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How Gaza Armed Gangs Recruit New Members

As Hamas moves to strike armed gangs operating in areas of the Gaza Strip under Israeli army control, the groups are responding with defiance, stepping up…

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Business

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

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

Saudi Arabia’s push to localize half of its defense spending under Vision 2030 is drawing deeper commitments from US defense giant Lockheed Martin, which says…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh) since 54 minutes

Interviews

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

Interviews

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

In the second installment of his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, former Jordanian prime minister and intelligence chief Ahmad Obeidat recounts details of a…

Ghassan Charbel (Amman) since 10 minutes

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Palestinians attend Friday prayers in a mosque following an attack that local Palestinians said was carried out by Israeli settlers, in the village of Deir Istiya near Salfit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Sinan Abu Mayzer

Arab World

Israel Permits 10,000 West Bank Palestinians for Friday Prayers at Al Aqsa

Israel announced that it will cap the number of Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Iran ‘Drafting Framework to Advance’ Future US Talks, Says FM

World

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during the Conference on Disarmament at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 17 February 2026. (EPA)

Iran ‘Drafting Framework to Advance’ Future US Talks, Says FM

Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was "drafting" a framework for future talks with the United States, as the US energy secretary…

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Iranian Mourning Ceremonies Prompt New Crackdowns in Echo of 1979 Revolution since 28 minutes
Iran, Russia to Conduct Joint Drills in the Sea of Oman Wednesday 18/02 - 10:57
Energy Secretary: US to Stop Iran's Nuclear Ambitions 'One Way or the Other' Wednesday 18/02 - 11:05

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Palestinians push a cart past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the two-year Israeli offensives, in Gaza City, February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Arab World

EU Exploring Support for New Gaza Administration Committee, Document Says

The European Union is exploring possible support for a new committee established to take over the civil administration of Gaza, according to a document…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 14:11

World

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Türkiye, February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

World

Türkiye Pleased with Alignment Steps by Syria, Kurdish Forces, Erdogan Says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he is pleased to see steps taken in neighbouring Syria to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 13:26

Saudia Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City

udia will develop special travel packages designed to enable visitors to experience world-class attractions - SPA

Pakistan PM Sharif to Seek Clarity on Troops for Gaza in US Visit

US President Donald Trump looks at Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Turkish FM to Attend Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting in Washington, Italy as ‘Observer’

28 November 2025, Berlin: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Wadephul. (dpa)

Israeli Far-Right Minister to Push for ‘Migration’ of West Bank, Gaza Palestinians

A Palestinian man checks leather belts as people prepare for Ramadan, in the old city of Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 17,2026. (Reuters)

Israel Military Says Soldier Killed in Gaza

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighborhood, after the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, October 21, 2025. (Reuters)

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

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

The AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026 will be held in Riyadh from November 24 to 28. (SPA)

Riyadh to Host Middle East’s Largest General Aviation Airshow in November

The MoU was signed by Mawani President Eng. Suliman Almazroua and CEO of Qatar Ports Management Company Captain Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khanji. (QNA)

Saudi-Qatari Partnership Paves Way for Logistics Corridors to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency

Nissan Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Nissan CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Is ‘Golden Jewel’ Driving Regional Growth

Socotra power generators restarted after Saudi intervention (X)

Saudi Intervention Ends Socotra Power Crisis

Ahmad Obeidat during the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's Editor-in-Chief Ghassan Charbel in Amman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Obeidat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mystery Sniper Killed Wasfi Tal

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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)

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

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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)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Arrives in Jeddah

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

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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

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza) since 40 minutes

Israel Permits 10,000 West Bank Palestinians for Friday Prayers at Al Aqsa

EU Exploring Support for New Gaza Administration Committee, Document Says

Israel Military Says Soldier Killed in Gaza

Syria: SDF’s Mazloum Abdi Says Implementation of Integration Deal May Take Time

People sit outdoors surrounded by nature, with the Tigris river flowing in the background, following a long atmospheric depression, near the Syrian-Turkish border in Derik, Syria, February 16, 2026 REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Israeli Far-Right Minister to Push for ‘Migration’ of West Bank, Gaza Palestinians

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Iranians walk on a street in Tehran, Iran, 16 February 2026. (EPA)

Iranian Mourning Ceremonies Prompt New Crackdowns in Echo of 1979 Revolution

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Iran ‘Drafting Framework to Advance’ Future US Talks, Says FM

US Judge Blocks Deportation of Columbia University Palestinian Activist

Mohsen Mahdawi at a press conference in Vermont last year - Photo by Alex Driehaus/AP

Fire Breaks out Near Iran's Capital Tehran, State Media Says

Smoke rises from a fire caused by an explosion in Tehran (File photo - Reuters)

Pakistan PM Sharif to Seek Clarity on Troops for Gaza in US Visit

Türkiye Pleased with Alignment Steps by Syria, Kurdish Forces, Erdogan Says

Business

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

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh) since 54 minutes

Türkiye TPAO, Shell Sign Deal to Carry out Exploration Work offshore Bulgaria

Saudia Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City

Moody’s Establishes Regional HQ in Riyadh, Deepening Presence in Region

(FILES) Signage for Moody's Corporation is displayed at their headquarters at 7 World Trade Center on March 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Launches First Endowment Fund for Environmental, Water and Agricultural Sustainability

The launch of the Namaa Endowment Fund (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah Gears Up for Ramadan with Tourism Drive, Record Hospitality Growth

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and other officials during his inspection tour on Tuesday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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)

Culture

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

Sinner Sees off Popyrin to Reach Doha Quarters

Sports

Italy's Jannik Sinner greets the fans after defeating Australia's Alexei Popyrin in their men's singles match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on February 18, 2026. (AFP)

Sinner Sees off Popyrin to Reach Doha Quarters

Jannik Sinner powered past Alexei Popyrin in straight sets on Wednesday to reach the last eight of the Qatar Open and edge closer to a possible final meeting…

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Sports

Ukraine's Officials to Boycott Paralympics over Russian Flag Decision

Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian athletes to…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Sports

Ami Nakai of Japan competes during the women's short program figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Sports

'Not Here for Medals', Nakai Says after Leading Japanese Charge at Olympics

Ami Nakai entered her first Olympics insisting she was not here for medals — but after the short program at the Milano Cortina Games, the 17-year-old figure…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Sports

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - First Leg - AS Monaco v Paris St Germain - Stade Louis II, Monaco - February 17, 2026 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique reacts REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Sports

PSG’s Mental Strength Hailed as they Come from Behind to Win at Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis &zwnj;Enrique hailed the mental strength of his side in coming from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Monaco in the Champions…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 07:28

Sports

TOPSHOT - Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe talks with SL Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Sports

Mbappe Calls for Prestianni Ban over Alleged Racist Slur at Vinicius

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni should be banned from the Champions League after the Argentine was accused of directing a…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 06:44

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Coffee Regions Hit by Extra Days of Extreme Heat, Say Scientists

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17 April 2012, North Rhine-Westphalia, Vluyn: A general view of Arabica Coffee beans. (dpa)

Coffee Regions Hit by Extra Days of Extreme Heat, Say Scientists

The world's main coffee-growing regions are roasting under additional days of climate change-driven heat every year, threatening harvests and contributing to…

Wednesday 18/02 - 10:20

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A dog wanders on the ski trail during the women's team cross country free sprint qualification event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Lago di Tesero (Val di Fiemme), on February 18, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

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Dog Gives Olympics Organizers Paws for Thought

A dog decided he would bid for an unlikely Olympic medal on Wednesday as he joined the women's cross country team free sprint in the Milan-Cortina Games. …

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 10:05

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A building with the mural entitled “Kalamata” depicting opera legend Maria Callas by artist Kleomenis Kostopoulos is seen in Kalamata town, about 240 kilometers (150 miles) southwest of Athens, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP)

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Olives, Opera and a Climate-Neutral Goal: How a Mural in Greece Won ‘Best in the World’

Long known for its olives and seaside charm, the southern Greek city of Kalamata has found itself in the spotlight thanks to a towering mural that reimagines…

Wednesday 18/02 - 09:37

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FILE PHOTO: The snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains are seen from the air during a Pacific Gas and Electric snowpack survey near Nevada City, California, US April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Bob Strong/File Photo

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Nine Skiers Missing, Six Rescued after California Avalanche

Nine skiers were missing after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday, but six others, who had been stranded, have since been rescued,…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 08:57

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In this image made from video and released by the University of Western Australia, a sleeper shark swims into the spotlight of a video camera in Antarctica in January 2025. (Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre, Inkfish, Kelpie Geoscience via AP)

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Surprise Shark Caught on Camera for 1st Time in Antarctica’s Near-freezing Deep

An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s rays to illuminate was an unexpected sight. Many experts had…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/02 - 07:03

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