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Right-wing Israelis demonstrate next to the Sde Teman military base near Beersheba, against the detention for questioning of military reservists who were suspected of abuse of a detainee following the October 7 attack in Israel, on July 29, 2024. (AFP)

Israeli Military Probes Suspected Abuse of Palestinian Detainee, Drawing Protests

Israel's military opened an investigation into suspected abuse of a Palestinian held at a detention camp for prisoners captured during the Gaza war, it said on…

Monday 29/07 - 17:01

Business

Saudi Commerce Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi arrived in Seoul on Monday, leading a Saudi delegation on a three-day visit to bolster trade ties with South Korea. (SPA)

Business

Saudi Commerce Minister Leads Delegation to Boost Trade with South Korea

Saudi Commerce Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi arrived in Seoul on Monday, leading a Saudi delegation on a three-day visit to bolster trade ties with…

Monday 29/07 - 17:54

Sports

Crown Prince Endorses Saudi Arabia’s Final Preparations ahead of Bid Books Submission for FIFA World Cup 2034

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 tournament…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 11:14

Israeli Officials Say They Want to Avoid All-Out War in Lebanon Retaliation

FILED - 14 June 2024, Lebanon, Janta: A view of destroyed cars in front of a Hezbollah three-story building that was demolished in an Israeli overnight air raid in the southern Lebanese village of Janata. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Israeli Officials Say They Want to Avoid All-Out War in Lebanon Retaliation

Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into all-out war, two Israeli officials said on Monday, as Lebanon braced for retaliation after a…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 17:17

Hezbollah’s Tunnels: Safe Haven Against Israeli Ground Assault Monday 29/07 - 08:53
Lebanon’s Rocky Terrain Makes Tunnel Digging Easy for Hezbollah Monday 29/07 - 08:10

World

This photograph shows a building destroyed by shelling in the town of Toretsk, Donetsk region, on July 29, 2024, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (AFP)

World

Ukraine Aid Package Valued at up to $200 Million, White House Says

The United States announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Monday that is valued at up to $200 million and includes air defenses and anti…

Monday 29/07 - 17:57

Palestinians travel in vehicles as they flee Bureij after they were ordered by Israeli army to evacuate the area, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in the central Gaza Strip July 28, 2024. (Reuters)

New Mass Exodus Hits Central Gaza as Hamas Says Israel Stalls on Ceasefire

Thousands of Palestinians fled a community in the central Gaza Strip on Monday in the face of new Israeli evacuation orders, worsening the humanitarian plight…

Monday 29/07 - 16:42

OIC Condemns Israel’s Confiscation of Palestinian Land, Archeological Sites

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)

UK, Italy Discuss De-Escalating Regional Tensions with Lebanese, Israeli Officials

Israeli officials respond after rockets were launched across Lebanon's border with Israel which, according to Israel's ambulance services, people were killed, at a soccer pitch in Majdal Shams, a Druze village in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, July 27, 2024. (Reuters)

Vandals Attack French Telecoms Lines Days after Rail Sabotage

A high-speed train by French railway company SNCF travels on the Bordeaux-Paris route at reduced speed, at Chartres, northern France on July 26, 2024. AFP

Israeli Drone Strike Near South Lebanon Kills 2

Smoke billows following an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese border village of Chihine on July 28, 2024. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)

Venezuela’s Maduro Wins Third Term, Electoral Authority Says

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrates the results after the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela July 29, 2024. REUTERS/Fausto Torrealba

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CDF is designed to accelerate the planning and execution of space missions through the application of concurrent engineering and advanced simulation technologies. (SPA)

Saudi Space Agency Unveils Concurrent Design Facility, Adopts Integrated Mission Lifecycle

Saudi Arabia submitted on Monday its official bid to FIFA to host the World Cup 2034. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Officially Submits Bid to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034

Houthis are seen during a rally in Sanaa, Yemen. (Reuters)

Yemen Fears Influx of Iran-Backed Militias into Sanaa

Al-Khorayef touring giant Carajas mines in the Amazon forests (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Al-Khorayef Discusses Expansion Plans of Brazilian Mining Giant Vale in Saudi Arabia

Mega Projects Enhance Growth of Saudi Arabia’s Facilities Management

The King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities will enhance sports activities, fostering a generation of athletic individuals following a healthy lifestyle, competing regionally and globally, and excelling in various sports fields. (SPA)

King Salman Stadium Unveiled with 92,000 Seating Capacity for Major Events

Gulf

OIC Condemns Israel’s Confiscation of Palestinian Land, Archeological Sites

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 10:42

KSrelief Pumps over 10 Million Liters of Water into Yemen as Part of Water Project

The KSrelief pursued its endeavors to provide Yemen with fresh water as part of its water supply and environmental sanitation project. (SPA)

King Salman, Crown Prince Congratulate Peru President on Independence Day

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

Saudi Arabia Emphasizes Peaceful Cooperation to Achieve Global Security

Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khothaila speaks during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. (Photo: Saudi Mission in Geneva)

Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Tunisia on Republic Day

Arab World

Israeli Military Probes Suspected Abuse of Palestinian Detainee, Drawing Protests

Monday 29/07 - 17:01

Iran Warns of Serious Consequences for Any Israeli Hit on Lebanon

A handout picture provided by the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 28, 2024, shows President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian delivering a speech during the official presidential endorsement ceremony by Iran's Supreme Leader. (Photo by KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)

Berlin Calls on Iran and Others to Prevent Middle East Escalation

Israeli security forces and medics transport casualties along with local residents, at a site where a reported strike from Lebanon fell in Majdal Shams village in the Israeli-annexed Golan area on July 27, 2024. (AFP)

New Mass Exodus Hits Central Gaza as Hamas Says Israel Stalls on Ceasefire

UK, Italy Discuss De-Escalating Regional Tensions with Lebanese, Israeli Officials

Lebanese Front’s Tunnels Used for Defense, Attack and Launching Missiles

In 2019, Israeli forces searched for attack tunnels dug in southern Lebanon that extend into Israel (Israeli Ministry of Defense)

World

Ukraine Aid Package Valued at up to $200 Million, White House Says

Monday 29/07 - 17:57

Vandals Attack French Telecoms Lines Days after Rail Sabotage

Bangladesh Restores Internet as Students Call off Job-Quota Protests

People shop at a market as the curfew is relaxed after the anti-quota protests, in Dhaka on July 25, 2024. (AFP)

Interior Minister: France Leaning Towards Far-left Suspects Behind Rail Sabotage

SNCF employees look on as a TGV train moves past them at Vald'yerre on the outskirts of Chartres, northern France on July 26, 2024, after the resumption of high speed train services on the line between Paris and Bordeaux. (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)

North Korea Mobilizes Military Helicopters for Flood Rescue

28 July 2024, North Korea, North Pyongan: This image provided by the North Korean state news agency KCNA on 29 July, 2024 shows flooded areas in North Pyongan province, according to KCNA. Photo: Uncredited/kcna/kns/dpa

Ukraine Keeps Pounding Russia's Kursk Region with Drones, Russian Officials Say

Ukrainian tanks of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade take part in the training of fighters of the Shkval special battalion, created from ex-convicts, in an unspecified place in the Donetsk region on July 26, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Anatolii STEPANOV / AFP)

Business

Saudi Commerce Minister Leads Delegation to Boost Trade with South Korea

Monday 29/07 - 17:54

Saudi EXIM Bank and Brazilian Development Bank Sign MoU

The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi Exim Bank) and Brazilian Development Bank signed an MoU to boost economic cooperation and trade between the two countries. (SPA)

Al-Khorayef Discusses Expansion Plans of Brazilian Mining Giant Vale in Saudi Arabia

Mega Projects Enhance Growth of Saudi Arabia’s Facilities Management

First Round of Free Trade Negotiations between Gulf States, Türkiye Begins in Ankara

The signing of the joint statement to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement between the GCC and Türkiye in March (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Oil Prices Rise on Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict

FILE - Pump jacks extract oil from beneath the ground in North Dakota, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Culture

ICESCO Congratulates Saudi Arabia on UNESCO World Heritage Listing of Al-Faw

Archaeological remains uncovered at the site range from prehistoric times to the late pre-Islamic era. SPA

ICESCO Congratulates Saudi Arabia on UNESCO World Heritage Listing of Al-Faw

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has congratulated Saudi Arabia on the inscription of the Cultural Landscape of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Rabat) Monday 29/07 - 06:25

Saudi Literature Commission Invites Visitors to Register for Almadinah Book Fair via ‘Discover Culture’ Platform

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has invited visitors to register online to obtain free entry tickets for the Almadinah Book Fair…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 28/07 - 19:58

The month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. SPA

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Concludes Arabic Language Month in India

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) wrapped up its Arabic Language Month program in India. This month-long initiative, held in New…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 28/07 - 19:54

The Kingdom successfully inscribed the Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area in the Riyadh Region on the UNESCO World Heritage List. SPA

Saudi Arabia Registers 'Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area' on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the Heritage Commission, and Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, Prince Badr bin…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 28/07 - 05:38

A man jogs on the ancient roman Appian Way in Rome, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (AP)

Italy's Ancient Roman Appian Way Included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Italy’s ancient Roman Appian Way was admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th entry on the list. At more than 800…

Saturday 27/07 - 16:45

Sports

Saudi Arabia Officially Submits Bid to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034

Sports

Saudi Arabia Officially Submits Bid to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia submitted on Monday its official bid to FIFA to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 at a ceremony hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Football…

Monday 29/07 - 17:26

Sports

Crown Prince Endorses Saudi Arabia’s Final Preparations ahead of Bid Books Submission for FIFA World Cup 2034

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 tournament…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 11:14

Sports

Sports

Saudi Swimmer Sets New Personal Record at Paris Olympics

Saudi swimmer Mashael Al Ayed set a new personal record and secured the sixth position in the 200-meter freestyle event at the Paris la Defense Arena during…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Monday 29/07 - 10:54

Sports

French authorities have invested 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to clean up the Seine. JOEL SAGET / AFP

Sports

Olympic Organizers Cancel Second Day of Triathlon Training in Seine over Pollution

Olympic organizers canceled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 06:24

Sports

King Salman Stadium Unveiled with 92,000 Seating Capacity for Major Events

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sport revealed on Sunday the designs and plans for the King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities…

Monday 29/07 - 05:52

Varieties

Saudi Space Agency Unveils Concurrent Design Facility, Adopts Integrated Mission Lifecycle

Saudi Space Agency Unveils Concurrent Design Facility, Adopts Integrated Mission Lifecycle

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) inaugurated on Monday its new Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and announced the adoption of an Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML)…

Monday 29/07 - 17:31

A man rowing a boat through floodwaters in Ben Voi village on the outskirts of Hanoi on July 28. Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Hundreds Living in Floodwater in Vietnam

Hundreds of people are living submerged in floodwater in the suburbs of Hanoi, a week after torrential rains in northern Vietnam caused rivers to overflow…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 12:24

Lucy, a green sea turtle crawls back to the sea in a beach in Meneou, Cyprus July 26, 2024. (Reuters)

Endangered Turtle Returned to Waters off Cyprus After Medical Stay

An endangered green sea turtle, nicknamed Lucy by her carers, is back where she belongs in the waters off Cyprus after a three-month recuperation stint at the…

Monday 29/07 - 12:17

It has been one of the most popular attractions of the Olympics, drawing hundreds of people looking for the best photo to post on their social media pages. The perfect setting for a digital age. - The AP

Eiffel Tower Stadium at the 2024 Olympics is Becoming a Popular Backdrop for Selfies

Lena Von Schōnlaub used Eiffel Tower Stadium as a backdrop for her own personal photo shoot. Von Schōnlaub shifted her head from side to side, smiling big…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 29/07 - 03:19

Shanghai Museum held its first ancient Egypt cat night for felines and their owners © AGATHA CANTRILL / AFP