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Yemeni Armed Forces Warn Houthis Against Continued Threats to Red Sea Security

As the Houthi group continues its military escalation, the Yemeni Armed Forces said they remain on the highest level of operational readiness and fully…

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Riyadh reaffirmed its right to respond at a time and place of its choosing. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted and Destroyed Drones Launched from Iraqi Territory

Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones on Monday that had been launched from Iraqi territory. Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the official…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with UK Prime Minister

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham…

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A woman sits next to a cooking gas canister by the rubble of her destroyed house in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon on July 26, 2026. (AFP)

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Lebanon Army Condemns Israeli Attacks Preventing Deployment in South

The Lebanese army on Sunday condemned ongoing Israeli military activities in the country's south that it said were preventing its full deployment under a…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) Monday 27/07 - 07:16

Iran Halts Strikes as Trump Gives Space to Talks

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An Iranian couple rides a motorbike next to Iranian missiles, Zolfaghar, on display at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, 24 July 2026. (EPA)

Iran Halts Strikes as Trump Gives Space to Talks

Iran and the United States held their fire Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said…

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Iran Says US Not Involved in Talks with Oman over Hormuz Strait since 3 hours
Iran Warns of 'Unforeseen' Consequences after Ukraine Attack on Caspian Sea Ship since 4 hours

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 26: Police officers walk on patrol at the scene of a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on July 26, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP

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Police Arrest 1 Person after Seattle Festival Shooting that Killed 3

Police in the US city of Seattle said one suspect has been arrested and search was underway for another following a shooting Sunday at a crowded food festival…

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16 March 2023, Berlin: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference. (dpa)

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Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Fomenting Hate’ and Calls ICC War Crimes Charges ‘Bogus’

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be…

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Israel to Allow International Force into Gaza, Israeli Official Says

Palestinians inspect a destroyed building at the site of an Israeli airstrike, at al-Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP)

Sharaa: Syria Seeks Security Deal with Israel with Participation of Several Countries

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on during a joint press conference with France's President in Damascus on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)

Yemen PM Demands Stronger Int’l Stance against Houthi Threats to Marine Navigation

Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani. (Saba)

Oil Slips 4% After US, Iran Pause Fighting Over Weekend

Oil tankers outside the Port of Long Beach, California, US July 17, 2026. (Reuters)

Yemeni Army Strikes Revive Hopes of Ending the Houthi Coup

Yemeni army forces carried out painful strikes against the Houthis on multiple fronts (Local Media)

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Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for African affairs (AFP)

Boulos: Benghazi and Tripoli Representatives Put Differences Aside for Libya’s Sake

The coffins of Hezbollah members killed in clashes with the Israeli army, alongside a symbolic coffin for Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Selm on July 18, 2026 (AFP).

Lebanon Tightens Control of Ports, Drying Up Hezbollah Funding Sources

Palestinian high school student Saba Rabah (C), the top-ranked student in the science stream of the Palestinian national high school exams, celebrates with family at the Al-Maghazi camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on July 26, 2026. (AFP)

Gaza Teen Triumphs Despite War, Loss and Displacement

Former Israeli army chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot speaks during the launch of the Yashar party's election campaign in Hod Aharon, in central Israel on June 30, 2026. (AFP)

In Israel Vote, Ex-Army Chief Emerges Main Rival to Netanyahu

This handout picture taken and released on July 26, 2026 by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office shows Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (R) shaking hands with Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during their meeting in Baghdad. (Photo by IRAQI PRIME MINISTER'S PRESS OFFICE / AFP)

Lebanon and Iraq Head Towards a New Partnership

A woman walks next to anti-US graffiti on a street in Tehran, Iran, 20 July 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

How a US Ground Operation in Iran Could Unfold

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Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted and Destroyed Drones Launched from Iraqi Territory

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 7 minutes

Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Regional Matters, Hormuz Strait Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kuwait Condemns Repeated Houthi Militia Attacks on Ships in Red Sea

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with UK Prime Minister

Main Land Crossing Between Kuwait and Iraq Reopens

Basra Governor Asaad al-Eidani met with Kuwaiti Interior Minister Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Settler Attack on Mosque in Tulkarm Governorate

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

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Yemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Taher Al Aqili meets with military commanders in Marib. (Saba)

Yemeni Armed Forces Warn Houthis Against Continued Threats to Red Sea Security

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh) since 11 minutes

Sudan Army Retakes Capital Highway to Flashpoint El-Obeid

Sudanese army soldiers during a patrol (File photo: AFP)

Boulos: Benghazi and Tripoli Representatives Put Differences Aside for Libya’s Sake

Sudanese Army, RSF Both Claim Gains in Kordofan as Fighting Continues

Lebanon Tightens Control of Ports, Drying Up Hezbollah Funding Sources

Lebanon Army Condemns Israeli Attacks Preventing Deployment in South

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The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Fire Erupts near Tehran Five-star Hotel

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NKorea's Kim Jong Un Marks War Anniversary with Daughter by his Side

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae and his wife Ri Sol Ju, visits the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery ahead of the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, in Pyongyang, North Korea, July 26, 2026, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on July 27, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS

Iran Says US Not Involved in Talks with Oman over Hormuz Strait

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei (Archive photo – MEHR)

Kremlin Says It Has Seen Nothing Tangible on Any New Ukraine Peace Proposals

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian attack on a building in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, 27 July 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. (EPA)

Iran Says Summoned French Envoy Over ‘Interference’ in Internal Affairs

Iranians shop at a bazaar in Tehran, Iran, 27 July 2026. (EPA)

Iran Warns of 'Unforeseen' Consequences after Ukraine Attack on Caspian Sea Ship

In this handout photograph released by the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry on November 4, 2024, personnel and ships of the Naval Forces of the Azerbaijani Army and the Army of Iran attend the AZIREX-2024 tactical exercise in the Iranian part of the Caspian Sea. FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse

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TotalEnergies to Appeal French Court Decision Ordering it to Adapt its Business to Climate Change

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Monday 27/07 - 08:59

Saudi Trade Surplus Soars 329% as Exports Drive Gains

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Egypt to Restructure Military-Linked ‘Future of Egypt’ Economic Body

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi poses next to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2025. (Reuters)

Africa Facing $20 Billion Economic Hit From 'Super' El Nino

Villagers fetch water from a makeshift borehole in Mudzi, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP)

Turkish Exports to Syria Up 26% in 6 Months

Russian-flagged bulk carrier SV Nikolay is unloaded at Izmir port in Türkiye June 25, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo

Gold Gains on Pause in US-Iran Fighting; Fed Decision Looms

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: FILE PHOTO - Gold bars and coins lie on the table at the Precious metal dealership Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

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King Abdulaziz Public Library’s Restoration Center Preserves over 10,800 Heritage Collections

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The center also completed the treatment and restoration of thousands of rare historical maps, including a map of the Arabian Peninsula originally dated 1771 - SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library’s Restoration Center Preserves over 10,800 Heritage Collections

The Restoration Center at the King Abdulaziz Public Library has marked a milestone after restoring and treating 10,861 items from the library's collections,…

Asharq Al Awsat since 17 minutes

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The project supports Saudi Vision 2030 targets to preserve national heritage. SPA

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Saudi Heritage Commission Documents 180 Historic Landmarks in Riyadh's Urban Landscape

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission, in cooperation with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Municipality, has completed the registration and coding…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 2 hours

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People walk past the former ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) building, a building on the Gdynia Modernism Trail, at the intersection of 10 Lutego Street and 3 Maja Street in Gdynia, Poland, July 25, 2026. (Reuters)

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Gdynia, Poland’s Interwar Modernist Port City, Wins UNESCO Heritage Status

The center of the modernist Baltic &zwnj;port city of Gdynia, built almost from scratch during the two decades between World War One and World War Two, was…

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This undated file picture provided by Japan's Jiji Press news agency on July 27, 2026 shows Japanese author Keigo Higashino in Tokyo. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP)

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Japanese Author Keigo Higashino Dies Aged 68

Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday. Higashino wrote more than 100 books after his debut in 1985…

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Museums in Taif continue to enrich the Kingdom's cultural and tourism landscape. (SPA)

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Taif Museums Offer Visitors a Journey Through Saudi Arabia's Heritage

Museums in Taif continue to enrich the Kingdom's cultural and tourism landscape by preserving national heritage and offering visitors immersive experiences…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 27/07 - 05:38

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Andrea Pirlo Won't be Named Italy Coach

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FILE - Juventus' head coach Andrea Pirlo stands on the pitch during warmup before the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between FC Porto and Juventus in Porto, Portugal, on Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)

Andrea Pirlo Won't be Named Italy Coach

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in line to coach crisis-hit Italy due to political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Pirlo himself…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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FILED - 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino present present the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

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Infantino Accuses World Cup Critics of Spreading Hate in Open Letter

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

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English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven (2nd L) and Chelsea's Robert Sanchez (2nd R) pose with Australian A-League players Sydney FC's Jordan Courtney-Perkins (L) and Western Sydney Wanderers FC's Brandon Borrello (R) during an official event in front of the Sydney Opera House on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

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De Zerbi Wants ‘Soul and Passion’ from New-Look Tottenham

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from…

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English Premier League football club Chelsea's team manager Xabi Alonso speaks during a press conference in Sydney on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

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‘Good Energy’ at Chelsea as Alonso Kickstarts Reign in Sydney

New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a…

Monday 27/07 - 07:27

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FILED - 22 October 2025, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: FILE PHOTO - Liverpool's Federico Chiesa in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC at Deutsche Bank Park. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa

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Chiesa Eyes Fresh Start Under Iraola, Says Focus Remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne…

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'Grumpy' Pallas Kittens on Display at Japan Zoo

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A Pallas's cat kitten is seen in its enclosure at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe on July 27, 2026. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP)

'Grumpy' Pallas Kittens on Display at Japan Zoo

Five young Pallas's cats, dubbed the world's grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday. Kobe…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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This handout picture provided by the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at UC Santa Cruz shows a juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore after dying from domoic acid poisoning, on Sunset Beach near Watsonville, in the Monterey Bay, California, on June 5, 2026. (Photo by Handout / Marine Mammal Stranding Network, UC Santa Cruz / AFP)

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Whales at Risk, Hungry Pelicans: Marine Heat Wave Hits California

On a boat off the coast of California, Sara Lesser gazes wistfully at dozens of dolphins playing in the vessel's wake. This summer, extreme heat is making such…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 27/07 - 07:10

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A man cools off at a misting station in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Sweltering Heat Wave Grips Central and Southern US for 2nd Straight Day

Tens of millions of people are under extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 26/07 - 18:28

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The carnival is the Kingdom's largest agricultural and commercial gathering of its kind - SPA

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Buraidah Prepares to Launch 75-Day Dates Carnival

Buraidah is preparing to launch the Buraidah Dates Carnival on August 1. The event will run for 75 days through October 14. Considered the largest economic…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 26/07 - 16:17

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Trent Park, a country home in North London, became part of an audacious strategy for extracting information from German officers during World War II (Sophie Stafford for The New York Times)

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Trent Park… A House Full of Spies

London - Roslyn Sulcas The German generals were chatting freely, exchanging tidbits about the V-2 rocket, the world’s first long-range ballistic missile…

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