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Israel Threatens to Strike Ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah Fighting

The Israeli military warned on Saturday that it may strike ambulances and medical facilities which it said were being used unlawfully by Hezbollah in Lebanon,…

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FILE PHOTO: A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Trump Urges other Nations to Send Ships to Secure Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil supplies…

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Israeli soldiers work on the belts for their tanks at a staging area in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) /

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UN Chief Says 'Diplomatic Avenues' Available to Stop War in Lebanon

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah and…

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Smoke rises following an explosion during a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026.- Reuters

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Son of Ousted Shah Says Ready for Iran Transition 'Under My Leadership'

The exiled son of Iran's last shah who was ousted by the 1979 revolution said on Saturday he was ready to lead a transition "as soon as the Islamic Republic…

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Trump Says Iran 'Totally Defeated'

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US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 13, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Trump Says Iran 'Totally Defeated'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has been "totally defeated" in the US-Israeli military campaign against the country and wanted a deal he would…

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Israeli Defense Minister Says War with Iran Entering 'Decisive Phase' since 1 hour

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TOPSHOT - Israeli soldiers patrol a street during a military operation in the Askar refugee camp in eastern Nablus, Israeli-occupied West Bank, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP)

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Palestinians Say Five Injured in Israeli Settler West Bank Attack

Israeli settlers injured five Palestinians, including two with gunshot wounds, in a fresh attack against a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian…

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A satellite image of Iran's Kharg Island (AFP)

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Iranian Official Says Kharg Oil Exports 'Normal', after US Strikes

Oil export operations from Iran's Kharg island in the Gulf were proceeding as normal Saturday after US strikes on the crude export hub which caused no…

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Macron Urges Israel to Hold 'Direct Talks' with Lebanon amid More War Casualties

Firefighters and first aid responders work inside an apartment that was targeted by an Israeli airstrike in the Burj Hammoud area on the northern outskirts of Beirut on March 14, 2026. (Photo by IBRAHIM AMRO / AFP)

Blast Lightly Damages Jewish School in Amsterdam

Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Israel Isolates South Lebanon with Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

Fire engulfs a building hit by an Israeli strike in Abbasiyeh after an evacuation warning (AFP)

NKorea Fires About 10 Missiles Toward Sea During US-SKorea Drills

US soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division, conducts a combined exercise (maneuvering, wet gap crossing) with South Korean soldiers from the Lightning Brigade, Capital Mechanized Infantry Division and 7th Engineer Brigade, as part of the Freedom Shield 26 exercise, in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province, South Korea, 14 March 2026. EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN

Hamas Urges Iran to Stop 'Targeting Neighboring' Countries

FILED - 20 February 2025, Palestinian Territories, Khan Younis: Hamas fighters stand guard at the site where Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the Arab Summit in Egypt, March 4, 2025 (AP)

Syria, Lebanon Test Ties Amid Regional Escalation

A circulating image shows Yasser al-Atta with the commander of the Islamist al-Baraa bin Malik militia fighting alongside the army

Is Burhan Heading for a Showdown with Sudan’s Islamists?

Mourners attend the funeral of members of Iraq's PMF, who were killed in an airstrike in the town of al‑Qaim near the Syrian border, amid heightened regional tensions due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Ongoing Strikes in Iraq Expose Political, Security Divisions

Part of the building struck by an Israeli air strike in the Bashoura area, where the Israeli military said Hezbollah stores money beneath it (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Hezbollah-linked Financial Institution Faces Systematic Israeli Military Campaign

Misinformation spreads rapidly on social media during crises and conflicts (Shutterstock)

Fake Images, Videos in Wartime: How to Tell Fact from Deepfakes

Tourists watch marine life, with the MT Desert Kite oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the background, at Narara Marine National Park in the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, India March 11 , 2026. (Reuters)

Moscow Piles Pressure on US Over Oil Sanctions

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The Callisto tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Saudi Arabia Downs 60 Drones, Two Killed in Oman

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh) Saturday 14/03 - 08:22

Saudi Arabia, France Stress Need for End to Threats to Regional, Int’l Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives British Foreign Secretary

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, received the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper. (SPA)

Pakistan Reiterates Firm Support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Thursday (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Affirm Solidarity to Safeguard Security and Stability

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Defenses Destroy 45 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

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Rescue workers carry a body from an apartment destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammad Zaatari)

Israel Threatens to Strike Ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah Fighting

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UN Chief Says 'Diplomatic Avenues' Available to Stop War in Lebanon

Palestinians Say Five Injured in Israeli Settler West Bank Attack

Macron Urges Israel to Hold 'Direct Talks' with Lebanon amid More War Casualties

Egypt Renews Call for Joint Arab Force, Warns of ‘Total Chaos’

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Is Burhan Heading for a Showdown with Sudan’s Islamists?

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Trump Urges other Nations to Send Ships to Secure Hormuz

Asharq Al Awsat since 56 minutes

Israeli Defense Minister Says War with Iran Entering 'Decisive Phase'

Iranian Official Says Kharg Oil Exports 'Normal', after US Strikes

Four Killed in Russian Air Attack on Ukraine

Son of Ousted Shah Says Ready for Iran Transition 'Under My Leadership'

Blast Lightly Damages Jewish School in Amsterdam

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US President Donald Trump speaks before signing the "Genius Act", which will develop regulatory framework for stablecoin cryptocurrencies and expand oversight of the industry, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Trump Seeks to Close $1.6 trillion Revenue Gap with Raft of New Tariffs

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Japan, South Korea Say Ready to Act Against FX Volatility

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks on the day Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech in the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

BP Wins US Approval for Kaskida Project in Gulf of Mexico

S&P: Saudi Arabia’s Robust Economy Guarantees its Ability to Withstand Regional Conflict

King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Iraq Studies Alternative Options for Oil Exports

Floating oil export loading platforms at the Basra Oil Port, Iraq, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Gold Set for Weekly Drop as Oil Price Surge Weighs on Rate-cut Hopes

FILE PHOTO: A goldsmith weighs gold jewelry inside a showroom in Ahmedabad, India, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

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Riyadh’s Markets Thrive as Men Prepare Traditional Attire for Eid Al-Fitr

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Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity - SPA

Riyadh’s Markets Thrive as Men Prepare Traditional Attire for Eid Al-Fitr

In preparation for Eid Al-Fitr, Riyadh’s markets are experiencing a significant surge in activity as men follow the Prophetic tradition of adorning themselves…

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The restoration expanded the mosque’s area from 72.33 to 93.98 square meters - SPA

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka

As part of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, Al-Fuwaihi Mosque in Sakaka, originally built in 1380 AH (1960)…

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FILED - 10 March 2026, Iran, Tehran: A member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) rescue teams works at the site of a building damaged in a US-Israeli airstrike in Resalat Square. Photo: -/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Iran Says Museums and Historic Sites Damaged in War

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war…

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Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova (R) and Ukrainian curator of the 'Security Guarantees' project Leonid Marushchak pose in front of the 'Origami Deer' sculpture in Prague on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)

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Ukraine's 'Origami Deer' Sculpture Rescued from Frontline Tours Europe

An "Origami Deer" statue rescued from a Ukrainian city destroyed and occupied by Moscow's army is touring six European countries before featuring at the 61st…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 10:32

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A crate containing the Djidji Ayokwe drum, at the airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)

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'Talking Drum' Looted by France in 1916 Back in Ivory Coast

The Djidji Ayokwe "talking drum", which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived back in Ivory Coast Friday, in the latest…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 13/03 - 12:11

Sports

Iran Says Wants to Play World Cup Matches in Mexico

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Will Iran play its World Cup matches in Mexico? (Reuters)

Iran Says Wants to Play World Cup Matches in Mexico

Iran has suggested to move its World Cup matches from the United States to co-hosts Mexico in connection with the Middle East war. Sports minister Ahmad…

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The members of Iran's women's football team who did not claim asylum in Australia arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on March 11, 2026 © ARIF KARTONO / AFP

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Iran State Media Says Two More Footballers Pull Australia Asylum Bids

Two more players of the Iranian women's football team, which competed in the Asian Cup in Australia, and one member of the backroom staff have withdrawn their…

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An aerial view shows Cairo's traffic with buildings and houses, through the window of a Turkish Airlines plane, in Cairo, Egypt March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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African Champions Pyramids Hit Back to Draw in Morocco

Pyramids of Egypt preserved an unbeaten record in defense of the CAF Champions League title by coming from behind to draw 1-1 at FAR Rabat of Morocco late on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waits inside his car during the qualifying session of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, Pool)

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Verstappen Says Red Bull Car ‘Completely Undrivable' after Chinese GP Qualifying

Red Bull's Max Verstappen said his RB22 Formula One car is "completely undrivable," after qualifying eighth for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix and a torrid sprint…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/03 - 10:23

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Mar 13, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Aryna Sabalenka (BEL) shakes hands with Linda Noskova (CZE) after winning her the semi final match during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Sabalenka, Rybakina Set Up Blockbuster Indian Wells Final

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina moved into the Indian Wells final with straight-sets victories over Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina on Friday, setting up…

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Dinosaur Fossils in Brazil Reveal New Giant Species

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An employee works at the excavation site where dinosaur bones were found in Davinopolis, Maranhao state, Brazil, April 28, 2021. Giovani de Toledo Viecili/Handout via REUTERS

Dinosaur Fossils in Brazil Reveal New Giant Species

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur with ties to a similar animal found in Spain, reinforcing knowledge that land routes once…

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German philosopher Professor Juergen Habermas makes a speech during the awards ceremony for the "Understanding and Tolerance" prize at the Jewish museum in Berlin, November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Odd Andersen/Pool/File Photo

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German Philosopher Jurgen Habermas Dies Age 96

The German philosopher Jurgen Habermas has died, a spokesperson for his publishing house, Suhrkamp Verlag, told AFP on Saturday. He died at the age of 96 in…

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A massive asteroid struck the North Sea millions of years ago (Getty)

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Research Reveals Decades-Long Silverpit Crater Triggered by Tsunami 40 Million Years Ago

A long-running dispute about the origin of a North Sea crater has finally been settled, as new research finds a massive asteroid hit the water and triggered a…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Saturday 14/03 - 07:10

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Giuseppe Sanmartino's sculpture of the Veiled Christ housed in the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, Italy, 10 March 2026. EPA/CIRO FUSCO

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Naples Museum to Allow Visually Impaired Visitors to Experience Art Through Touch

The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will allow dozens of visually impaired visitors to take part in a rare tactile experience, letting them touch celebrated…

Asharq Al Awsat (Naples) Saturday 14/03 - 06:57

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FILE - The Sulzenauferner Glacier is visible near Innsbruck, Austria, on Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

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All But 2 of Austria's 96 Glaciers Have Retreated Over Last 2 Years

All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the “dramatic development”…

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