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Macron Announces Joint French-German Defense Council

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday the creation of a "French-German defense and security council" as Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz…

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Palestinians inspect the damage at a school used as a shelter by displaced residents that was hit twice by Israeli army strikes on Tuesday, killing more than 25 people, in Bureij, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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UN: Israel's War Plans Threaten 'Continued Existence' of Palestinians in Gaza

The UN rights chief voiced deepened concerns Wednesday that Israel's plans to expand its offensive in Gaza aim to create conditions threatening Palestinians' …

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Members of the media take pictures of a destroyed plane at Sanaa International Airport, in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike, in Sanaa, Yemen, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

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Houthis: Ceasefire Deal with US Does Not Include Israel

A ceasefire deal between Yemen's Houthis and the US does not include sparing Israel, the group said on Wednesday, suggesting its shipping attacks that have…

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Police and people inspect the wreckage of a minibus after crashing with a dump truck in Purworejo, Central Java Province, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/ Zain Firmansyah)

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Dump Truck Crashes Into Minibus in Indonesia, Killing 11 Kindergarten Teachers

A dump truck crashed into a minibus on a downhill road in Indonesia's Central Java province, killing 11 people, all of them kindergarten teachers, officials…

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India Fires Missiles into Pakistani Territory in what Islamabad Calls 'Act of War'

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A private security guard walks through rubble of a damaged building after a suspected Indian missile attack, in Muridke, a town in Pakistan's Punjab province, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

India Fires Missiles into Pakistani Territory in what Islamabad Calls 'Act of War'

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan's…

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Asian Airlines Re-route, Cancel Flights Due to India-Pakistan Fighting Wednesday 07/05 - 05:42

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This handout picture released by Houthi-affiliated media on May 6, 2025, shows a firefighter truck extinguishing fire from a burning airplane at Sanaa international airport. AFP

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Sanaa Airport Director: Losses from Israeli Attack Estimated at Around $500 Million

The Director General of Sanaa International Airport, Khaled Al-Shaief, said Wednesday that the preliminary losses resulting from the recent Israeli attack on…

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A municipal worker clears the rubble from a balcony of a residential building, damaged after a Russian strike, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

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Russian Missile, Drone Attack Kills 2 People in Ukraine's Capital

Russia launched a ballistic missile and a barrage of drones at Ukraine's capital before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least two people in apartment buildings,…

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US, China to Hold Ice-breaker Trade Talks in Geneva on Saturday

FILE PHOTO: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee oversight hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US, May 6, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested after Occupying University of Washington Building

FILE - Dozens of tents in place as part of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., May 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed White, File)

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon’s Sidon Kills Hamas Member

Rescue workers inspect a damaged car after an Israeli strike, in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, early Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

Sudan’s Paramilitary Unleashes Drones on Key Targets in Port Sudan

Smoke billows after a drone strike on the port of Port Sudan on May 6, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Huge Dust Storm Sweeps Into Iran, Affecting Millions

Vehicles drive past an anti-Israel banner showing numerous locations in Israel as a Yemeni dagger (jambiya) with writing in Farsi reading: "All targets are within range, Yemeni missiles for now!", and in Hebrew "All targets are within reach, we will choose", at the Felestin (Palestine) Sq. in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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The Coordination Framework reaffirmed its support for the success of the Arab Summit in Baghdad (X)

Baghdad: Syria Did Not Request Security Guarantees for Summit Attendance

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Riyadh Air at King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh)

IATA: Saudi Aviation Contributes $90.6 Billion to Economy, Supports 1.4 Million Jobs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Utmost Efficiency, Excellence in Serving Hajj Pilgrims

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro (UNIFIL)

UNIFIL Chief Says Israeli Occupation Threatens Lebanon Peace Track

Displaced Palestinians snatch bread loaves distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 5, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)

Israeli Plan to Seize Gaza Alarms Many: 'What's Left for You to Bomb?'

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Damascus on April 18 (AP)

Uncertain Future for the PFLP-GC in Post-Assad Syria

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A glimpse of the GCC Ministerial Council's extraordinary meeting via video conference on Tuesday (GCC)

GCC Reaffirms Support for Kuwait on Khor Abdullah Dispute

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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Utmost Efficiency, Excellence in Serving Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Yemeni Prime Minister

The Saudi Minister of Defense has met with Yemen’s Prime Minister in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Industry, Mineral Resources Minister Begins Official Visit to France

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. (SPA file photo)

Saudi Leadership Receives Emir of Qatar’s Invitations to Second Social Development World Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

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UN: Israel's War Plans Threaten 'Continued Existence' of Palestinians in Gaza

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Houthis: Ceasefire Deal with US Does Not Include Israel

Sanaa Airport Director: Losses from Israeli Attack Estimated at Around $500 Million

Baghdad: Syria Did Not Request Security Guarantees for Summit Attendance

Hezbollah Claims it Foiled Plot to Smuggle Explosive-Laden Pagers in Türkiye

Pagers on display at the Gold Apollo company building in New Taipei City, Taiwan, September 18, 2024 (Reuters)

Lebanon Detains Five Over Rocket Fire Toward Israel

FILED - 31 May 2022, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese soldiers stand guard in front of the parliament building in Beirut. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

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French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 07 May 2025. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Macron Announces Joint French-German Defense Council

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Dump Truck Crashes Into Minibus in Indonesia, Killing 11 Kindergarten Teachers

Russian Missile, Drone Attack Kills 2 People in Ukraine's Capital

Washington-Tehran Nuclear Talks Postponed as Iran Reasserts Red Lines

Iranians walk past an anti-US mural in Tehran bearing the slogan “Death to America,” with skulls replacing the stars on the American flag (AFP)

India Fires Missiles into Pakistani Territory in what Islamabad Calls 'Act of War'

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested after Occupying University of Washington Building

Business

US, China to Hold Ice-breaker Trade Talks in Geneva on Saturday

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 07/05 - 08:42

IATA: Saudi Aviation Contributes $90.6 Billion to Economy, Supports 1.4 Million Jobs

Saudi Arabia Unveils $2.6 Bln in Real Estate Supply Chain Investment Opportunities

A panel discussion on the sidelines of the Real Estate Supply Chain Forum in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Bahrain's Economy Expands 3.4% in Q4 Driven by Non-oil Growth

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Oil Climbs $1 as Price Drop Triggers Buying; Oversupply Worries Weigh

FILE PHOTO: An oil pumpjack operates near Williston, North Dakota January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen/File Photo

Egypt's Non-oil private Sector Contracts Further in April

FILE PHOTO: Egyptians and tourists visit the Great Pyramids in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, November 4, 2024. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

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Saudi Culture Ministry, Boutique Group Sign Agreement to Promote Saudi Cultural Heritage

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The agreement covers several cultural fields to highlight the Kingdom’s heritage. SPA

Saudi Culture Ministry, Boutique Group Sign Agreement to Promote Saudi Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture signed a cooperation agreement with Boutique Group to enhance joint efforts to promote the Kingdom’s rich heritage. The signing…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 07/05 - 05:46

Culture

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the fields of supporting traditional arts. SPA

Culture

Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Namaa Almunawara to Promote Traditional Arts

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and Namaa Almunawara have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the institute's headquarters…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 06/05 - 11:03

Culture

The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA

Culture

AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

The AlUla Languages Institute, affiliated with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), launched the Reviving Ancient Languages Program. The program aims to…

Asharq Al Awsat (AlUla) Monday 05/05 - 05:42

Culture

The initiative seeks to enhance the urban landscape in a sustainable and balanced manner

Culture

RCMC Launches ‘Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture’ to Preserve Heritage

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) officially launched the “Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture” initiative on Sunday, aimed at…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 04/05 - 16:48

Culture

The Harf competition is designed to highlight the beauty of the Arabic language

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King Salman Arabic Academy Launches Harf Arabic Language Competition

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the third edition of the Harf competition for non-Arabic-speaking students, an initiative aimed at…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 04/05 - 16:41

Sports

Coach Peseiro Leaves Egypt's Zamalek after 3 Months

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Nigeria Press Conference - Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 10, 2024 Jose Peseiro during a press conference REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Coach Peseiro Leaves Egypt's Zamalek after 3 Months

Zamalek ended Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro's contract by mutual consent, the Egyptian soccer club said on Wednesday, after less than three months in charge…

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Ajax coach Francesco Farioli looks on during the Dutch Eredivisie match between AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 27 April 2025. EPA/MAURICE VAN STEEN

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Henderson Leads Ajax to Brink of Dutch Title

If Ajax Amsterdam hold on to their lead in the Dutch top flight and are crowned champions, then captain Jordan Henderson will enjoy a lion’s share of the…

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FC Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick gestures during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 May 2025. EPA/Roberto Bregani

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Barca Coach Flick Fumes over Refereeing Decisions in Defeat at Inter

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was upset over several refereeing decisions in his side's 4-3 loss at Inter Milan that stopped the Catalans reaching their first…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 07/05 - 07:30

Sports

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 6, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek during a press conference REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Swiatek Defends Coach and Psychologist Despite Disappointing Results

Iga Swiatek has failed to win a tournament in almost a year, but the Polish world number two has defended her coach and psychologist despite the poor run of…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 07/05 - 07:11

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Munich's Jonas Urbig reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in Leipzig, Germany, 03 May 2025. EPA/Filip Singer

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Bayern Keeper Urbig Eyes Another Title after Winning Bundesliga

Bayern Munich keeper Jonas Urbig celebrated his first Bundesliga title on Sunday with his team sitting eight points clear at the top with two games left to…

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Kenya Court Convicts 4 Ant Traffickers, Including Belgian Teens, Fines Each $7,700

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FILE PHOTO: Samples of garden ants concealed in syringes are presented to court, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts, in Nairobi, Kenya, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

Kenya Court Convicts 4 Ant Traffickers, Including Belgian Teens, Fines Each $7,700

A Kenyan court on Wednesday fined four men $7,700 each for attempting to traffic thousands of ants out of the country, in a case that wildlife experts say…

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In this image made from video, a Powelliphanta augusta snail lays an egg from it's neck at the Hokitika Snail Housing facility, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Hokitika, New Zealand. (Lisa Flanagan/New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP)

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Rare New Zealand Snail Filmed for First Time Laying an Egg from its Neck

The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 07/05 - 08:53

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A sculpture of an eagle from the Hobbit films, ridden by the wizard Gandalf, hangs over the food court area of Wellington Airport, in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay)

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Farewell Eagles… Hobbit Sculptures Removed from Wellington Airport

For more than a decade, a pair of Hobbit-inspired eagle sculptures have cast a watchful eye over visitors at New Zealand's Wellington Airport. But the giant…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 07/05 - 07:35

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Like father, like son: Emese Gábor compared the skull of Matthias Corvinus’ son, Janos, to the newly discovered remains believed to be the legendary Hungarian king

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Skull Discovered in Hungary May Belong to Legendary King Matthias Corvinus

A skull unearthed in a medieval Hungarian church two decades ago may belong to legendary King Matthias Corvinus, who ruled the country for more than 30 years…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 07/05 - 07:04

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FILE PHOTO: Tourists tour along the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) on a hot summer day in Ronda, Spain July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo

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Spain Foreign Tourist Numbers Break Record in Early 2025

Spain welcomed a record 17 million foreign tourists in the first three months of 2025 as the buoyant sector drives an economy outshining European peers,…

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