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Türkiye Calls Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland ‘Illegitimate’

Türkiye’s president on Tuesday called Israel's recognition of Somaliland "illegitimate and unacceptable" as he hosted a visit by his Somali counterpart. …

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Palestinians stand next to a tent set up on the rubble of buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, in Gaza City, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP)

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10 Countries Warn of ‘Catastrophic’ Gaza Situation

The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the…

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, attends the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Sept. 25, 2025. (AP)

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Iran’s President Says Answer to Attack Would Be Harsh in Apparent Response to Trump Warning

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said his country’s answer to an attack would be harsh, which appeared to be in response to a warning by US…

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28 December 2025, US, Palm Beach: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump following their talks at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach. (Ukrainian Presidency/dpa)

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Ukraine Says No Evidence It Attacked Putin Residence

Ukraine said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences, accusing Moscow of…

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Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom “will not hesitate in taking the necessary steps and measures to confront any violation or threat…

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Yemen Declares State of Emergency, Demands Withdrawal of UAE Forces in 24 Hours since 2 hours
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UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen. In a statement, it said: “In light of…

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People watch as Syrian Security forces are deployed after clashes erupted during a protest in the city of Latakia, Syria, 28 December 2025. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

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Syria Authorities Arrest 21 People Linked to Former Regime in Latakia Province

Authorities in Syria's Latakia province arrested 21 people linked to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad's rule, state media reported Tuesday, after attacks rocked…

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UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)

Students Join Iran Demonstrations After Shopkeepers Protest

Shopkeepers and traders walk over a bridge during a protest against the economic conditions and Iran's embattled currency in Tehran on December 29, 2025. (Handout / Fars News Agency / AFP)

Thousands of Somalis Protest Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

This picture taken on November 7, 2024 shows a general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP)

Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Russian President

Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov and Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Sudan's players pose for the team picture before the Africa Cup of Nations group E soccer match between Algeria and Sudan in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP)

Sudan Dream of AFCON Glory as Conflict Rages at Home

This picture shows the Israeli settlement of Pisgat Zeev, (foreground) in the northern area of East Jerusalem and Israel's controversial barrier separating the Palestinian neighborhood of al-Ram (background) in the occupied West Bank on December 27, 2025 (AFP)

Spain Seeks Removal of Ads for Rentals in Israeli Settlements

“Artificial intelligence in the physical world” is displayed on a screen during a conference showcasing advances in autonomous driving technology in California on Dec. 11, 2025. (Reuters)

AI Tsunami Plunges Millions into Unemployment

People gather in front of a digital billboard featuring Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 December 2025. (EPA)

Why Do the Houthis in Yemen View Israel's Recognition of Somaliland as a Direct Threat?

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) and Syria's Central bank chief Abdul Qadir al-Hasriya (R) hold one of the country's new revamped currency notes at the Conference Palace in the Syrian capital Damascus on December 29, 2025. (AFP)

Syria Reveals New Post-Assad Banknotes

A drone view of the mass grave site in the desert near the eastern Syrian town of Dhumair, February 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Syria Secures Assad-Era Mass Grave Revealed by Reuters and Opens Criminal Investigation

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Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

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UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

Muslim World League Affirms Support for Saudi Measures to Preserve Yemen's Sovereignty

President of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Nullifies Joint Defense Agreement with UAE

Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi during his interview with Asharq Al-Awsat (Yemeni Presidency)

Yemeni Government Commends Saudi Historic Stance and Its Leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from Russian President

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This handout photograph taken and released by the Turkish presidential press service on December 30, 2025, shows Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (L) shaking hands before their meeting in Istanbul. (Photo by Handout / Turkish Presidential Press Service / AFP)

Türkiye Calls Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland ‘Illegitimate’

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10 Countries Warn of ‘Catastrophic’ Gaza Situation

UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

Syria Authorities Arrest 21 People Linked to Former Regime in Latakia Province

Jailed Turkish Kurd Leader Calls on Government to Broker Deal for Syrian Kurds

(FILES) Supporters display a poster depicting jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, after he called on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and dissolve itself in Diyarbakir, southeastern Türkiye, on February 27, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

Yemen Declares State of Emergency, Demands Withdrawal of UAE Forces in 24 Hours

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi. (Saba)

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Iran’s President Says Answer to Attack Would Be Harsh in Apparent Response to Trump Warning

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Ukraine Says No Evidence It Attacked Putin Residence

Thousands of Somalis Protest Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Students Join Iran Demonstrations After Shopkeepers Protest

Iran Designates Royal Canadian Navy a Terrorist Organization

Iranians drive past a huge banner of former Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani ahead of the sixth anniversary of his assassination at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran, 30 December 2025. (EPA)

Kyiv: Russia Shows No Proof of Alleged Drone Attack on Putin Home

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King Salman International Airport Kicks of Construction of 3rd Runway to Boost Operational Efficiency

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Mawani, Arabian Chemical Terminals Sign Land Lease for Jubail Port Storage Tanks

Oil Prices Stable as Investors Seek Clarity on Russia-Ukraine Talks

A view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel

Meta Buys China-founded AI Agent Manus

Precious Metals Fall again, Asian Stocks Swing as Traders Wind Down

Gold and silver prices have fallen from record highs this week. DAVID GRAY / AFP/File

Quality of Life Program Center Launches 'Smart Cities' Report

The Quality of Life Program Center has launched its new report on "Smart Cities". (SPA)

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Cultural Camp at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Saudi Heritage

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Cultural Camp at King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Showcases Saudi Heritage

The cultural camp is a key feature of the 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held in Al-Sayahid desert. The camp celebrates authentic Saudi heritage and…

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The 2026 edition features a month-long live sculpting phase alongside a community engagement program - SPA

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Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Announces 25 Participating Artists for Seventh Edition

Under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture has announced the selection of 25 artists for the seventh edition of the annual…

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Arabic calligraphy adorns wrcades, Walls of the Grand Mosque of Makkah - SPA

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ALECSO Celebrates Opening of Arabic Calligraphy Center in Saudi Arabia

The Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) congratulated Saudi Arabia on the opening of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

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The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla. (SPA)

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‘Hegra After Dark’ Event Showcases AlUla's History through the Ages

The "Hegra After Dark" cultural event in AlUla provides an interactive evening featuring live performances, storytelling, and diverse flavors. It highlights…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 30/12 - 06:14

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The school focuses on empowering girls, teaching craft skills rooted in ancestral trades and presenting them in modern ways that create sustainable and creative opportunities - SPA

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Madrasat Addeera Empowers AlUla Youth Through Traditional Crafts

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate offers specialized training programs and workshops to develop the skills of local youth in traditional crafts and arts,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/12 - 16:02

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Sudan Dream of AFCON Glory as Conflict Rages at Home

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Sudan Dream of AFCON Glory as Conflict Rages at Home

When war broke out in Sudan in April 2023, Ammar Taifour was in a training camp with his club Al Merrikh in Khartoum. "I just remember the surprise, the…

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This comes as part of ongoing preparations to host the global sporting event - SPA

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Prince Abdul Mohsin Airport Receives First Dakar Rally 2026 Arrivals

Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu has received the first arrivals of competitors participating in the Dakar Rally 2026, as part…

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Pakistan’s ODI’s team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi attends a press conference, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File)

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Knee Injury for Shaheen Shah Afridi Forces Early Exit from Big Bash League

A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. “Due to an…

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Gabon's forward #09 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a goal in front of Mozambique's defender #17 Edson Sitoe during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Mozambique at Grand Stadium in Agadir on December 28, 2025. (AFP)

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Injured Aubameyang to Miss International Swansong with Gabon

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s international career looks to have ended with a whimper as he headed back to France on Tuesday and will miss Gabon’s last game at…

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Ayoub El Kaabi is mobbed by teammates after scoring his second goal in Morocco's 3-0 win over Zambia. Gabriel BOUYS / AFP

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Hosts Morocco Cruise as South Africa Reach Cup of Nations Last 16

Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat…

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Thieves Drill into a German Bank Vault and Steal Tens of Millions of Euros Worth of Property

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Police officers stand in front of the savings bank branch in the Buer district in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 following a break-in into the bank's vault. (Christoph Reichwein/dpa via AP)

Thieves Drill into a German Bank Vault and Steal Tens of Millions of Euros Worth of Property

Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday…

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People look up to the sky from an observatory near the village of Avren, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File)

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The Year's First Meteor Shower and Supermoon Clash in January Skies

The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks…

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The site also includes various amenities, such as shopping zones, kiosks for dining, an art gallery - SPA

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New Maritime Theater in Jazan to Host the City's Festival Opening

The Jazan city theater on the southern corniche will host the opening ceremony of the Jazan Festival 2026 on Friday. This event will take place at a 35-square…

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Saudi Post Issues Commemorative Stamp for Riyadh Air

Saudi Post, in collaboration with Riyadh Air, has launched a commemorative stamp set priced at SAR3 to celebrate the airline’s inaugural flights on October 26,…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 30/12 - 13:39

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Sparks fly at the festival, November, 2016. (AFP / Ye Aung Thu)

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Viking Dress, Bagpipes as Scotland Starts Hogmanay Party

Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland's capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country's…

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