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Gulf  Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar Says Cargo Vessel Coming from Abu Dhabi Attacked in its Waters

A cargo vessel was attacked by a drone on Sunday in Qatari waters northeast of Mesaieed port as the ship travelled from Abu Dhabi, causing a limited fire that…

Arab World Palestinians inspect the damage to a home in the Shati refugee camp after Israeli airstrikes targeted a house in Gaza City Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Medics Say, Testing Fragile Ceasefire

Israeli ‌strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in…

Business President and CEO of Saudi's Aramco, Amin Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. (Reuters)

Aramco CEO Warns 1 Billion Barrels Lost Will Slow Oil Market Recovery

The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if ‌flows resume, &zwnj…

World In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, a Ukrainian soldier prepares an FPV drone to fire towards Russian positions in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Iryna Rybakova/Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade via AP)

Ukraine Reports Battlefield Clashes, Drone Strikes Despite Ceasefire

Ukrainian officials reported ‌on Sunday Russian drone strikes and nearly 150 battlefield clashes over the past 24 hours despite a US-brokered ceasefire…

Iran Responds to US Peace Proposal as Drones Hit Gulf

World Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran Responds to US Peace Proposal as Drones Hit Gulf

Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back…

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Arab World Atef Najib, a brigadier general and former head of the Political Security Directorate in Daraa during Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad's rule, who is accused of committing war crimes, attends a trial session at the Palace of Justice, in Damascus, Syria, April 26, 2026. (Reuters)

Syria: Trial of ‘Daraa Criminal’ Atef Najib Resumes on Sunday

The trial of former Syrian security official Atef Najib, accused by residents of Daraa of overseeing brutal repression at the start of the 2011 uprising, is…

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Arab World This handout photo provided by Syria's SANA news agency's Telegram channel on May 9, 2026, shows Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting with the Lebanese Prime Minister (unseen) at the People's Palace in Damascus. (SANA / AFP)

Syria Sets First Cabinet Reshuffle Since Assad Ouster, State Media Reports

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a series of government changes in late-night presidential decrees published by state news agency SANA. …

Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Library to Launch 26th Free Reading Festival

Culture The King Abdulaziz Public Library. SPA

Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz Library to Launch 26th Free Reading Festival

The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school…

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Culture The Monday market in the governorate of Uyun Al-Jiwa. (SPA)

Qassim's Monday Market Retains Heritage Role as Economic and Cultural Hub

The Monday market in the governorate of Uyun Al-Jiwa, north of Qassim Region, stands as one of the oldest traditional weekly markets, enduring through changing…

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Culture The district’s significance lies in its unique architectural composition - SPA

Heritage Commission Revives Al-Nasb Heritage District as Abha Cultural Tourism Destination

Al-Nasb Heritage District in Abha is one of the most prominent living examples of traditional architecture in Aseer Region, preserving its long history and…

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Saudi Heritage Commission Enforces Strict Penalties Against Antiquities Violators

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced financial fines against 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory…

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Culture Among the museum’s distinctive exhibits is a copy of the Quran engraved on brass plates dating back to the 12th century AH - SPA

Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 18th-Century Brass-Engraved Copy of the Quran

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah offers a rich cultural and knowledge experience, enabling visitors to explore the history of the…

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Barcelona Need a Point Against Real Madrid to Win La Liga

Sports  Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick gives a press conference on the eve of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Barcelona Need a Point Against Real Madrid to Win La Liga

Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later Sunday, with Madrid in disarray after a…


Sports Galatasaray supporters celebrate after their team won the Turkish Super Lig soccer tournament at Taksim square in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP)

Galatasaray Crowned Turkish Champions

Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive Turkish league title on Saturday after a 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor. The Istanbul club are four points ahead…

Sports Sevilla's players celebrate their victory following the Spanish La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Espanyol in Seville, Spain, 09 May 2026. (EPA)

Sevilla Strike Late to Boost Survival Hopes, Celta Edge Atletico

Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to increase their chances of avoiding relegation. Celta Vigo earned a 1-0…

Sports A screen displays the results of the final draw of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup during a ceremony in Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, on May 9, 2026. (AFP)

Japan Lands Defending Champion Qatar in a Tough 2027 Asian Cup Group Draw

Four-time winner Japan was grouped with defending champion Qatar at the 2027 Asian Cup in the draw on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will host the 24-team tournament…

Sports Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 9, 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma in action. (Reuters)

Japan’s Mitoma Injured as World Cup Looms

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma could face a battle to be fit for next month's World Cup after suffering an apparent hamstring injury while playing in the English Premier…


No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

Varieties A worker harvests salt at the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) region of Gujarat on April 29, 2026. (AFP)

No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on…


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Saudi Arabia Elected to UN CSTD for 2027–2030 Term

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Commission on Science and Technology for…

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Varieties Migratory birds in Sinai. Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Calls for Preserving Migration Routes for Birds

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Varieties Critically endangered mountain bongos feed in a forest enclosure at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

'Ghost of the Forest' Returns to Kenya as Conservationists Reintroduce Rare Antelope into the Wild

The mountain bongo has become the ghost of the forest, hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage. A critically endangered species,…

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Varieties FILE - Cypress trees grow in a swamps in the Barataria Preserve, part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Marrero, La., June 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

Trump is Lifting Restrictions on Hunting in National Parks, Refuges and Wilderness Areas

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions,…

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