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Arab World An Israeli army flag flies over the ruins of destroyed buildings in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon (EPA)
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Israel Advances in South Lebanon Toward Heights Overlooking Nabatieh, Galilee

The Israeli army pushed forward again on Thursday around the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, seeking to reach the strategic Ali al-Taher heights, an area…

Nazir Rida (Beirut)
Arab World A photo of the Lebanese and Saudi flags. (National News Agency)
Arab World

Saudi Reopening to Lebanese Exports Boosts Economic and Agricultural Hopes

Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume receiving Lebanese exports has revived hopes among Lebanese business and farming circles for the return of one of the country…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Nov. 3, 2025 (SPA)
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Lebanon’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Decision on Exports Came after Beirut Met Standards

Lebanon’s ambassador to Riyadh said Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume imports from Lebanon came after Beirut met the required standards to ensure the goods…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Arab World Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office)
Arab World

Zaidi Urges Sharaa to Boost Baghdad-Damascus Coordination

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has sent a message to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa calling for stronger ties and closer security and economic…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

World A banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei and the late senior Iranian military commander, General Qassem Soleimani, on a building in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

Iran's foreign ministry condemned on Thursday the latest US strikes on the country, saying the attacks rendered the nearly two-month ceasefire "practically…

Asharq Al Awsat
World FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
World

Hazardous Materials Incident Prompts Pentagon Lockdown

A hazardous materials incident put the Pentagon on lockdown on Thursday as fire officials investigated the air quality issue, defense and fire officials said. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Business In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 8, 2026, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP) /
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Hormuz Shock Hits Gulf Economies, Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in 2026

The global economy is entering an extremely sensitive phase in 2026 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have cast a heavy shadow…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

FILE PHOTO: A general view picture shows the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block as Bethlehem is seen in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Strengthen Supply Chains with Land Corridor Bypassing Maritime Chokepoints

The German Ambassador expressed his support for the project's activities due to their paramount importance in protecting the population and mitigating the risks that threaten their lives daily. (MASAM)

German Ambassador: MASAM Plays Vital Role in Protecting People from Mine Risks in Yemen

Khan al-Ahmar community in the heart of the West Bank (Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories - B’Tselem)

Khan al-Ahmar: Last Tent in Battle for Greater Jerusalem

Palestinians are seen at a school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on Tuesday. (AFP)

Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Palestinian Factions’ Amendment to 8th Clause of Gaza Agreement

Embraer E195-E2 aircraft parked at the company’s headquarters (EPA)

Embraer Presses Ahead with Saudi Aviation, Defense Partnerships

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Economy Demonstrates Competitive Strength, Expands 3% in First Quarter

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A Faint Light from Iraq

Suleiman Jawda
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How Do Individual Crimes Become Fuel for Hatred?

Osman Mirghani
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Why Is Saudi Arabia Seeking to Stop the War?

Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Aweisheg
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Tehran... When Uranium Enriches the Regime

Kifah Mahmood
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What Remains of Tehran's Empire?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Türkiye and Israel’s ‘War Complex’

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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‘Fear’ of the Bad Has Led Lebanon to the Worse

Hanna Saleh
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Reading Lebanon’s Reality Free of Illusions

Antoine Douaihy
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How Did Iran Pluck the Palestinian Fruit?!

Mishary Dhayidi
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How Can Lebanon Succeed in the New Middle East?

Sam Menassa
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From Putin to Saddam to Sinwar

Ghassan Charbel
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Israel’s False Tales and the False Tales About It

Hazem Saghieh
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Nov. 3, 2025 (SPA)

Lebanon’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Decision on Exports Came after Beirut Met Standards

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia Stresses Centrality of Palestinian Cause for Arab World

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Canadian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. (SPA)

Saudi King Issues Royal Order Appointing Nine Judges to the Supreme Court

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

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An Israeli army flag flies over the ruins of destroyed buildings in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon (EPA)

Israel Advances in South Lebanon Toward Heights Overlooking Nabatieh, Galilee

Nazir Rida (Beirut)

Saudi Reopening to Lebanese Exports Boosts Economic and Agricultural Hopes

A photo of the Lebanese and Saudi flags. (National News Agency)

Zaidi Urges Sharaa to Boost Baghdad-Damascus Coordination

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office)

Israel Releases Hamas Co-founder After 2 Years of Detention

This picture taken from a position on the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, shows the sun setting behind destroyed buildings in the besieged Palestinian territory on June 10, 2026. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

FILE PHOTO: A general view picture shows the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block as Bethlehem is seen in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

All 3 Missing Indian Seafarers Dead after US Strike on Tanker Off Oman

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to take off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026. (US Navy photo)

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An old car drives past debris from a demolished house occupying part of the seaside promenade in the Centro Habana neighborhood, in Havana on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

US Sanctions Cuban State Oil Company

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Hazardous Materials Incident Prompts Pentagon Lockdown

FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Iran Maritime Body Says Hormuz Completely Closed 'Until Further Notice'

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

A Mass Funeral is Held for 22 Pakistani Soldiers Who Died in a Helicopter Crash in Kashmir

Smoke billows after an army MI-17 helicopter crashed due to a technical fault, in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/M.D. Mughal)

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FILE PHOTO: Dark clouds are seen over the building of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

IMF Cuts 2026 Euro Zone Growth Forecast with Higher Inflation

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Egypt Signs Deal to Transfer Shares in Wataniya 172 Fuel Stations to Taqa Arabia

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Reuters file photo

Hormuz Shock Hits Gulf Economies, Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in 2026

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 8, 2026, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP) /

SpaceX on Cusp of Record IPO that Could Make Musk a Trillionaire

FILE - SpaceX's mega rocket Starship prepares for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

ECB Set for 'Insurance Hike' as Iran War Fans Euro Zone Inflation

FILE PHOTO: Dark clouds are seen over the building of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

Gold Rebounds from 6-month Low; Inflation Data in Focus

A vendor displays gold bracelets for sale at a gold shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (AFP)

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

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

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
Culture The Saudi Film Commission logo
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
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
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…

Culture This photograph shows a general view of the ruins of the ancient city of Troy in Canakkale on June 2, 2026. (AFP)
Culture

Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a Source of Turkish Pride

A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Türkiye. First…

Sports

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Serena Williams' Comeback at Queen's Club is Over after Injury to Doubles Partner

Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 10, 2026 Serena Williams of the US during practice REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Serena Williams' Comeback at Queen's Club is Over after Injury to Doubles Partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - May 24, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes
Sports

Wolves Fire Coach after Relegation from Premier League

Wolverhampton fired manager Rob Edwards on Thursday following the team's relegation from the Premier League. Edwards was in charge for only seven months,…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Germany Training - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US - June 10, 2026 A football with the FIFA World Cup logo is pictured during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser
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German Players to Pay for 600 Fans' Stadium Trip amid Soaring Transport Costs

German players have stepped up to ease fans' pain from soaring transport costs at the World Cup, offering to pay for 600 of them to travel by bus to their last…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Workers are seen on a crane at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (AFP)
Sports

Jeddah Sets Stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Gatherings

Jeddah is set to host one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent football fan events, "Live the World Cup", at Abadi Al Johar Arena, accompanying Saudi football fans…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2019 General view of the Wimbledon logo on the base of the handle of a tennis racquet REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
Sports

Wimbledon Increases Prize Money by 20%, Singles Winners Will Earn $4.8 Million

Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

Saudi Arabia has enhanced its global leadership role in coral reef protection by chairing the 39th General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative …

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People rest outside the Kremlin on a warm summer day in downtown Moscow, Russia, 05 June 2026. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
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Russia Unblocks Roblox after Widespread Child Anger

Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People and personell from the wildlife board mill around a dead moose that had strayed into Majorstuen,a inner city area in Oslo, Norway on, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Javad Parsa / NTB / AFP)
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Moose Put Down after Wandering Into Central Oslo

Norwegian police said Thursday that a moose that had wandered into downtown Oslo, drawing curious crowds, had been shot and killed. Videos taken by witnesses…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A poppy wreath and a photo next to the grave of Private Thomas Redvers Whitaker during a burial ceremony for six British soldiers of World War I, at the CWGC's Tyne Cot Cemetery in Zonnebeke, Belgium, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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WWI Soldier's Postcard from Home Helps Unite his Family after a Century

A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite distant descendants more than a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra wears a smartphone on her head as she records her actions through motion capture while slicing mangoes at her home in Chennai. R.Satish BABU / AFP
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The Indian Workers Training AI Robots to Take their Jobs

With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on…

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