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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US President's Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon that came into effect at midnight. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
World Debris at the site of a helicopter crash in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. Picture taken through a window. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS
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Helicopter Crash on Indonesia's Borneo Island Kills 8

A helicopter flying between palm oil plantations on Borneo Island crashed, killing the eight people on board, Indonesian officials said Friday. The Airbus…

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Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Wednesday (SPA)
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Saudi-Pakistani Ties Shift from Coordination to Shaping Stability

Analysts said Saudi-Pakistani ties have moved beyond partnership to actively shaping stability and peace, describing Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s…

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh)
Arab World People mourn next to the bodies of Palestinian brothers Abdel Malek and Abdel Sattar Al-Attar, who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, during their funeral, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
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Tension, Veiled Threats Mark al-Hayya’s Meeting with US Official in Cairo

Cairo is seeing renewed diplomatic momentum on Gaza, with mediators working to narrow gaps between Hamas and Israel, alongside the United States and Nickolay…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

A 10-day Ceasefire Agreed on By Israel and Lebanon Goes into Effect

Arab World A man stands on a damaged part of the Qasmiyeh Bridge that was targeted by an Israeli airstrike near Tyre, southern Lebanon, 16 April 2026. EPA/STRINGER

A 10-day Ceasefire Agreed on By Israel and Lebanon Goes into Effect

A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire…

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Sports The deal values the share capital of Al-Hilal at 1.4 billion Saudi riyals. Photo: PIF
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Kingdom Holding to Acquire Majority Stake in Al-Hilal

Kingdom Holding Company has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League soccer club Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
World FILE PHOTO: Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026. US Navy/Handout via REUTERS
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US Military Expands Iran Blockade to Include Contraband Shipments

The US Navy said on Thursday the military had expanded a maritime blockade on Iran to include “contraband” shipments, adding that any vessel suspected of…

Asharq Al Awsat

Lebanon President Refused 'Direct Call' with Israel PM

(L/R) US State Department Counselor Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter stand together before meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)

Lula Says Trump Has 'No Right' to Threaten Countries

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP)

Pakistan Central Bank Receives $2 billion from Saudi Arabia as Part of Broader Financial Support Package

Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Muhammad Aurangzeb following the agreement for Saudi Arabia to provide an additional $3 billion in support to Pakistan (X).

Syria Says Has Taken Control of All Bases Previously Operated by US Forces

A photo released by Syria’s state news agency SANA shows the army as it takes control of the base (SANA).

IEA Chief Says Europe Has 'Maybe 6 Weeks or So' of Jet Fuel Left

Aircraft pass behind kerosene storage facilities at Liege Airport in Liege, Belgium, 16 April 2026. EPA/Olivier Hoslet

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks at a news conference at the Capitol on September 5, 2025 (AP)  

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

Some of the Sudanese civilian refugees and human rights activists hold placards with the wordings, 'KeepEyesOnSudan' outside a bus branded during a commemorative gathering dubbed 'Under the Neema (Tree)' to mark the third anniversary since the war in Sudan started, organized by the Amnesty International at the Freedom Corner in Nairobi, Kenya, 15 April 2026. EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU

Danish Refugee Council Warns 4 Million More Face Displacement as Aid Drops

FILE PHOTO: A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays DF-5C nuclear missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades

US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush

Mounting Pressure on Iran Revives the Specter of the 2000 Aden Attack

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays a Central Role in Stabilizing Energy Markets

A girl carries jerrycans on a wheelbarrow after collecting water from a well at a mosque in Deh Mazang, Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, April 2, 2026. (AP)

World Bank Announces Water Security Plan for One Billion People

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Iran: Heading for Another Ceasefire?

Amir Taheri
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What The State Should and Should Not Do

Tawfiq Alsaif
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What Does the Fourth Year of War Hold for Sudan?

Osman Mirghani
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The Suez Moment and the Strait of Hormuz… A Tempting but Misleading Comparison

Alaa Shahine Salha
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When Will Calm Return to the Region?

Fuad Matar
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A World without NATO… What Would It Look Like?

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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The Battle for Lebanon’s Diplomatic Independence

Hazem Saghieh
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Hormuz: A Strait that Matters to the Entire World

Yousef Al-Dayni
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The Palestinians and the War on Iran

Nabil Amr
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Iran Has No Choice but to Become a Normal State

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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The Iran War and the US Economy… Misleading Indicators

Alaa Shahine Salha
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A Return to War or a Blockade

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met at Al Baraka Palace in Muscat on Thursday (Omani News Agency)

Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Developments, Means to Contain Escalation

Asharq Al Awsat

OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

OIC Lauds US President’s Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

GCC Secretary-General Welcomes US President's Ceasefire Announcement on Lebanon

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

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US President's Ceasefire Announcement in Lebanon

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Saudi-Pakistani Ties Shift from Coordination to Shaping Stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Bolsters Pakistan's Economic Stability with Deposit at Central Bank

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 of Saudi Arabia.

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A man stands on a damaged part of the Qasmiyeh Bridge that was targeted by an Israeli airstrike near Tyre, southern Lebanon, 16 April 2026. EPA/STRINGER

A 10-day Ceasefire Agreed on By Israel and Lebanon Goes into Effect

Asharq Al Awsat

Libya, US Hold Talks on Money Laundering, Terror Financing

Libya central bank governor (left) with US assistant secretary of state (central bank)

Tension, Veiled Threats Mark al-Hayya’s Meeting with US Official in Cairo

People mourn next to the bodies of Palestinian brothers Abdel Malek and Abdel Sattar Al-Attar, who were killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, during their funeral, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-day Ceasefire

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjeyoun shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the village of Kfar Tibnit on April 16, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Syria Says Has Taken Control of All Bases Previously Operated by US Forces

A photo released by Syria’s state news agency SANA shows the army as it takes control of the base (SANA).

Lebanon President Refused 'Direct Call' with Israel PM

(L/R) US State Department Counselor Michael Needham, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter stand together before meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks at a news conference at the Capitol on September 5, 2025 (AP)  

Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers

Macron, Starmer Rally Allies to Mull Hormuz Mission

The leaders of Germany, Britain and France are expected to be present. Stefan Rousseau / POOL/AFP

Helicopter Crash on Indonesia's Borneo Island Kills 8

Debris at the site of a helicopter crash in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, April 16, 2026. Picture taken through a window. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)/Handout via REUTERS

US Military Expands Iran Blockade to Include Contraband Shipments

FILE PHOTO: Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026. US Navy/Handout via REUTERS

IEA Chief Says Europe Has 'Maybe 6 Weeks or So' of Jet Fuel Left

Aircraft pass behind kerosene storage facilities at Liege Airport in Liege, Belgium, 16 April 2026. EPA/Olivier Hoslet

EU, NATO to Work to Strengthen Relationship, Von der Leyen Says 

FILE PHOTO: A NATO flag flutters at the Tapa military base, Estonia April 30, 2023. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

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Azour speaks during a presentation of the Regional Economic Outlook update (AFP)

IMF: Middle East Faces Pivotal Economic Moment

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington )

Pakistan Central Bank Receives $2 billion from Saudi Arabia as Part of Broader Financial Support Package

Mohammed Al-Jadaan and Muhammad Aurangzeb following the agreement for Saudi Arabia to provide an additional $3 billion in support to Pakistan (X).

Gold Rises as Middle East Optimism Calms Inflation Fears

Samples of gold displayed in a program affiliated with the Brazilian Federal Police specializing in tracking gold in Brasilia (Reuters)

UK Economy Surged Ahead of Iran War, but Energy Shock to Test Resilience

Buses pass in front of the Bank of England building in London (Reuters)

Oil Little Changed on Skepticism US-Iran Peace Talks Will Ease Hormuz Disruption

FILE PHOTO: A map showing the Strait of Hormuz, also known as Madiq Hurmuz, and 3D printed oil barrels are seen in this illustration taken March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo

TotalEnergies: Strong Trading, High Oil Prices Will Boost Q1 Earnings

(FILES) This illustrative photograph shows screens displaying the logo of the French company TotalEnergies, listed on the CAC 40, the main stock market index of the Paris Stock Exchange, in Toulouse on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

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UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Culture FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of the British Museum in London, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England's most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Culture The artworks are strategically distributed across major streets, public squares, cultural centers, and key urban hubs. SPA
Culture

Riyadh Art Unveils 75 Works in Expanding Public Art Collection Across Capital

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through its “Riyadh Art” program, has unveiled 75 new artworks as part of a growing permanent collection installed across…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture A conservator works on the restoration of gilded moldings at the Prado museum's sculpture restoration department in Madrid on October 23, 2025. (Pierre-Philippe Marcou/ AFP)
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New Tools Rescue Old Art at Madrid’s Prado Museum

In a quiet space secluded from the throngs of daily visitors to Madrid's Prado art museum, a team of experts perpetuate an ancient tradition of restoring…

Culture The Saudi Culture Ministry will oversee the national pavilion with participation from several entities
Culture

Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum with Wide Participation from Experts, Entities

Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the sessions of the Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Maraya Hall reflects one aspect of the cultural transformation witnessed in AlUla - SPA
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AlUla’s Maraya Hall Highlights Creative Fusion of Art and Landscape

In AlUla Governorate, features of human creativity are manifested in their finest form, as Maraya Hall hosts an exceptional artistic and architectural…

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Djokovic Still Dealing with Injury, May Not Play Madrid Open

Sports Tennis star Novak Djokovic takes his place in the stands for the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Djokovic Still Dealing with Injury, May Not Play Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent events in Miami and Monte Carlo and says he may not be ready for…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The deal values the share capital of Al-Hilal at 1.4 billion Saudi riyals. Photo: PIF
Sports

Kingdom Holding to Acquire Majority Stake in Al-Hilal

Kingdom Holding Company has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League soccer club Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Sports FILE - The crowd watch Norway's Casper Ruud playing against Spain's Rafael Nadal on the court Philippe Chatrier, known as center court, during their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium on June 5, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)
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French Open Prize Money Increases 9.5%

Prize money at this year's French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), organizers said on Thursday. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk checks on Hugo Ekitike during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Liverpool Confirm Ekitike Out for Season, Will Miss World Cup

Liverpool followed France in confirming Thursday that forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the remainder of the Premier League season and the 2026 World Cup after…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Bayern Munich v Real Madrid - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - April 15, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa reacts REUTERS/Michaela Stache
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Real Madrid Season in Tatters, Arbeloa Looking Shaky after Euro Exit

Serial Champions League winners Real Madrid bared their fangs but left Munich staring down the barrel of a second consecutive season without a major trophy and…

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Elusive Wolf in South Korea Captured, Returned to Zoo after 9 Days on the Run

Varieties In this photo provided by Daejeon Municipality, a veterinarian examines the condition of the male wolf, named Neukgu, at Daejeon O-World theme park in Daejeon, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026. (Daejeon Municipality via AP)

Elusive Wolf in South Korea Captured, Returned to Zoo after 9 Days on the Run

A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped…

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Varieties The hospitality sector in Madinah recorded a strong performance in 2025. (SPA)
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Madinah Tops Saudi Cities in Hotel Occupancy in 2025

The hospitality sector in Madinah recorded a strong performance in 2025, ranking first among cities in Saudi Arabia in hotel occupancy rates, the Saudi Press…

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Varieties A baby monkey named Yuji drinks milk while receiving care at a special care center at the zoo in Guadalajara, Mexico, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Refugio Ruiz)
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Mexican Baby Monkey Finds Comfort in Plush Companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom after…

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Varieties White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shows off an artist's rendering of President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP
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Trump's Triumphal Arch Gets Official Name

It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- the "United States Triumphal Arch." …

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Varieties New research has cast doubt on Alzheimer's drugs once hailed as a gamechanger. ALAIN JOCARD / AFP/File
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Much-hyped Alzheimer's Drugs Do Not Help Patients, Review Finds

Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major review found Thursday, however some…

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