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Hamas Says Ready to Go Ahead with Gaza Plan, Urges Pressure on Israel

Hamas said on Saturday it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest…

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Activists outside the Palace of Justice in Damascus call for the prosecution of figures associated with the Assad era in June last year (Facebook)

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Lebanon Detains Assad-Era General Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

Lebanese authorities have detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded the army’s 17th Division on crimes that he committed under ousted…

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Smoke rises from the town of Mansouri in South Lebanon following an Israeli attack. (DPA)

Arab World

Israeli Strike on Lebanese Army Raises Tensions in South

An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army bulldozer in Mansouri, wounding a soldier, heightened tensions in South Lebanon amid explosions and shelling that hit…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut) Saturday 08/08 - 10:31

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A motorcade delegation arrives for a new round of talks between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations at the US Embassy in Rome on August 4, 2026. (AFP)

Arab World

Lebanon-Israel Talks: A Cumulative Process or ‘Open-Ended Negotiations’?

The seventh round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome concluded after three days without agreement on a new pilot zone, while discussions continued over a…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut) Saturday 08/08 - 09:54

Yemen’s Army Attacks the Houthis

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A Houthi militiaman stands guard in the proximity of Sanaa airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, 05 August 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Yemen’s Army Attacks the Houthis

The Yemeni military attacked the Houthis on Saturday in response to the militias’ recent strikes in central and eastern Yemen. Col. Majed al-Nazili,…

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United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg. (Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen)

Arab World

UN Envoy Warns Yemen on Verge of Wider Conflict

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned on Friday that the country was at “greater risk of renewed large-scale conflict than at any point…

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This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on August 7, 2026, shows Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud (3rd L), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (4th L), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (5th L), Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C), Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5th R), Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman al-Saud (4th R), and their delegations as they pose after signing a trilateral joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidency Press Office / AFP)

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Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

The Palestinian Authority, Bahrain and the Muslim World League have welcomed the new mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, as…

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Russian Attacks Kill 4 in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

A handout picture made available by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service shows the site of an overnight Russian strike on a private building in Pukhivka village near Kyiv, Ukraine, 08 August 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. (EPA/State Emergency Service of Ukraine / Handout)

Yemen Army Carries out Military Operation Against Houthis in Retaliation to Their Attacks

Fierce fighting erupted between the legitimate government forces and the Houthis north of Khokha city. (Local media)

Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Boost US Defense Supply Chains

President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on the American mining industry, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the State Department in Washington. (AP)

Typhoon Dolphin Hits Japan’s Okinawa, China Shuts Ports Ahead of Landfall

In this aerial photo released by Xinhua News Agency, fishing boats take shelter ahead of Typhoon Dolphin at a port in Wenling, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 5, 2026. (Zhou Xuejun/Xinhua via AP)

Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy attends a joint press conference on the day of the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting to discuss the situation in Jerusalem, in Amman, Jordan, August 5, 2026. (Reuters)

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sign a joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. (Prime Minister’s Office)

Lebanon to Inspect Facilities for Iraqi Fuel Oil Transit Through Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, hold talks in Ankara on Thursday (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Syria Says Ending Weapons Outside State Control Key to Regional Stability

Chinese Startup Moonshot’s AI Model Breaks Out of Testing Environment, Researchers Say

An AI-focused event in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Looks to Expand AI Base, Lead Data and Space Economy

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (second left) chairs the meeting of the State Administration Coalition on Wednesday. (INA)

Iraq’s Ruling Coalition Warns Factions to Lay Down Weapons by Sept 30 Deadline

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ADNOC's headquarters in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi (WAM)

Vessel Owned by UAE’s ADNOC Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz

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Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Muslim World League Welcome Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact

‘Makkah Agreement’: A Defense Pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan

Arab League Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Sign Defense Pact

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

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Yemen’s Army Attacks the Houthis

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Lebanon Detains Assad-Era General Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

Hamas Says Ready to Go Ahead with Gaza Plan, Urges Pressure on Israel

Displaced Palestinians walk between destroyed houses in Jabaliya, northern Gaza City, 07 August 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Israeli Strike on Lebanese Army Raises Tensions in South

Lebanon-Israel Talks: A Cumulative Process or ‘Open-Ended Negotiations’?

‘We Eat So We Don’t Die’: Daily Life with Hunger in Sudan

Women and children line up to receive free food aid at a displacement camp near El Obeid, North Kordofan, on June 29, 2026. (AFP)

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Pakistani army soldiers prepare to load into an ambulance, the body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, that was recovered from Broad Peak nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member international expedition, upon arrival at a military base in Skardu, in northern Pakistan, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/ M.H. Balti)

Nepal Rescuers Find Bodies of 5 Climbers Killed Last Year

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/08 - 14:19

Türkiye's Kurdish Peace Bill Wins Approval in Parliament

Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters, who reportedly withdrew from Türkiye with their weapons, stand to attention during a ceremony in the Qandil area of northern, Iraq, Sunday, Oct 26, 2025. (AP)

Drone from Romania Explodes near Pipeline in Bulgaria

Representation photo: A Russian drone flies over the city as Ukrainian servicemen fire towards it during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

US Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Federal Shutdown Before Election

The sun sets behind the the US Capitol building on August 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Families Retrieve Bodies After a 14-Year-Old Killed at Least 7 in a Shooting Outside Bangkok

Flowers are left outside Debsirin Nonthaburi secondary school the day after the shooting in Nonthaburi province, north of Thailand's capital Bangkok, on August 8, 2026. (AFP)

Russian Attacks Kill 4 in Kyiv and Surrounding Region as Air Defenses Fall Short

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New South Wales has some of the highest concentrations of scandium globally, the state government said. (EPA)

Pentagon to Invest $400Mln in Australian Rare Earth Mine

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Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Boost US Defense Supply Chains

Saudia Tops Global Airline Punctuality Rankings for Third Consecutive Time

A Saudia aircraft (Saudi Arabian Airlines Media Center)

US Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in Blow to Trump Ahead of Midterms

People walk on the sidewalk in midtown Manhattan in New York, New York, US, 06 August 2026. (EPA)

FAO: World Food Prices Hit 3-year High in July as Weather and War Weigh

People shop for fruits and vegetables at a street market in East London, Britain, 05 August 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Gold Heads for Best Week Since January, US Jobs Data in Focus

Gold necklaces are on display inside a jewellery showroom on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, a major gold buying festival, in Mumbai, India April 18, 2018. (Reuters)

Culture

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

Culture

Saudi Visual Arts Commission Releases 'Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles'

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has announced the launch of Public Art: A Comprehensive Reference and Guiding Principles, available in both quick and full…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 05/08 - 11:25

Culture

Jazz in Jeddah will be held next October in Historic Jeddah

Culture

Saudi Music Commission Announces Strategic Partnership with 'Jazz in Jeddah' Platform

The Music Commission announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Jazz in Jeddah, organized by Call of Culture. The partnership builds on the…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 05/08 - 07:00

Culture

Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/08 - 15:02

Culture

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive activities. (SPA)

Culture

Red Sea Museum Brings Maritime Heritage to Life Through Interactive Cultural Experiences

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/08 - 05:31

Culture

The complex receives generous support from the Kingdom's leadership - SPA

Culture

King Fahd Complex Welcomes over 154,000 Visitors from 18 Countries in July

The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah welcomed more than 154,000 visitors from 18 countries during July to learn about Saudi Arabia's…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 15:44

Sports

Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Sports

Sanatorio Centro medical center, where Jorge Messi, the father of soccer player Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at age 68, in Rosario, Argentina August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Jose Garcia

Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long…

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Sports

Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Inter Milan in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China, 01 August 2026. EPA/WUN SUEN

Sports

Dimarco Stars in Inter Milan's 2-1 Friendly Win over Juventus

Star Federico Dimarco continued his strong pre-season form and Frenchman Andy Diouf hit the target as Serie A champions Inter Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in…

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Sports

07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: A sign stands outside the offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

Sports

South Korea Association Apologizes over 'Sexual Services' Allegations

South Korea's national football association apologized on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided "sexual services" to foreign referees when they…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/08 - 14:37

Sports

MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 07: Ben Shelton of United States looks on against Zizou Bergs of Belgium during their singles third round match on day six of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 7, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Sports

Defending Champion Shelton Storms to Montreal Win

Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/08 - 14:28

Sports

Spectators watch an athlete compete in the men's 20m high diving event during the LEN European Aquatics Championships, alongside the Seine River, in Paris on August 7, 2026. (AFP)

Sports

High Divers Take the Plunge in the Seine in a New Test of Paris’ Reclaimed River

Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the Eiffel Tower — a…

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Paris Orders E-scooter Users to Wear Helmets, Reflective Gear

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(FILES) A man rides an electric scooter past traffic on a street of Paris on December 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP)

Paris Orders E-scooter Users to Wear Helmets, Reflective Gear

Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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A mako shark temporarily caught by researchers alongside a boat off the coast of Long Island, New York, US, in this photograph taken on June 19, 2024, and released on August 4, 2026. (Yuleny Gomez-Rodriguez/Handout via Reuters)

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Scientists Turn to Sharks to Improve Hurricane Predictions

From the killer shark of "Jaws" to the tornado-tossed predators of the "Sharknado" movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when…

Saturday 08/08 - 10:31

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A plum of ashes rises from a crater of the Mount Etna volcano during an eruption on July 30, 2026. (Etna Walk / AFP)

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Etna Ash Suspends Arrivals at Italy’s Catania Airport

Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, belched smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Saturday, forcing the suspension of arrivals at a nearby…

Saturday 08/08 - 09:22

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A new species of tree frog that feeds on insects in coffee groves has been found in Costa Rica. Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP

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Nocturnal 'Coffee Frog' Discovered in Costa Rica

A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/08 - 07:34

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Retired shepherd and self-taught astronomer Joaquin Tapioles disassembles one of his telescopes outside the farming village of San Agustin del Pozo, Spain, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

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Astronomers Watch the Whole Process as Huge Star Dies

Astronomers have taken the rare opportunity to observe the explosive death of an enormous star from start to finish, gaining a new understanding of how this…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 07/08 - 11:17

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