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Fireworks Store Blast in China Kills 8 Ahead of Lunar New Year

An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year,…

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in the southern Lebanese village of Ain Qana on February 2, 2026. (Photo by MAHMOUD ZAYYAT / AFP)

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Lebanon Says 4 Dead in Strike as Israel Says Targeted Palestinian Group

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on Sunday near the Syrian border in the country's east killed four people, as Israel said it had targeted operatives from…

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, in Jerusalem, February 15, 2026. (Reuters)

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Netanyahu Says US Deal with Iran Must Dismantle Nuclear Infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told US President Donald Trump last week that any US deal with Iran must include the dismantling of…

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a thumbs-up as he boards a plane while departing Bratislava Airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (Reuters)

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Rubio: US Satisfied with Overall ‘Trajectory’ in Syria

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Washington is pleased with the "trajectory" in Syria, which has launched talks with Kurdish minority…

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Trump Says Board of Peace Pledged Over $5 Billion for Gaza, Urges Hamas to Proceed with Disarmament

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Palestinian civil defense teams working to recover the remains of 67 members of the Abu Nasr family from beneath the rubble of their home after it was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza City, 15 February 2026. (EPA)

Trump Says Board of Peace Pledged Over $5 Billion for Gaza, Urges Hamas to Proceed with Disarmament

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Hamas to move forward with disarmament under his plan for postwar Gaza, and also stated that the Board of Peace has…

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Indonesia Says 8,000 Troops Ready for Possible Peacekeeping Mission in Gaza by June Sunday 15/02 - 16:40

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08 February 2026, Iran, Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gives his weekly press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tehran. (dpa)

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Iran’s Top Diplomat to Attend ‘Indirect’ Talks with US in Geneva

Iran’s top diplomat was traveling from Tehran on Sunday to Geneva where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the US will take place, Iranian state…

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Palestinians walk along the separation barrier between the West Bank and east Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina, Sunday Feb. 15, 2026. (AP)

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Israel Resumes Contentious West Bank Land Registration in New Step to Deepen Control

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide…

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Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)

Gaza's Nasser Hospital Condemns Move by MSF to Suspend Most Services

11 February 2026, Palestinian Territories, Nablus: Israeli army forces raided the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank, deploying foot patrols around the Old City, the eastern market, and the city center. Photo: Mohammed Nasser/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Syria Says Has Taken Over Another Base from US Forces

Syrian Democratic Forces members stand by vehicles, as they withdraw from the front lines, following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Hasakah, Syria, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Several in Gaza

Palestinian child looks on as he stands next to a tent at a makeshift camp for displaced people during a dust storm in Zawaida, in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

US military vehicles escort buses transporting ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Says Al-Hol Camp Population Has Dropped Sharply as Syria Moves to Relocate Remaining Families

Participants pose for a family photo during the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 14 February 2026. (EPA)

African Union Summit Calls for Unified Action to Confront Continent’s Challenges

Al-Alimi presents Yemen’s vision for maritime security during a panel discussion in Munich (SABA).

Al-Alimi Calls from Munich for a New Regional Security Framework

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri greets supporters during his visit to the grave of his father, late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, on the 21st anniversary of his assassination, in Downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 14 February 2026. (EPA)

Lebanon Marks 21st Anniversary of Rafik Hariri Assassination

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

Report: Trump, Netanyahu Agreed US Should Press Iran to Cut Oil Sales to China

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Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

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Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

Saudi FM Meets US Senior Advisor, Syrian Counterpart at Munich Security Conference

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani. (SPA)

Saudi Diplomatic Discussions on the Sidelines of Munich Conference

Prince Faisal met with Nickolay Mladenov on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. SPA

Yemen, Saudi Arabia Deepen Infrastructure and Recovery Partnership

Yemeni Minister of Public Works and Roads Hussein Al-Aqrabi and Mohammed Al-Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Yemen (Saba)

Saudi FM Says Palestinians Have Right to Self-Determination

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', in Munich, Germany, 13 February 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

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Al-Alimi meets with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. (Saba)

In Munich, Al-Alimi Frames Yemen Conflict as Issue of International Security

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Lebanon Says 4 Dead in Strike as Israel Says Targeted Palestinian Group

UN Says Al-Hol Camp Population Has Dropped Sharply as Syria Moves to Relocate Remaining Families

Rubio: US Satisfied with Overall ‘Trajectory’ in Syria

Indonesia Says 8,000 Troops Ready for Possible Peacekeeping Mission in Gaza by June

Women walk down a hill overlooking a camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 14, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Board of Peace Pledged Over $5 Billion for Gaza, Urges Hamas to Proceed with Disarmament

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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second right, attends a completion ceremony of the new street, called Saeppyol Street in Pyongyang, North Korea Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

NKorea Opens Housing District for Families of Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War

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Fireworks Store Blast in China Kills 8 Ahead of Lunar New Year

Men perform molten iron fireworks in a park in Beijing on February 15, 2026 ahead of the Lunar New Year of the Horse. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

Netanyahu Says US Deal with Iran Must Dismantle Nuclear Infrastructure

Iran’s Top Diplomat to Attend ‘Indirect’ Talks with US in Geneva

China Confirms Visa-free Access for Canada, UK Visitors from Feb 17

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS

Albanian PM Says He Will Attend US ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. (AFP file photo)

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An Indian woman tries on gold jewelry at a jewelry store in Bangalore (EPA)

Gold Drops over 1% as Thin Trading, Profit‑taking Weigh

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Saudi Arabia Elected President of Arab Housing and Reconstruction Council Executive Office

Oil Steady as Traders Brace for US–Iran Nuclear Talks

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

SABIC Signs Agreement to Supply Raw Materials for Tire Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia

The agreement comes as part of SABIC’s support for national downstream industries. Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt’s Investment Ministry Says Next Phase Demands Shift Beyond Fintech

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, at the “Disruptech Sharm 2026 – Fintech and Beyond” conference. (Egyptian Ministry of Investment).

Safran to Open Landing Gear Plant in Morocco

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'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition on Exploring Maritime Heritage to Be Held at Red Sea Museum

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"Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" runs from February 25 to May 29. (SPA file photo)

'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition on Exploring Maritime Heritage to Be Held at Red Sea Museum

The Red Sea Museum, under the Museums Commission, announced the opening of "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea", running from February 25…

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A view shows the Porte des Lions, the new public entrance to the renovated Denon wing (Aile Denon) at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

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Louvre Museum's Denon Gallery Damaged by Water Leak, Mona Lisa Unaffected

The Louvre museum's Denon gallery, where its most valuable paintings are displayed, was hit by a water leak on Thursday evening, although the area which houses…

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Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era - SPA

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 147 Architectural Units at Ra’s Qurayyah Port

The Saudi Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at the Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Region, uncovering 147…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 13/02 - 16:24

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Pamuk brought his bestselling novel to life in a red-painted house in Istanbul. Yasin AKGUL / AFP

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Crowds Flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV Adaptation

On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district on Istanbul's European side known for its antiques shops, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his…

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The prince met with a group of talented young men and women from AlUla active in various artistic and cultural fields - SPA

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Prince of Wales Explores AlUla Arts Festival, Engages with Local Artists

AlUla Arts Festival captured the interest of the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

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Italy’s Winter Olympics Dream: A Record 22nd Medal Seals Its Best-Ever Games

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Silver medalists Italy's Michela Moioli and Lorenzo Sommariva hold an Italian flag as they celebrate after the mixed team snowboard cross finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP)

Italy’s Winter Olympics Dream: A Record 22nd Medal Seals Its Best-Ever Games

Now it’s official: host nation Italy is having its best ever Winter Olympics. Italy picked up four medals in quick succession on Sunday — two golds, a silver…

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Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Birmingham City v Leeds United - St Andrew's Knighthead Park, Birmingham, Britain - February 15, 2026 Leeds United's Sean Longstaff scores a penalty during the penalty shootout. (Reuters)

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Leeds Survive Birmingham Scare to Reach FA Cup Fifth Round

Leeds survived an FA Cup scare to reach the fifth round with a penalty shoot-out victory against second-tier Birmingham on Sunday. Birmingham substitute…

Sunday 15/02 - 16:37

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Manuel Neuer of Munich reacts ahead of the German Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich 05 in Dortmund, Germany, 14 February 2026. (EPA)

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Bayern’s Neuer Sidelined with Calf Injury

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle, the Bundesliga club announced on Sunday. Neuer, 39,…

Sunday 15/02 - 12:07

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Gold medalist Federica Brignone of Italy celebrates during the medal ceremony of the Women's Super G of the Alpine Skiing competitions at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Tofane ski center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, 12 February 2026. (EPA)

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Brignone Leads Giant Slalom in Double Olympic Gold Bid, Shiffrin in Striking Distance

Federica Brignone is in pole position for double Milan-Cortina gold after the veteran Italian topped the times in the first run of Sunday's giant slalom, while…

Sunday 15/02 - 10:37

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Mansfield Town's English midfielder #25 Louis Reed (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Burnley and Mansfield Town at Turf Moor in Burnley, northwest England on February 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Man City Beat Salford, Newcastle Knock Out Villa, Mansfield Town Stun Burnley in FA Cup

Manchester City beat League Two Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup to move into the fifth round on Saturday as January signing Marc Guehi scored his first goal for…

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Obama: Aliens Are ‘Real,’ But Aren’t in Area 51

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Former US President Barack Obama (Reuters)

Obama: Aliens Are ‘Real,’ But Aren’t in Area 51

For decades Americans have wondered about the existence of aliens and the mysterious desert holding facility Area 51, and now Barack Obama – after two terms as…

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Twenty Arabian hares, carefully selected to boost genetic diversity, have been introduced through the reserve’s rewilding program. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Reintroduces the Arabian Hare

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Arabian hare (Lepus capensis arabicus) to be the 14th native species returned to…

Sunday 15/02 - 17:40

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Adrena is strategically located a short drive from Shura Island. (SPA)

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Red Sea Global Launches ‘Adrena,’ a New Adventure and Leisure Zone in Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global, the developer of regenerative tourism destinations, unveiled on Sunday “Adrena,” a contemporary adventure and leisure zone in Saudi Arabia that…

Sunday 15/02 - 17:27

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Vehicles drive through flood waters during a downpour in Lincoln at the Selwyn district in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island, May 1, 2025. (AFP)

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New Zealand Braces for More Flooding After Road Collapses, One Death

New Zealand's weather forecaster on Sunday warned more flooding could hit the country's North Island, a day after floods caused power outages, road collapses,…

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Larry, the official 10 Downing Street cat walks outside 10 Downing Street before the nationwide Clap for Carers to recognise and support National Health Service (NHS) workers and carers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, in London, Thursday, May 21, 2020. (AP)

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‘First Feline’ Larry Marks 15 Years as Britain’s Political Top Cat

In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British…

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