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Arab World A man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli airstrikes in the town of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (AP)
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Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘No US Demand’ to Withdraw from Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, a condition…

Arab World Wassim al-Assad appears in court. (Syrian Justice Ministry)
Arab World

Who Is Wassim al-Assad, Who Used Syrian Regime Influence to Lead Captagon Trade?

Wassim Badih al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, faces charges of forming and leading armed groups, suppressing civilians,…

Souad Jarous (Damascus)
Arab World Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani receives US envoy Tom Barrack in Erbil on June 16, 2026 (Government Media)
Arab World

Barrack Pushes Baghdad and Erbil Toward Oil Dispute Settlement

Kurdish politicians say US envoy Tom Barrack discussed possible ways to resolve the long-running oil dispute with Baghdad during his visit to Erbil, the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Erbil)
Sports Algeria face Austria on Saturday, 44 years on from the "Disgrace of Gijon". (Getty Images/AFP)
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Algeria and Austria Clash Revives Memories of the ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

When Algeria and Austria meet in their last group game in Kansas City on Saturday, it will not only be key to both countries’ hopes of progressing at the World…

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

World An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural next to the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran, 22 June 2026. (EPA)

UN Nuclear Agency Boss Says Inspectors Will Visit Iran’s Nuclear Sites Under Iran-US Interim Deal

The head of the UN's nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim…

Arab World Israeli bulldozers guarded by Israeli soldiers demolish the home belonging to the Palestinian al-Atrash family, citing the lack of a building permit, in the village of Qilqes, a few kilometers from the Israeli settlement of Beit Hagai, just south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron on June 23, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Israeli Forces Kill Man in West Bank Raid, Palestinians Say

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a house raid in a town in the northern occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the Palestinian health ministry, a…

Arab World A woman inspects the rubble of a collapsed building in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)
Arab World

Lebanon, Israel Discuss Pilot Scheme to Hand Over Territory

Lebanon and Israel are discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some of the Lebanese territory occupied in their war with Hezbollah to…

Asharq Al Awsat

‘Inhumane’: Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount Israeli Detention Ordeal

Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic leave from Barcelona's Port Vell on April 12, 2026 as the departure of the flotilla has been postponed due to bad weather. (AFP)

Italy Slams NATO Chief's Comments on Iran War Flights

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference ahead of a Defense Ministers meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Saudi Real Estate Sector Prepares for a New Wave of Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh (Digital Government Authority)

US Forces Killed ISIS Leader in Syria Airstrike, Central Command Says

A still from a video released by US Central Command on Friday showing US Air Force F-16 fighter jets refueling mid-air during a patrol mission over the Middle East (CENTCOM)

Gaza Reconstruction Bodies to Gather in Cyprus

Tents housing displaced Palestinians stand amid summer heat in Gaza City, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

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New Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy. (Facebook)

Nabil Fahmy’s Priorities at Arab League Helm: Reform and Strengthening Arab Coordination

Ali Ahmed Karti, Secretary General of the Sudanese Islamic Movement. (Facebook)

Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood at a Crossroads

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq in Baghdad. (Government media)

Can Iran Maintain its Influence in Iraq?

Residential units in the first phase of the SEDRA project in northern Riyadh. (ROSHN)

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Mini-Cities,’ Smart Apartments Reshape Modern Living

The German pavilion at Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Appeal Lures Global Manufacturers

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Approves Hosting of 1,000 Umrah Performers from 16 Nations under Guests Program

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Washington–Tehran: The Success of the Non-Ideological Path

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Amid Lebanon's Great Divide

Antoine Douaihy
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The Global Energy Crisis and the War in the Middle East

Walid Khadouri
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Syria: Avoiding the Trap of Intervention in Lebanon

Fayez Sara
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Iran... A Story Similar to Iraq’s

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Who Has Changed... Washington or Tehran?

Sam Menassa
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The Supreme Leader’s Soldiers and Trump’s Representatives

Ghassan Charbel
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The Likud's Global War Against Everyone!

Eyad Abu Shakra
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The Middle East Between the Obama and Trump Agreements

Abdulah bin Bijad Al Otaibi
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The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and Lebanon

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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What Comes After the Agreement?

Nabil Amr
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Turki al-Faisal
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah chairs his delegation's a meeting of foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP)

Saudi FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Kyrgyz Counterparts

Mohamed bin Zayed, Rubio Discuss Middle East Developments

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meet on Wednesday. (WAM)

US Reopens Embassy in Kuwait Months after Iranian Attack

A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee

Oman Opens Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Routes, Says No Tolls Will Be Charged

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Syria’s Sovereignty, Territorial Unity at Security Council

Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel. (UN file)

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Mini-Cities,’ Smart Apartments Reshape Modern Living

Residential units in the first phase of the SEDRA project in northern Riyadh. (ROSHN)

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Wassim al-Assad appears in court. (Syrian Justice Ministry)

Who Is Wassim al-Assad, Who Used Syrian Regime Influence to Lead Captagon Trade?

Souad Jarous (Damascus)

Israeli Forces Kill Man in West Bank Raid, Palestinians Say

Israeli bulldozers guarded by Israeli soldiers demolish the home belonging to the Palestinian al-Atrash family, citing the lack of a building permit, in the village of Qilqes, a few kilometers from the Israeli settlement of Beit Hagai, just south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Hebron on June 23, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Defense Minister Says ‘No US Demand’ to Withdraw from Lebanon

A man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli airstrikes in the town of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. (AP)

Gaza Reconstruction Bodies to Gather in Cyprus

Tents housing displaced Palestinians stand amid summer heat in Gaza City, June 20, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

US Forces Killed ISIS Leader in Syria Airstrike, Central Command Says

A still from a video released by US Central Command on Friday showing US Air Force F-16 fighter jets refueling mid-air during a patrol mission over the Middle East (CENTCOM)

Barrack Pushes Baghdad and Erbil Toward Oil Dispute Settlement

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani receives US envoy Tom Barrack in Erbil on June 16, 2026 (Government Media)

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Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic leave from Barcelona's Port Vell on April 12, 2026 as the departure of the flotilla has been postponed due to bad weather. (AFP)

‘Inhumane’: Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount Israeli Detention Ordeal

Italy Slams NATO Chief's Comments on Iran War Flights

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference ahead of a Defense Ministers meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman

ISIS Suspect Killed in Raid Ahead of Ankara NATO Summit

The prosecutor's office had on Tuesday confirmed issuing warrants for 241 people, with anti-terror police arresting 209 people in early morning raids in and around the city. (AFP file)

Australia Spy Chief Warns of Iran Terror Threat

Police officers gather at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025. (Reuters)

France Reports Ebola Case in Doctor Returning from Congo

Healthcare workers carry on a stretcher a patient suffering from the Ebola virus disease from an ambulance at the Ebola Treatment Center (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Benediction MURHABAZI / AFP)

Ukrainian Strike Cuts Power to Crimean City to Isolate the Russian-Held Peninsula

A satellite image shows smoke rising by the Crimea Bridge, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Crimea, June 22, 2026.(Vantor/Handout via Reuters)

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The Ministry highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing appeal as a tourism investment destination and showcased the wide range of opportunities emerging across the Kingdom’s rapidly developing tourism sector. (SPA)

Ministry of Tourism Highlights Investment Opportunities at FHS Saudi Arabia 2026

Gold Drops Below Key $4,000 Level as Dollar Firms, Rate Hike Bets Rise

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

Oil Extends Slide to More than 1% on Expectations of Smoother Crude Flows via Hormuz

Storage tanks for crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and other refined petroleum products in Carson, California (Reuters)

Saudi Real Estate Sector Prepares for a New Wave of Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh (Digital Government Authority)

Arcapita, Hines to Explore Joint investments in GCC Industrial and Logistics Real Estate

Arcapita's headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

Airlines Should Still Avoid Airspace Over Iran After Framework Deal, EU Agency Warns

A Kish Air Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport on June 20, 2026. (AFP)

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Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Culture Moesgaard Museum archaeologist Liv Stidsing Reher-Langberg holds a Viking Age weight loom unearthed in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 22, 2026. (AP)

Archaeologists Find Huge Viking Textile Production Site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of…

Culture Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari is seen during his visit to the museum. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Visits Ameen Rihani Museum

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari visited on Monday the Ameen Rihani Museum in the town of Freike in Matn District, reported the Saudi Press Agency. …

Culture In Saudi Arabia, the relationship with camels extends beyond traditional heritage to form an integral part of national identity and collective memory. (SPA)
Culture

On World Camel Day, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Celebrates Camel Heritage and Reinforces Its Cultural Identity

World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22, serves as a global occasion to reflect on the enduring relationship between humans and camels throughout history…

Culture These collections also include artifacts illustrating stages of the modern Saudi state, serving as educational platforms that bridge the past and present - SPA
Culture

Najran Sees Growing Interest in Heritage and Archaeological Artifact Collection

Najran Region has witnessed growing enthusiasm among community members and heritage enthusiasts for collecting traditional and archaeological artifacts that…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Located 250 kilometers southwest of Hail, this historic village boasts a legacy as rich as its soil - SPA
Culture

Why is Fadak Known as the 'City of Walls and Fortresses'?

Encircled by a massive, seven-kilometer wall of rugged black lava stone, the ancient village of Fadak, known today as Al-Hait, earned its title as the "City of…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Algeria and Austria Clash Revives Memories of the ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

Sports Algeria face Austria on Saturday, 44 years on from the "Disgrace of Gijon". (Getty Images/AFP)

Algeria and Austria Clash Revives Memories of the ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

When Algeria and Austria meet in their last group game in Kansas City on Saturday, it will not only be key to both countries’ hopes of progressing at the World…

Sports England head coach Thomas Tuchel listens to the national anthem ahead the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP)
Sports

Ghana Draw Cools England Hype and Revives Familiar Questions

Thomas Tuchel's England were riding a wave of optimism at the World Cup after their opening 4-2 demolition of Croatia, but Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Ghana…

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Colombia v DR Congo - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 23, 2026 Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo gives instructions to his players during a hydration break REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
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Infantino: World Cup Hydration Breaks Purely Sporting, Not Commercial

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football's governing body they are…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Brazil's forward #10 Neymar takes part in a training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on June 22, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)
Sports

Neymar Available for Scotland Clash but Not Certain to Play, Brazil Coach Says

Neymar is available for Brazil's third World Cup group match against Scotland but coach Carlo Ancelotti declined to say if he would play a role in the Miami…

Sports Qatar's Minister of Sport and Madibo during their visit to Kone. (Qatar Football Association)
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Qatar’s Sports Minister, Madibo Visit Canada’s Injured Kone

Qatar's sports ‌minister and national team player Assim Madibo visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during…

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‘Fingerprints’ of Black Hole’s Event Horizon Detected for First Time

Varieties An actual image of the black hole where scientists looked for a ring of light, which is matter and radiation circling at extreme speeds around a region of darkness representing the black hole. (Event Horizon Telescope collaboration)

‘Fingerprints’ of Black Hole’s Event Horizon Detected for First Time

Scientists have detected the "fingerprints" of a black hole's event horizon -- the boundary from which nothing can escape -- for the first time, according to…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: A nighttime view of Earth, derived from satellite images taken daily over the past decade, capturing human activity on the planet through the emissions of artificial light, is seen in this image released on April 8, 2026. Michala Garrison/NASA Earth Observatory/Handout via REUTERS
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Asteroid Zooming Past Earth on Saturday Visible to Stargazers

A large asteroid that will zoom harmlessly past Earth on Saturday will be visible to stargazers using a small telescope or large binoculars, the European Space…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People stop by a cafe with murals painted on its facade in the Arab Street district of Singapore on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
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Think Tank: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Face High Risk of Severe Haze this Year

Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei face a high risk of severe haze this year due to hot and dry weather conditions, biofuel demand and economic…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A warning sign notifying the public that a shark-spotting drone is operating in the area is displayed at Coogee Beach following a shark attack on Saturday, in Sydney, Australia, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)
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Australian Shark Attack Survivor Briefly Emerges from Coma

An Australian woman mauled by a shark at a popular Sydney beach briefly emerged from an induced coma and said "I love you" to family, according to an update…

Varieties Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga, pays tribute to Democratic Republic of Congo's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. (AFP)
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Congo Fan Who Poses as Living Statue of Independence Leader Lumumba Makes It to World Cup

Congo’s famous living statue finally made his World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for…

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