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Lebanon Says Army to Take at Least 4 Months for Next Stage of Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

Lebanon's government said Monday that the army would need at least four months to implement the second phase of the military's plan to disarm Hezbollah in the…

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Palestinian Muslim worshipper walks in the grounds of the Dome of the Rock Shrine at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem, during a light dust storm on February 14, 2026. (AFP)

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Israel Police to Deploy Around Al-Aqsa for Ramadan, Palestinians Report Curbs

Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week, as…

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A Palestinian man from the village of Burqa, walks past a fence decorated with Israeli flags installed by Jewish settlers after they announced their control over the historical Al-Masoudiya Ottoman era train station, which operated between the Palestinian cities of Nablus and Tulkarm in the 1920s, just north of the city of Nablus, in the northern Israeli-occupied West Bank on February 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Israeli Approval of West Bank Land Registration Draws Outrage

Israel's government has approved a process to register land in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who labelled it a "mega land…

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MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the decision issued by the Israeli occupation government regarding land registration measures in the occupied West Bank…

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Iran Says US ‘More Realistic’ on Nuclear Issue, as Guards Begin Drills in Hormuz Strait

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Iranians walk past an anti-US billboard at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, 16 February 2026. (EPA)

Iran Says US ‘More Realistic’ on Nuclear Issue, as Guards Begin Drills in Hormuz Strait

Iran said on Monday that the United States' position on Iran's nuclear program "has moved towards a more realistic one", a day ahead of a second round of US…

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Sudanese vendors wait for customers at a fish market in the al-Mourada neighborhood of Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, on February 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Drone Attack on Sudan Market Kills 28, Says Rights Group

A drone attack on a crowded market in central Sudan killed 28 people, a rights group reported Monday, as the army and its RSF rivals traded aerial strikes in…

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A general view of demonstrators during 2019 anti-government protests in central Beirut. (Reuters)

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German President Urges Lebanon to Keep up Disarmament of Hezbollah

Visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday urged Beirut to keep disarming militant group Hezbollah, saying it would help ensure the withdrawal…

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Kremlin Rejects Claim it Poisoned Navalny with Dart Frog Toxin, Widow Says Truth is Out

A person lays flowers at the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny while marking the first anniversary of his death at a cemetery in Moscow, Russia, February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

EU to Take Part in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ but Not as Member

European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica speaks during a debate on the “Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire” as part of the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, France, 10 February 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

German Foreign Minister Slams France Over Defense Spending

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14, 2026 in Munich, southern Germany. Heads of state and government as well as foreign and defense ministers from all over the world are expected to attend the security policy talks from February 13 to 15, 2026. (AFP)

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: An Unnamed Party Has Plans to Block Parliamentary Elections

A previous session of the Lebanese Parliament (National News Agency)

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Israeli's sit on the roof next to a flag, as they monitor a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, February 14, 2026. (Reuters)

Prosecutors Plan to Charge an Israeli Settler with Killing a Palestinian Activist in the West Bank

Saudi Arabia Records Slowest Inflation Since February 2025

The Houthis deprived millions of Yemenis of life-saving aid (local media)

Aid Mechanisms Deployed to Fill UN Void in Yemen’s Houthi-Controlled Areas

A man walks near heavily-damaged buildings in the Lamab suburb on the southwestern outskirts of Sudan's capital Khartoum on July 30, 2025 as residents return amidst reconstruction efforts. (Photo by Ebrahim Hamid / AFP)

Washington Finalizing Draft Sudan Ceasefire Mechanism

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)

Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

US military vehicles escort buses transporting ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Says Al-Hol Camp Population Has Dropped Sharply as Syria Moves to Relocate Remaining Families

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MWL Condemns Israeli Decision on Land Registration Measures in Occupied West Bank

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 13:56

Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

Saudi FM Meets US Senior Advisor, Syrian Counterpart at Munich Security Conference

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani. (SPA)

Saudi Diplomatic Discussions on the Sidelines of Munich Conference

Prince Faisal met with Nickolay Mladenov on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. SPA

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A damaged excavator sits on the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanon Says Army to Take at Least 4 Months for Next Stage of Hezbollah Disarmament Plan

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Prosecutors Plan to Charge an Israeli Settler with Killing a Palestinian Activist in the West Bank

Israel Police to Deploy Around Al-Aqsa for Ramadan, Palestinians Report Curbs

German President Urges Lebanon to Keep up Disarmament of Hezbollah

Drone Attack on Sudan Market Kills 28, Says Rights Group

Sentences of Up to 15 Years for Tunisian Synagogue Attack

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Kremlin Rejects Claim it Poisoned Navalny with Dart Frog Toxin, Widow Says Truth is Out

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 14:55

EU to Take Part in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ but Not as Member

Kremlin Rejects European Assessment Navalny Died of Poisoning

People queue to visit the grave of Alexei Navalny, the late Russian opposition leader, on the second anniversary of his death, at the Borisovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, Russia, 16 February 2026. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Madagascar Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 59

General view of the city center of Toamasina on February 14, 2026 following the passage of tropical cyclone Gezani during the night of February 10, 2026. (AFP)

Kremlin Says 'Main Issues' Will Be Discussed in Geneva Talks on Ukraine this Week, Including Territory

FILED - 26 July 2023, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting at the Konstantinovsky Palace. Photo: Vladimir Smirnov/KREMLIN/dpa

German Foreign Minister Slams France Over Defense Spending

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Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and officials are seen at the inauguration of one of the facilities. (SPA)

Saudi Industry Minister Inaugurates Advanced Factories in Sudair

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Morocco's Cereals Harvest Expected to Double after Wet Winter

The previous harvest was 4.4 million tons, including 2.4 million tons of soft wheat (File Photo/AFP)

Saudi Arabia Records Slowest Inflation Since February 2025

Gold Drops over 1% as Thin Trading, Profit‑taking Weigh

An Indian woman tries on gold jewelry at a jewelry store in Bangalore (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Elected President of Arab Housing and Reconstruction Council Executive Office

Oil Steady as Traders Brace for US–Iran Nuclear Talks

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Guest of Honor Role at Damascus International Book Fair 2026

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The Kingdom’s pavilion, led by the commission, attracted strong attendance and active engagement through its cultural activities - SPA

Saudi Arabia Concludes Guest of Honor Role at Damascus International Book Fair 2026

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission concluded the Kingdom’s Guest of Honor participation at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, held…

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The Qiddiya Performing Arts Center supports the city’s positioning as a destination for creativity and cultural expression - SPA

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Qiddiya City Begins Construction of Landmark Performing Arts Center

Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the commencement of construction works for the Performing Arts Center in Qiddiya City, marking an important milestone…

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Saudi Arts Commission Engages in Cultural Dialogue at Damascus Book Fair

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission hosted a panel discussion on symbolism and heritage in traditional Saudi performing arts at the Kingdom's pavilion…

Asharq Al Awsat (Damascus) Monday 16/02 - 08:50

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Kim Morgan and Guillermo del Toro attend a premiere for the film "Frankenstein", at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, US, October 6, 2025. (Reuters)

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English Museum Shines Light on Mary Shelley and Her Gothic Classic ‘Frankenstein’

On a window of a Bath townhouse, one of the southwestern English city’s most famous residents looks out at passersby. Inside is Mary Shelley’s House of…

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Mask recovered with the thief (Queensland Police Service Official Website)

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Australian Museum Recovers Egyptian Artifacts after Break-in

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 07:46

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Mourinho Says It Won’t Take ‘Miracle’ to Take Down ‘Wounded King’ Real Madrid in Champions League

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Benfica's coach Jose Mourinho reacts during a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match against Real Madrid at Benfica Campus in Seixal, outskirts of Lisbon, on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

Mourinho Says It Won’t Take ‘Miracle’ to Take Down ‘Wounded King’ Real Madrid in Champions League

José Mourinho believes Real Madrid is "wounded" after the shock loss to Benfica and doesn't think it will take a miracle to stun the Spanish giant again in the…

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Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round - Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - February 14, 2026 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters)

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African Players in Europe: Salah Hailed after Liverpool FA Cup Win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Egypt captain Mohamed Salah after his penalty sealed a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton at the weekend. "It is very nice…

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Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - February 1, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal with Vinicius Junior. (Reuters)

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Crunch Time for Real Madrid’s Mbappe-Vinicius Partnership

French superstar Kylian Mbappe is poised to return for Real Madrid's Champions League play-off clash at Benfica on Tuesday after resting at the weekend. The…

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FILE PHOTO: File Photo: Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 12, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo/File Photo

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Alcaraz Says he Still Has 'Weaknesses' Ahead of Return in Doha

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz &zwnj;said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 07:15

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FRISCO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 15: Ben Shelton of the United States holds the winner's trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz of the United States to win the Men's Singles competition at the 2026 Dallas Open at The Ford Center at The Star on February 15, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Sam Hodde/Getty Images/AFP

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Shelton Beats Fritz to Win Dallas Open

Ben Shelton saved three match points before finishing another rally at the Dallas Open, beating top-seeded Taylor Fritz in three sets for the title Sunday in a…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 06:57

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Two Snowboarders Dead after Austrian Avalanche

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A member of the CRS Alpes Grenoble mountain rescue team operates as he searches for potential buried victims during an avalanche emergency response rescue mission in an off-piste area of the Ecrins massif, French Alps on January 29, 2026. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)

Two Snowboarders Dead after Austrian Avalanche

Two snowboarders have been confirmed dead after their bodies were recovered following an avalanche in western Austria over the weekend, police said Monday. …

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Trees lie amid the floodwaters after heavy rain and wild winds in Puketotara, Waikato region, New Zealand, February 14, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media. Wayne Feisst/via REUTERS

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Wild New Zealand Storm Disrupts Transport, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 07:54

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A couple dances next to a street musician in Central Park on Valentine's day in New York, on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

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New York Creatives Squeezed Out by High Cost of Living

After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 16/02 - 07:33

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Ksiaz Castle is one of Poland’s most popular attractions (Shutterstock)

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Ksiaz Castle: A Dark Nazi Secret and Buried Gold Mystery

The road to Ksiaz Castle feels almost too peaceful. Forested hills roll off into the distance, yew trees as far as the eye can see. And then a colossal…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Monday 16/02 - 06:46

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Former US President Barack Obama (Reuters)

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Obama: Aliens Are ‘Real,’ But Aren’t in Area 51

For decades Americans have wondered about the existence of aliens and the mysterious desert holding facility Area 51, and now Barack Obama – after two terms as…

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