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World Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard reading "We have one chance to win!" and featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, 25 October 2026. (EPA)
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Netanyahu Warns Iran May Try to Disrupt Election, Says ‘Don’t Test Us’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday's Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any…

Arab World Mourners grieve during the funeral of three Palestinians at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on October 25, 2026, after they were killed in an Israeli strike on the Islamic University building. (AFP)
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Strike on Gaza University Kills Three

An Israeli strike on a university in Gaza City killed three people on Sunday, staff and a local hospital said, while the civil defense agency reported five…

Arab World Jordanian honor guards carry a flag-draped coffin of on of the victims killed in an attack on a Greek Orthodox church during their funeral procession in Karak, Jordan, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP)
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Large Public and Official Turnout at Funerals of Jordan Church Attack Victims

Thousands of Jordanians on Sunday laid to rest eight of the nine victims killed on Friday in a terrorist attack that targeted the Hamoud Church in the southern…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Gulf 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. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Salman Directs Citizen Support Measures Ahead of 2027 Electricity, Water Tariffs

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, based on a proposal by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and…

Repeated Houthi Attacks on Makkah, Madinah Deterred by Saudi Air Defense Vigilance

Gulf Vehicles drive along a road in Makkah on October 25, 2026. (AFP)

Repeated Houthi Attacks on Makkah, Madinah Deterred by Saudi Air Defense Vigilance

The terrorist Houthi militia's attempts to target the Makkah and Madinah regions with ballistic missiles and drones continue in a blatant assault on Islamic…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Royal Court…

Arab World Palestinians cross on foot past a military gate closed to vehicles during an Israeli army operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area. (AP)
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Days before Israeli Election, Military Conducts Massive West Bank Operation

The Israeli military continued a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iran Says Resumption of War Would Not Change Its Stances

A bird flies low over the water as cargo ships lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, early Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (ISNA via AP)

GCC: Attacks on Makkah a Serious Escalation Threatening Regional Stability

Parts of the intercepted missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas in Makkah. (SPA)

Police Made 1,314 Arrests in France’s Protests, Says Govt

A pedestrian walks past a broken window, a day after a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 25, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilization bringing together former members of the Yellow Vest movement, labor unions, high school and university students. (AFP)

Israel to Close All Land Crossings with West Bank on Election Day

Israeli soldiers stand guard at the site of a shooting on Friday in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 24, 2026. (Reuters)

Two Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian City

This handout photograph posted on the official Telegram account of Belgorod mayor Valentin Demidov, on October 25, 2026, shows damages following an overnight drone attack on Belgorod. (Photo by Handout / Telegram / @v_v_demidov / AFP)

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24 October 2026, US, New York: Lower Manhattan residents cast their ballots at the Borough of Manhattan Community College polling site in Tribeca. (dpa)

Four Ways US Foreign Policy Could Change if Democrats Win in November

A chef prepares a chicken taouk sandwich at Glow Paradise restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon, October 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Beirut’s $13 Chicken Sandwich Becomes Symbol of Lebanon Divide

Traffic moves past an installation depicting butterflies forming the Iranian national flag in Tehran on October 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Parliament Speaker Calls for Cutting Gas Consumption by 10 Percent as Winter Nears

24 October 2026, Israel, Tel Aviv: Israel's Yashar party leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot arrives to attend a rally demanding the establishment of an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks and the events leading up to them, ahead of Israel's parliamentary election on October 27. (dpa)

Netanyahu’s Main Opponents in Israel’s Election

Protesters confront anti riot police during a demonstration at Lanza in Milan, Italy, 24 October 2026. (EPA)

Soldiers Guard Center of Milan as Thousands of Protesters March in Cities Across Europe

A Bahri vessel (company website).

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Signs $451 Million Deal to Build Three VLCCs

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Netanyahu's Elections... Between Luck and the Conspiracy

Eyad Abu Shakra
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The Karak Tragedy... Terrorism Celebrates Its Re-emergence

Fahid Suleiman al-Shoqiran
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Who Votes, and Who Funds?

Jumah Boukleb
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Jordan?

Samir Atallah
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Europe: Protests, the Far Right and a Struggling Economy

Emile Ameen
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The Church Massacre in Karak

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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Something in Tehran Resembles What Once Unfolded in Moscow

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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Safe Passageways: Global Interests and a Shared Responsibility

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Othaimin
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Iraq Says: We Have No Houthis

Mishary Dhayidi
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The War and the Future of Greater Lebanon

Mustafa Fahs
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How Do We Attract and Keep Arab Investors in Lebanon?

Fouad Siniora
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Iran’s Ongoing War against the Arabs!

Radwan al-Sayyed
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Vehicles drive along a road in Makkah on October 25, 2026. (AFP)

Repeated Houthi Attacks on Makkah, Madinah Deterred by Saudi Air Defense Vigilance

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh)

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and his Lebanese counterpart Ahmad Al-Hajjar. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

King Salman Directs Citizen Support Measures Ahead of 2027 Electricity, Water Tariffs

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. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

2 Injured, Buildings Damaged as Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missiles in Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rafidah

A damaged building is seen after from the Houthi missile debris. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Greek PM Discuss Cooperation, Regional Developments in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Riyadh. (SPA)

GCC: Attacks on Makkah a Serious Escalation Threatening Regional Stability

Parts of the intercepted missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas in Makkah. (SPA)

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Mourners grieve during the funeral of three Palestinians at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on October 25, 2026, after they were killed in an Israeli strike on the Islamic University building. (AFP)

Strike on Gaza University Kills Three

Commander of Yemeni Coast Guard: Our Duties Are Continuing Normally and Our Morale Is High

Yemeni Coast Guard Commander Major General Khalid al-Qamli. (Saba)

Large Public and Official Turnout at Funerals of Jordan Church Attack Victims

Jordanian honor guards carry a flag-draped coffin of on of the victims killed in an attack on a Greek Orthodox church during their funeral procession in Karak, Jordan, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP)

Shock and Grief in a Jordanian Village after Church Attack

This handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on October 23, 2026, shows Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) visiting Prince Ali Military Hospital in Karak to check on those who were injured in the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate. (Photo by Jordanian Royal Hashemite Court (RHC) / AFP)

Days before Israeli Election, Military Conducts Massive West Bank Operation

Palestinians cross on foot past a military gate closed to vehicles during an Israeli army operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area. (AP)

Israel to Close All Land Crossings with West Bank on Election Day

Israeli soldiers stand guard at the site of a shooting on Friday in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 24, 2026. (Reuters)

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Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard reading "We have one chance to win!" and featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, 25 October 2026. (EPA)

Netanyahu Warns Iran May Try to Disrupt Election, Says ‘Don’t Test Us’

Police Made 1,314 Arrests in France’s Protests, Says Govt

A pedestrian walks past a broken window, a day after a demonstration in favor of purchasing power, the protection of public services, and fiscal and social justice, in Paris on October 25, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilization bringing together former members of the Yellow Vest movement, labor unions, high school and university students. (AFP)

France’s Le Pen Launches Presidential Bid as Protests Rattle the Nation

Far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) candidate in France's 2027 presidential election Marine Le Pen (L), flanked by RN president Jordan Bardella (R), acknowledges the audience after her speech at the end of her campaign kickoff rally as part of the party congress in Orleans, central France, on October 25, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Parliament Speaker Calls for Cutting Gas Consumption by 10 Percent as Winter Nears

Traffic moves past an installation depicting butterflies forming the Iranian national flag in Tehran on October 21, 2026. (AFP)

Two Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian City

This handout photograph posted on the official Telegram account of Belgorod mayor Valentin Demidov, on October 25, 2026, shows damages following an overnight drone attack on Belgorod. (Photo by Handout / Telegram / @v_v_demidov / AFP)

Spanish Police Make 128 Overnight Arrests in Barcelona for ‘Looting’

People break a bus stop glass panel during a student-organized protest at Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, 24 October 2026. (EPA)

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21 October 2026, United Kingdom, London: Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. (dpa)

UK’s Burnham Says He Is Open to Discussing EU Free Movement

Sydney’s New International Airport Opens to Passengers

A Jetstar aircraft departs on the inaugural commercial service from the newly-opened Western Sydney International Airport in Sydney on October 25, 2026, marking the start of regular passenger operations at Australia's newest international gateway. (AFP)

Trump Says Audi to Invest $4.2 Bn in Its First US Auto Plant

US President Donald Trump looks on as CEO of Audi AG Gernot Dollner speaks at a midterm election campaign rally at Guardian Centers of Georgia in Perry, Georgia on October 24, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Signs $451 Million Deal to Build Three VLCCs

A Bahri vessel (company website).

Egypt: Positive Results from Nargis-2 Natural Gas Well in Mediterranean

Egyptian Petroleum Minister inspects the start of drilling operations at the Nargis gas field in the Mediterranean Sea (Ministry of Petroleum)

Global Equity Funds Attract Inflows for 5th Consecutive Week

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on October 21, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

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Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

Culture Qassim Region are converting discarded date pits into handcrafted prayer beads (subha)

Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

In a creative convergence of traditional heritage, sustainable manufacturing, and resource efficiency, artisans in Qassim Region are converting discarded date…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Created by Saudi-based architecture and engineering consultancy Omrania, the Western Metro Station reinterprets desert sand dunes through earth-colored forms that define entrances - SPA
Culture

Riyadh Art Brings Monumental Works by Saudi Artist Mohammed Al Saleem to its Permanent Collection of Public Art

Riyadh Art announced the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Visitors wait outside as protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum to express their support for the high school students' movement in Paris, France, 19 October 2026, two days after demonstrations and riots took place alongside nationwide cost-of-living protests. (EPA)
Culture

Paris’ Louvre and Other Top Museums to Close on Saturday Over Concern about Protest Violence

The Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday over concerns about potential violence during planned protests, France’s culture…

Culture Tourists crowd to film the sun as it sends a beam of light into the Great Temple of Ramses II's dark inner chamber in Abu Simbel, 870 kilometers (540 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, a rare 3,200-year-old astronomical ceremony that happens twice a year. (AP)
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Twice a Year, a Golden Sunbeam Illuminates a 3,000-Year-Old Pharaonic Temple

Hundreds of tourists from around the world and locals gathered at dawn Thursday at a temple in southern Egypt, with some sleeping outside it overnight to…

Culture The work aims to study historical sites and uncover evidence that sheds light on the development of ancient civilizations in northwestern Arabia. (SPA)
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AlUla's Dadan Excavations Explore Ancient Civilizations in 2026–2027 Archaeology Season

Archaeological excavations and research are continuing at Dadan in AlUla as part of the 2026–2027 archaeology season, launched by the Royal Commission for…

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Carrick Unsure Over Man Utd Future After Bournemouth Loss

Sports 25 October 2026, United Kingdom, Manchester: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick waves after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford. (dpa)

Carrick Unsure Over Man Utd Future After Bournemouth Loss

Michael Carrick said he will do what is best for Manchester United after a 3-0 demolition by Bournemouth plunged his future as manager into doubt on Sunday. …

Sports UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v RB Leipzig - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - October 21, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
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Real Madrid Goalkeeper Courtois to Miss Clasico Due to Illness

Real ‌Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss his side's LaLiga fixture at Barcelona on Sunday due to the flu, the club said in a statement. …

Sports Naomi Osaka is playing at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP
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Naomi Osaka Could Quit Tennis if Daughter Asks Her To

Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 24, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Conor Gallagher celebrates after the match with James Maddison. (Reuters)
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De Zerbi Hails ‘Complete’ Spurs After Historic Win at Chelsea

Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham's historic 2-0 victory against London rivals Chelsea proved his side have a winning mentality as they banished their dismal…

Sports Pole winner Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, center, of Italy, poses with second place qualifier Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, and third place qualifier Red Bull driver Yuki Isack Hadjar, of France, following qualifying for the Formula One United States Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP)
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Verstappen’s Advice to Antonelli: Enjoy the Ride and Celebrate

Max Verstappen advised Kimi Antonelli to enjoy the ride and get ready to celebrate as the Italian stands on the brink of becoming Formula One's youngest ever…

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Saudi Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority Records 19 Wildlife Births in Q3 2026

Varieties The births included 16 Arabian sand gazelles, two Arabian oryx, and one Arabian mountain gazelle. (SPA)

Saudi Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority Records 19 Wildlife Births in Q3 2026

Saudi Arabia's Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority recorded 19 wildlife births during the third quarter of 2026 in the Imam…

Varieties People walk through heavy rain in Liverpool, Britain, 24 October 2026. (EPA)
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UK Endures Second Big Storm of the Weekend, with the North Bearing the Brunt This Time

The second of two storms to hit the UK this weekend brought widespread travel disruptions and power outages to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England…

Varieties A 20-year-old orangutan tries to escape as members of the BKSDA (Natural Resources Conservation Agency), the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia evacuate it due to forest and land fire, in Hampangen Village, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)
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Ensnared Female Orangutan and Her Baby Rescued in Indonesia

Indonesian conservation workers rescued an orangutan ensnared in rope and her baby on the island of Borneo where the critically endangered animals are at risk…

Varieties FILE - A fan attends the performance by American singer Jon Batiste at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)
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Cracking a Smile Regularly May be Good Not Just for Your Mood but for Your Health

Reminding yourself to smile often cannot only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Six Flags Says it Will Install Seat Belts on Georgia Roller Coaster after Rider's Death
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Six Flags Says it Will Install Seat Belts on Georgia Roller Coaster after Rider's Death

The chief executive of Six Flags says the company will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month…

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