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Saudi Crown Prince Launches CEER's Flagship Vehicles

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund (PIF)…

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Arab World Beijing faces a difficult challenge in ensuring Tehran fulfills its commitments under the agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to analysts. (SPA)
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Analysts: Bab al-Mandab Tests Limits of Saudi-Iranian Reconciliation

More than three years after Saudi Arabia and Iran signed their agreement in Beijing, brokered by China, the reconciliation between Riyadh and Tehran is facing…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
World US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with the media after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at JPMorgan Chase headquarters on September 20, 2026, in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)
World

US Treasury Chief Says Iran Airlines to Be ‘Shut Down’ Sept 23

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American…

Arab World Displaced Yemenis carry water at Al-Firdaws camp in Ras Imran, on the western outskirts of Aden, Yemen, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (AP)
Arab World

WFP Ramps up Response in Yemen as Hunger Fears Escalate, Official Says

The acting ‌chief of the World Food Program on Monday said the agency was ramping up its response to the escalating crisis in Yemen, where Houthi fighters…

Iran's Guards Threaten to Hit New Targets if US Attacks

World Image from a video published by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) of its operations within the naval blockade on Iran.

Iran's Guards Threaten to Hit New Targets if US Attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday warned they would attack new targets and deploy new weapons if the US launches further attacks on the country. Almost…

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Arab World 16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pictured during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. (dpa)
Arab World

Lebanon Needs International Force After Peacekeepers Leave, PM Tells UN Chief

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday that Lebanon needed a UN-sponsored international force to stay in the…

Business A Saudi woman works on products derived from the Peregrina tree in AlUla.
Business

'AlUla Peregrina': From Fields to Global Markets

In AlUla, where the Peregrina tree has been part of the local environment for generations, the tree is taking a new path from fields to laboratories and global…

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CNN, MS Now, Politico Sue Donald Trump over White House Ban

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

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

GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Israeli Forces Raid Town of Suspected Palestinian Gunman

Israeli forces take part in a raid in the Palestinian town of Biddu, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

Israel Steps Ups Military Reinforcements in West Bank Ahead of Yom Kippur

Israeli forces stand in the site where a man was killed in a shooting attack at a spring near the West Bank settlement of Neve Tzuf (AP) 

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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

Barzani announces the start of the new school year (Kurdistan Regional Government)

Iraq Court Delays Ruling on Dissolving Kurdistan Parliament, Government

A member of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, including National Army and Taiz Axis forces, mans a turret mounted on the back of a pickup truck at a checkpoint along the Kadha frontline west of Taiz in western Yemen on September 13, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Yemeni Army Repels Houthi Attempts to Advance West of Taiz

An American helicopter flies near the Harir Air Base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan (Rudaw file photo)

US Withdrawal Fears Grip Baghdad

Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Israel Links Southern Lebanon Withdrawal to Stronger Lebanese Army

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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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Where is the World Heading?

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Riyadh–Cairo: Charting the Maps of the Future

Emile Ameen
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Hezbollah: Defending the Narrative or Facing a Crisis of Discourse?

Mustafa Fahs
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The Next Secretary-General: What Does the Job Require?

Lahcen Haddad
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Iraq Gets a ‘Yes, But’ from Europe

Amir Taheri
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GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

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

WAMY Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Peace, Security, Stability

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Dubai Declares 10 Days of Mourning after Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Participates in GCC Coordination Meeting in New York

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a coordination meeting of the ministerial council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Official, Settlers’ Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

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Displaced Yemenis carry water at Al-Firdaws camp in Ras Imran, on the western outskirts of Aden, Yemen, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (AP)

WFP Ramps up Response in Yemen as Hunger Fears Escalate, Official Says

Lebanon Needs International Force After Peacekeepers Leave, PM Tells UN Chief

16 February 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pictured during a meeting at the Prime Minister's office. (dpa)

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

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

Israeli Forces Raid Town of Suspected Palestinian Gunman

Israeli forces take part in a raid in the Palestinian town of Biddu, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

Lebanon Seeks UNIFIL Mandate Extension amid Lack of Agreement on Alternative

Jordan’s King Abdullah II, French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pose for a photo before an Aqaba Process meeting in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces at Les Invalides in Paris. (AFP)

Iraq Court Delays Ruling on Dissolving Kurdistan Parliament, Government

Barzani announces the start of the new school year (Kurdistan Regional Government)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, on September 21, 2026. (AFP)

Washington Mobilizes Allies in the Arctic

UK Joins Call for Limiting UN Security Council Vetoes

11 September 2026, US, New York: A wide view of the UN Security Council chamber during a UN Security Council meeting marking the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks and examining the evolving global terrorist threat and international efforts to counter terrorism. (dpa)

US Treasury Chief Says Iran Airlines to Be ‘Shut Down’ Sept 23

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with the media after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at JPMorgan Chase headquarters on September 20, 2026, in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Eritrean Information Minister Welcomes New Chapter of Cooperation With Washington

Eritrean Information Minister Yemane G. Meskel (X account)

CNN, MS Now, Politico Sue Donald Trump over White House Ban

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US Refuses Visas for Iran UN Delegation Members

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech in the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York (File photo/UN)

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01 November 2009, US, Washington: The logo of the World Bank is seen at the headquarters in Washington. (dpa)

World Bank, IMF Back Changes to Debt Framework for Poor Countries

'AlUla Peregrina': From Fields to Global Markets

A Saudi woman works on products derived from the Peregrina tree in AlUla.

Saudi Crown Prince Launches CEER's Flagship Vehicles

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Oil Prices Slide on Hopes of Diplomacy in Iran War

Oil tankers in Basra port (Reuters)

Gold Slips as Focus Remains on Middle East, Rate Outlook

Gold bars, each weighing 1000 grams, displayed at a gold and silver refinery in Vienna (AFP)

Qatar Launches Wealth Fund Division for Domestic Investments

Qatari flag flutters in Doha - AAWSAT/File

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Hegra Highlights Status as Saudi Arabia’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site

Culture Hegra Highlights Status as Saudi Arabia’s First UNESCO World Heritage Site

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…

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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…

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Culture Linah is one of the most prominent historical sites in northern Saudi Arabia - SPA
Culture

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…

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Culture A person photographs Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa at the Louvre museum, Aug. 31, 2025, in Paris. (AP)
Culture

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…

Culture The agreement focuses on organizing a specialized symposium to exchange expertise on safeguarding policies, methodologies, and practices. SPA
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Saudi Culture Ministry, ALECSO Sign Executive Program for Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture has signed an executive program with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) to establish a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Zidane Leads First France Training Session

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)

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)
Sports

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…

Sports Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, steers through a turn during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix auto race in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP)
Sports

F1 Commission Agrees Shorter Races from 2027

The governing ‌FIA's Formula One commission agreed on Monday to reduce the standard Grand Prix distance from 305km to 290km from 2027, cutting races by two or…

Sports Football - Nations League - Play-offs - First Leg - Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland - Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv, Bulgaria - March 20, 2025 Republic of Ireland players pose for a team group photo before the match. (Reuters)
Sports

Irish Athletes Group Urges National Team to Boycott Israel Fixtures

More than 160 Irish sportspeople ‌have signed an open letter asking the Ireland national football team to boycott their upcoming UEFA Nations League…

Sports Fleet races continued Sunday at the Arab Sailing Championship for the Optimist class at the Jeddah Sailing Center. (SPA)
Sports

Fleet Races Continue at Arab Sailing Championship in Jeddah

Fleet races continued Sunday at the Arab Sailing Championship for the Optimist class at the Jeddah Sailing Center, with strong competition for the top…

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Turaif Governorate Adorned in Green in Preparation for Saudi National Day

Varieties The governorate is also hosting a diverse array of national, cultural, and artistic events - SPA

Turaif Governorate Adorned in Green in Preparation for Saudi National Day

Turaif Governorate in Northern Borders Region has been adorned in green in preparation for Saudi National Day. The municipality showcased its preparations…

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Green Riyadh Launches Tree-Planting and Cleanup Campaign

Green Riyadh, one of the programs overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has launched a tree-planting and cleanup campaign at Shuaib Umm Qasr to…

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Varieties Tourists from a nearby hotel watch military helicopters fly overhead during Medusa 15, a joint military exercise led by Greece and Egypt, at Maleme on the Greek island of Crete, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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82-year-old Dies after Beach Fight in Greece over Sun Lounger

An 82-year-old man died Sunday after he got into a fight over a sun lounger on a beach in Greece near Athens, local media reported. The octogenarian had a…

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Varieties Lions are seen in their counpound at the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands in this handout photo released to media on January 28, 2021. Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo/Handout via REUTERS
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10 Lions Die in Suspected Poisoning at Tanzania Wildlife Reserve

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve this week and preliminary findings suggest they may have been poisoned, the area's…

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Varieties FILED - 13 February 2018, United Kingdom, Edinburgh: FILE PHOTO - Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend a reception for young people at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire/dpa
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Diana's Brother Compares Media Treatment of Harry, Meghan to Late Princess' Ordeal

The media's treatment of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan is on a par with that faced by his mother Diana, the late princess' brother said in an interview…

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