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Arab World This picture, taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, shows United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicles driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on July 22, 2026. (AFP)
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UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Find Ammonium Nitrate Explosives in South

UN peacekeepers said Tuesday they had found around four tons of mainly ammonium nitrate explosives this month in a south Lebanon border village under Israeli…

World Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) takes part in a welcoming ceremony, during his visit to HM Naval Base in Portsmouth on the south coast of England on July 27, 2026. (AFP)
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Zelensky Holds White House Talks with Trump on Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held closed-door talks with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, as Kyiv sought fresh diplomatic…

Arab World An oil field in southwest Libya in 2020. (AFP)
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Production Resumes at Libya Gas Plant Overrun by Protesters

Gas production at western Libya's Mellitah complex resumed on Tuesday, the state oil company said, after government forces regained control from protesters…

World US President Donald Trump arrives before speaking at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, on July 27, 2026. (AFP)
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Trump Shows Irritation with Netanyahu Before White House Talks on Iran

US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli…

Trump Cites 'Good' Talks on Iran, Reiterates Threat to Hit Targets

World US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Trump Cites 'Good' Talks on Iran, Reiterates Threat to Hit Targets

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there have been good talks with Iran even as he reiterated his threats to target Pickaxe Mountain as well as bridges…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World The Houthis' future is tied to the fate of the Iranian regime, according to analysts. (Reuters)
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Analysts: Houthis’ Future Tied to Iran’s Fate, Solution Begins With Restoring the State

Political analysts have linked the future of Yemen’s Houthi movement to the fate of the Iranian regime and the trajectory of the wider regional confrontation,…

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World A US Marine on board an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman during an inspection as part of the naval blockade on Iran (AFP)
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EU Condemns Iran 'Aggression' against French Diplomats

The European Union on Tuesday condemned an "aggression" this month by Iranian security services against two French diplomats in Tehran. "The EU…

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Katz: Israel Says US Bombers Used its Bases to Strike Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is pictured in Jerusalem. Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa

Japan Quake Injures at Least 50, Disrupts Power and Travel

The exterior wall of a restaurant collapsed following the earthquake in Kumamoto City, southwestern Japan, 28 July 2026. (EPA/Jiji Press)

Jordan Army Says It Downed Drone in Eastern Desert

Jordan has been repeatedly targeted since war resumed between Iran and the United States earlier this month. (Getty Images)

New Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks Set for August 4

Lebanese army soldiers are stationed in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, 26 July 2026. EPA/STRINGER

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French international football player Zinedine Zidane poses for selfies with fans as he leaves after a press conference to present him as the new head coach of France national football team at the French Football Federation headquarters (FFF) in Paris on July 28, 2026. (AFP)

Zidane’s Long Road Leads Back to France Helm

22 July 2026, Palestinian Territories, Gaza City: A Palestinian man flees the Dawla area near Salah al-Din Street in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, after the Israeli army advanced concrete barriers locally known as the "Yellow Line" and expanded the military area, forcing more residents to leave their tents amid ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. (dpa)

Israel’s Yellow Line, a Shifting Edge of War Pushing Gazans from Home

Engineers are seen at a Petro Rabigh facility. (Petro Rabigh on X)

A Year After Restructuring, Petro Rabigh Posts $709 Million Profit

Children block a road in the Yarmouk Basin area in southern Syria in an attempt to prevent an Israeli patrol from entering the area. (Facebook)

Tensions Rise between Locals, Israeli Forces in Syria’s Yarmouk Basin

Heavy machinery that was burned inside a Palestinian quarry after Palestinians say Israeli settlers attacked yesterday, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Generals Accuse Netanyahu of Seeking to Ignite a ‘Third Intifada’

Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for African affairs (AFP)

Boulos: Benghazi and Tripoli Representatives Put Differences Aside for Libya’s Sake

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Syria Poised for a Major Role

Fayez Sara
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Oil Is the Key

Hussein Shobokshi
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The Opportunity to Rebuild the State

Hanna Saleh
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Trumpism After 2028

Sam Menassa
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The Doyen of Hostages

Ghassan Charbel
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Why is the IEA Questioning the Reliability of Gulf Producers?

Haitham Faisal Al Ghais
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Libya...Reality Surpasses Imagination

Jumah Boukleb
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Poetry Is Indispensable

Samir Atallah
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Lebanon and the Arab Region... Facing Serious Challenges

Eyad Abu Shakra
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The American Visit and the Possibilities at Hand

Radwan al-Sayyed
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Iran's Mistakes United the World Against It

Sawsan al-Shaer
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Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Program and the Hard Questions

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Somalia Condemns UAV Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia

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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Oman Presented Regional Mechanism for Hormuz to Iran, Source Says

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with UK Foreign Secretary

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

Gulf Forces to Kick off ‘Bahrain Shield’ Exercise

The "Bahrain Shield" military exercise will be held from July 28 to 30.

OIC Condemns Iran-Backed Militia Attacks from Iraqi Territory on Saudi Arabia

OIC Condemns Iran-Backed Militia Attacks from Iraqi Territory on Saudi Arabia

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This picture, taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, shows United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicles driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on July 22, 2026. (AFP)

UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon Find Ammonium Nitrate Explosives in South

Production Resumes at Libya Gas Plant Overrun by Protesters

An oil field in southwest Libya in 2020. (AFP)

Iraq Hands Life Sentence to Australia-Based Drug Trafficker

Hamad was deported from Australia to Iraq in 2023 and was arrested in January this year. (AFP)

Morocco Records More Than 300 Forest Fires Since Start of the Year

Image showing the scale of the major wildfires that consumed dozens of hectares in Morocco's Taza Province. (circulating on social media)

Analysts: Houthis’ Future Tied to Iran’s Fate, Solution Begins With Restoring the State

The Houthis' future is tied to the fate of the Iranian regime, according to analysts. (Reuters)

Production at Libya's El Feel, Wafa Oilfields Resumes after Disruption, NOC Says

The National Oil Corporation affirmed that protecting the oil and gas sector is a fundamental pillar of the state's stability. (circulating/shared image)

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) takes part in a welcoming ceremony, during his visit to HM Naval Base in Portsmouth on the south coast of England on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

Zelensky Holds White House Talks with Trump on Ukraine War

Trump Shows Irritation with Netanyahu Before White House Talks on Iran

US President Donald Trump arrives before speaking at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan, on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

Katz: Israel Says US Bombers Used its Bases to Strike Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is pictured in Jerusalem. Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa

Trump Cites 'Good' Talks on Iran, Reiterates Threat to Hit Targets

US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

EU Condemns Iran 'Aggression' against French Diplomats

A US Marine on board an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman during an inspection as part of the naval blockade on Iran (AFP)

Ebola Cases in Congo Top 3,200, Nearing Record of the Country’s Worst Outbreak

A Congolese health worker cleans outside her station during the tour by Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, at the Mongbwalu General Hospital in the Ebola-stricken town of Mongbwalu, July 24, 2026. (Reuters)

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Saudi EXIM Bank Signs Reinsurance Agreement with African Trade and Investment Development Insurance

Saudi EXIM Bank Signs Reinsurance Agreement with African Trade and Investment Development Insurance

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Gold Slips as Firm Dollar Weighs; Focus Turns to Fed Meeting

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,051.07 per ounce by 0726 GMT after rising as much as 1% on Monday. (Getty Images)

Oil at One-Week Low as US and Iran Pause Attack

A drone view shows the Portuguese flagged oil and chemical tanker ship CB Pacific docked at the Moran Shipping Agencies Citgo Petroleum Quincy/Braintree Terminal, which according to the company handles home heating oil, gasoline and diesel, after the CB Pacific arrived from Quebec, Canada to Braintree, Massachusetts, US, March 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Economy Is a Tale of Shocks, Resilience, and Signs of Stalled Progress

US President Donald Trump greets crowd at a rally at Wheeler High School north of Atlanta (dpa) 

Brookfield Raises $2 Billion in PIF-Anchored Middle East-Focused Fund

Yazeed Al-Humied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments at PIF and representatives of Brookfield (Asharq Al-Awsat)

A Year After Restructuring, Petro Rabigh Posts $709 Million Profit

Engineers are seen at a Petro Rabigh facility. (Petro Rabigh on X)

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Archaeological Inscriptions at King Salman Royal Reserve Preserve Legacy of Ancient Civilizations

Culture The reserve features 14 distinct geographical formations - SPA

Archaeological Inscriptions at King Salman Royal Reserve Preserve Legacy of Ancient Civilizations

Archaeological inscriptions are living historical records carved into rock, bearing witness to ancient civilizations and providing clear insights into the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Darah Launches Global Digital Access to Saudi Historical and Cultural Resources
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Darah Launches Global Digital Access to Saudi Historical and Cultural Resources

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has made its digital platform accessible to users worldwide, enabling researchers and…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Heritage Commission Records 55 Cultural Heritage Violations in Q2 2026

The Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts across several regions of the Kingdom during the second quarter…

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Culture The center also completed the treatment and restoration of thousands of rare historical maps, including a map of the Arabian Peninsula originally dated 1771 - SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library’s Restoration Center Preserves over 10,800 Heritage Collections

The Restoration Center at the King Abdulaziz Public Library has marked a milestone after restoring and treating 10,861 items from the library's collections,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The project supports Saudi Vision 2030 targets to preserve national heritage. SPA
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Saudi Heritage Commission Documents 180 Historic Landmarks in Riyadh's Urban Landscape

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in cooperation with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Municipality, has completed the registration and coding…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Fan Favorite ‘Zizou’ Soaks up Acclaim After Being Named France Coach

Sports New head coach of the French men's national football team Zinedine Zidane meets supporters next to the French Soccer federation's headquarters in Paris, France, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

Fan Favorite ‘Zizou’ Soaks up Acclaim After Being Named France Coach

Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the federation headquarters as he came…

Sports Italy coach Roberto Mancini during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at Stadion De Grolsch Veste in Enschede, Netherlands, 15 June 2023. (EPA)
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Mancini Returns as Coach of Crisis-Hit Italy

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last…

Sports French international football player Zinedine Zidane poses for selfies with fans as he leaves after a press conference to present him as the new head coach of France national football team at the French Football Federation headquarters (FFF) in Paris on July 28, 2026. (AFP)
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Zidane’s Long Road Leads Back to France Helm

France's favorite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on…

Sports Football - French Football Federation unveil Zinedine Zidane as new head coach - French Federation Headquarters, Paris, France - July 28, 2026. (AFP)
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France Hires Former Football Great Zidane as Men’s National Team Coach

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French…

Sports A general view of the Falmer stadium before the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United in Brighton, England, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP)
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Premier League to Crack Down on Goalkeepers ‘Feigning Injury’ with a New Trial Rule

The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for…

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Researchers Discover Natural Alternative to Artificial Food Dyes

Varieties Two researchers from the University of Missouri holding samples of purple corn (University of Missouri)

Researchers Discover Natural Alternative to Artificial Food Dyes

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that purple corn could provide an effective natural alternative to artificial food dyes after its pigments…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Researcher Kevin Hatala surveys fossilized footprints in sediments along the edge of an ancient lake thought to have been made by the hominin species Paranthropus boisei as well as hippos and other animals near Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, dated to around 1.43 million years ago, in this undated photograph released on July 27, 2026. Kay Behrensmeyer/Smithsonian/Handout via REUTERS
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Kenyan Footprints Shed Light on Prehistoric Human Cousin Paranthropus

Footprints left on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya around 1.43 million years ago are providing new insight into the size and behavior of a species in the…

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Varieties People use portable fans to cool themselves on the street as the Japanese government issued a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures due to a heatwave, in Kyoto, western Japan July 23, 2026. (Reuters)
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Japanese Man Arrested for Years of Guitar Noise

An overly enthusiastic Japanese musician has been arrested after allegedly giving his elderly neighbors insomnia for more than seven years with his loud guitar…

Varieties Time-restricted eating may help protect brain function and lower dementia risks in older adults. (Pixabay)
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Restricted Eating Hours May Reduce Cognitive Decline in Older Age

Confining mealtimes and snacks to a nine-hour window and avoiding food for four hours before bed may help stave off cognitive decline in older age, researchers…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties An aerial view of the Pibor river flowing across the landscape between Boma and Badingilo national parks on February 4, 2020. (AFP)
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UN Lists South Sudan Antelope Route as Heritage in Danger

The United Nations has fast-tracked a vast antelope migration path in South Sudan onto its list of World Heritage in Danger, in the young nation's first such…

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