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Yemen PM Announces Comprehensive Reform Plan with Saudi Support

Yemen’s new government convened its first cabinet meeting on Thursday in the temporary capital Aden, with Prime Minister Shayea al-Zindani presiding after…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Aden) since 3 hours

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The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

Saudi Arabia has introduced greater flexibility into its investment environment, allowing government entities, under strict controls to safeguard spending…

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh) since 3 hours

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FILE - A Sudanese child, who fled el-Fasher city with family after Sudan's RSF attacked the western Darfur region, receives treatment at a camp in Tawila, Sudan, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammed Abaker, File)

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US Slaps Sanctions on Sudan’s RSF Commanders over El-Fasher Killings

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on three Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders over their roles in the "horrific campaign" of the…

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A handout photo made available by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s official website Sepahnews on 17 February 2026 shows IRGC conducting a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, in the Arabian gulf, southern Iran. EPA/SEPAHNEWS HANDOUT

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Iran Says No Country Can Deprive it of Enrichment Rights

Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said no country can deprive the Iranian republic of its right to nuclear enrichment, after US President Donald Trump…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 09:04

Trump Tells First Meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion Raised for Gaza

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US President Donald Trump speaking in Washington - AFP

Trump Tells First Meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion Raised for Gaza

US President Donald Trump told the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday that $7 billion has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund that aims…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 16:38

Rafah Crossing Traffic Lags Two Weeks after Reopening since 4 hours
Israel's Netanyahu Says No Reconstruction of Gaza before Demilitarization Thursday 19/02 - 16:08

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FILE PHOTO: German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen visits the Transport Helicopter Regiment 30 (Transporthubschrauberregiment 30) at the Hermann-Koehl-Kaserne in Niederstetten, Germany, August 20, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski

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Germany Moves Troops Out of Iraq, Citing Mideast 'Tensions'

Germany's military has "temporarily" moved some troops out of Erbil in northern Iraq because of "escalating tensions in the Middle East," a German defense…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 14:21

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A Chevron gas station sign is pictured at one of their retain gas stations in Cardiff, California October 9, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

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Türkiye Says Greece-Chevron Activity off Crete Unlawful

Türkiye said on Thursday it opposed Greece's "unilateral activities" in energy fields south of Crete with a consortium led by US major Chevron as a violation…

Thursday 19/02 - 14:35

Gold Advances on US–Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Fed Policy Path

UK gold bars and gold Sovereign coins are displayed at Baird & Co in Hatton Garden in London, Britain, October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hiba Kola/File Photo

Few People Left at Syria Camp that Held ISIS Families, Former Director Says

Children, part of a group of detainees, look through a fence at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

FILE - Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

MSF Will Keep Operating in Gaza 'as Long as We Can'

(FILES) A Palestinian man walks on his crutches to the Doctors Without Borders or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) clinic, in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City on new year's Eve, December 31, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

UK Condemns 10-year Sentence for British Couple in Iran

(FILES) A handout photograph released in London on August 4, 2025 by the family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, shows Craig and Lindsay at Naqsh-e Jahan Square, or Shah Square, with the Shah Mosque in the background, in Isfahan, Iran, at an undated time. (Photo by FAMILY HANDOUT / AFP)

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A cluster of buildings and hotels surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque (SPA).

Madinah Sees Tourism Surge Ahead of Ramadan, Spending Tops $13.9 Billion

Lockheed Martin took part in the recent World Defense Show in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Lockheed Martin: Saudi Arabia Is Strategic Choice for Global Defense Hub

Microsoft Arabia: Saudi Arabia Accelerates AI Adoption, Turns It Into Competitive Edge

King Hussein and Moammar Gaddafi holding talks on the sidelines of an Arab summit in Cairo in 1970 (AFP).

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Gaddafi Tried to Assassinate King Hussein with Missile Given to Wadie Haddad

Security personnel guard trucks carrying aid as they arrive in Rafah, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in the southern Gaza Strip January 17, 2024. (Reuters)

How Gaza Armed Gangs Recruit New Members

Members of the Coordination Framework hold a meeting. (Iraqi News Agency)

Maliki Can Withdraw as Candidacy as Iraq PM the Easy or Hard Way

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

King Salman Directs Disbursement of over SAR3 Billion as Ramadan Assistance for Social Security Beneficiaries

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 15:26

Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Provides Two Donations Worth SAR150 Mln Through Jood Eskan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)

Princes and Officials Take Oath Before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other officials are seen during the ceremony in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Its Categorical Rejection of Israel’s ‘State Land’ Decision in West Bank

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

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Zindani government holds first meeting after ministers return to Aden (Saba News Agency)

Yemen PM Announces Comprehensive Reform Plan with Saudi Support

Abdulhadi Habtor (Aden) since 3 hours

Rafah Crossing Traffic Lags Two Weeks after Reopening

Humanitarian and relief aid crosses Rafah Crossing (Egyptian Red Crescent)

US Slaps Sanctions on Sudan’s RSF Commanders over El-Fasher Killings

Israel's Netanyahu Says No Reconstruction of Gaza before Demilitarization

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Trump Tells First Meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion Raised for Gaza

Few People Left at Syria Camp that Held ISIS Families, Former Director Says

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Türkiye Says Greece-Chevron Activity off Crete Unlawful

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

Georgia Arrests Two Foreigners Trying to Purchase Uranium

FILE PHOTO: A block with the symbol, atomic number and mass number of Uranium (U) element, in this illustration taken January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Former South Korean President Yoon Receives Life Sentence for Imposing Martial Law

FILE PHOTO: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial over his short-lived imposition of martial law at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, 23 January 2025. JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

UK Condemns 10-year Sentence for British Couple in Iran

N. Korea Flexes Nuclear-capable Rocket Launcher Ahead of Key Congress

A photo released by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C), accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae (R), overseeing a test-fire of a large-caliber multiple-rocket launcher system at an unknown location in North Korea, 27 January 2026 (issued 28 January 2026). EPA/KCNA EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Saudi Arabia Allows Contracting Exceptions for Firms without Regional HQ

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh) since 3 hours

IMF Board to Review Staff-level $8.1 Bln Agreement for Ukraine

The city's downtown on a frosty winter day, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

US Stocks Fall as Iran Angst Lifts Oil Prices

A screen displays a stock chart at a work station on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, April 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Gold Advances on US–Iran Tensions as Markets Weigh Fed Policy Path

Oil Prices Extend Gains on Concerns of Potential US-Iran Conflict

FILE PHOTO: The Phillips 66 Lake Charles Refinery is pictured in West Lake, Louisiana, US, June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman/File Photo

Madinah Sees Tourism Surge Ahead of Ramadan, Spending Tops $13.9 Billion

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Saudi Arabia: Ship of Tolerance Initiative Promotes Cultural Dialogue in Jeddah

Culture

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) will offer traditional craft workshops throughout Ramadan. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Ship of Tolerance Initiative Promotes Cultural Dialogue in Jeddah

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the "Lenobadir" volunteer and community partnership program and the Athr Foundation, has launched the Ship…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Wednesday 18/02 - 10:22

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A view of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare's childhood home, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Britain, February 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Culture

Oscar Contender ‘Hamnet’ Boosts Tourism at Shakespeare Heritage Sites

On a cloudy winter's day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare's childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway's cottage…

Wednesday 18/02 - 08:23

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Historic Jeddah has emerged as a leading cultural tourism destination during Ramadan. (SPA)

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Culture Ministry Continues Preparations in Historic Jeddah to Welcome Visitors during Ramadan

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is continuing its efforts to revitalize Historic Jeddah in preparation for welcoming visitors during the holy month of Ramadan,…

Wednesday 18/02 - 06:54

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Skulls of several mammals before the destruction (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Thousands of Animals, Rare Specimens Stolen from Sudan Museum

“Everything is over.” With that short and painful phrase, a Sudanese government official summed up the loss of nearly a century and a half of history after war…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum) Wednesday 18/02 - 05:58

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An elderly spectator watches a ssireum match during a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 14, 2026. (Reuters)

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Once a National Obsession, Traditional Korean Wrestling Fights for Survival

As South Korea's global cultural influence expands in areas such as music, film and television, one form of entertainment struggling to attract attention even…

Tuesday 17/02 - 08:04

Sports

Sports Investment Forum Allocates Third Day to Women's Empowerment to Promote Sustainable Investment in Women’s Sports

Sports

Sports Investment Forum Allocates Third Day to Women's Empowerment to Promote Sustainable Investment in Women’s Sports

The Sports Investment Forum announced that the third day of its 2026 edition will be dedicated to empowering women in the sports sector, in partnership with…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 15:22

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Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - February 14, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

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Liverpool Boss Slot Says Isak in 'Final Stages of Rehab'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and could return by the end of next month to…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 10:52

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(FILES) Rennes' French-Senegalese head coach Habib Beye looks on before the French L1 football match between Le Havre AC (HAC) and Rennes at the Oceane Stadium in Le Havre, Northwestern France, on April 13, 2025. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP)

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Familiar Face Returns to Marseille where Habib Beye Takes Charge

Marseille is looking to reignite its season with a new coach on board. The nine-time French champion appointed Habib Beye to replace Roberto De Zerbi…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 10:37

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A view of the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

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Verona Prepares its Ancient Arena for the Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday

A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday inside the ancient Roman Arena,…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 08:15

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 18, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Tom Edozie celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Chris Radburn

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Arsenal Blows 2-goal Lead at Wolves to Boost Man City's Premier League Title Chances

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at last-place Wolves on Wednesday to give a huge boost to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. The league…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 08:07

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Rocket Re-entry Pollution Measured in Atmosphere for 1st Time

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top launches from Space Launch Complex 40 for the Crew-12 mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on February 13, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Rocket Re-entry Pollution Measured in Atmosphere for 1st Time

When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacular fireball that streaked across Europe's skies,…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 16:47

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A close-up showing the shiny silver-green photophores (light organs) on the lower head of the deep-sea fish Maurolicus muelleri from the Red Sea, seen in this photograph released on February 11, 2026. Dr. Wen-Sung Chung/Handout via REUTERS

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Deep-sea Fish Break the Mold with Novel Visual System

For more than a century, biology textbooks have stated that vision among vertebrates - people included - is built from two clearly defined cell types: rods for…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 15:31

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FILE PHOTO: Factories line the port of Osaka, western Japan October 23, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/File Photo

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Japan City Gets $3.6 Mn Donation in Gold to Fix Water System

Osaka has received an unusual donation -- 21 kilograms of gold -- to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub announced…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 10:19

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People gather to watch performers outside Emsphere shopping mall on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, in Bangkok on February 17, 2026. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

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Thai Cops Go Undercover as Lion Dancers to Nab Suspected Thief

Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week's Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 10:05

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Little is left of the once sprawling acacia forest south of Sudan's capital. Ebrahim Hamid / AFP

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Sudan's Historic Acacia Forest Devastated as War Fuels Logging

Vast stretches of a once-verdant acacia forest south of Sudan's capital Khartoum have been reduced to little more than fields of stumps as nearly three years…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/02 - 07:27

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