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Israel, Lebanon Discuss Proposal for Transfer of Some Southern Territory to Lebanese Army

Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the…

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a bilateral meeting with Switzerland's counterpart at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, ahead of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. (AFP)

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Iran’s Top Diplomat Speaks with Hamas

Iran's top diplomat spoke with a senior official from the Palestinian group Hamas regarding talks between Iran and the United States, state television reported…

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US Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, speaks during the weekly Senate Democrat Leadership press conference after luncheons, at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, US, 23 June 2026. (EPA)

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US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White…

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Parisians bath in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as the national weather service, Meteo France, placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )

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France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

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UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

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An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural next to the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran, 22 June 2026. (EPA)

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

The head of the UN's nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim…

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A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) speaking during the Second Plenary Meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held from 20-22 June 2026 in Pyongyang, North Korea (issued 23 June 2026).EPA/KCNA

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NKorea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-armed Navy as New Warship is Placed into Service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state…

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23 June 2026, US, Houston: Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Photo: Pedro Paulo Diaz/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Cristiano Ronaldo Records Brace as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched…

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Colombia Beat DR Congo 1-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts

Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Iraq Judiciary Seizes Over $85 Million in Graft Case

14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

Macron Seeks New Int’l Force for South Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

This picture taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon shows a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicle driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

Seven European Countries Urge ‘Immediate Halt’ to Sudan Violence

People fill water containers at a free distribution point amid water outages in Khartoum, Sudan, May 18, 2026. (AP)

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New Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy. (Facebook)

Nabil Fahmy’s Priorities at Arab League Helm: Reform and Strengthening Arab Coordination

Ali Ahmed Karti, Secretary General of the Sudanese Islamic Movement. (Facebook)

Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood at a Crossroads

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq in Baghdad. (Government media)

Can Iran Maintain its Influence in Iraq?

Residential units in the first phase of the SEDRA project in northern Riyadh. (ROSHN)

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Mini-Cities,’ Smart Apartments Reshape Modern Living

The German pavilion at Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Appeal Lures Global Manufacturers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Approves Hosting of 1,000 Umrah Performers from 16 Nations under Guests Program

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Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel. (UN file)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Syria’s Sovereignty, Territorial Unity at Security Council

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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Mini-Cities,’ Smart Apartments Reshape Modern Living

Saudi Arabia Approves Hosting of 1,000 Umrah Performers from 16 Nations under Guests Program

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar over Victims of Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

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

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

Saudi Aid to Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide Approaches $24 Billion

Projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center have benefited 113 countries worldwide (SPA).

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Iran’s Top Diplomat Speaks with Hamas

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Nabil Fahmy’s Priorities at Arab League Helm: Reform and Strengthening Arab Coordination

Israel, Lebanon Discuss Proposal for Transfer of Some Southern Territory to Lebanese Army

A woman inspects the rubble of a collapsed building in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Macron Seeks New Int’l Force for South Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

Egypt-Syria Meetings Give Rapprochement New Momentum

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani meet in Jordan on Monday evening. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Seven European Countries Urge ‘Immediate Halt’ to Sudan Violence

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US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

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New York Mayor Mamdani Sends Message to Democratic Establishment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

NKorea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-armed Navy as New Warship is Placed into Service

Cyberattack Hits State Banks in Iran

A man uses an ATM of Bank Melli Iran in front of a bank in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

South Korea Says North Korean Soldier in Custody after Crossing Border

File photo of North Korean soldiers at a guard post near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas (Reuters)

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A Kish Air Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport on June 20, 2026. (AFP)

Airlines Should Still Avoid Airspace Over Iran After Framework Deal, EU Agency Warns

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Al-Jadaan: Economic Resilience, Partnerships Are Key to Meeting Global Development Challenges

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan addresses the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna. (X)

Geopolitics and AI in Spotlight at China’s ‘Summer Davos’

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, China's Liaoning province on June 24, 2026. (AFP)

Qatar Says to Resume Normal LNG Production 'Within a Few Weeks'

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani speaks during a press conference in Doha on April 27, 2025. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

Trump Calls for Probe Into Gasoline Price 'Gouging'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Yellow caution tape is seen wrapped around a gas pump at a Shell gas station on June 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

Paris Club Says Debt Restructurings Need Improvement

Tourists with an umbrella take a photo in Paris, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )

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Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

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Moesgaard Museum archaeologist Liv Stidsing Reher-Langberg holds a Viking Age weight loom unearthed in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026. (AP)

Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of…

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Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari is seen during his visit to the museum. (SPA)

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Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Visits Ameen Rihani Museum

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari visited on Monday the Ameen Rihani Museum in the town of Freike in Matn District, reported the Saudi Press Agency. …

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Culture

In Saudi Arabia, the relationship with camels extends beyond traditional heritage to form an integral part of national identity and collective memory. (SPA)

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On World Camel Day, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Celebrates Camel Heritage and Reinforces Its Cultural Identity

World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22, serves as a global occasion to reflect on the enduring relationship between humans and camels throughout history…

Monday 22/06 - 17:51

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These collections also include artifacts illustrating stages of the modern Saudi state, serving as educational platforms that bridge the past and present - SPA

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Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

Najran Region has witnessed growing enthusiasm among community members and heritage enthusiasts for collecting traditional and archaeological artifacts that…

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Located 250 kilometers southwest of Hail, this historic village boasts a legacy as rich as its soil - SPA

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Why is Fadak Known as the 'City of Walls and Fortresses'?

Encircled by a massive, seven-kilometer wall of rugged black lava stone, the ancient village of Fadak, known today as Al-Hait, earned its title as the "City of…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 19/06 - 16:12

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Neymar Available for Scotland Clash but Not Certain to Play, Brazil Coach Says

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Brazil's forward #10 Neymar takes part in a training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on June 22, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)

Neymar Available for Scotland Clash but Not Certain to Play, Brazil Coach Says

Neymar is available for Brazil's third World Cup group match against Scotland but coach Carlo Ancelotti declined to say if he would play a role in the Miami…

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Qatar's Minister of Sport and Madibo during their visit to Kone. (Qatar Football Association)

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Qatar’s Sports Minister, Madibo Visit Canada’s Injured Kone

Qatar's sports &zwnj;minister and national team player Assim Madibo visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during…

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Croatia's Ante Budimir (11) celebrates a goal against Panama during the second half of a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Croatia Scorer Budimir Hails Win Over Panama That Keeps Hopes Alive

Croatia's match-winner Ante Budimir rejoiced in their 1-0 victory against Panama at the World Cup and hoped they would learn the right lessons as they stayed…

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Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, left, holds up jerseys along with Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC, at a media event celebrating Ronaldinho's recent signing with the Italian club, at Cipriani Downtown Miami restaurant, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Miami. (AP)

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Ronaldinho Trades Retirement for Third-Tier Italian Dreams at 46

As Ronaldinho &zwnj;prepares to lace up his boots again at the age of 46 after signing with Italian side Ravenna FC, the Brazil great hopes to inspire the…

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Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. (AFP)

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Head‑to‑Head Rule Brings Early Winners and Losers While 3rd Place Lifeline Keeps Groups Alive at World Cup

The new head-to-head &zwnj;World Cup tiebreak rule has already produced group winners and early exits, while the scramble for one of the eight best third…

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Australian Shark Attack Survivor Briefly Emerges from Coma

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A warning sign notifying the public that a shark-spotting drone is operating in the area is displayed at Coogee Beach following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Australian Shark Attack Survivor Briefly Emerges from Coma

An Australian woman mauled by a shark at a popular Sydney beach briefly emerged from an induced coma and said "I love you" to family, according to an update…

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Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga, pays tribute to Democratic Republic of Congo's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. (AFP)

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Congo Fan Who Poses as Living Statue of Independence Leader Lumumba Makes It to World Cup

Congo’s famous living statue finally made his World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for…

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France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

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The advert sparked an uproar on the Chinese internet, with some users saying it objectifies women (Getty Images)

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Clean Up 'Toxic Men’ Ad Compels Dettol to Apologize in China

British hygiene brand Dettol has apologized for an advert in China that it claims was meant to call out sexism, but has instead backfired, according to BBC. …

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Instead of spending money, the sites offer a form of digital role-play, capturing the experience of consumption while protecting your bank account (File/Reuters)

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In Search of Happiness: Young People in South Korea Resort to Dopamine Sites

Online “dopamine sites” are now trending among young people in South Korea by offering fake consumption experiences such as a fake food delivery service and a…

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