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China Launches Military Drills around Taiwan, Calls Its President a 'Parasite'

China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai…

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Houthi supporters attend a protest against US airstrikes on Houthi positions, on Al-Quds Day in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 March 2025. (EPA)

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Trump to the Houthis: Real Pain Yet to Come

Yemen's Houthi militias claimed Tuesday that they shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone, even as the US kept up its campaign of intense airstrikes…

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OIC Welcomes Formation of Syria’s New Government

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government, the Saudi Press Agency said on…

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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Three Killed in Israeli Strike Targeting Hezbollah Militant in Beirut

At least three people were killed and seven wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs early on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said,…

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Israel Proposes Hostage Deal as Fighting Continues in Gaza

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Palestinians set out to Khan Younis with their belongings, from Rafah's Tel al-Sultan area after it was encircled by Israeli forces on March 23, 2025. (AFP)

Israel Proposes Hostage Deal as Fighting Continues in Gaza

Israel has proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of about half the remaining hostages, Israeli officials said on Monday, as the…

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Israel’s Netanyahu Nominates New Domestic Security Chief Monday 31/03 - 09:00
Hamas Calms Gazan Public Anger but Faces Administrative Challenges Monday 31/03 - 07:42

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Members of the Palestine Red Crescent and other emergency services carry bodies of fellow rescuers killed a week earlier by Israeli forces, during a funeral procession at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on March 31, 2025. (AFP)

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Bodies of Eight Red Crescent Medics Recovered in Gaza, One Still Missing

The bodies of eight Palestine Red Crescent medics who came under fire in Gaza just over a week ago have been recovered, though a ninth worker is still…

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President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse for her trial verdict on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. (AFP)

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French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Is Barred from Seeking Public Office for Embezzlement

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen strode out of a French court as the chief judge on Monday barred her from seeking public office after she was found…

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Syria’s Sharaa Says New Authorities Can't Satisfy Everyone

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech in Damascus on March 29, 2025. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

Hegseth Calls Japan Indispensable in the Face of Chinese Aggression

Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, left, and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Kiyoshi Ota/Pool Photo via AP)

Russia, US Discussing Rare Earth Metals Projects, Putin Envoy Says

Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev (C) and VTB Bank President and Chairman of the Management Board Andrey Kostin (R) attend a meeting held by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the development of the Russia's Arctic zone and the Arctic transport corridor, in Murmansk, Russia, 27 March 2025. (EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin)

Deaths from Devastating Myanmar Quake Climb Past 1,700

Myanmar and Indian rescuers search for victims at the U Hla Thein Buddhist monastery after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, 31 March 2025. EPA/NYEIN CHAN NAING

Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Linked to Rocket Attack against Israel

Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haikal and troops inspect the border with Israel. (Army Command)

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Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Two Holy Mosques Welcome Over 122 Million Visitors During Ramadan

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, member of parliament of the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, walks on the day of the verdict of her trial at the courthouse in Paris, France, March 31, 2025. (Reuters)

Le Pen Verdict Triggers Uproar from Far-Right in France and Beyond, amid Fist Pumps in Paris

A Palestinian carries traditional cookies back to his family during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Gaza City on March 30, 2025. (AFP)

‘Eid of Sadness’: Palestinians in Gaza Mark Holiday with Dwindling Food and No End to War

Saudi Arabia Implements Real Estate Regulations to Stabilize Riyadh’s Market

Palestinians queue outside a bakery during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Gaza City on March 30, 2025. (AFP)

Gaza’s Bakeries Could Shut Down within a Week under Israel’s Blockade of All Food and Supplies

Destroyed buildings in the southern neighborhood of Khartoum (AFP)

Sudanese War Escalates as Army and RSF Leaders Vow to Fight Till the End

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Two Holy Mosques Welcome Over 122 Million Visitors During Ramadan

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OIC Welcomes Formation of Syria’s New Government

UAE Sentences Killers of Israeli Rabbi to Death

The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence. (WAM)

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer and Receives Princes, Senior Officials

Jjoining the Crown Prince in the prayer were Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, along with princes, scholars, ministers, and senior officials. SPA

Saudi King Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah

King performed Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday morning. SPA

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Formation of New Syrian Government

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Trump to the Houthis: Real Pain Yet to Come

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Three Killed in Israeli Strike Targeting Hezbollah Militant in Beirut

Bodies of Eight Red Crescent Medics Recovered in Gaza, One Still Missing

Syria’s Sharaa Says New Authorities Can't Satisfy Everyone

Israel Proposes Hostage Deal as Fighting Continues in Gaza

Sudanese War Escalates as Army and RSF Leaders Vow to Fight Till the End

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This handout photo taken on March 31, 2025 and released by the Taiwan Defense Ministry on April 1, 2025 shows the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in waters off Taiwan. China on April 1 sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at practicing a blockade of the self-ruled island. (Handout / Taiwan Defense Ministry / AFP)

China Launches Military Drills around Taiwan, Calls Its President a 'Parasite'

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Two Dead, Four Missing in Spanish Mine Accident

A miner looks on as trucks wait to load soil at a gold quarry in Paso Yobai, Guaira Department, Paraguay, on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Daniel DUARTE / AFP)

French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Is Barred from Seeking Public Office for Embezzlement

Hegseth Calls Japan Indispensable in the Face of Chinese Aggression

Pakistan Plans to Expel 3 Million Afghans from the Country this Year

Members of Taliban security stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 28 March 2025. EPA/QUDRATULLAH RAZWAN

Elon Musk Hands Out $1 Million Payments after Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Request to Stop Him

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Saudi Arabia Implements Real Estate Regulations to Stabilize Riyadh’s Market

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 31/03 - 09:48

Trump’s Tariffs Mean Europe Must Take Control of Its Future, Says ECB's Lagarde

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde arrives to address a press conference on the Eurozone's monetary policy, at the central bank's headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on January 30, 2025. (AFP)

Doha to Host Islamic Finance Conference on April 8

The 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference on April 8 is set to explore the development of decentralized financial platforms that align with Islamic economic principles (QNA)

Trade War Woes Propel Gold to Record High

A miner filters with water the soil extracted from gold quarries in Paso Yobai, Guaira Department, Paraguay, on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Daniel DUARTE / AFP)

Eni Confirms US Will No Longer Allow Oil Payments from Venezuela

A view of buildings in the dark due to a power outage, in a neighborhood in Maracaibo, Venezuela, March 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Issac Bula Urrutia

China Discovers Major Oilfield in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying containers is seen near the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China May 17, 2020. REUTERS/Martin Pollard/File Photo

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From Orange Peels to Bottle Caps: Thousands of Artists Create Their Own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

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Rob de Heer talks next to his artwork, one of 60 pieces exhibited and inspired by the famous "Girl with a Pearl Earring," painting by Johannes Vermeer, at The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)

From Orange Peels to Bottle Caps: Thousands of Artists Create Their Own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam’s blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum…

Monday 31/03 - 16:17

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This event is designed to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Makkah's residents and visitors. SPA

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Hira Cultural District Hosts 'Makkah Greets Us' Event to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the launch of the third edition of the Makkah Greets Us event, scheduled to take place from the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 30/03 - 18:45

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season celebrates traditional crafts and cultural heritage. (SPA)

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season Celebrates Traditional Crafts, Cultural Heritage

The Ramadan Season in Historic Jeddah highlights traditional handicrafts, celebrating their significant historical and cultural legacy. Visitors have the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 29/03 - 06:19

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Prophet's Mosque Library: Cognitive Masterpiece Combining Heritage, Digital Development

Combining tradition and innovation, the Prophet's Mosque Library stands as a beacon of knowledge, offering access to rare manuscripts and utilizing advanced…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 28/03 - 05:43

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The event will include a variety of concerts and educational and cultural initiatives. Photo: WAM

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Abu Dhabi Gears Up to Host International Jazz Day 2025 Celebrations

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day, a global event celebrated annually on April 30 in over 190 countries around the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Thursday 27/03 - 09:04

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African Players in Europe: Marmoush, Sarr Strike in FA Cup Wins

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Manchester City's Egyptian striker #07 Omar Marmoush (C) shoots to score their second goal during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, on the south coast of England on March 30, 2025. (AFP)

African Players in Europe: Marmoush, Sarr Strike in FA Cup Wins

Egyptian Omar Marmoush and Senegalese Ismaila Sarr scored to help Manchester City and Crystal Palace secure FA Cup semi-finals places at the weekend. …

Monday 31/03 - 10:34

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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) gestures toward a referee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP)

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Suns Star Kevin Durant Helped off Court after Injuring Left Leg

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant was helped to the locker room with 6:57 left in the third quarter against Houston on Sunday night after falling to the floor…

Monday 31/03 - 10:10

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Arsenal, Tottenham to Play Pre-season North London Derby in Hong Kong

Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 31/03 - 09:57

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Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll drives during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (AFP)

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Aston Martin Gets Further $68 Million Funding, to Sell Stake in F1 Team

Aston Martin said on Monday Chairman Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree Consortium would invest a further 52.5 million pounds ($67.98 million) in the luxury carmaker…

Monday 31/03 - 09:17

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Jakub Mensik (R) of Czechia holds the champions trophy, while standing next to Novak Djokovic (L) of Serbia, after Mensik won the Men’s Singles Final at the 2025 Miami Open tennis tournament at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, 30 March 2025. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

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Mensik Prevents Djokovic from his 100th Title

Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5 1/2 hours before the match, an eye infection and a slippery…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 31/03 - 06:32

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Tourists and Locals Enjoy ‘Ephemeral’ Tokyo Cherry Blossoms

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People take photos of cherry blossoms by Kudanzaka Park as the blossom viewing season begins in full in central Tokyo on March 31, 2025. (AFP)

Tourists and Locals Enjoy ‘Ephemeral’ Tokyo Cherry Blossoms

Tourists and Japanese locals marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees on Monday at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts but…

Monday 31/03 - 15:58

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave as they arrive by carriage on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting at Ascot, England, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP)

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King Charles Returns to Public Duties after Brief Hospital Stay

Britain's King Charles is returning to public duties this week after he was briefly taken to hospital last Thursday when he experienced side effects from his…

Monday 31/03 - 15:54

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People use boats on Chidorigafuchi, one of the moats around the Imperial Palace, to look at cherry blossoms as the blossom viewing season begins in full in central Tokyo on March 31, 2025. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

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Tokyo Hospital Opens City's First 'Baby Hatch'

A Tokyo hospital on Monday became the Japanese capital's first medical institution to offer a system allowing the safe, anonymous drop-off of infants by…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 31/03 - 10:57

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In this photo taken from video provided by Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen Media, Isar Aerospace test rocket "Spectrum" explodes felling back down after the launch at Andoya Spaceport in Nordmela, on Andøya island, Norway, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen Media via AP)

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Private European Aerospace Startup Completes 1st Test Flight of Orbital Launch Vehicle

A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later. Despite the short test flight, Isar…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 19:08

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A child snacks on cotton candy at Chapultepec park in Mexico City, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

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Mexico Bans Junk Food Sales in Schools in Latest Salvo Against Child Obesity

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 06:34

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