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Saudi Arabia Marks its National Day with a Digital Economy Nearing One-Sixth of GDP

When the country's regions were first unified, distances were measured in days of travel, and the telegraph was one of the state's tools for connecting its far…

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)
Gulf The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye meet in New York. (SPA)
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FMs of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Türkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye stressed on Tuesday that dialogue and diplomacy were the only ways to reach sustainable…

World Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, holds a press conference ahead of Israel's general elections in October, in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)
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Far-Right Israeli Minister Seeks Defense Post in Next Government

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Tuesday he will seek the post of defense minister in the next government, as the country…

Arab World Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)
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Türkiye’s Erdogan Urges World to ‘Immediately’ Start Rebuilding Gaza

The world must immediately start the reconstruction of the devastated Gaza Strip, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. "We must begin the…

Trump Says US and Iranian Officials Met Tuesday, Shortly After Warning He May ‘Annihilate’ Iran

World US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/Pool via REUTERS

Trump Says US and Iranian Officials Met Tuesday, Shortly After Warning He May ‘Annihilate’ Iran

President Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the UN General…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World President of France, Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)
Arab World

In UN Farewell, Macron Denounces Trump’s Gaza Diplomacy as Spectacle of Shame

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian…

World US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy react as they meet during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)
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Zelenskiy Says He Discussed Energy Truce, Efforts to End Russia War with Trump

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he discussed with US President Donald Trump efforts to end the 4-year-old war with Russia, including a…

Trump Renames AI ‘Super Intelligence’ as Leaders Jostle Over Dangers

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Sources: Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Oil Pipeline

FILE PHOTO: A model of an oil pump is seen in front of a Saudi Arabian flag in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Taiz Battles and Bab al-Mandab Curb Houthi Push Eastward

A Yemeni fighter on the front line on one of the Taiz fronts during battles against the Houthis (Military Media)

Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza, Regional Developments in New York Meetings

The Saudi Foreign Minister participates in the coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States (SPA)

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The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh

BlackRock: Saudi Arabia Accounts for More Than 60% of Capital-Raising in the Region

A file photo of an oil pump in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Writes a New Chapter in Its Energy Journey: An Oil Legacy and Nuclear Ambition

Beijing faces a difficult challenge in ensuring Tehran fulfills its commitments under the agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to analysts. (SPA)

Analysts: Bab al-Mandab Tests Limits of Saudi-Iranian Reconciliation

A poster expresses gratitude to Iran for its support to Lebanon. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

What’s Left of Hezbollah Two Years after the War?

A displaced woman sits outside her tent at a makeshift camp for people displaced by clashes between Iran-aligned Houthi fighters and Yemeni government forces, in Taiz province, Yemen September 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Long-Suffering Yemeni Families Flee Renewed Fighting

Eritrean Information Minister Yemane G. Meskel (X account)

Eritrean Information Minister Welcomes New Chapter of Cooperation With Washington

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Who Is More Powerful: Saudi Arabia or Iran?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Has the United Nations Come to an End? A Quieter World

Samir Atallah
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The Israeli Mind as a Weapon

Mishary Dhayidi
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Oil Above $100 a Barrel: When Straits Become the Source of Risk

Walid Khadouri
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How Can the World Save its Economy?

Sawsan al-Shaer
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Has the United Nations Come to an End?

Samir Atallah
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America Has Not Capitalized on Iran's Defeat

Sam Menassa
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From New York to Bab al-Mandab

Ghassan Charbel
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Netanyahu and Eisenkot: The Race Between a Veteran and a Novice

Nabil Amr
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When Fukuyama Met Gaddafi

Jumah Boukleb
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The Houthis...Now, Here

Mishary Dhayidi
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How Peace Happens

Jamal Al-Kashki
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King Salman chairs the extraordinary virtual G20 Leaders' Summit from Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia Marks its National Day with a Digital Economy Nearing One-Sixth of GDP

Badr al-Khuraif (Riyadh)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets US Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Highlights Humanitarian Situation, Seafarers’ Rights in Strait of Hormuz

Over 20,000 seafarers are stranded on approximately 2,000 ships in the Gulf due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz (WANA - Reuters)

Saudi Crown Prince, Russian President Discuss Regional Developments

15 September 2026, Egypt, Cairo: Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Writes a New Chapter in Its Energy Journey: An Oil Legacy and Nuclear Ambition

A file photo of an oil pump in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

FMs of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Türkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye meet in New York. (SPA)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during an interview with AFP at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on September 15, 2026. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

Aoun Rejects Any Settlement at Lebanon’s Expense as Salam Rallies Int’l Support

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)

Iraqi-American Understanding on ‘Disarmament’ by Mid-2027

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during his meeting on Monday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York (government media)

Türkiye’s Erdogan Urges World to ‘Immediately’ Start Rebuilding Gaza

Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)

In UN Farewell, Macron Denounces Trump’s Gaza Diplomacy as Spectacle of Shame

President of France, Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Yemen Govt Expands Community Mobilization to Support Fighters on Frontlines

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage shows fighters affiliated with the Yemeni government engaging in clashes with Houthi militants in Al-Jawf province on September 15, 2026. (AFPTV / AFP)

'Basis for Understanding' Brings Iraqi Kurdistan Closer to New Government

A Kurdish voter prepares his ballot during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Sulaimaniyah in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on October 20, 2024. (Photo by Ahmad Al-rubaye / AFP)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

Trump Says His Ballroom Will House a Drone Port. The Secret Service Already Has One Next Door

Asharq Al Awsat

French ISIS Extremist Gets 30 Years for Syria Crimes

French police gather outside a local police station in Paris, France, October 11, 2016. REUTERS/Charles Platiau 

Guterres Calls on China, US to Establish AI Dialogue

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)  

Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in New York

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian waves before departing for New York, at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, September 22, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Far-Right Israeli Minister Seeks Defense Post in Next Government

Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, holds a press conference ahead of Israel's general elections in October, in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Hails Burnham as ‘Natural Business Person’ After First Meeting

President Donald Trump meets with Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters. (AP)

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A man walks past a traditional sidewalk kiosk in Cairo on September 18, 2026 (AFP)

IMF: Egypt Absorbs Economic Shocks of War

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Ban on US Diesel Exports Would Hurt, Not Help Fuel Markets, Analysts Say

Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Mobil station, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Oil Prices Fall after Trump Hails 'Good' Talks with Iran

FILE PHOTO: A small tanker sails near an oil refinery, in the Keihin Industrial Zone in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, Japan March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Euro Zone Yields Fall after Iran Raises Prospect of Hormuz Reopening

Euro banknotes (Reuters)

Libya's NOC Says Sharara Crude Pipeline Closure Losses at 130,000 bpd

General view of the Sharara oil field in Libya (Reuters)

Sources: Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Oil Pipeline

FILE PHOTO: A model of an oil pump is seen in front of a Saudi Arabian flag in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Museums Commission Marks Saudi National Day with Cultural Programs

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Museums Commission Marks Saudi National Day with Cultural Programs

The Museums Commission has announced a special program of celebrations marking Saudi National Day across its museums, with the National Museum of Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture Hegra Highlights Status as Saudi Arabia’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Hegra Highlights Status as Saudi Arabia’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a land that has witnessed successive civilizations whose traces remain across its regions, is home to AlUla Governorate, where the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture A diver passes above Roman-era columns at an archaeological site near the coast in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)
Culture

Tyre’s Ruins Survived the Strikes. Now Divers are Finding their Way Back Underwater

Beneath the Mediterranean waters off the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, divers swim past stone walls, ancient structures and a submerged road — remnants of…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Linah is one of the most prominent historical sites in northern Saudi Arabia - SPA
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Historic Linah Marks Saudi National Day with Heritage Events, International Performances

Historic Linah, located south of Rafha in Northern Borders Region, will celebrate Saudi National Day with a series of national and heritage events at the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture A person photographs Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa at the Louvre museum, Aug. 31, 2025, in Paris. (AP)
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Germans Arrested for Louvre Stunt in Mona Lisa Hall

Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said…

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King Abdullah Sports City, Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Ready for Gulf Cup 27

Sports The Local Organizing Committee for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup "Khaleeji 27" has completed preparations at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium to host the tournament's matches in Jeddah. (SPA)

King Abdullah Sports City, Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Ready for Gulf Cup 27

The Local Organizing Committee for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup "Khaleeji 27" has completed preparations at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports 21 September 2026, Ireland, Dublin: Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin speaks to members of the media before a Cabinet meeting, at Government Buildings. (dpa)
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Irish PM Backs Football Manager After Israel FA Criticism

Ireland's prime minister, Micheal Martin, backed his country's football manager on Tuesday after Israel's football federation accused him of "stupidity,…

Sports FILE - Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar prepares for the first practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Nov. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)
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Hadjar Back for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP

French racer Isack Hadjar will make his Formula One return this weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the last three races, his Red Bull team said…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports France's head coach Zinedine Zidane takes part in a training session four days ahead of France's UEFA Nations League football match against Türkiye in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines outside Paris, on September 21, 2026. (AFP)
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Zidane Leads First France Training Session

Zinedine Zidane oversaw his first training session with the France national team on Monday as Les Bleus prepared for the start of the new Nations League…

Sports 13 July 2025, US, East Rutherford: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the DAZN pre-match interview ahead of the Club World Cup final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium. (dpa)
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Infantino Proposes Consulting Federations to Reform FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world football governing body's decision-making…

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Voting Opens in Alaska's Annual Fat Bear Week

Varieties A brown bear eats his catch while fishing for salmon in Brooks Falls, Alaska on August 12, 2023. (Photo by JOHN MOORE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Voting Opens in Alaska's Annual Fat Bear Week

Polls opened Tuesday in the only American election that really matters: Fat Bear Week. While the United States might be gearing up for midterm ballots that…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties This photo provided by Shedd Aquarium shows a beluga whale named Osiris at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2026. (Rachel Mittelstaedt/Shedd Aquarium via AP)
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Another Beluga Whale Dies at Chicago Aquarium after Rescue Mission from Canada Park

A third beluga has died at a Chicago aquarium after being rescued this summer from a shuttered Canadian marine park in a complex international operation that…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Tourists pose for a picture in downtown Tunis, Tunisia, August 4, 2017. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
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Tunisia Says 2026 Summer Hottest on Record

Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power…

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Varieties Erno Rubik, the creator of the puzzle, solves a Rubik's cube as he poses during the world's largest Rubik's Cube championship in Aubervilliers, near Paris, France, July 15, 2017. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Six-year-old Chinese Girl Sets World Record with Rubik's Cube

A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported. Young…

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Varieties The frames, brood and bees stolen from 41 hives. (Tom Bidner for ABC Network)
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800,000 Bees stolen Across Australia in ‘Sophisticated’ Operation

An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland. The industry is already reeling from…

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