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Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said progress was being made regarding the return of the hostages being held in Gaza and that he was dealing with both…

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A farmer shows wheat plants at a field in Al Fayoum Governorate, southwest of Cairo, Egypt March 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo

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Egypt Targets 10 mln Ton Wheat Harvest

Egypt expects to harvest 10 million tonnes of wheat this year, up from 9 million in 2023, driven by improved crop yields and ambitious land reclamation efforts…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 15:39

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In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade press service, Ukrainian servicemen fire a multiple launch rocket system based on a pickup truck in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP)Share

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China Calls Zelenskyy's Remarks on Chinese Fighters in Ukraine 'Irresponsible'

China on Thursday described as “irresponsible" accusations by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 16:25

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This marks AlUla's inclusion in the index for the first time - SPA

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AlUla Joins Five Saudi Cities in IMD Smart City Index 2025

AlUla has been included in the Smart City Index 2025, issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), alongside five other Saudi cities…

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Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

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09 April 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Maspud Pezeshkian (C) visits an exhibition showcasing Iran's nuclear achievements during a ceremony marking Iran's Atomic Technology Day in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

Iran may suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if external threats continue, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Thursday, after US…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 11:23

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People collect food at a location set up by a local humanitarian organization to donate meals and medication to people displaced by the war in Sudan, in Meroe in the country's Northern State, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

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Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

The Red Cross raised alarm on Thursday at the growing use of drone attacks by warring parties on hospitals, electricity and water infrastructure in Sudan,…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 12:04

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Russian-American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, accused of treason for making a donation to a charity supporting Ukraine, attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dmitry Chasovitin/

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US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Russia released a dual Russian-US citizen jailed for donating to a charity providing aid to Ukraine, her lawyer said on Thursday, in what the Wall Street…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 11:34

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

Türkiye, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

Israeli Strike on Gaza Apartment Building Kills at Least 23

09 April 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building following an Israeli strike on a residential area in Gaza City's Shujaiyya neighborhood, on April 9, 2025. Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Opens Presidential Bid Following Yoon's Ouster

People watch a TV screen showing former South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung announces his presidential bid via a video message at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

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This illustration provided by researchers in April 2025 depicts a Denisovan male in Taiwan in the Pleistocene era about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. (Cheng-Han Sun via AP)

Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

Work of the scientific team at the discovery sites (Heritage Commission)

Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

Tariq Saleh during a virtual meeting with Republican Guard brigades in 2022 (X)

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

A large gathering of media professionals and participants enriched the forum’s events. (Ministry of Sports)

Al-Mouallimi at the Investment Forum: SRMG Committed to Advancing Saudi Sports Media

A UNIFIL patrol in the border town of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon, April 6 (AFP)

Hezbollah Mulls Handing Its Heavy Weapons to Lebanese Army

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows a US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's Nimitz-class USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at sea on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Hunter DAY / DVIDS / AFP)

Yemeni Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Lost Nearly 30% of their Military Capabilities

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State, US National Security Advisor

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Saudi King Receives Message from Liberia’s President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi FM Meets with Italian Senate Foreign Affairs President

Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in United States

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 April 2024. (EPA)

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Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks

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Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

Türkiye, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

Israeli Strike on Gaza Apartment Building Kills at Least 23

Hezbollah Mulls Handing Its Heavy Weapons to Lebanese Army

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09 April 2025, Türkiye, Sisli: Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu shout slogans during a rally to protest against his arrest in front of the Sisli Municipality in Istanbul. Photo: Tolga Uluturk/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Türkiye Releases Over 120 People Charged with Taking Part in Protests

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 18:32

Death Toll in Roof Collapse at Nightclub in Dominican Republic Rises

Members of rescue teams stand at the site of the Jet Set nightclub days after its roof collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Pakistan Warns it May Expel Thousands of Afghans Hoping for Resettlement in the West

Afghan refugees stand near tents before being deported to Afghanistan, in Chaman, Pakistan, 10 April 2025. EPA/AKHTAR GULFAM

China Calls Zelenskyy's Remarks on Chinese Fighters in Ukraine 'Irresponsible'

US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

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Egypt Targets 10 mln Ton Wheat Harvest

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 15:39

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

King Khalid International Airport Ranks 24th Globally in Skytrax 2025 List

A Saudi man checks the flight timings at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Gold Prices Extend Gains as US-China Trade War Escalates

FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewelry shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/File Photo

Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared to Historic Gains When Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs

A screen displays a trading chart on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City after the White House announced a 90-day pause & lowered 10% reciprocal tariff for other countries, US, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

China's Yuan Hits Post Financial Crisis Low as Trade War Ramps Up

A Chinese Yuan banknote, US and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Culture

King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

Culture

King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), in collaboration with the Equestrian Authority, has launched an Arabic glossary of equestrian…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 14:23

Culture

The four-day event continues until Saturday - SPA

Culture

'Your Passport to the World' Showcases Sudanese Culture in Al-Khobar

Al-Khobar Governorate is hosting the "Your Passport to the World" festival, a four-day event that opened on Wednesday and continues until Saturday. It…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 12:49

Culture

Saudi Ministry of Culture Appoints Douglas Gautier as CEO of Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday the appointment of Douglas Gautier as CEO of the Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park in Riyadh Region…

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Culture

Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans

Vibes AlUla has opened registration for its AlUla Rowad Camp, tailored for artisans and creatives in the fields of arts and handicrafts, SPA reported. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/04 - 15:21

Culture

International Cultural Festival in Madinah Highlights Global Traditions

The Islamic University of Madinah will host the 13th International Cultural Festival from April 13 to 19, featuring over 100 pavilions and more than 150…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/04 - 10:31

Sports

Alcaraz Advances to Face Fils on Tough Day for Seeds at Monte Carlo Masters

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning his third round match against Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, 10 April 2025. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Alcaraz Advances to Face Fils on Tough Day for Seeds at Monte Carlo Masters

Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals after beating qualifier Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. Alcaraz saved nine…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 17:50

Sports

The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is under construction, in Assago, near Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Sports

Milan-Cortina Olympics Organizers Announce Budget of 1.7 Billion Euros

Organizers of next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics announced an operating budget of “about 1.7 billion euros” ($1.9 billion) on Thursday, a 100 million…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 17:39

Sports

Kylian Mbappé of PSG celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, in San Sebastian, Spain, 05 March 2024. (EPA)

Sports

Mbappé's Legal Team Says He Has Seized 55 million Euros from PSG’s Accounts in Their Legal Dispute

Kylian Mbappé’s legal team is going on the attack to try and resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain. …

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 15:42

Sports

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring on a penalty kick against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Sports

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Pull off 3-goal Rally to Top LAFC, Make CONCACAF Champions Cup Semis

Down 1-0 on the scoreboard, down 2-0 in total goals in the series and needing three goals to advance, Inter Miami needed a most unlikely rally. Lionel Messi…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 13:58

Sports

Sports

Salah Getting Closer to New Liverpool Deal, Reports

Liverpool are making progress on talks over a new contract for Mohamed Salah and the Premier League leaders are increasingly confident he will stay at Anfield…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 13:53

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Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

Varieties

Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

An ancient jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans, scientists reported Thursday. Relatively…

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The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA

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Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

The National Center for Wildlife, in cooperation with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, has released 25 endangered native…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 14:22

Varieties

Saudi Artist Presents Unique Art Collection at Art Week Riyadh

As part of Art Week Riyadh, organized by the Visual Arts Commission from April 6 to 13, Saudi artist Jassim Al-Dhamin is presenting a collection of artworks…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 11:45

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General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

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Over 500 Media Professionals at 'Riyadh Tour' for Arabian Horses

The "Riyadh Tour", the fourth stage of the Global Champions Arabians Tour taking place in Riyadh, set a major record in the number of registered media…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/04 - 11:42

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Australia's remote, uninhabited outposts were slugged with US levies - AFP

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Not Just Penguins on Antarctic Islands Hit by Trump Tariffs

A pair of sub-Antarctic volcanic islands unexpectedly hit by Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may be the world's most inhospitable spot for international trade…

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