens

(FILES) A handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s office on March 21, 2025, shows him addressing the crowd during his annual Nowruz speech, in Tehran.(Photo by KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)

Iran Confirms Meeting European Officials on Friday

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji (unseen) in Beirut, Lebanon June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

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People gesture as they shop in a supermarket in Moscow, Russia June 26, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Russia's Economy Minister Says the Country is on 'the Brink of Recession'

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PIF Launches New Company to Deliver Expo 2030 Riyadh

PIF Launches New Company to Deliver Expo 2030 Riyadh

Gold Price Firms on Israel-Iran Conflict, Platinum Scales over 10-year High

Jewellery is displayed at the Gold Souk market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Oil Prices Rise as Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Seventh Day

FILE PHOTO: A view shows an oil pump jack outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Russia is on the Verge of Recession, Says Economy Minister

The Russian flag waving in front of the Kremlin in Moscow, July 1, 2018. (AFP / Yuri Kadobnov)

US Involvement in Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Fears of Strait of Hormuz Closure

A general view of the Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Culture The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA

Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Seoul International Book Fair held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in the South Korea…

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Culture The pavilion presents a diverse literary and cultural program. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates Pavilion at Beijing International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair, held at the China National Convention and Exhibition Center from June 18…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing)
Culture This effort forms part of the commission’s commitment to supporting future development of astronomical infrastructure in AlUla. - SPA
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AlUla Utilizes SHIMM System to Boost Astronomical Research and Tourism

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the astronomical monitoring system SHIMM at AlUla Manara site near Gharameel nature reserve, aiming to assess the…

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Culture Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) announces a program of activities running throughout June and July. (SPA)
Culture

Diriyah Art Futures Announces Summer Program Alongside Maknana Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the MENA region's first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, has announced a program of activities running throughout June and July…

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Culture Diriyah House serves as a marketing platform designed to deliver immersive experiences for investors and stakeholders interested in Diriyah. (SPA)
Culture

Diriyah Company Unveils ‘Diriyah House’ in London to Expand Global Reach 

Diriyah Company announced the launch of "Diriyah House" in London’s One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, marking a strategic move to strengthen its global presence…

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Real Madrid's Mbappe in Hospital with Gastroenteritis, Club Says

Sports Soccer Football - Nations League - Third Place Play Off Match - Germany v France - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 8, 2025 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Real Madrid's Mbappe in Hospital with Gastroenteritis, Club Says

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to hospital after suffering from gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, the Spanish club said on…

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Sports Gennaro Gattuso, new head coach of Italy's national soccer team, attends a press conference during his official presentation, in Rome, Italy, 19 June 2025. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI
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New Coach Gattuso Vows to Restore Enthusiasm to Italy

Italy's new coach Gennaro Gattuso on Thursday pledged to restore enthusiasm and create "a family" at the battered national team, aiming to secure qualification…

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Sports The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute. Reuters file photo
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Soccer Fans Storm Field in Libya, Portuguese Referee Injured during Suspended Match

A highly-anticipated derby in Libya’s top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some…

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Sports Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says Lionel Messi will be fit to face Porto in the MLS side's next Club World Cup game. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
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Messi Fit to Face Porto: Inter Miami's Mascherano

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi would be fit to face Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday, despite showing signs of discomfort in…

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Sports Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus celebrates after scoring during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Al-Ain and Juventus in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW
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Juventus Beat Al-Ain 5-0 at Club World Cup

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both scored twice as the young guns of Juventus made a statement in their Club World Cup opener with a dominant 5-0…

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SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Test

Varieties Flames rise as a SpaceX rocket explodes in Brownsville, Texas, US, June 18, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. TheRocketFuture via X/via REUTERS

SpaceX Starship Explodes During Routine Test

One of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, in the latest setback to the billionaire's…

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Varieties Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma cultivates the blooms north of Johannesburg, 1,500 km (930 miles) from their natural home at the southern tip of Africa. Phill Magakoe / AFP
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S.Africa's Iconic Protea Flower Relocates as Climate Warms

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500…

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Varieties Visitor Jess Tinton embraces a cow during a "Cow Cuddling" experience at Dumble Farm in Arram, Britain, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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UK Farm Swaps Milk for Cow Cuddles

Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its cows and instead charge visitors to cuddle them. …

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7 California Men Charged in 'Largest Jewelry Heist' in US History

Seven men from California have been charged in the "largest jewelry heist in US history,” involving the theft of $100 million worth of gold, gems, and luxury…

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Rancho Palos Verdes Declares War on Peacocks

Spotting a trademark colorful and elegant bird on the Palos Verdes Peninsula can be exciting for visitors or vacationers, but as the peacock population has…

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