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World  (L/R) Former US President George W. Bush, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and US Vice President JD Vance attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the National September 11 Memorial in New York on September 11, 2026. (AFP)

Americans Mark 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks Amid Enduring Grief, Reflection

Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on US soil, Americans paused on Friday to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes slammed…

Arab World Destroyed stones on the top of Ali al-Taher ridge, which Israeli forces captured after fighting with Hezbollah and where the Israeli military said it blew up a network of Hezbollah tunnels Thursday night near Nabatieh town, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (AP)

Ali al-Taher Demolition Leaves Nabatieh Residents Wondering What Comes Next

Israel’s demolition of two tunnels extending two kilometers through Ali al-Taher ridge brought movement in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh city to a standstill and…

Nazir Rida (Beirut)
Arab World Ali Al-Taher Heights east of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, with the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa visible below (Al-Sharq Al-Awsat).

Israel Says Ready for More Strikes on Hezbollah after Tunnel Detonation

Israel said Friday that it was prepared for more strikes on Hezbollah after demolishing tunnels built by the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon with a…

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

Israel Assassinates Qassam’s Commander of the Khan Younis Brigade

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed a top Hamas commander in a Gaza airstrike a day earlier, as it ‌presses ahead ‌with a ‌bombing ⁠campaign in the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

Iran Says to Discuss Hormuz with Gulf States in Oman on Monday

World US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Iran Says to Discuss Hormuz with Gulf States in Oman on Monday

Iran's foreign ministry said the country would meet with Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which the Islamic republic…

Asharq Al Awsat

World Snipers of the police stand on a roof to protect the area around the Neue Wache (New Watchhouse) Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny in Berlin, Germany, where the German President and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates are expected to lay a wreath, on September 10, 2026. (AFP)

Germany Charges 7 Over Suspected Hamas Oct. 7 Anniversary Plot

German prosecutors on Friday charged seven suspected members of Palestinian group Hamas for allegedly planning attacks to coincide with the second anniversary…

Arab World Houthi militants ride a motorbike during a mobilization campaign in Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP)

Houthis Seize Bab Al-Mandeb and Yemeni Islands in Southern Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthi group expanded on Friday its control on the western coast of Yemen, reaching wide areas of the Dhubab district, which directly overlooks…

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

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

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)

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)

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…

Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030

Sports Hamza Abdelkarim of FC Barcelona salutes fans during presentation the Joan Gamper Trophy, football match played between FC Barcelona and Al-Ahly FC at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on August 19, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Europa Press via Getty Images)

Egyptian Teenager Abdelkarim to Extend Barca Deal to 2030

Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim will sign a new contract with Barcelona next week that runs until 2030, the club said on Friday. The 18-year-old joined…


Sports (FILES) The logo of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) is seen through a net on October 13, 2016 at the world football's governing body headquarters in Zurich.  (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)

FIFA Bans for Life 2 Officials for Financial Wrongdoing when Presidents of Soccer Federations

FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former soccer federation presidents for financial misconduct, including one who stayed in office since being sanctioned in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup match on September 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo

UEFA Urges US Court to Deny FIFA Subsidiaries' Bid to Join Infantino Discovery Fight

UEFA urged a US court on Thursday to reject an attempt by FIFA's American subsidiaries to intervene in its bid to obtain evidence for a potential Swiss…

Asharq Al Awsat
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)

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…


Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Varieties Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Kylian Mbappe didn't fully enjoy the flurry of AI memes depicting him as a dictator on social media during the World Cup. The France star was portrayed in…


Varieties The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 to Host 1,440 Exhibitors, Brands in Malham

Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 will kick off on October 1 in Malham, north of Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat
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)

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)

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)