الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

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…

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Tuesday in a multilateral meeting in New York convened by US President Donald Trump

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Saudi FM Participates in Regional Meeting with US President on Sidelines of UN General Assembly

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Tuesday in a multilateral meeting in New York convened by US President Donald…

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah co-chaired a high-level meeting in New York alongside France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. (SPA)

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Saudi FM Co-Chairs High-Level Meeting on Palestinian Peace Process in New York

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah co-chaired a high-level meeting in New York titled "The Road Ahead: One Year after the…

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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…

Tuesday 22/09 - 23:11

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

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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 Wednesday 23/09 - 00:11

Iran Ready to Reopen Strait of Hormuz if US Eases Military Pressure, Lifts Blockade Tuesday 22/09 - 11:53

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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…

Wednesday 23/09 - 00:38

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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…

Wednesday 23/09 - 00:35

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)

Zelenskiy Says He Discussed Energy Truce, Efforts to End Russia War with Trump

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)

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)

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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

Palestinian Umm Iyad Azzam sits with her two grandchildren who survived the collapse of the Al-Saada building in Gaza (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Gaza’s Damaged Buildings Face Growing Risk of Collapse as Winter Approaches

Musaid bin Abdulrahman: A Bridge Between the Imam’s Generation and the Institutional State

The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh

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

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?

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Saudi FM Participates in Regional Meeting with US President on Sidelines of UN General Assembly

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 minute

Saudi FM Co-Chairs High-Level Meeting on Palestinian Peace Process in New York

Musaid bin Abdulrahman: A Bridge Between the Imam’s Generation and the Institutional State

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

King Salman chairs the extraordinary virtual G20 Leaders' Summit from Riyadh. SPA

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)

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Gaza’s Damaged Buildings Face Growing Risk of Collapse as Winter Approaches

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza) since 1 hour

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

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)

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

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

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)

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This picture taken on September 21, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 22, 2026, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking at the 3rd Workshop for Officials in the Propaganda Sector of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Analysts North Korea Appears to Have Tested Upgraded Hypersonic Weapon

Asharq Al Awsat since 50 minutes

Tigray Rebel Forces Seize Ethiopia Regional Airport

(FILES) The charred remaining of a T-72 tank lay on the road that connects Shiraro to Shire on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Michele Spatari / AFP)

UK to Launch New Military Space Squadron to Protect Satellites

Britain's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting (L) attends a 'Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication' to mark the 86th anniversary of Battle of Britain, at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 20, 2026. (Photo by Peter Nicholls / POOL / AFP)

Australian Man is Accused of Being ISIS Group Propagandist Who Shared 10,000 Files Online

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

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

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

Business

OECD Lifts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 2.9% Despite Mideast War

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

IMF: Egypt Absorbs Economic Shocks of War

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

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

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

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

Culture

Battered Duerer Masterpiece Up for Five-year Revamp

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Prague's National Gallery expects to complete the reconstruction of Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary" by 2031. Michal CIZEK / AFP

Battered Duerer Masterpiece Up for Five-year Revamp

Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary", a Renaissance gem of Prague's National Gallery, is facing a painstaking five-year reconstruction designed to set right…

Asharq Al Awsat since 48 minutes

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FILE PHOTO: People walk across restored southern ambulatory areas of the Colosseum, in Rome, Italy, March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

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Culture Ministry: Level of Rome Colosseum Closed After Worker Death

The second level of the ancient Colosseum in Rome, a top tourist destination, was closed Wednesday due to the death of a worker inside overnight, the Culture…

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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) Wednesday 23/09 - 04:25

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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 Monday 21/09 - 15:36

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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)

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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 Monday 21/09 - 10:46

Sports

Hadjar Extends Red Bull Contract for 2027 F1 Season

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FILED - 22 September 2026, Hungary, Mogyorod: French Formula One driver Isack Hadjar of Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives at the paddock ahead of 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire/dpa

Hadjar Extends Red Bull Contract for 2027 F1 Season

Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday. The 21-year…

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says his team must improve and cannot lean on their prior success after winning the World Cup. FRANCK FIFE / AFP

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World Cup 'Not Enough' as Spain Begin Next Chapter

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente will not allow the World Cup winners to rest on their laurels as they get back into action this week for the first time since…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

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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 since 4 hours

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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,…

Wednesday 23/09 - 00:31

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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 Tuesday 22/09 - 10:33

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In First, French Presidential Candidate Gives Birth During Campaign

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Marine Tondelier, National Secretary of Les Ecologistes (the Ecologists - EELV - French Green Party) party arrives for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron about the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine and their consequences for France's security and energy supplies, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

In First, French Presidential Candidate Gives Birth During Campaign

French Greens leader and candidate in the 2027 presidential election Marine Tondelier said Wednesday she had given birth to a son, emphasizing that she would…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) since 27 minutes

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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)

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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…

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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…

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 22/09 - 14:44

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