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World Emergency responders conduct rescue operations in Caracas, Venezuela, 24 June 2026. EPA/RAYNER PENA
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Venezuela Declares State of Emergency, Closes Airport after Powerful Twin Quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forced the closure…

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Sports Players of Morocco celebrate after scoring the 4-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Morocco against Haiti, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 24 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
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Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine Help Morocco Rally to Beat Haiti 4-2 at World Cup

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes…

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World Tourists protecting themselves from the sun under umbrellas walk past the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum as the museum closes early due to the heatwave as temperatures rise in Paris, France, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco
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Europe Swelters under Record-breaking Heatwave

Europe struggled to cope with a record-breaking heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 94 million people expected to experience temperatures above 35C, most of…

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Arab World Syrian army personnel on a military vehicle in Deir Hafer, rural Aleppo, in January 2026. (Reuters)
Arab World

Syrian Troop Killings Expose Repeated Attacks, Security Lapses

The recent killing of two Syrian army members near Manbij, east of Aleppo, was not an isolated attack. It was part of a recurring pattern of strikes on…

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Iran Accuses NATO of ‘Complicity’ in War

World Mark Rutte gestures while delivering a speech during a press conference on the eve of the NATO defense ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels (AFP)

Iran Accuses NATO of ‘Complicity’ in War

Tehran accused NATO on Thursday of "complicity" in the US-Israeli war against Iran, after the bloc's chief noted its support for the United States in the…

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Arab World A Palestinian child weeps next to the body of his brother, killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Wednesday (AFP)
Arab World

Hamas Seeks to Put Gaza on US-Iran Talks Agenda

At a time when a purported ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip faces continued Israeli breaches and violations, Hamas has moved toward Iran in a step that…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Arab World Wassim al-Assad appears in court. (Syrian Justice Ministry)
Arab World

Who Is Wassim al-Assad, Who Used Syrian Regime Influence to Lead Captagon Trade?

Wassim Badih al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, faces charges of forming and leading armed groups, suppressing civilians,…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)

Iran’s Guards in Lebanon: From War Rooms to Front Lines

Billboards showing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his father, Ali Khamenei, with the slogan “Thank you, Iran,” are displayed on the airport road toward southern Lebanon. (Reuters)

Israel Army Says Struck Suspected Hezbollah Fighters in Lebanon ‘Security Zone’

Stray dogs walk past the rubble of flattened homes and businesses, destroyed by the Israeli military, in the southern Lebanese village of Tibnin on June 24, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘No US Demand’ to Withdraw from Lebanon

A man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli airstrikes in the town of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (AP)

Barrack Pushes Baghdad and Erbil Toward Oil Dispute Settlement

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani receives US envoy Tom Barrack in Erbil on June 16, 2026 (Government Media)

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Ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz (Reuters) 

The Strait of Hormuz: How Can the World Avert Iran’s ‘Economic Bomb’?

People watch as smoke billows from an oil warehouse in the Kani Qirzhala area on the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, following a suspected drone strike, on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Iraqi Judiciary Applies ‘Terrorism Provisions’ to Drones

Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh (Digital Government Authority)

Saudi Real Estate Sector Prepares for a New Wave of Foreign Investment

Billboards showing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his father, Ali Khamenei, with the slogan “Thank you, Iran,” are displayed on the airport road toward southern Lebanon. (Reuters)

Iran’s Guards in Lebanon: From War Rooms to Front Lines

Wassim al-Assad appears in court. (Syrian Justice Ministry)

Who Is Wassim al-Assad, Who Used Syrian Regime Influence to Lead Captagon Trade?

New Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy. (Facebook)

Nabil Fahmy’s Priorities at Arab League Helm: Reform and Strengthening Arab Coordination

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Washington–Tehran: The Success of the Non-Ideological Path

Emile Ameen
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Amid Lebanon's Great Divide

Antoine Douaihy
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The Global Energy Crisis and the War in the Middle East

Walid Khadouri
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Syria: Avoiding the Trap of Intervention in Lebanon

Fayez Sara
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Iran... A Story Similar to Iraq’s

Khalid Al-Bari
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Who Has Changed... Washington or Tehran?

Sam Menassa
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The Supreme Leader’s Soldiers and Trump’s Representatives

Ghassan Charbel
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The Likud's Global War Against Everyone!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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The Middle East Between the Obama and Trump Agreements

Abdulah bin Bijad Al Otaibi
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The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and Lebanon

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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What Comes After the Agreement?

Nabil Amr
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What Do We Want?

Turki al-Faisal
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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (KUNA)

Rubio: Kuwait is an Indispensable Partner for Regional Security and Stability

Asharq Al Awsat (Kuwait)

Faisal bin Farhan, Araghchi Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Foreign Minister in Bahrain for GCC-US Ministerial Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Manama on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Kyrgyz Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chairs his delegation's a meeting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP)

Mohamed bin Zayed, Rubio Discuss Middle East Developments

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet on Wednesday. (WAM)

US Reopens Embassy in Kuwait Months after Iranian Attack

A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee

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People watch as smoke billows from an oil warehouse in the Kani Qirzhala area on the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, following a suspected drone strike, on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Iraqi Judiciary Applies ‘Terrorism Provisions’ to Drones

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad)

Beirut Transfers 128 Syrian Convicts Home

Lebanese army soldiers secure the area at the entrance of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah village, southern Lebanon, 23 June 2026, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Syrian Troop Killings Expose Repeated Attacks, Security Lapses

Syrian army personnel on a military vehicle in Deir Hafer, rural Aleppo, in January 2026. (Reuters)

Arab Parliament Speaker Stresses Need for Solidarity to Confront Regional Challenges

Arab Parliament Speaker Stresses Need for Solidarity to Confront Regional Challenges

Hamas Seeks to Put Gaza on US-Iran Talks Agenda

A Palestinian child weeps next to the body of his brother, killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Wednesday (AFP)

Israel Army Says Struck Suspected Hezbollah Fighters in Lebanon ‘Security Zone’

Stray dogs walk past the rubble of flattened homes and businesses, destroyed by the Israeli military, in the southern Lebanese village of Tibnin on June 24, 2026. (AFP)

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US President Donald J. Trump arrives for a Senate Republican luncheon meeting, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. EPA/GRAEME SLOAN

US Senate Sides with Trump in Fresh Vote on Iran War Powers

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Iran Accuses NATO of ‘Complicity’ in War

Mark Rutte gestures while delivering a speech during a press conference on the eve of the NATO defense ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels (AFP)

The Strait of Hormuz: How Can the World Avert Iran’s ‘Economic Bomb’?

Ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz (Reuters) 

Ukraine Recovery Summit Opens, Overshadowed by Kyiv-Warsaw Row

President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision not to attend the summit comes after nationalist Polish president Karol Nawrocki revoked a state order given to the Ukrainian leader. Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP

Venezuela Declares State of Emergency, Closes Airport after Powerful Twin Quakes

Emergency responders conduct rescue operations in Caracas, Venezuela, 24 June 2026. EPA/RAYNER PENA

Europe Swelters under Record-breaking Heatwave

Tourists protecting themselves from the sun under umbrellas walk past the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum as the museum closes early due to the heatwave as temperatures rise in Paris, France, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Alice Sacco

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SIRC headquarters in Saudi Arabia (company website)

SIRC: Waste Management to Add $32 Billion to Saudi Economy by 2040

Dana Aldrees (Riyadh)

Ministry of Tourism Highlights Investment Opportunities at FHS Saudi Arabia 2026

The Ministry highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing appeal as a tourism investment destination and showcased the wide range of opportunities emerging across the Kingdom’s rapidly developing tourism sector. (SPA)

Gold Drops Below Key $4,000 Level as Dollar Firms, Rate Hike Bets Rise

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: FILE PHOTO - Gold bars and coins lie on the table at the Precious metal dealership Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Oil Extends Slide to More than 1% on Expectations of Smoother Crude Flows via Hormuz

Storage tanks for crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and other refined petroleum products in Carson, California (Reuters)

Saudi Real Estate Sector Prepares for a New Wave of Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh (Digital Government Authority)

Arcapita, Hines to Explore Joint investments in GCC Industrial and Logistics Real Estate

Arcapita's headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

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Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Culture Moesgaard Museum archaeologist Liv Stidsing Reher-Langberg holds a Viking Age weight loom unearthed in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026. (AP)

Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of…

Culture Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari is seen during his visit to the museum. (SPA)
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Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Visits Ameen Rihani Museum

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari visited on Monday the Ameen Rihani Museum in the town of Freike in Matn District, reported the Saudi Press Agency. …

Culture In Saudi Arabia, the relationship with camels extends beyond traditional heritage to form an integral part of national identity and collective memory. (SPA)
Culture

On World Camel Day, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Celebrates Camel Heritage and Reinforces Its Cultural Identity

World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22, serves as a global occasion to reflect on the enduring relationship between humans and camels throughout history…

Culture These collections also include artifacts illustrating stages of the modern Saudi state, serving as educational platforms that bridge the past and present - SPA
Culture

Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

Najran Region has witnessed growing enthusiasm among community members and heritage enthusiasts for collecting traditional and archaeological artifacts that…

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Culture Located 250 kilometers southwest of Hail, this historic village boasts a legacy as rich as its soil - SPA
Culture

Why is Fadak Known as the 'City of Walls and Fortresses'?

Encircled by a massive, seven-kilometer wall of rugged black lava stone, the ancient village of Fadak, known today as Al-Hait, earned its title as the "City of…

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Switzerland Wraps Up 1st Place in Group B at World Cup with 2-1 Victory over Canada

Sports VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 24: Players of Switzerland applaud fans after the team's 2-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Switzerland and Canada at BC Place Vancouver on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP

Switzerland Wraps Up 1st Place in Group B at World Cup with 2-1 Victory over Canada

Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party. The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group…

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Sports Vinicius Junior has four goals so far at this World Cup after netting twice in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat of Scotland. PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP
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Ancelotti Hails Vinicius as Brazil March on at World Cup

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" after the Real Madrid forward continued his excellent World Cup…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Players of Morocco celebrate after scoring the 4-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Morocco against Haiti, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 24 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK
Sports

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine Help Morocco Rally to Beat Haiti 4-2 at World Cup

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The players trained at Q2 Stadium in Austin. SPA
Sports

Saudi Team Holds Final Training Session in Austin Before Cape Verde Match

The Saudi national team continued its preparations in Austin, Texas, ahead of its match against Cape Verde on Saturday in the third round of Group H of the…

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Sports South Africa forward Thapelo Maseko celebrates scoring against South Korea in their World Cup Group A match. Yuri CORTEZ / AFP
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South Africa Stun South Korea to Make World Cup History

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a…

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Secret Cameras, Mics and AI Reveal Rare Cambodia Wildlife

Varieties Hidden microphones, cameras and artificial intelligence to reveal the secrets of species living deep in Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains. TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP

Secret Cameras, Mics and AI Reveal Rare Cambodia Wildlife

Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to fend off intruders in Cambodia's Cardamom…

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Varieties An actual image of the black hole where scientists looked for a ring of light, which is matter and radiation circling at extreme speeds around a region of darkness representing the black hole. (Event Horizon Telescope collaboration)
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‘Fingerprints’ of Black Hole’s Event Horizon Detected for First Time

Scientists have detected the "fingerprints" of a black hole's event horizon -- the boundary from which nothing can escape -- for the first time, according to…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: A nighttime view of Earth, derived from satellite images taken daily over the past decade, capturing human activity on the planet through the emissions of artificial light, is seen in this image released on April 8, 2026. Michala Garrison/NASA Earth Observatory/Handout via REUTERS
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Asteroid Zooming Past Earth on Saturday Visible to Stargazers

A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars, the European Space…

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Varieties People stop by a cafe with murals painted on its facade in the Arab Street district of Singapore on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
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Think Tank: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Face High Risk of Severe Haze this Year

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei face a high risk of severe haze this year due to hot and dry weather conditions, biofuel demand and economic…

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Varieties A warning sign notifying the public that a shark-spotting drone is operating in the area is displayed at Coogee Beach following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)
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Australian Shark Attack Survivor Briefly Emerges from Coma

An Australian woman mauled by a shark at a popular Sydney beach briefly emerged from an induced coma and said "I love you" to family, according to an update…

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