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UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Terrorist Attack

The United Arab Emirates Attorney-General said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 09:58

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Palestinians walk amid war-damaged buildings in Gaza City, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

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Hospital Says 5 People Killed in Gaza

Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza killed five people, according to al-Shifa Hospital, where the casualties were taken. Four women were among the dead. A mother…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 09:44

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Sudanese army soldiers take part in a military parade in Gedaref on August 17 (AFP).

Arab World

Sudanese Army Expands Control in North Kordofan

The Sudanese army said Friday it had recaptured the strategic town of Al-Mazroub in North Kordofan, a week after retaking Sodari, as a deadly drone strike on…

Ahmed Younes (Kampala) Saturday 03/10 - 09:00

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Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)

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Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

The Royal Address delivered by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Friday 02/10 - 17:02

US Sending 3rd Aircraft Carrier, More Troops to Mideast

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Image published by CENTCOM of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during its operations in the region (CENTCOM)

US Sending 3rd Aircraft Carrier, More Troops to Mideast

The Pentagon is sending a third aircraft-carrier strike group and an additional Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, according to US officials, adding…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 02/10 - 16:00

Iran Launches 30 Drone, 10 Missile Attacks Per Week on Ships in Hormuz Friday 02/10 - 15:49
UK Maritime Agency: Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Friday 02/10 - 06:37

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A picture taken on March 8, 2026, shows a Fly Dubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft, which was bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots rather than a hijacking, according to an Israeli official, in this handout image in a location given as Salzburg, Austria. Karl Dittlbacher/Handout via REUTERS

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Report: Suspect in Flydubai Attack was Barred from Flying in Oman

The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight to Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 05:37

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Yemeni army troops fight fierce battles against the Houthis across the Taiz and western Lahj fronts (Military media)

Arab World

From Air to Ground, Taiz Front Lines Repel Houthi Advance

Government forces intensified operations across Yemen’s Taiz province over the past few hours, targeting Houthi movements and reinforcements under heavy air…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) Friday 02/10 - 17:22

Trump Reportedly Expected to Name Jay Clayton as AI Czar

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks at the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir Seeks Treatment Abroad

Former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir inside a cage in a Khartoum court during his corruption trial on August 31, 2019 (Reuters)

Lebanon PM Says Scale of War Recovery beyond State's Capacity

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during a visit to the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, Aug. 21, 2026. (National News Agency)

World Food Prices Near Four-year High in September

A street food vendor pushes a cart along the road in Ho Chi Minh City on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

FBI Arrests Energy Department Employee on Charge of Trying to Support Houthis

A vehicle belonging to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in front of its headquarters in Washington on February 3, 2025 (Reuters)

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A Syrian Interior Ministry security officer on the outskirts of the village of al-Soura al-Saghira in the Sweida countryside on Sept. 15 (Reuters).

Syria Security Incidents Raise Questions Over Who Benefits from Instability

The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Agreement in Istanbul (Saudi Ministry of Defense).

Pakistan Says Makkah Alliance to Discuss Houthi Attacks at Emergency Riyadh Meeting

Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces parade in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to mark the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq (DPA)

Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

Many displaced people in Yemen need treatment, while health facilities are out of their reach (UN)

Health Care: A New Struggle for Those Fleeing Houthi Attacks

Hezbollah supporters hold a portrait of former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on the second anniversary of his assassination in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Reuters).

Hezbollah Seeks to Ease Supporters’ Anger With Pledge to Cover Displaced Families’ Rent

Saudi Arabia Heads Into 2027 With Strong Recovery, More Diverse Growth Drivers

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Pakistan Says Makkah Alliance to Discuss Houthi Attacks at Emergency Riyadh Meeting

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Asharq Al Awsat (Islamabad) Saturday 03/10 - 08:13

UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Terrorist Attack

FILE PHOTO: A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

Saudi Civil Defense: Houthi Missile Shrapnel Injures Resident, Damages Property in Aseer

Saudi Civil Defense says Houthi missile shrapnel injures resident, damages property in Aseer. (SPA)

Report: Suspect in Flydubai Attack was Barred from Flying in Oman

Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Khamis Mushait

Major General Turki Al-Malki, Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Hospital Says 5 People Killed in Gaza

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 09:44

Aoun: Army, Security Forces Sole Authorities Responsible for Lebanese Security

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with a delegation from the southern town of Deir Mimas (National News Agency).

Sudanese Army Expands Control in North Kordofan

Syria Security Incidents Raise Questions Over Who Benefits from Instability

Drone Strikes on Dormitory, Shelter Kill 10 in Sudan's El-Obeid

A lecture hall at the College of Development and Technological Sciences with its roof collapsed after an attack attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, September 15, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

UKMTO: Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile off Oman

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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Police officers work at a crime scene at Waite Road in Paddington, Sydney, Australia February 23, 2024. AAP Image/Dean Lewins via REUTERS

Ten Injured in Australia as Car Crashes into Crowd North of Sydney

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 09:19

Russia Strikes Another Major Bridge in Ukraine Capital

Traffic headed to the left bank of the city after Russian drone strikes on Kyiv's bridges caused disruptions, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Iran Executes Man Linked to Anti-government Protests

This photograph shows portraits of Iranian protesters allegedly executed by the Iranian regime during protests in Iran are displayed during a demonstration at the Ergife Palace Hotel to condemn the silence of Western governments in the face of the growing wave of Iranian political executions, in Rome on July 16, 2026. (AFP)

Fresh Protests to Hit Spain after Housing Measures Defeated

Demonstrators carry red flags during a march which began in Puerta del Sol square, where a protest camp has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Alejandro Martinez Velez

US Coast Guard Intercepts Ship Transporting Fuel to Cuba

An aerial view shows US Coast Guard and other agencies responding to the capsized vessel off Mona Island, Puerto Rico September 28, 2026. US Coast Guard Sector San Juan/Handout via REUTERS

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile after Seoul's Apology Demand

This picture taken on September 22, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 24, 2026, shows the test-firing of an upgraded 240mm guided rocket at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo by KCNA / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

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US Trade Representative Jamison Greer speaks on the second day of the G20 Trade Ministerial Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - October 1 (AFP)

'Handful' of G20 Countries Reject US Stance on Excess Industrial Capacity

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 10:28

DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe into Fed's Powell

(FILES) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Copper Crawls Higher on Softer Dollar and Supply Issues

FILE PHOTO: A coil of copper rod sits on the production line for copper flat wire at the Wellascent factory in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, China, August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Eurozone Inflation Hits Three-year High at 3.8% in September

World Food Prices Near Four-year High in September

Airbus Delivered Around 72 Aircraft in September

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Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Culture

Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and…

Thursday 01/10 - 23:27

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These efforts contribute to preserving this heritage and strengthening its economic and cultural presence - SPA

Culture

Saudi Coffee Celebrates Its Cultural Heritage on International Coffee Day

Saudi Arabia commemorated its cultural heritage as Saudi coffee renewed its authenticity on International Coffee Day, observed worldwide on October 1 each year…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 15:46

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The camp offers three training tracks: traditional stone building, traditional hand embroidery, and metal art - SPA

Culture

Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Launches Third Edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) has launched the third edition of Wrth Camp in Aseer Region, running from October 1 to 31, with the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 14:00

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Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini and Secretary-General of the Cultural Missions at the Ministry of Education Abdulaziz Al-Shehri. (SPA)

Culture

Saudi Ambassador Inaugurates Cultural Mission Headquarters in Cairo

Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh Al-Husseini and Secretary-General of the Cultural Missions at the Ministry of Education Abdulaziz Al-Shehri has opened the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 01/10 - 06:09

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Red Sea Fund Backs 30 Film Projects in First Two 2026 Funding Cycles

The Red Sea Fund, a program of the Red Sea Film Foundation, has announced 30 selected projects across its first two funding cycles of 2026, drawn from 916…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/09 - 14:02

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Verstappen Takes His First Pole Position of the Year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares for the second practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

Verstappen Takes His First Pole Position of the Year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on a rare off day for Mercedes and Formula 1…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 11:05

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Archie Owen Claims Maiden F4 Victory in Aramco Saudi Arabian Championship Opener

Welsh driver Archie Owen secured his maiden Formula 4 career victory in only his second appearance in the category, winning the first race of the opening round…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 09:24

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Japan's Yumi Kajihara has dedicated her latest Asian Games gold to her brother who died this year. Peter PARKS / AFP

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He's Here with Me': Japan Cycle Queen Dedicates Gold to Late Brother

Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: …

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 06:48

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Renata Zarazua of Mexico during their women’s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 02 October 2026. EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

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Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid

Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 14:52

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Man City Launch Appeal Against Explosive Financial Ruling

Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 02/10 - 14:24

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Sea Levels to Rise in California as Coastal Wave Surges Up West Coast

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Sand berms have been built along beaches in Southern California in anticipation of storms hitting the area. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP

Sea Levels to Rise in California as Coastal Wave Surges Up West Coast

Sea levels in California are set to rise by as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in the coming days as an enormous wave washes up the US West Coast. The huge…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 03/10 - 06:58

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This photo provided by Jack Pearadin shows Brian Busse on Aug. 9, 2026, in Buena Vista, Colo., holding a 6-carat diamond found by Pearadin and Michael Schumacher. (Jack Pearadin via AP)

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Arkansas Gem Hunter Says He Found What May Be a $1 Million Diamond

Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn't paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years. But earlier this year,…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 11:07

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This picture taken on October 1, 2026 shows a Bogong moth among the leaves of a tree in Sydney. (Photo by David WILLIAMS / AFP)

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Return of Swarming Moth Spectacle Has Australia in a Flutter

Moth swarms so thick they can blot out the stars are fluttering across Australia, heralding a migratory spectacle unseen since the creature's brush with…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:31

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FILE - Permafrost melts on the coast in Newtok, Alaska, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

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Heat-trapping Gas Once Frozen in Arctic Ground is Slowly Leaking, Warming the Planet

As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another. They're bubbles of methane, a potent heat…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 02/10 - 07:11

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“Four Sunflowers Gone to Seed” Credit...Ilvy Njiokiktjien for The New York Times

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When the World Saw van Gogh as ‘a Madman,’ she Saw his Genius

By Nina Siegal It was April 1912, and Helene Kröller-Müller was on a shopping spree. She wasn’t interested in the latest shoes or fashions. She was on the…

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