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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Escalation with Turkish President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Saturday from Turkish President Recep…

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israeli Attacks in Phone Call with Iranian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered on Saturday his condolences to Iranian President Masoud…

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Protesters hold weapons, during a demonstration of predominantly Houthi supporters to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to condemn US strikes in Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Adel Al Khader

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Yemen's Houthis Say They Targeted Israel with Ballistic Missiles in Coordination with Iran

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Sunday that they targeted central Israel's Jaffa with several ballistic missiles in the last 24 hours in coordination with…

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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Israel Targets Iran's Defense Ministry Headquarters as Tehran Unleashes Deadly Missile Strike

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Rescue personnel work at a residential building following missile attack from Iran on Israel, at central Israel June 15, 2025. REUTERS/Yossi Zeliger

Israel Targets Iran's Defense Ministry Headquarters as Tehran Unleashes Deadly Missile Strike

Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage…

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Israel Says Campaign on Iran to Intensify as Tehran Pledges 'Destructive' Attacks Saturday 14/06 - 19:41

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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Starmer: Britain Moving Jets to Middle East to Support Regional Security

Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide support across the region, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told…

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Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in location given as Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab from a handout video released on June 14, 2025. Iranian Red Crescent Society/Handout via REUTERS

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Sunday's US-Iran Nuclear Talks Cancelled

The latest round of US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday in Muscat will not take place, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X on Saturday. Oman…

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Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi FM, US Special Envoy for Syria Discuss Steps to Support Syria

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah giving a joint press conference with Syria's interim foreign minister in Damascus on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Omar Al-Qattaa / SANA / AFP)

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Halts Russian Troop Advance in Sumy Region

A resident walks at a street near a building damaged by Russian missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova

Closure of Strait of Hormuz Seriously Being Reviewed by Iran, Lawmaker Says

A cargo ship is moored at the Piraeus Container Terminal, near Athens, Greece, September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/ File Photo

Israeli Fire Kills 41 People in Gaza

Two Palestinians ride a small boat at the seafront next to a tent camp in the Gaza City port, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

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People gather near a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

What Role Did the ‘Mossad-Tehran Branch’ Play in Operation Rising Lion?

US Bradley armored vehicles on patrol along the main road connecting Qamishli in the east to Tel Tamr in the west, in Syria’s Hasakah province.

Coalition Bases in Northeast Syria on High Alert Amid Fears of Militia Attacks

Abadan oil refinery facility in southwestern Iran (Reuters)

Iran’s Energy Sector: A Long History of Sanctions and Instability

FILE PHOTO: David Beckham shakes hands with Britain's King Charles, next to Meryl Streep, as they attend the King's Foundation Awards ceremony, on the 35th anniversary of The King’s Foundation, at St James's Palace, in London, Britain, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool/File Photo

David Beckham and Gary Oldman Awarded Knighthoods

A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Israeli Attack Exposed Iran's Military 'Vulnerability', Say Analysts

Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri speaks during the International Conference on the Legal-International Claims of the Holy Defense in the capital Tehran on February 23, 2021. (AFP)

Top Iranian Generals Killed in the Israeli Attack

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Saudi FM Holds Separate Phone Talks with Counterparts from Iraq, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Escalation with Turkish President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israeli Attacks in Phone Call with Iranian President

Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi FM, US Special Envoy for Syria Discuss Steps to Support Syria

OIC Secretary-General Receives Call from Iranian FM

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Yemen's Houthis Say They Targeted Israel with Ballistic Missiles in Coordination with Iran

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Starmer: Britain Moving Jets to Middle East to Support Regional Security

Israeli Fire Kills 41 People in Gaza

Iraq Reopens Syria Crossing for Trade, Passenger Traffic

A general view shows the US Embassy as seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

3 Injured in Jordan by Unspecified Falling Object

A projectile fired from Iran toward Israel is intercepted over Amman on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)

Coalition Bases in Northeast Syria on High Alert Amid Fears of Militia Attacks

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Israel Targets Iran's Defense Ministry Headquarters as Tehran Unleashes Deadly Missile Strike

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Israel Says Campaign on Iran to Intensify as Tehran Pledges 'Destructive' Attacks

A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Kremlin: Putin and Trump Discussed Middle East Tensions, Ukraine Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Sergei Bulkin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Sunday's US-Iran Nuclear Talks Cancelled

Trump Reports More Than $600 Million in Income from Crypto, Golf, Licensing Fees

A US flag flutters in front of a banner depicting US President Donald Trump on the day of a military parade to commemorate the US Army's 250th Birthday in Washington, D.C., US, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Halts Russian Troop Advance in Sumy Region

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The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the TXF Global 2025 conference held in Copenhagen from June 10 to 12 - SPA

Saudi EXIM Bank Signs MoU with Credit Oman to Boost Bilateral Exports

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ECB's Lagarde Says 2% Inflation Target in Reach

FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

Iran’s Energy Sector: A Long History of Sanctions and Instability

Ships Warned to Avoid Red Sea, Log Hormuz Voyages after Israel Hits Iran

A military aircraft flies in the sky following a barrage of missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tubas, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta

UK's Energean Suspends Production Offshore Northern Israel

FILE PHOTO: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ari Rabinovitch/File Photo

Indonesia, Singapore Sign Deals on Power Trade, Carbon Capture

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia speaks to the media during a press conference at the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP)

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Germany and Last Kaiser’s Heirs Agree to Keep Treasures on Display

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Germany and Last Kaiser’s Heirs Agree to Keep Treasures on Display

The heirs of the former Prussian monarchy and Germany's state-run cultural foundations on Friday announced a deal that will allow thousands of the family's…

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Artworks by Pablo Picasso are pictured during the media preview of 'Picasso for Asia: A Conversation' at M+ in Hong Kong. May JAMES / AFP

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Picasso on a Plate: Unseen Ceramics Up for Auction

A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under the hammer in Geneva on June 19. Emblematic motifs from…

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(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)

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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 11/06 - 11:12

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Miniatures of Princess Diana's Royal wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel are seen on display next to sketches and sewing machine in the "Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection", the largest collection of the Princess of Wales' fashion ever to appear at auction in history, at a public exhibition in The Museum of Style Icons, in Newbridge, Ireland, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)

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‘Largest Princess Diana Auction’ Features Frocks, Hats and Bags

From colorful frocks and hats to handbags and shoes, items belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien's Auctions says…

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People enter Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin's mausoleum while visiting Red Square in Moscow on October 11, 2016. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Goodbye Lenin? Russians Flock to See Bolshevik Leader’s Tomb Before It Closes for Repairs

Russians are flocking to catch what some fear could be a final glimpse of the embalmed body of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin before his tomb on Moscow's Red…

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Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi Stuck in Iran and Will Miss Club World Cup

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Iran's Mehdi Mohebi, right, vies for the ball with a North Korean rival during their Asian qualifier group A soccer match for 2026 World Cup, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi Stuck in Iran and Will Miss Club World Cup

Inter Milan forward Mehdi Taremi will not be able to join his teammates at the Club World Cup in the United States as he is stuck in Tehran amid the escalating…

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 14: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 14, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.Mark Thompson/Getty Images/AFP

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Norris Fastest in Final Practice as Piastri Hits the Wall

Lando Norris lapped fastest in final Canadian Grand Prix practice on Saturday as Formula One leader and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri hit Montreal's wall of…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/06 - 19:17

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Germany's Alexander Zverev returns the ball to Ben Shelton of the US during the semifinal of the Stuttgart tennis Open in Stuttgart, Germany, Saturday June 14, 2025. (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)

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Zverev Beats Shelton to Set Up Stuttgart Final with Fritz

German top seed Alexander Zverev took out American third seed Ben Shelton with a 7-6(8) 7-6(1) victory in the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open on Saturday to…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/06 - 18:40

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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to begin on June 15 will run until July 13. - SPA

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Al-Hilal Football Team Arrives in Washington for FIFA Club World Cup Match

Al-Hilal Club’s first football team arrived in the United States to prepare for their opening FIFA Club World Cup match on June 18 against Real Madrid at Hard…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/06 - 13:36

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Argentine Primera Division - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - April 27, 2025 Boca Juniors' Ayrton Costa in action with River Plate's Sebastian Driussi REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle/File Photo

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Boca Juniors Defender Costa Gets Special US Visa for Club World Cup

Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa will be able to take part in the Club World Cup in the United States following a u-turn by US immigration officials who had…

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Heavy Rains Flood Congo’s Capital

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People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Heavy Rains Flood Congo’s Capital

Major flooding hit several neighborhoods in Congo's capital Kinshasa, killing at least 19 people and causing severe damage, authorities said Saturday. Heavy…

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David Beckham and Gary Oldman Awarded Knighthoods

Former England soccer captain David Beckham and actor Gary Oldman were knighted in King Charles' annual birthday honors list on Saturday, while sculptor Antony…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 14/06 - 11:19

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The Pentagon is seen from the US Army Golden Knights parachute team plane ahead of their performance during the Twilight Tattoo ceremony as part of the Army’s 250th Birthday Festival in Washington, D.C., after taking off from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, US, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)

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Pizza Delivery Monitor Alerts to Secret Israel Attack

The timing of Israel's plan to attack Iran was top secret. But Washington pizza delivery trackers guessed something was up before the first bombs fell. …

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People watch a 3D video advertisement display with a giant cat's graphics installed in the famed Shinjuku shopping district Friday, June 13, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP)

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Japan’s Chief Meteorologist Calls Rumors of a July Earthquake a Hoax, Urges People Not to Worry

The head of Japan's meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as unscientific and a “hoax," urging…

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A tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed is seen stuck on a building after the incident in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. (Reuters)

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Is Seat 11A the Safest on a Plane? Not Really, Experts Say

The survival of a passenger who escaped through an exit door seconds after his Air India flight crashed killing everyone else on board has prompted speculation…

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