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Political Talks Ease Tensions Over Seized Hezbollah Explosives in Lebanon

Intensive political contacts ahead of Thursday’s Lebanese cabinet meeting helped defuse tensions over a shipment of Hezbollah explosives seized in Dahr al…

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Israeli soldiers and emergency personnel gather near ambulances following a shooting attack near Yehuda Junction, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP)

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Netanyahu Orders West Bank Closure as Attack Wounds Israelis before Election

Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a prolonged shootout with soldiers, leading Prime Minister Benjamin…

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The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan meet in Amman on August 5. (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

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Istanbul Hosts Middle East, European FMs to Discuss Regional Crises

Foreign ministers from seven European and Middle Eastern countries will hold talks in Istanbul Friday focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and the crises in the…

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A supporter of Yemen's Houthis carries his rifle during a rally in support of the group in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (AP)

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European Parliament Resolution Condemns Houthi Attacks, Urges EU Terrorist Listing

Members of the European Parliament have expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for Yemen's legitimate government, reaffirming their commitment to…

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UN Chief Expresses Concern over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Escalating Violence in Yemen

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

UN Chief Expresses Concern over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Escalating Violence in Yemen

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over continued Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and escalating hostilities…

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Coalition Destroys Ballistic Missile, Drones Fired by Houthis at Riyadh and Southern Region since 4 hours
2 Killed, 8 Injured in Dammam Airport Attack Thursday 22/10 - 09:55
Yemen’s Houthis Blow Up Roads, Loot Homes in Rural Taiz Thursday 22/10 - 17:47

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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters inspect an earthquake-hit village houses in Baqen County of Nagqu City in China's Tibet autonomous region, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Xinhua via AP)

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Powerful Earthquake in China’s Tibet Region Collapses Hundreds of Homes, Kills at Least 16 People

A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern…

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21 October 2026, US, Washington: US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at the White House before departing for South Carolina. Photo: Matt Kaminsky/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Trump: Iran is Trying to Drive Up Oil Prices Before Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was doing all it could ⁠to drive up ⁠the price of oil before ⁠the US midterm elections. "They are even…

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Iran's Postponed War: Who Holds the Power to Ignite It?

A US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet refuels from a KC-135 tanker aircraft during an aerial patrol over the Middle East (CENTCOM)

Iraq Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Rejects Use of Its Territory to Target the Kingdom

Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Dr. Fuad Hussein (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Sources Reveal to Asharq Al-Awsat Details of Fatah-Hamas Talks in Cairo

A Palestinian boy throws stones at Israeli troops during an Israeli army raid at Balata refugee camp near the West Bank city of Nablus, 21 October 2026. EPA/ALAA BADARNEH

Iranian Lawmaker Threatens to Close Border with Pakistan

Pakistani students walk across the Pakistan-Iran border after returning from Iran in Taftan, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, on June 19, 2025, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP)

Israeli Fire Kills Three People in Gaza

Palestinians gather around a burning a vehicle after it was hit by an Israeli strike, according to health officials, in Gaza City, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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Palestinians try to extinguish a fire in a vehicle destroyed by an Israeli airstrike south of Gaza City on Thursday. (EPA)

Escape Attempts, Assassination Plots Expose Rifts within Gaza’s Armed Gangs

A man removes debris from his destroyed house, in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP)

Fear of Another War Weighs on Lebanon amid Regional Tensions

Computer code is displayed on multiple screens in this illustration taken on October 22, 2026. (Reuters)

Websites Go Dark as AI Exposes Critical Security Flaws

A truck is filled with diesel fuel at a gas station on October 16, 2026, in Bayonne, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

How Are Ukraine Strikes, Middle East War Driving US Fuel Prices?

Demonstrators take part in a protest organized by student collectives and trade unions in Paris, France, October 22, 2026. (Reuters)

‘Generational Rage’: Young Europeans Fight to Be Heard

Transport General Authority President Fawaz Alsahli tours the exhibition held alongside the conference in Jeddah (Transport General Authority)

Saudi Transport Authority: Maritime Sector Proved Resilient Amid Global Trade Disruptions

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An image published by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of one of the country's beaches. (UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment)

UAE: Oil Spill from Tanker Affects Beaches in Umm Al Quwain

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European Parliament Resolution Condemns Houthi Attacks, Urges EU Terrorist Listing

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Counterparts from Cyprus, Germany, Palestine, Iraq

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

UN Chief Expresses Concern over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Escalating Violence in Yemen

Coalition Destroys Ballistic Missile, Drones Fired by Houthis at Riyadh and Southern Region

Buildings and construction sites fill the skyline, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP)

Qatar, Bahrain Strongly Condemn Terrorist Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (SPA)

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Escape Attempts, Assassination Plots Expose Rifts within Gaza’s Armed Gangs

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Fear of Another War Weighs on Lebanon amid Regional Tensions

Political Talks Ease Tensions Over Seized Hezbollah Explosives in Lebanon

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Netanyahu Orders West Bank Closure as Attack Wounds Israelis before Election

Istanbul Hosts Middle East, European FMs to Discuss Regional Crises

Iraq Fears Return of ‘Shadow Factions’ to Regional ‘Unity of Fronts’ Campaign

Members of Harakat al-Nujaba movement attend a gathering in Baghdad on Oct. 8, 2023 (AFP)

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Kenya Red Cross personnel doff their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a simulation of the evacuation of remains of an Ebola victim in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on October 22, 2026. (AFP)

First Ebola Patients in Nigeria and Kenya Might Have Crossed Paths at Uganda Airport

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Storm Causes Power Outages and Train Disruption across Northwest France

File photo: A huge wave crashes on the jetty of the harbor of Le Conquet in western France, on January 8, 2026. Fred Tanneau, AFP

Taiwan Shuts Schools and Grounds Flights as Typhoon Champi Brushes by

A woman struggles with winds generated by Typhoon Champi in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP)

Powerful Earthquake in China’s Tibet Region Collapses Hundreds of Homes, Kills at Least 16 People

South Korea Proposes Talks with North Korea on Land Border Again

In a photo taken on December 3, 2018 a South Korean soldier stands before the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) separating North and South Korea, on the southern side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea's Cheorwon county. (AFP)

Netanyahu’s Somalia Map Revives Fears of Partition

From the Somali capital, Mogadishu (Reuters)

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A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP)

Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of Weekend as Tech Recovers Early Losses

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Gold Heads for Steep Weekly Loss as Oil Prices Fuel Fed Rate Concerns

British gold bars and Sovereign gold coins are displayed at Baird & Co. in Hatton Garden, London (Reuters)

UK Govt Promises to Save Businesses £800 Million in Paperwork and Tariffs

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets pharmacy staff before receiving an annual seasonal flu vaccination at Kapoor Pharmacy Services in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in Manchester on October 22, 2026. (AFP)

Oil Prices Rise as Supply Concerns Linger amid Middle East Attacks

Oil pumps operate after sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Port Security and Trade Continuity: A New Formula for Saudi Competitiveness

A panel discussion featuring Professor Waheed Sami Abu Shanab (Conference)

Türkiye Cuts Key Interest Rate to 36%, First Cut in Months

Central Bank of Türkiye (Official Website)

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Twice a Year, a Golden Sunbeam Illuminates a 3,000-Year-Old Pharaonic Temple

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Tourists crowd to film the sun as it sends a beam of light into the Great Temple of Ramses II's dark inner chamber in Abu Simbel, 870 kilometers (540 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, a rare 3,200-year-old astronomical ceremony that happens twice a year. (AP)

Twice a Year, a Golden Sunbeam Illuminates a 3,000-Year-Old Pharaonic Temple

Hundreds of tourists from around the world and locals gathered at dawn Thursday at a temple in southern Egypt, with some sleeping outside it overnight to…

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The work aims to study historical sites and uncover evidence that sheds light on the development of ancient civilizations in northwestern Arabia. (SPA)

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AlUla's Dadan Excavations Explore Ancient Civilizations in 2026–2027 Archaeology Season

Archaeological excavations and research are continuing at Dadan in AlUla as part of the 2026–2027 archaeology season, launched by the Royal Commission for…

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission Signs MoU with Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris to Strengthen Collaboration in Visual Arts

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cité Internationale des arts in Paris to strengthen collaboration, exchange…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 22/10 - 16:40

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In this undated handout photo provided on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, restorers work inside the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus in Pompeii, near Naples, Italy. (Silvia Vacca/ Pompeii Archaeological Park via AP)

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Pompeii’s Grandest House Gets a $1.6 Million Restoration Funded by Private Sponsor

An ancient residence believed to be the grandest in the Pompeii archaeological site is being restored with the entire 1.4 million euros ($1.6 million) cost…

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Saudi Arabia Named Guest of Honor at Algiers International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia will be the guest of honor at the Algiers International Book Fair 2026, taking place from October 28 to November 7 at the Palais des Expositions…

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Barcelona Aiming to Put Real Madrid Out of Sight in Clasico

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Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal looks on during the UEFA Champions League first round day 3 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris on October 20, 2026. (AFP)

Barcelona Aiming to Put Real Madrid Out of Sight in Clasico

For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday's Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a…

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A fan of Diego Maradona displays his image outside the court where a trial is ongoing for the medical team that treated Maradona facing charges of alleged homicide by negligence, in San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP)

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Maradona Death Trial Verdict Set for December 22

The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after…

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UEFA Champions League - Como v Manchester United - Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy - October 21, 2026 Manchester United's Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot look dejected after the match. (Reuters)

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Rooney Calls United Squad ‘Selfish Babies’ After Fernandes Criticism

Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has labelled the current squad "babies" and "selfish" after a humiliating Champions League capitulation and post-match…

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Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane is the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or. Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP

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Complete Kane Hopes for 'Special Night' as Ballon d'Or Rumors Swirl

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is hoping for a "special night" at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in his hometown of London, where the England captain is the…

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President of the Asian Football Confederation speaking last year. Mohd RASFAN / AFP

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Asian Football Endorses Infantino Re-election as FIFA President

The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president following weeks of…

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Greece Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

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FILE PHOTO: Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Greece Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

Greece's parliament approved a bill on Friday that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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Coral Hart says she has been heavily criticized for using AI to produce books. GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP

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370 Books in 20 Months: S.African Author Defends Her Use of AI

South African writer Coral Hart has published more than 370 books since February 2025 using artificial intelligence, a process she passionately defends despite…

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The boom in French cooking schools in India reflects a growing demand for high-end hospitality workers in the world's most populous country. Arun SANKAR / AFP

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India Stirs Up Its Gastronomy with French Cooking Schools

Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make…

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A general view of apartment and office buildings in Hanoi, Vietnam, 21 October 2026. EPA/LUONG THAI LINH

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No More Taking Out the Trash at Your Airbnb

The days of having to take out the trash or wash the dishes before leaving an Airbnb are numbered as the short-term rental platform is tightening rules on what…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 22/10 - 16:50

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Fries are a national passion in Belgium. Nicolas TUCAT / AFP

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Champion-chip: Best Fries Contest Heats Up Belgium

Thick or thin, greasy or crispy, with samurai sauce or a more traditional mayo dip? A TV show has been on a quest to find the best fries in potato-mad Belgium…

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