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Several Israeli Strikes Hit South Lebanon

Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that…

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 16: Ali Olwan #9 of Jordan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Austria and Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP

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World Cup First-timers Jordan Lose to Austria

Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran…

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

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Restoring Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz Strait

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the way it was before the eruption of the…

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Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

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Messi Hat-Trick Equals Scoring Record as Argentina Dazzle Against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina…

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Iran Says Talks on Final US Deal to Begin This Week

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An aerial picture taken on May 10, 2024 shows the Burgenstock resort above Lake Lucerne. (AFP)

Iran Says Talks on Final US Deal to Begin This Week

Iran on Tuesday said talks with the United States on its nuclear program and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump's…

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A person prepares to pump gas at a Valero gas station on June 16, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Oil Dips as Investors Weigh Deal on Iran War as Uncertainty Persists on Hormuz

Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session's declines as investors assessed the US-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full…

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Iraq head coach Graham Arnold gives instructions from the side line during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP)

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Arnold Sees Positives in Iraq’s Opening World Cup Loss to Norway

Iraq coach Graham Arnold &zwnj;urged his players not to lose heart after their 4-1 defeat by Norway in their World Cup opener on Tuesday and reminded them they…

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Energy Sector Clears ‘Hormuz’ After US-Iran Deal, Risk Premium in Focus

Ships wait to transit the Strait of Hormuz on June 15. REUTERS

Iran Races against Lebanese Negotiators to Secure Israeli Withdrawal from South

A woman flashes the victory sign next to destroyed buildings following Israeli strikes on the historic old market in the town of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, 15 June 2026, after the announcement of a US-Iran mediated preliminary framework to end regional military hostilities and lift the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. (EPA)

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A man walks past a portrait of the influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr wearing the military uniform of Saraya al-Salam, in a street in Baghdad, during the provincial council elections in Iraq, on Dec. 18, 2023. (AFP)

Tension in Samarra Tests Iraq Govt's Plan to Impose State Monopoly over Arms

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the end of a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP)

Trump Goes After Netanyahu as He Pursues Deal with Iran, Putting Their Friendship to the Test

German Ambassador to Yemen Thomas Schneider speaks during an interview at the Belqis Hotel in Marib. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Schneider to Asharq Al-Awsat: Marib Offers Ideal Model for International Cooperation in Yemen

Sukaina al-Muhtadi, 22, who returned to her village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, search for her belongings between the rubble of her destroyed house in Nabatieh town, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP)

Costs to Lebanon of Latest Israel-Hezbollah War

Palestinian dressmakers add skirt hoops to a child's gown, at a workshop where dresses are created including evening and wedding gowns despite limited resources and old dresses are recycled, in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on June 13, 2026. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP) /

Gaza Tailor Turns Waste Fabrics Into Dresses for Girls

Al-Aradah stressed that Saudi Arabia averted a new civil war in Yemen. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Aradah to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Spared Yemen from Another Civil War

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Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Qatar Calls for Regional Dialogue to Build Trust with Iran

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Portugal Praises Saudi Arabia’s Support for De-Escalation

The two ministers held talks in Lisbon on developments in the region and the world, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. SPA

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Restoring Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz Strait

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Chechen President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi, Bahraini FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Bahrain Sentences 12 to Prison for Supporting Iran’s ‘Terrorist’ Acts

A view of Bahrain's financial district in the capital city of Manama. (Reuters file)

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The M1A1 Abrams tank. (Egyptian Ministry of Military Production)

Egyptian Program to Develop Abrams Tanks Alarms Israel

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Several Israeli Strikes Hit South Lebanon

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel, 16 June 2026, after the announcement of a US-Iran mediated preliminary framework to end regional military hostilities. EPA/ATEF SAFADI

Trump Criticizes Israel’s Tactics in Lebanon, Says It Is Killing Civilians

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Schneider to Asharq Al-Awsat: Marib Offers Ideal Model for International Cooperation in Yemen

Iran Races against Lebanese Negotiators to Secure Israeli Withdrawal from South

At G7, Egypt’s Sisi Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Seizure

President Donald Trump speaks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, center, and French President Emmanuel Macron, right, at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP)

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Pedestrians hold umbrellas as they walk amid rainfall during a vigil at Liberty Square in Taipei on June 4, 2026 to commemorate the anniversary of China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. (Photo by cheng-chia huang / AFP)

China Vows 'Countermeasures' after Taiwan Launches Intelligence Website

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1 Killed when Small Plane Crashes on Texas Highway

A passenger, top, jumps out of a plane after it crashed on a highway as other people help Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas. (Zayra Garza via AP)

Elon Musk's AI Tool Grok Was Used in Strikes Against Iran, Says US Govt

xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Calls for Russia Deal with Zelenskiy, Vague on Pressure

US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran Says Talks on Final US Deal to Begin This Week

China Warns Next Phase of US-Iran Talks Will Be ‘More Difficult’

Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP)

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Gold Steady as Investors Await Details of US-Iran Deal, Fed Verdict

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Oil Dips as Investors Weigh Deal on Iran War as Uncertainty Persists on Hormuz

Energy Sector Clears ‘Hormuz’ After US-Iran Deal, Risk Premium in Focus

Syria Signs Gas Sector Contract with US Energy Giant

Oil Drops About 4% to Three-month Low as Markets Weigh US-Iran Deal

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JUNE 15: In an aerial view, oil storage tanks are seen at the Sunoco LP Fuel Supply Terminal on June 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP

Gold Rises over 1% as US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism Eases Rate Hike Bets

Two people look at gold jewelry outside a shop in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul (AFP)

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Monumental Cave Art on Paris’ Oldest Bridge Finally Opens, as the Public Steps and Sniffs Inside

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Visitors walk into the artwork "The Pont Neuf Cave" by French street artist JR on the Pont Neuf bridge, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Paris, open to the public from June 15 to 28. (AP)

Monumental Cave Art on Paris’ Oldest Bridge Finally Opens, as the Public Steps and Sniffs Inside

For weeks, a black mountain loomed over the Seine where Paris’ oldest bridge should have been. On Monday evening, its doors finally opened. Inside, Paris…

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A first edition of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", is on display for sale at Christie's auction house in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

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A Rare First Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Complete with Spelling Mistakes Is up for Auction

A rare first-edition copy of “Wuthering Heights,” complete with spelling mistakes, is up for auction for the first time in more than a century, as Emily Brontë…

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Red Sea Film Foundation Extends 48-Hour Film Challenge Deadline to July 4

The Red Sea Film Foundation has extended the application deadline for the sixth edition of the 48-Hour Film Challenge to July 4, 2026, allowing more young…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 15/06 - 13:50

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Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora. (The New York Times)

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The 91-Year-Old Weaving Venezuelan Ancestral Tradition into Art

Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create…

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British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

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David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

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Mbappe Has World Cup History in Sights After Breaking France Scoring Record

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France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP)

Mbappe Has World Cup History in Sights After Breaking France Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching…

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World Cup First-timers Jordan Lose to Austria

Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran…

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Karim Boudiaf of Qatar takes a shot on goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Qatar against Switzerland, in San Francisco, USA, 13 June 2026. (EPA)

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Qatar Seek Momentum Against Canada After Opening World Cup Draw

Qatar face &zwnj;a stern test against co-hosts Canada in their Group B World Cup clash in Vancouver on Thursday, but the Middle Eastern side are well prepared…

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Hervé Renard speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Santiago Nuevo Leon, near Monterrey, Mexico, after being named the new coach for Tunisia's World Cup soccer team. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

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Tunisia’s Hervé Renard Embraces Challenge Against Japan in World Cup Debut

New Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard held his first practice with the squad on Tuesday, shortly after replacing Sabri Lamouchi, who was fired after the team’s 5…

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Messi Hat-Trick Equals Scoring Record as Argentina Dazzle Against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina…

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Scientists Make New Discovery about Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway

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People explore the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway on Northern Ireland’s north coast on March 20, 2025. (AFP via Getty Images)

Scientists Make New Discovery about Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway

The geological timeline for Northern Ireland's iconic Giant’s Causeway has been dramatically revised following new scientific research, according to The…

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This illustrative picture shows ice cream in a convenience store in Tokyo on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

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Japan Puts the Heat on Suspected Ice Cream Cartel

Summer is coming, a boom time for ice cream makers, but Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of colluding to raise prices. Among…

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A Tasmanian devil named Nick is seen at the Conrad Prebys Australian Outback at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California May 31, 2016. Courtesy Ken Bohn/San Diego Zoo/Handout via Reuters

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'Unstable' Tasmanian Devil Found after 15 Days on the Run

A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been found in an "unstable condition" more than two weeks after escaping her enclosure, an Australian wildlife park said…

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Ducks swim through algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from US President Donald Trump to paint it blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of US Independence, in Washington, D.C., US, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

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Crews Battle Algae Bloom in Washington's Newly Repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after…

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This handout picture taken on June 15, 2026 and released on June 16 by Humane World for Animals Vietnam shows people looking at cats seized by police at a facility in Ho Chi Minh City. (Handout / Humane World for Animals Vietnam / AFP)

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Stolen Felines Reunited with Owners After Vietnam Cat-Meat Bust

More than 40 abducted cats have been reunited with owners after Vietnam police busted a feline theft ring and rescued 400 pets destined to be slaughtered for…

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