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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attacks on Bahrain

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Saturday the Iranian drone attacks against Bahrain earlier in the day. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that…

Gulf British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi at the signing of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement ceremony. (GCC)
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British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant has described the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council as a …

Najlaa Habriri (London)
Arab World Israeli tanks maneuver in Lebanon, after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as seen from northern Israel, June 27, 2026. (Reuters)
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What Challenges Lie Ahead for the US-Lebanon-Israel Agreement?

Lebanon and Israel, under US sponsorship, signed an agreement on Friday hoping to end hostilities between them, but experts say it does not guarantee Israeli…

Arab World Palestinians inspect their destroyed tents on Al-Jalaa Street following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 27 June 2026. (EPA)
Arab World

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian Siblings in a Gaza Tent Camp

An Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in southern Gaza and wounded at least seven others,…

Tanker Struck in Hormuz as Iran, US Trade Attacks in Worst Escalation Since Peace Deal

World Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Tanker Struck in Hormuz as Iran, US Trade Attacks in Worst Escalation Since Peace Deal

A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran…

Arab World Hezbollah supporters block the old airport road in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with burning tires to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Lebanon and Israel on June 27, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Hezbollah Chief Rejects US-Lebanon-Israel Deal

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem condemned the US-Lebanon-Israel framework agreement on Saturday, accusing the government of surrendering Lebanese sovereignty and…

World Buildings damaged by the earthquakes stand three days after earthquakes struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP)
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UN Estimates Nearly 6.8 Mn People May Be Affected by Venezuela Quakes

Close to seven million people may have been impacted by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela, which have killed nearly 1,000 people and left tens of thousands…

Newborn Baby Rescued from Rubble of Venezuela Quake

This aerial view shows collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 27, 2026, following earthquakes that struck the region. (AFP)

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, No Damage Reported

People stand in the street following an earthquake in Peshawar, Pakistan June 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Lebanon President Says Israel Deal First Step to Restoring Sovereignty

Israeli and Lebanese flags hang in a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, Saturday, June 27, 2026 after Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. (AP)

Lebanon, Israel and US Sign Trilateral Framework Pact

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others watch, as seated from left, Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, counselor Dan Holler, and Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh, sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

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An Egyptian-Turkish joint air exercise hosted at Egyptian air bases this month (Egyptian military spokesman) 

Regional Turmoil Fuels Growing Defense Cooperation Between Egypt, Türkiye

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C, back) looks on as (L/R, front row) Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, State Department Chief of Staff Daniel Holler, and Lebanese Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2026. (AFP)

US Sees Lebanon and Israel Framework Agreement as a Step Toward ‘Lasting Peace’

People conduct search operations in an area affected by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Older Buildings and Substandard Construction Left Venezuela Vulnerable to Earthquakes

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who is running for prime minister in the next Israeli elections, attends MUNI EXPO, a municipal conference, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 24, 2026. (Reuters)

Israel’s Netanyahu Faces Election Challenge from Hawkish Ex-General

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, top center, speaks at the start of a signing of a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, at the State Department, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Rubio: Lebanon-Israel Agreement Paves Way for Lasting Peace

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mahmoud Saber celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Egypt Survives with Draw Against Iran, Advances Past Group Stage for 1st Time at World Cup

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In Britain, Bringing Down a Politician Is Easier Than Reforming Him!

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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The Gulf-US Meeting and Priorities after Signing the MoU

Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Aweisheg
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How Can International Law Protest Against Its Own Mechanisms?

Dr. Amal Moussa
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Syria's Position Between Settlement and Reconciliation

Mustafa Fahs
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The Handover of Hormuz to Iran and the Gulf States

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Trump’s Golden Mirage for Iran

Amir Taheri
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A New Conception of Economic Development

Tawfiq Alsaif
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Sudan: The Economic Crisis and the Multi-Front War

Osman Mirghani
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Iran Is Not the Same on the Inside!

Huda al-Husseini
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Washington–Tehran: The Success of the Non-Ideological Path

Emile Ameen
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Amid Lebanon's Great Divide

Antoine Douaihy
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The Global Energy Crisis and the War in the Middle East

Walid Khadouri
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British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi at the signing of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement ceremony. (GCC)

British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

Najlaa Habriri (London)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attacks on Bahrain

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file)

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Saudi Arabia Regulates Management of Assets Seized in Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Cases

Hamad Al Sheikh, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Chairman of the Board of the Commission for the Guardianship of Trust Funds of Minors and Their Counterparts. (SPA)

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes Omani Initiative on Strait of Hormuz, Condemns Iranian Threats

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at the opening session of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 at the European Solidarity Center in Gdansk, Poland, 25 June 2026. (EPA)

EU Chief Salutes Lebanon-Israel Deal

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian Siblings in a Gaza Tent Camp

Palestinians inspect their destroyed tents on Al-Jalaa Street following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 27 June 2026. (EPA)

What Challenges Lie Ahead for the US-Lebanon-Israel Agreement?

Israeli tanks maneuver in Lebanon, after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as seen from northern Israel, June 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Hezbollah Chief Rejects US-Lebanon-Israel Deal

Hezbollah supporters block the old airport road in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with burning tires to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Lebanon and Israel on June 27, 2026. (AFP)

Political Stalemate Opens Door to Re-elections in Iraqi Kurdistan

New Generation party leader Shaswar Abdulwahid (NRT Channel)

Regional Turmoil Fuels Growing Defense Cooperation Between Egypt, Türkiye

An Egyptian-Turkish joint air exercise hosted at Egyptian air bases this month (Egyptian military spokesman) 

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Buildings damaged by the earthquakes stand three days after earthquakes struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP)

UN Estimates Nearly 6.8 Mn People May Be Affected by Venezuela Quakes

Tanker Struck in Hormuz as Iran, US Trade Attacks in Worst Escalation Since Peace Deal

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Newborn Baby Rescued from Rubble of Venezuela Quake

This aerial view shows collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 27, 2026, following earthquakes that struck the region. (AFP)

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, No Damage Reported

People stand in the street following an earthquake in Peshawar, Pakistan June 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Ukraine Strikes Industrial Facility in Russia’s Volgograd as Russian Drone Attack Kills 1

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Poltava region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 27, 2026. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Poltava region/Handout via Reuters)

Burkina Faso Cuts Diplomatic Relations with France, Once a Key Ally

FILE - In this photo provided by RIA Novosti, Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore arrives at the Grand Palace at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 10, 2025. (Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP, File)

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Mohammad Yusuf, a farmer, speaks on his phone as he arrives at a fuel station to buy diesel to irrigate his paddy field, but finds none available amid a fuel crisis, in Manikganj, Bangladesh, April 8, 2026. (Reuters)

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Financing for Bangladesh

Trump Threatens 100% Tax on European Imports if Countries Impose Tax on Digital Services

US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the 16-day Great American State Fair as part of Washington, DC's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. (EPA)

US Goods Trade Deficit Hits 14-month High in May as Imports Surge

APM Terminals' facility at the Port of Los Angeles in California. (Reuters)

Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens; Still on Track for Fourth Straight Weekly Loss

British gold bars and sovereign coins on display in a London shop. (Reuters)

Oil Set for Big Weekly Losses as Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil storage tanks at the Cushing hub in Oklahoma, USA (Reuters)

Euro Zone Consumers Cut Inflation Bets for the Next Year

FILE PHOTO: A view of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch//File Photo

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What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Culture Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain. (SPA)

What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain, extends for approximately seven kilometers north of the Prophet's Mosque…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture (FILES) A man holds a preserved artifact from the Cyrene archaeological site near the ancient historical town of Shahat in the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Libya on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)
Culture

In East Libya, Archaeologists Fight to Save 'Breathtaking' Ancient Greek Ruins

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Culinary Arts Commission Documents Saudi Food Heritage Through Global Ark of Taste Initiative
Culture

Culinary Arts Commission Documents Saudi Food Heritage Through Global Ark of Taste Initiative

The Culinary Arts Commission has registered 180 Saudi products representing the Kingdom's 13 administrative regions within the global Ark of Taste initiative,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Historic Jeddah was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List after meeting three criteria of Outstanding Universal Value - SPA
Culture

Historic Jeddah Marks 12 Years on UNESCO World Heritage List

This June marks the 12th anniversary of Historic Jeddah's inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, reflecting the Ministry of Culture's continued efforts…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Moesgaard Museum archaeologist Liv Stidsing Reher-Langberg holds a Viking Age weight loom unearthed in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026. (AP)
Culture

Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of…

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Iran Coach Criticizes US Travel Restrictions after Egypt Match

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen

Iran Coach Criticizes US Travel Restrictions after Egypt Match

Iran coach Amir ‌Ghalenoei criticized travel restrictions imposed on the team by the United States after their 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami responds to a question during a news conference Friday, June 26, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group J match against Argentina in Arlington, Texas. (AP)
Sports

Jordan Coach Sellami in Awe of Argentina Despite Possible Messi Absence

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on…

Sports Ismaila Sarr #18 of Senegal applauds fans after being substituted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Senegal’s Quiet Man Sarr Becomes His Nation’s Leading World Cup Scorer

‌Ismaila Sarr's quiet dedication finally got its loudest moment on Friday, as the striker became Senegal's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup in a 5…

Sports Iraq's head coach Graham Arnold looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Senegal against Iraq, in Toronto, Canada, 26 June 2026. (EPA)
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Iraq Should Be Proud of World Cup Display Despite Early Exit, Says Coach

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said the country should be proud of how its team played at the World Cup following their elimination from the tournament after a 5-0…

Sports England head coach Thomas Tuchel watches training for the FIFA World Cup football tournament Friday, June 26, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP)
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England, Portugal Eye Top Spots as World Cup Group Stages Wrap Up

England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for…

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Czech Republic Marks New Temperature Record at 40.6C

Varieties A woman sits in the shade during a hot, sunny day at Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, 27 June 2026. (EPA)

Czech Republic Marks New Temperature Record at 40.6C

The Czech Republic recorded its highest-ever temperature on Saturday, with a reading of 40.6C at a weather station in Doksany north of Prague, the national…

Varieties A woman uses a fan during the heatwave in Copenhagen, Denmark, 26 June 2026. (EPA)
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Denmark Records Hottest Day on Record at 37C

Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said. Around 2:00 pm (1200 GMT), DMI said in a post…

Varieties Vespa enthusiasts parade in front of the Colosseum during celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Vespa scooter, in Rome, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP)
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Thousands of Vespas Swarm Rome’s Historic Center to Mark Iconic Scooter’s 80th Anniversary

More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter. …

Varieties Some of the 1232 dipole magnets that bend the path of accelerated protons are pictured in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in a tunnel of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), during maintenance works on February 6, 2020 in Echenevex, France, near Geneva. (AFP)
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World’s Largest Particle Smasher Halts for Upgrade to Boost Hunt for Dark Matter

The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and…

Varieties A boy jumps into the Dortmund-Ems Canal in Dortmund, western Germany on June 26, 2026 during a heatwave in Europe. (AFP)
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Germany Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures…

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