الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

Iran Says Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei to Begin July 4, Burial Set for July 9

The ‌funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 16:46

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Syria: Former Assad Intelligence Deputy Arrested

Syria’s Counterterrorism Directorate has arrested Major General Qais Hassan al-Abd al-Rajab, the former deputy director of the General Intelligence Directorate…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 11:46

Arab World

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, June 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Arab World

Lebanon Reports Israeli Strikes in South after Evacuation Warning

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday shortly after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for 20 locations including the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 10:33

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A military vehicle manufactured in Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Military Production)

Arab World

Egypt Banks on Domestic Defense Manufacturing to Curb Military Spending

Egypt is increasingly relying on domestic defense manufacturing to curb military spending, expanding local production of armored vehicles, drones and air…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo) Saturday 13/06 - 09:18

Trump Says Deal to End War Will Be Signed on Sunday, Iran Questions Timing

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A drone view of vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says Deal to End War Will Be Signed on Sunday, Iran Questions Timing

US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on Sunday, although Iran…

Saturday 13/06 - 18:20

US Says Downed Multiple Iran Drones as Both Insist Deal Closer Saturday 13/06 - 05:52

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Sharaa: Syria Seeks to Stop Lebanon War, Not Join It

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved to quell renewed speculation that Syria could become involved in the war in Lebanon, saying reports that Damascus…

Souad Jarous (Damascus) Saturday 13/06 - 05:49

Features

People stand outside the Palais Lumiere ahead of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Features

Trump Faces G7 After Year of Trade Wrath, Diplomatic Bluster

Little is known about what President Donald Trump's intentions are for the G7 summit in Evian, France next week, except maybe the obvious: the American…

Saturday 13/06 - 07:25

Palestinian, Israeli Civil Society Groups Meet in France as Two-State Hopes Dim

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a conference with Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups supporting a two-state solution in Paris, France, 12 June 2026. (EPA)

Arab Push Seeks Lebanon Ceasefire Arrangements

From a session of bilateral negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, held under US sponsorship at the US State Department. (AFP)

Palestinian Football Chief Says Was Refused US, Canada World Cup Visas

Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association speaks during the 65th FIFA Congress held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015. (Patrick B. Kraemer/Keystone via AP, File)

Qatar Not Expecting Gifts as They Chase World Cup Dream, Says Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui, manager of Qatar speaks to the media during a Qatar Press Conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 12, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Underdogs No More, Morocco Ready to Battle Top Nations, Says Ouahbi

New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - June 12, 2026 Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi and Achraf Hakimi during the press conference. (Reuters)

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The Egyptian prime minister visits the construction site of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in July 2025. (Egyptian government)

Growing Egypt-Russia Partnership Raises Alarm in Israel

Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Calls 2026 World Cup Selection an ‘Exceptional’ Milestone

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. (INA)

Is Zaidi’s Govt Gradually Leaving Iran’s Orbit?

A man walks past Iran's national flag at the Vanak Square in Tehran on June 10, 2026. (AFP)

Why Is a ‘Very Close’ Iran-US Deal Taking So Long?

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on during a press conference following a meeting with several political parties and security institutions representatives on safeguarding democratic debates against foreign interference after Paris prosecutors opened in May a probe to investigate whether an Israeli company interfered in local French elections, at the Matignon Hotel in Paris on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Firm BlackCore Suspected of Meddling in New York and Scotland Votes, France Says

Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Program (WFP) Carl Skau. (Turky Al-Agili)

UN Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hunger Threatening 300 Million People Around the World

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Security cooperation between the Kingdom and Lebanon contributed to tracking and seizing the narcotic substances (Saudi Ministry of Interior).

Saudi-Lebanese Security Cooperation Foils Smuggling of Nearly 4 Million Amphetamine Pills

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 09:11

Riyadh to Host UNITAR’s First Cybersecurity Office

The office will help address global cybersecurity capacity gaps. (National Cybersecurity Authority)

UAE Categorically Denies Reports Alleging the Transfer of Funds to Iran

A view of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Calls 2026 World Cup Selection an ‘Exceptional’ Milestone

Saudi FM Receives French President's Adviser, Holds Phone Call with Portuguese Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince Unable to Attend G7 Summit Due to Prior Commitments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Arab World

Syria: Former Assad Intelligence Deputy Arrested

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 11:46

Egypt Banks on Domestic Defense Manufacturing to Curb Military Spending

Lebanon Reports Israeli Strikes in South after Evacuation Warning

Sharaa: Syria Seeks to Stop Lebanon War, Not Join It

Palestinian, Israeli Civil Society Groups Meet in France as Two-State Hopes Dim

Arab Push Seeks Lebanon Ceasefire Arrangements

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Trump Says Deal to End War Will Be Signed on Sunday, Iran Questions Timing

Saturday 13/06 - 18:20

Iran Says Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei to Begin July 4, Burial Set for July 9

A woman holds an image of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

North Korea Condemns US Missile Sale Approval to South Korea

A North Korean flag flutters at the North Korea consular office in Dandong, Liaoning province, China June 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Swedish Fighters Intercept Russian Jets near Border

A general view of the Swedish capital Stockholm (Reuters)

5 Killed When Indian Air Force Transport Aircraft Crashes in Assam

US Deports Iranian Pro-democracy Activist to Central African Republic

A general view shows a part of the capital Bangui, Central African Republic, February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola Purchase Licensing Rights

Business

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and the Saudi delegation are seen during the meeting in Astana. (SPA)

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Digital Transformation, Industrial Cooperation with Kazakh Ministers

Saturday 13/06 - 17:47

US Refiners Can Still Absorb More Venezuelan Oil, Energy Secretary Wright Says

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright attends the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Mining Investment Opportunities with Kazakh Companies

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held a series of bilateral meetings in Astana on Friday with leaders of several Kazakh mining and metals companies. (SPA)

SpaceX Leveraged Fund Providers Hit by Day-one Launch Setback, Sources Say

Türkiye Central Bank Commits to Continued Disinflation Path

A man carries goods on his shoulder on a hot day in Istanbul, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP)

Dollar Steadies as Traders Weigh Prospects for Iran Ceasefire

A US $100 dollar bill is seen on December 17, 2009. (Reuters)

Culture

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

Culture

British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

Friday 12/06 - 10:59

Culture

The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks - SPA

Culture

Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 14:45

Culture

Saudi Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 16:34

Culture

Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

Culture

Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 10/06 - 13:32

Culture

The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

Culture

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

Tuesday 09/06 - 17:39

Sports

Serena Williams Teams up with Muchova in Berlin Doubles

Sports

US player Serena Williams hits a shot during a practice session at the HSBC WTA tennis Championships at Queen's Club in west London on June 12, 2026. (AFP)

Serena Williams Teams up with Muchova in Berlin Doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's…

Saturday 13/06 - 16:55

Sports

Omni Houston Hotel, Houston, Texas, US - June 11, 2026 DR Congo players arrive at the hotel in Houston ahead of the FIFA World Cup. (Reuters)

Sports

Confident DR Congo Ready to Bring African Flair to World Cup After Long Wait

Jubilant singing and the raspy sound of vuvuzelas have created an unmistakingly African feel to Democratic of Republic Congo’s training in Houston, where…

Saturday 13/06 - 16:52

Sports

]Protesters hold a banner reading "Kick Israel Out of FIFA", ahead of Canada's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Sports

FIFA Faces Protests in Toronto Over Israel Ties Ahead of Canada World Cup Match

Protesters unfurled a massive red banner on top of the World Cup logo near a busy highway in Toronto on Friday, denouncing FIFA's association with Israel,…

Saturday 13/06 - 08:06

Sports

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Türkiye Training - Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, Arizona, US - June 8, 2026 Türkiye coach Vincenzo Montella with players during training. (Reuters)

Sports

Türkiye's Long World Cup Wait Set to End with Australia Showdown

Türkiye coach Vincenzo Montella &zwnj;want his players to keep their emotions in check and make the country proud when they play their first World Cup match in…

Saturday 13/06 - 07:10

Sports

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham pictured during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Stu Forster/Getty Images/AFP

Sports

David Beckham Gets Hollywood Star as World Cup Begins in US

Football idol David Beckham joined the ranks of entertainment royalty on Friday when he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hours before the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 06:57

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Peru Police Disguised as World Cup Mascots Arrest a Suspected Drug Dealer in Lima

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Mascots of the World Cup, Maple the Moose (L), Zayu the Jaguar (C) and Clutch the Bald Eagle pose for a picture ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Peru Police Disguised as World Cup Mascots Arrest a Suspected Drug Dealer in Lima

Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima. Colonel Carlos Alcántara, head…

Saturday 13/06 - 17:51

Varieties

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Training - Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US - June 9, 2026 England's Jude Bellingham, Reece James and Kobbie Mainoo during training. (Reuters)

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England Hit by Training Kit Theft Ahead of Kansas City Arrival

England have &zwnj;suffered a theft of training equipment ahead of their arrival in Kansas City, local police said, after a vehicle transporting the gear to…

Saturday 13/06 - 06:55

Varieties

Lifeguards erect a sign that says "Beach Closed" following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. (Reuters)

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Woman Critically Injured in Shark Attack off Sydney’s Coogee Beach

A woman was critically injured off a popular Sydney beach on Saturday in the latest in a spate of shark attacks in Australia. The woman, believed to be in…

Saturday 13/06 - 06:43

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A USA fan holds a sign as she arrives at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between USA and Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026. ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP

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World Cup Underway in United States and the Winner is Freddy

The World Cup is officially underway in the United States and the biggest breakout star is...Freddy. The young German fan, roadtripping with two pals from…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 13/06 - 06:27

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An Indian fisherman washes his hands in the waters of Ennore Creek covered with an oil spill after Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, India, 11 December 2023. (EPA)

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Venezuela Says Oil Spill from Trinidad and Tobago Could Hurt Fishing, Environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting at risk fishing in the region, &zwnj;as well &zwnj;as…

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