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Trump Jokes that he'd Like to be the Next Pope

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who died last week at the age of 88. Trump, asked about whom he'd like…

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People gather outdoors following an earthquake shock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Türkiye Jails 18 More Istanbul Municipal Officials

A Turkish court has jailed pending trial 18 employees of the Istanbul municipality on corruption charges, state-owned Anadolu and other media reported on…

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Flames rise from a position following alleged US airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 April 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

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UK Military Launches Airstrikes with US Targeting Yemen's Houthis

The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen's Houthi militias, officials said early Wednesday, their first involvement with…

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Firefighters inspect the aftermath of a hotel fire that killed several people in Kolkata, India, April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

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Fire Tears Through Hotel in India’s Kolkata, at Least 14 Dead

A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. Senior police officer Manoj Kumar Verma…

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Pakistan: Intelligence Suggests Indian Military Action Likely Soon

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Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol as they guard at a busy market in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

Pakistan: Intelligence Suggests Indian Military Action Likely Soon

Pakistan said on Wednesday it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors…

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The Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers co-chaired a meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council’s executive committee in Doha. SPA

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Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers Meet, Chair Coordination Council Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Tuesday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia: Regional Security Demands Swift Implementation of Fair Solution to Palestinian Cause

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday that the security of the Middle East demands the swift implementation of a just and comprehensive resolution to the…

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Iran Says Fire Contained after Deadly Blast at Key Port

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Red Crescent Society official channel shows a helicopter spraying water at the Rajaie port in the city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, 27 April 2025 (issued 28 April 2025). (EPA/ Iranian Red Crescent Society/ Handout)

Numbers That Matter from the First 100 Days of Trump’s Second Term

US President Donald Trump looks on, on the day he welcomes the Super Bowl LIX winner, NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Amnesty Accuses Israel of 'Live-streamed Genocide' against Gaza Palestinians

TOPSHOT - Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli strike on the Yafa school building, a school-turned-shelter, in Gaza City on April 23, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill at Least 27 Palestinians

Palestinian girls look at the rubble of the Abou Mahadi family destroyed in Israeli strikes in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on APril 28, 2025. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP)

Türkiye and Italy Strengthen Ties with Trade and Defense Agreements

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) attend the IV Italy-Turkiye Summit at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, 29 April 2025. (EPA)

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Peshmerga forces during a celebration in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, in 2023 (AFP)

Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

$FILED - 26 August 2023, Lebanon, Kfrachouba: UN peacekeeping troops secure the Lebanese border side with Israel at the outskirts of the Lebanese southern village of Kfarchouba. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa$

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FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed at a jewellery store in Mumbai, India, March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

Enjoying a milder climate with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius cooler than neighboring cities, AlUla is an ideal destination for both remote work and leisure. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Launches Eventful ‘Summer Untold’ Program

Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Gulf States Expand Tourism Footprint as Emerging Markets Gain Momentum at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

ISIS members in Syria (Syrian Observatory for Human Rights)

ISIS in Syria Eyes Revival by Exploiting Jihadist Disillusionment

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Foreign Minister Speaks with Palestinian Vice President

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Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers Meet, Chair Coordination Council Meeting

Saudi Arabia: Regional Security Demands Swift Implementation of Fair Solution to Palestinian Cause

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Qatar on an Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

First Makkah Route Initiative Flight Departs Bangladesh

This year marks the fifth implementation of the Makkah Route Initiative in Bangladesh. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry Announces Fines on Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims, Facilitators

A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

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Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

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Fake Audio Sparks Deadly Sectarian Clashes Near Damascus

Syrian security forces secure the area following armed clashes in Jaramana town, near Damascus, Syria, 29 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED AL RIFAI

Sahel States Back Morocco’s Sea Access Initiative, Commit to Accelerating its Implementation

Morocco’s King met on Monday with the foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger (MAP)

UK Military Launches Airstrikes with US Targeting Yemen's Houthis

Amnesty Accuses Israel of 'Live-streamed Genocide' against Gaza Palestinians

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President Donald Trump exists Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Trump Jokes that he'd Like to be the Next Pope

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Türkiye Jails 18 More Istanbul Municipal Officials

Fire Tears Through Hotel in India’s Kolkata, at Least 14 Dead

Qalibaf: Any Aggression Against Iran Would Cause Regional Explosion

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf (Iranian Parliament)

Pakistan: Intelligence Suggests Indian Military Action Likely Soon

Iran Says Fire Contained after Deadly Blast at Key Port

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WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

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Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Economic Partnership, Industrial Integration with Kuwaiti Ministers

The meetings in Kuwait were aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and supporting industrial integration. SPA

Gulf States Expand Tourism Footprint as Emerging Markets Gain Momentum at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Saudi Ports Authority Signs $53 Million Deal to Establish Logistics Zone at Dammam Port

Mazen bin Ahmed Al-Turki, Acting President of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), and Ali Sultan Al-Qahtani, Chairman of Sultan Logistics, during the signing of the agreement. (Mawani)

Al-Hogail: 70,000 New Housing Units Planned for Riyadh, Starting at $66,000

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al-Hogail speaks at the press conference. (SPA)

Emir of Qatar: Inauguration of Two Solar Projects Part of Transition to Renewable Energy

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the inauguration of two strategic solar power projects in Ras Laffan and Mesaieed. (X)

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Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah

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This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to implement strategic projects that contribute to preserving the district's urban heritage and boost its presence in the local and international cultural scene. (SPA)

Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah

In a step that underscores its commitment to digital transformation, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched a dedicated application for the Jeddah Historic…

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Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque,…

Tuesday 29/04 - 09:46

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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with UNESCO, launched its international conference titled “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 29/04 - 07:59

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The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic…

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President Joe Biden hands a pen to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland as he signs a proclamation on the North Lawn at the White House in Washington, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP)

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Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day

President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor's practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in…

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Courier Says Djokovic's Rome Pullout a Worrying Sign

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Courier Says Djokovic's Rome Pullout a Worrying Sign

Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French…

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Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa)

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Firmino and Toney Score as Al-Ahli Reaches Asian Champions League Final

Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal…

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Inter Milan's Italian coach Simone Inzaghi reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Roma at the San Siro stadium in Milan on April 27, 2025. (AFP)

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Inter Looking to Power Back up Ahead of Champions League Match at Barcelona

Strange things happen when Inter Milan plays Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals. The last time the two teams met in the final four of Europe’s…

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates by taking a selfie after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and clinching the Premier League title at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)

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Premier League Opens Office in Mumbai

The English Premier League is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Mumbai, strengthening its commitment to one of football's most…

Tuesday 29/04 - 10:41

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Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, left, challenges for the ball with Barcelona's Ferran Torres during the Spanish Copa del Rey final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)

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Real Madrid’s Rudiger Rebuked by Germany’s Sporting Director Over Ice Incident in Copa del Rey

Antonio Rudiger needs to show “class” and respect for others, German national team sporting director Rudi Voller has said, after the defender appeared to throw…

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3 Astronauts Return to Earth after 6 Months on China's Space Station

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FILE PHOTO: A Long March-2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sits at the launch pad before taking off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for a crewed mission to China's Tiangong space station, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo/File Photo

3 Astronauts Return to Earth after 6 Months on China's Space Station

Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after…

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The 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral (Peru’s culture ministry)

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Rare Mummy Reveals Women’s Important Role in Oldest Center of Civilization in the Americas

Archaeologists in Peru announced they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, in an area which for decades was used as a…

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A runaway kangaroo moves down a stretch of interstate in Tuskegee, Ala., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Austin Andrew Price via AP)

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Runaway Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the wayward…

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The screenings will take place at Red Sea Mall cinemas in Jeddah from April 30 to May 3

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Red Sea Film Foundation to Host Screenings as Part of 'Directors' Program'

The Red Sea Film Foundation will organize a special film screening series showcasing works by acclaimed international directors, reaffirming its commitment to…

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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Launches Eventful ‘Summer Untold’ Program

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla has launched its summer program under the theme “Summer Untold,” offering a rich collection of experiences that blend ancient heritage…

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