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Smoke rises from the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as pictured from the town of Qlayaa, southern Lebanon June 25, 2024. (Reuters)

Canada Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Citing Unpredictable Security Situation

Canada on Tuesday reiterated a call for its citizens to leave Lebanon while they can, saying the security situation in the country was becoming increasingly…

Tuesday 25/06 - 16:29

Men and children search through debris in the yard of the Asma school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in the Shati camp for Palestinian refugees west of Gaza City, in the aftermath of overnight Israeli bombardment on June 25, 2024 amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

High Risk of Famine Persists Across Gaza, Global Hunger Monitor Says

A high risk of famine persists across the whole of the Gaza Strip as long as conflict between Israel and Hamas continues and humanitarian access remains…

Tuesday 25/06 - 12:23

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China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry account on X platform)

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Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and an accompanying delegation arrived in China on Tuesday on an official visit. The visit…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/06 - 11:13

US Seeking Diplomatic Deal to Prevent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Pentagon Chief Says

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) during their meeting at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 25 June 2024. (EPA)

US Seeking Diplomatic Deal to Prevent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Pentagon Chief Says

The United States is urgently working towards a diplomatic agreement that would allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians to return to their homes on both sides of…

Tuesday 25/06 - 17:19

Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 24 in Gaza City, Say Gaza Officials Tuesday 25/06 - 09:04
US Urges Israel’s Defense Minister to Avoid Lebanon Escalation Tuesday 25/06 - 08:39

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A man carries an Israeli flag next to an ultra-Orthodox Jew as protesters gather for a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, near the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem June 17, 2024. (Reuters)

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Israeli Supreme Court Says Ultra-Orthodox Men Must Serve in Military

Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for military service, a decision that could lead…

Tuesday 25/06 - 10:41

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A billboard with a picture of the presidential candidates is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for ‘Maximum’ Turnout for Presidential Election as Voter Apathy High

Iran’s supreme leader called Tuesday for “maximum” voter turnout in this week's presidential election to “overcome the enemy," denouncing politicians who he…

Tuesday 25/06 - 09:15

US Army Vows to Degrade Houthi Military Capabilities

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), sailing in formation in the Red Sea with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) on June 7, 2024, as part of their mission to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (US Navy / AFP)

The Race is on for Iran's Next President

Supporters cheer during a campaign rally for reformist candidate Massoud Pezeshkian at Afrasiabi Stadium in Tehran on June 23, 2024 ahead of the upcoming Iranian presidential election. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Ukraine Drone Attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region Kill One, Injure Four, Governor Says

Ukrainian soldiers, of 43rd artillery brigade, fire by 2s7 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions at the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, Monday, June 24, 2024. (AP)

South Korea Battery Maker Apologizes for Deadly Fire but Says It Complied with Safety Rules

Emergency personnel and investigators examine the site the day after a fire at a lithium battery factory owned by South Korean battery maker Aricell in Hwaseong on June 25, 2024. (Yonhap/ AFP)

Probe Highlights 'Attack on Press Freedom' in Gaza War

Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Gaza, Wael Al-Dahdouh (C), during the funeral of his son Hamza Wael Dahdouh, a journalist who was killed in Rafah. Mohammed ABED / AFP

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Destroyed buildings are pictured in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen near the Gaza coast, June 25, 2024. (Reuters)

Gaza High School Students Miss Final Exams as War Rages

Group photo of the foreign ministers of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue Forum.

Saudi Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s Right to Establish Independent State

The Al-Qasr project, one of the projects of Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company in Riyadh (Reuters)

Saudi Real Estate Activities Record Deals Worth $170Bn Since Beginning of 2024

The signing of the geographical survey contracts for renewable energy projects in the presence of the Minister of Energy (Ministry of Energy website)

Saudi Arabia Launches Geographical Survey to Determine Renewable Energy Sites

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft of the Carrier Strike Group 2 (CSG2), deployed to support maritime security in the Middle East region, flying over the Red Sea on June 11, 2024. (US Navy/AFP)

Has the West Succeeded in Containing Houthi Red Sea Attacks?

No diseases or epidemics were reported at this year's Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Continues to Treat Hajj Pilgrims Suffering from Heat Stress

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks on Places of Worship in Russia’s Dagestan

Tuesday 25/06 - 17:33

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Anniversary of Accession to Reign

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 Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s Right to Establish Independent State

Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

Saudi Arabia Continues to Treat Hajj Pilgrims Suffering from Heat Stress

Interior Ministry Official: Tourism Companies Deceived Visit Visa Holders, Encouraging Hajj Violations

Colonel Al-Shalhoub noted that some tourism companies in several brotherly countries have deceived visit visa holders by issuing visas not intended for Hajj - SPA

Arab World

The moon is seen after the day of Strawberry Moon over old houses in Cairo, Egypt, June 22, 2024. (Reuters)

Egypt Needs to Import $1.18 Billion in Fuel to End Power Cuts, PM Says

Tuesday 25/06 - 16:43

Canada Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Citing Unpredictable Security Situation

High Risk of Famine Persists Across Gaza, Global Hunger Monitor Says

US Seeking Diplomatic Deal to Prevent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Pentagon Chief Says

US Urges Israel’s Defense Minister to Avoid Lebanon Escalation

This picture taken late on June 23, 2024 shows Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in south Lebanon near the border with Israel, amid ongoing cross-border tensions as fighting continues between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. (AFP)

Media Probe Finds Israeli Tank Fire Likely Hit AFP Gaza Office

(FILES) This photograph taken on November 3, 2023, shows a gaping hole following a strike on the Hajji building, which houses several offices including those of Agence France Presse (AFP) news bureau in Gaza City, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)

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Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Olga Stefanishyna (6-L, front row) poses with European affairs ministers and representatives at the first meeting of the Conference on Accession of Ukraine to the European Union in Luxembourg, 25 June 2024. (EPA)

Ukraine Realizes a Dream as It Launches EU Membership Talks, but Joining Is Likely to Take Years

Tuesday 25/06 - 16:51

US Slaps Sanctions on Network It Accuses of Moving Billions for Iran’s Military

The Treasury Department is pictured in Washington, US, April 25, 2021. (Reuters)

Israeli Supreme Court Says Ultra-Orthodox Men Must Serve in Military

Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for ‘Maximum’ Turnout for Presidential Election as Voter Apathy High

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Set to Be Freed after Pleading Guilty to US Espionage Charge

This screen shot courtesy of Wikileaks X page shows Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in London on June 24, 2024. (Photo by WikiLeaks / AFP)

South Korea Slams North Korea’s Fresh Trash Balloon Launches, Threatens Loudspeaker Broadcasts

Members of the Kora Peace Action, hold up signs reading "No War, Yes Peace" during a rally against policy toward North Korea while South Korea marks the 74th anniversary of the Korean War in Seoul, South Korea, 25 June 2024. (EPA)

Business

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim speaks at the forum. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Economy: Accelerating Economic Diversification Is Priority of Vision 2030

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British-Saudi Sustainable Forum Focuses on Energy, Infrastructure Investments in Saudi Arabia

The summit highlighted the investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s five largest projects: NEOM, Qiddiya, the Red Sea Project, Roshen, and Diriyah. (SPA)

Saudi Real Estate Activities Record Deals Worth $170Bn Since Beginning of 2024

Saudi Arabia Launches Geographical Survey to Determine Renewable Energy Sites

Gold Drifts Lower as Traders await US Inflation Data

Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)

flynas Named 4th-Best Low-Cost Airline in the World, Best LCC in Middle East

The Skytrax Awards are seen as the top prize of the aviation industry and the most important global standard for excellence among airlines worldwide - SPA.

Culture

Archaeological Discovery: Innovative Tomb Patterns Found in Saudi Arabia

Ancient tombs dating back 4,500 years discovered in the northwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula. (SPA)

Archaeological Discovery: Innovative Tomb Patterns Found in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is actively exploring its rich archaeological heritage, uncovering treasures that are prompting a reevaluation of the region’s history. These…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Tuesday 25/06 - 10:24

This underwater photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometers (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns. (AFP)

'Urgent' for Australia to Protect Great Barrier Reef, Says UNESCO

Australia must take "urgent" action to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including setting more ambitious climate targets, the UN's cultural organization has…

Tuesday 25/06 - 08:52

Stonehenge in southwest England -- carved and constructed at a time when there were no metal tools -- symbolizes Britain's semi-mythical pre-historic period, and has spawned countless legends. William EDWARDS / AFP

UNESCO Wants to Add Stonehenge to List of Endangered Heritage Sites

The UN's cultural organization said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/06 - 06:40

This handout picture released by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on June 24, 2024 shows the top fragment of a sarcophagus discovered at the site of a discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan. (Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities / AFP)

Egypt Tomb Find May Shed Light on Ancient Diseases, Says Ministry

A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and…

Monday 24/06 - 17:20

The first cultural asset of the newly announced Qiddiya City, the center is poised to receive over 800,000 visitors each year. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Qiddiya City Unveils Groundbreaking Performing Arts Center

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced an innovative Performing Arts Center to enrich Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape and enhance the array of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 24/06 - 11:29

Sports

Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title

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24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)

Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title

Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-times Wimbledon champion said he will…

Tuesday 25/06 - 08:58

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Afghan cyclist Masomah Ali Reza, leader of the refugee team for the Paris Olympics, poses at the COJO headquarters in Saint Denis on June 19, 2024. (AFP)

Afghan Masomah ‘Proud’ to Be a Voice for Refugees at Olympics

Masomah Ali Zada is "proud" to represent "all those who have been forced to flee their country" in her role as chef de mission of the Refugee team at the Paris…

Tuesday 25/06 - 08:47

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Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between the Croatia and Italy at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 24, 2024. (AFP)

Croatia’s Modric Is Oldest Player Ever to Score at European Championship and He’s Not Done Yet

A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what…

Tuesday 25/06 - 08:30

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24 June 2024, US, Inglewood: Brazil's Vinícius Júnior (L) and Costa Rica's Haxzel Quirós battle for the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D soccer match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the SoFi Stadium. (dpa)

Brazil Held to 0-0 Draw by Costa Rica in a Stunner to Open Copa America Group Play

Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America…

Tuesday 25/06 - 08:11

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The championship is organized by the West Asian Football Federation with the participation of 12 teams from several countries including - SPA

Taif Hosts Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 Teams

The Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 teams, hosted by Taif Governorate, is scheduled to start Tuesday and will continue until July 5. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/06 - 03:24

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6,101 Pieces of History: Brazilian Owns World’s Largest Shirt Collection

Cassio Brandao, 41, holds a German shirt received by Pele during an exchange with player Beckenbauer at the end of a game, in a room filled with clothes racks that in April 2024 made him become a Guinness World Records title holder as the owner of the world's largest collection of soccer shirts, in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 24, 2024. (Reuters)

6,101 Pieces of History: Brazilian Owns World’s Largest Shirt Collection

Brazilian Cassio Brandao walks through rooms filled with clothes racks that in April made him a Guinness World Records title holder as the owner of the world's…

Tuesday 25/06 - 16:37

Mexican gray wolves, an endangered native species, are seen resting in their enclosure at the Museo del Desierto in Saltillo, Mexico July 1, 2020. Picture taken July 1, 2020. (Reuters)

Protecting 1.2% of Earth Would Prevent Most Extinctions, Study Says

Setting aside an additional 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of predicted plant and animal extinctions and cost about …

Tuesday 25/06 - 10:29

China’s Chang’e-6 probe after it landed on the surface of the moon on June 4. China National Space Administration / Xinhua / AP

A Chinese Lunar Probe Returns to Earth With the World's First Samples from the Far Side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 probe returned to Earth on Tuesday with rock and soil samples from the little-explored far side of the moon in a global first. The probe…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/06 - 08:45

Researchers have also speculated that plants may be able to count, make decisions, recognize their relatives and even remember events. - Getty Images/DailyMail

Scientist Says Plants Have Intelligence

Plants have been observed to interact with the environment in ways that one scientists has claimed proves they are conscious. Paco Calvo, a professor at the…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/06 - 01:55

The Picostim neurotransmitter is made by UK company Amber Therapeutics. (File/Reuters)