الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

French Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit Paves Way for New Phase of Strategic Partnership

A senior French official stressed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to France on Sunday means, in short, that Riyadh and Paris are entering a…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh) Sunday 23/08 - 15:57

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Smoke rises as Israeli forces demolish homes in Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, southern Lebanon, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP)

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Israeli Military Operations Paving Way for Battle in South Lebanon

Israeli incursions and raids on southern Lebanon are paving the way for a military battle as the army has been striking heights overlooking villages and towns…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to the Kingdom in December 2024. (Reuters)

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Saudi Arabia and France Seek New Routes for Security and Energy

The visit by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Paris is not taking place under ordinary regional circumstances. The region…

Aziz Mathari (Riyadh) Saturday 22/08 - 09:52

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Saudi Crown Prince during a previous meeting with the French president at the Élysée Palace in Paris (SPA).

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Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

As part of the official visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to France, Paris will host the French-Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 23/08 - 14:19

US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt all Oil Exports

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Image published by the Iranian Parliament's website from Sunday's meeting of the Foreign Policy and National Security Committee.

US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt all Oil Exports

The US threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that…

Asharq Al Awsat since 43 minutes

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Yemen needs a comprehensive legislative review to address the effects of war, the coup and division, according to Al-Maqtari (Saba).

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Al-Maqtari to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Documenting Houthi Attacks...No Immunity for Perpetrators of Grave Crimes

Yemen's Minister of Legal Affairs, Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, said that any future political settlement will not grant immunity to perpetrators of grave crimes,…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) Sunday 23/08 - 15:24

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A protester shouts slogans while holding a portrait of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a protest against the backdrop of Lebanon-Israel talks and the normalization of relations, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

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The 'Ali al-Taher' Battle: A Test of Hezbollah’s Capabilities

The battle for the “Ali al-Taher” heights is placing Hezbollah before a difficult test that goes beyond its ability to defend the hill and prevent its fall. It…

Paul Astih (Beirut) Sunday 23/08 - 16:06

From Understanding to Implementation: Riyadh and Paris Redraw their Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 16, 2023. (SPA)

Iran Executes Man Accused of Aiding US, Israel in Anti-govt Protests

An Iranian man reads a copy of the Iranian daily newspaper Hamshahri displaying a picture of US President Donald Trump and a title reading in Persian, 'The empty gun of sanctions,' reporting the new harsh economic threat by Trump against Iran, outside a kiosk in Tehran, Iran, 22 August 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Trump Hits Back at Canada after Retaliatory Tariffs Announcement

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on August 22, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2026 and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB and Dave Chan / AFP)

Arms Depots in Residential Areas Keep Libyans on Edge

Remnants of ammunition after a weapons depot explosion in Misrata, western Libya, on Friday (Criminal Investigation Department)

Barrack: Israeli Strike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Base Sought to Bait Türkiye

Abu al-Duhur airbase following strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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Tugboat Al-Hani begins operations at Zueitina port (National Oil Corporation)

From Wells to Budget: Where Does Libya’s Oil Money Go?

A member of the Red Cross provides learning activities to children inside a tent at Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium turned into a temporary shelter in Beirut, Lebanon, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Exceptional School Year: South Lebanon Families Weigh Options Amid War Fears

Saudi Arabia and France boosted their culture cooperation through nine executive programs signed during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Kingdom in December 2024. (SPA)

From the Louvre to AlUla: How Culture Built a Strategic Bridge Between Riyadh and Paris

Saudi Arabia and France Seek New Routes for Security and Energy

Abdul Halim Khaddam and Rafik al-Hariri meet in June 2001. (AFP)

Khaddam: Despite My Warning, Hariri Stayed in Lebanon for Electoral Reasons, He Was Killed 6 Days Later

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during his visit to South Lebanon on Friday. (NNA)

Salam Inspects Military Units South of Litani: No Capable Lebanese State without One Strong Army

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GCC, India Discuss Ministerial Meeting Set to be Held Next Month

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 23/08 - 18:13

GCC Secretary-General Holds Separate Meetings with South Korean, Georgian Ambassadors

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Senior Officials, Business Leaders to Attend French-Saudi Roundtable on Monday

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syria Internal Security Bus

This handout picture released by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows a badly damaged bus at the side of a road following a blast in the countryside near the capital Damascus on August 22, 2026. (Photo by SANA / AFP)

From Understanding to Implementation: Riyadh and Paris Redraw their Partnership

Saudi Arabia and France Seek New Routes for Security and Energy

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Israeli Military Operations Paving Way for Battle in South Lebanon

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Palestinian Authorities Say Israeli Army Kills Teen in West Bank

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian Islam Ajouri, 14, at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH / AFP)

Tunisia Says Recovered 11 Migrants' Drowned Bodies

African migrants rescued by the Tunisian coast guard in October (AFP)

The 'Ali al-Taher' Battle: A Test of Hezbollah’s Capabilities

Al-Maqtari to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Documenting Houthi Attacks...No Immunity for Perpetrators of Grave Crimes

Arms Depots in Residential Areas Keep Libyans on Edge

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FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un examine a launch pad of Soyuz rockets during their meeting at the Vostochny cosmodrome outside the city of Tsiolkovsky, about 200 kilometers from the city of Blagoveshchensk in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

North Korea Preparing Further Russia Troop Deployments, No Sign Move Imminent, Seoul Says

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 minutes

US Vows 'Economic D-Day' as Iran Threatens to Halt all Oil Exports

US: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Sentenced over Blocking Golden Gate Bridge Traffic in 2024

The Golden Gate Bridge during sunrise seen from Marin Headlands viewpoint in Marin County, California, US October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo

Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Guinea

Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry on August 23, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

French Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit Paves Way for New Phase of Strategic Partnership

Patrick Maisonnave, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections, Says Would 'Split' Ukraine

(FILES) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to attend a meeting with Serbian President at the Palace of Serbia, in Belgrade on August 8, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

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Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina (SPA)

Saudi Airlines Compete Against Post-Summer Slump With Cost-Cutting Offers

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 23/08 - 15:47

Egyptian Central Bank Issues Regulations for Digital Financial Identity Services

The headquarters of the Central Bank of Egypt in downtown Cairo (Photography: Abdul Fattah Faraj)

Sinopec's Half-year Profit Grew 19.3% on Year Despite Iran War

Oil storage tanks and facilities of a Sinopec plant in Shanghai, China, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

ECB Chief Lagarde Reportedly 'Ready to Serve' WEF

President of European Central Bank Christine Lagarde addresses the media in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, July 23, 2026, after a meeting of the ECB's governing council. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Trump Hits Back at Canada after Retaliatory Tariffs Announcement

Alibaba Proposes Hong Kong Share Placement Worth $10 Billion

FILE PHOTO: People visit an Alibaba booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo/File Photo

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Riyadh to Host Security and History Dialogue Conference in September

Culture

Riyadh to Host Security and History Dialogue Conference in September

Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Ministry of Interior will organize the Security and History…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 23/08 - 13:59

Culture

From the Louvre to AlUla: How Culture Built a Strategic Bridge Between Riyadh and Paris

When Saudi artifacts were exhibited at the Louvre Museum, the Saudi-French relationship had not yet reached its current breadth. At the time, culture was a…

Aziz Mathari (Riyadh) Saturday 22/08 - 10:33

Culture

Saudi Heritage Commission, University of Vienna Study Reveals Pottery Production Identity in Arabia 3,600 Years Ago

The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the University of Vienna, has conducted a new international scientific study revealing evidence that…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 21/08 - 06:15

Culture

Saudi Culture Ministry Relocates to New Headquarters in Diriyah

Diriyah Company has announced the completion of the relocation of the Ministry of Culture to its new headquarters in Diriyah’s Northern District, developed as…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 20/08 - 14:44

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Rowers from the United Boat Club train on the Pamba river in preparation for the Nehru Trophy snake boat race, near Kainakary, Kerala, India, August 7, 2026. (Reuters)

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Kerala’s Snake Boat Racers Keep Tradition Afloat in Face of Floods and Financial Challenges

This weekend around 20 wooden boats, 100-foot long and powered by about 100 rowers each, will slice through Kerala's backwaters to compete for the most…

Wednesday 19/08 - 07:50

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Gauff Powers Past Pegula to Win US Open Warm-up in Cincinnati

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MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 23: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United Staes during the Women's Final on day twelve of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 23, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Gauff Powers Past Pegula to Win US Open Warm-up in Cincinnati

Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in…

Asharq Al Awsat since 26 minutes

Sports

Saudi, French Sports Ministries Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

The Saudi Ministry of Sport on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life to strengthen…

Asharq Al Awsat since 32 minutes

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Saudi Crown Prince Attends Esports World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony in Paris

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) since 35 minutes

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - August 23, 2026 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Josko Gvardiol celebrate after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

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Late Gvardiol Strike Earns Maresca Winning Start and Brighton Hammer Villa

City's post-Pep Guardiola era began with late drama as Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Sunday 23/08 - 17:49

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First placed McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates with the trophy on the podium after the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at the Circuit Zandvoort racetrack in Zandvoort, Netherlands, 23 August 2026. EPA/Sem van der Wal

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Norris Wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after Battle with Antonelli

McLaren’s Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the space of a single lap before holding on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 23/08 - 17:39

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The Sunhat is Everywhere in Athens as Crowds Grow Larger at Ancient Sites

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Tourists wearing hats take photographs on the rocky Areios Pagos Hill next to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

The Sunhat is Everywhere in Athens as Crowds Grow Larger at Ancient Sites

Outside the Acropolis, a sea of hats bobs up and down the hill to the ancient site: straw boaters, Panama hats, baseball caps and bucket hats in the relentless…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 23/08 - 18:01

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The King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve (SPA).

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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Highlights Two Distinctive Native Shrubs

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is distinguished by its unique natural plant diversity and its captivating natural features, highlighted by distinctive…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 23/08 - 14:33

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Georges Dib, known on TikTok as "Doctor Food." Photo: Social media

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Lebanon Arrests ‘Doctor Food’ over Drug-laced Treats

Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) Sunday 23/08 - 11:27

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Gandhi’s peti charkha, a portable box spinning wheel, along with two letters about the spiritual discipline of spinning, sold for Rs 10.2m (Saffronart)

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Mahatma Gandhi’s 688 Handwritten Messages to Grieving Friend Sell for Millions

A collection of 688 handwritten reflections by Mahatma Gandhi has sold for £1.2 million at an auction in India, setting a record for an Indian historical…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Sunday 23/08 - 08:03

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The two-sided medal is engraved with a Sydney skyline showing course landmarks including the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge -- and the Allianz Arena in Munich (Sydney Marathon)

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Sydney Marathon Unveils Medal with Wrong Stadium

Organizers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in far-away Munich, Germany. The two…

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