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Erdogan: Discussed with Putin Elections in N. Syria, Damascus Won’t Allow Them

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed on Saturday that he had discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin elections that are set for regions held…

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Houthi supporters hold up weapons during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 14 June 2024. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

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US Military Targets Houthi Radar Sites in Yemen

The US military unleashed a wave of attacks targeting radar sites operated by Yemen’s Houthis after one merchant sailor went missing and the vessel he was on…

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Children stand at a gathering of internally displaced Palestinians to collect food donated by a charitable group, in Khan Yunis camp, southern Gaza Strip, 15 June 2024. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

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Israeli Military Announces 'Tactical Pause' in Attempt to Increase Aid Flow into Gaza

The Israeli military on Sunday announced a “tactical pause” in its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip to allow the deliveries of increased quantities of…

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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White House: Qatar and Egypt Plan Talks with Hamas on Gaza Ceasefire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Saturday that mediators for Qatar and Egypt plan to engage Hamas militants soon to see if there is…

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Pilgrims Commence Final Rites of Hajj

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The pilgrims left Mount Arafat on Saturday evening to spend their night in Muzdalifa. SPA

Pilgrims Commence Final Rites of Hajj

Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia. The ritual marks the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of…

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Saudi Interior Minister: We Are Prepared to Stop Any Violation that May Undermine Hajj since 46 minutes
Pilgrims Converge at Mount Arafat for Daylong Worship Saturday 15/06 - 17:52

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Part of the Saudi FM meetings with officials on the sidelines of the peace summit in Ukraine - SPA

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Saudi FM Holds Talks with High-level Officials on Sidelines of Ukraine Peace Summit

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with a number of world leaders and officials on the sidelines of the…

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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince . SPA

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Receive Cables of Congratulations from Leaders of Islamic Countries on Eid Al-Adha

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister…

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Trump Blasts Immigrants for Taking Jobs

Saudi FM Arrives in Lucerne to Lead Saudi Delegation at Ukraine Peace Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2023. (File/Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters)

NKorea Building Roads, Walls Inside Demilitarized Zone

This handout image from Planet Labs PBC taken on June 11, 2024 and received on June 12, 2024 shows a view of the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang. (Photo by Handout / Planet Labs PBC / AFP)

8 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza

Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip next to military vehicles amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout image released December 7, 2023. Israel Army /Handout via REUTERS

France, Germany, Britain Condemn Iran's Steps to Expand Nuclear Program

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The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts distributed special gifts to pilgrims. SPA

Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Welcomes Pilgrims with Gifts

Efforts to diversify the economy have started to bear fruit: IMF (Asharq Al-Awsat)

IMF Praises Saudi Arabia’s Unprecedented Economic Transformation

The father holds up the x-ray of Muhammad Akram, 4-years-old, who was injured by a random gunshot in his home in a village in the Yusufiya not far from Baghdad on May 20, 2024. (AFP)

Iraq Counts Cost of Stray Bullets Fired in Anger or Joy

Palestinian Swimmer Hopes to Lift Spirits of Gazans at Olympics

Jenin residents are seen during the funeral of a person who was killed during the Israeli military operation in Mat. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Israel Takes War on Gaza to West Bank Camps

Iraq’s former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. (Getty Images)

Allawi to Asharq Al-Awsat Biden Tried to Persuade Me to Abandon Premiership in 2010

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Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif meets with head of security and military sectors. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister: We Are Prepared to Stop Any Violation that May Undermine Hajj

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Pilgrims Commence Final Rites of Hajj

Saudi FM Holds Talks with High-level Officials on Sidelines of Ukraine Peace Summit

Saudi King, Crown Prince Receive Cables of Congratulations from Leaders of Islamic Countries on Eid Al-Adha

Pilgrims Converge at Mount Arafat for Daylong Worship

15 June 2024, Saudi Arabia, Makkah: Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. Photo: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi FM Arrives in Lucerne to Lead Saudi Delegation at Ukraine Peace Summit

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on during a family photograph with G7 heads of States and heads of delegation of Outreach countries at Borgo Egnazia resort during the G7 Summit hosted by Italy, in Savelletri, on June 14, 2024. (AFP)

Erdogan: Discussed with Putin Elections in N. Syria, Damascus Won’t Allow Them

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Biden’s Nominee for Iraq Ambassador Says Iran ‘Remains a Malign Actor’

Tracy Jacobson was the US Ambassador to Ehtiopia in 2022. Photo: State Department

US Military Targets Houthi Radar Sites in Yemen

Israeli Military Announces 'Tactical Pause' in Attempt to Increase Aid Flow into Gaza

White House: Qatar and Egypt Plan Talks with Hamas on Gaza Ceasefire

8 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Southern Gaza

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US President Joe Biden takes part in a conversation with former US President Barack Obama and late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel during a star-studded campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, US, June 15, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Hollywood Stars Help Biden Raise $28 Million during Fundraiser

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Trump Blasts Immigrants for Taking Jobs

NKorea Building Roads, Walls Inside Demilitarized Zone

Dutch Tourist Found Dead on Greek Island, 4 Other Foreign Tourists Are Missing

Tourist walk next a mist machine in Monastiraki district of Athens as at the background is seen the ancient Acropolis Hill on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

France, Germany, Britain Condemn Iran's Steps to Expand Nuclear Program

Erdogan Says Biden Faces a Test of Sincerity in Handling of the Gaza War

US President Joe Biden, right, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend the second day of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy on June 14, 2024 - File/Reuters

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IMF Praises Saudi Arabia’s Unprecedented Economic Transformation

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IMF Board Approves Argentina Payout of Almost $800 Mn

Argentina's president Javier Milei has vowed to get inflation back down - AFP

Euro 2024 Tourism to Bring 1$ Billion to Germany, Study Shows

The words "Welcome to Berlin" can be read shortly before sunrise on a display in the fan zone (Platz der Republik) against the backdrop of the Reichstag and the TV tower in Berlin on Friday, June 14, 2024. (dpa/AP)

Gold Eyes First Weekly Gain in Four on Cooling US Inflation

Gold bars from the vault of a bank are seen in this illustration picture taken in Zurich November 20, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

Bank of Japan to Trim Bond Buying, Keeps Rates Steady

An aerial view of Tokyo, Japan. (Reuters)

Oil Prices Set for Best Week in Over 2 Months on Solid Demand Outlook

FILE PHOTO: Petrochemical storage tanks are seen at the Suncor Energy chemical plant near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, October 7, 2021. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo

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Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Welcomes Pilgrims with Gifts

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Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Welcomes Pilgrims with Gifts

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts has played a key role in this year's Hajj season, continuing its mission to promote Saudi Arabia's rich artistic…

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A bronze statue is tested with the center particle accelerator. JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP

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The High-Tech Art Lab Hidden Underneath Paris

It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armored doors, buried underground below the Louvre in Paris, lies one of the most high-tech art labs in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 14/06 - 10:29

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People gather to fish during the Sanké mon collective fishing rite in San, Sego Region on June 6, 2024. (AFP)

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A Pond in Warming Mali Is Disappearing, and a UNESCO-Listed Fishing Tradition Is in Danger

Thousands of fishermen holding cone-shaped nets stood side by side, cheering and chanting as they waited for the signal. Suddenly, they rushed to a large muddy…

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Tourists visit the Acropolis hill archaeological site, before it closes due to a heatwave hitting Athens, Greece, June 13, 2024. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

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Greek Culture Ministry: Acropolis Closed During Afternoon Hours Due to Heat

Authorities in Greece have closed down the Acropolis in Athens during the afternoon on Thursday for a second day as the country swelters under unseasonably…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 13/06 - 17:35

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Saudi Arabia Set to Captivate Seoul International Book Fair as Guest of Honor

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up for a grand showcase at the upcoming 66th Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024. Held under the Korean Publishers…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 13/06 - 15:14

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Albania Scores After 23 Seconds for Quickest Ever Goal at the European Championship

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Bajrami became just the second Albanian to score at a European Championship, after Armando Sadiku in 2016. - The AP

Albania Scores After 23 Seconds for Quickest Ever Goal at the European Championship

It took 23 seconds for Albania to leave a record-breaking mark on the European Championship. Nedim Bajrami scored the fastest goal in the tournament's 64…

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Pakistan and Ireland are scheduled to play at the ground on Sunday. - The AP

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England Wins Rain-Affected T20 World Cup Match and Must Sweat on Scotland

England's defense of the Twenty20 World Cup title lived on for a few more hours after a must-win over Namibia in a rain-affected match on Saturday. To reach…

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In the final Sunday night, she will face a strong field - The AP

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Gretchen Walsh Set a World Record in 100-meter Butterfly at US Olympic Swimming Trials

Gretchen Walsh set a world record in the women’s 100-meter butterfly Saturday night, posting a time of 55.18 seconds in a semifinal heat at the US Olympic…

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France's Kylian Mbappe waves for his fans during a training session in Paderborn, Germany, Thursday, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Mbappé Wants to Erase Bad Memory of Decisive Penalty Miss

The last time Kylian Mbappé kicked a ball at the European Championship, it sent France out of the competition. He was the only player to miss in a penalty…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/06 - 18:50

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Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Spain and Croatia at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on June 15, 2024. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

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Spain's Yamal Becomes Youngest Player to Appear in European Championship

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to appear at a European Championship on Saturday when he started for Spain in its tournament-opening game against…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/06 - 18:41

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Divers Find Remains of Finnish WWII Plane That Was Shot Down by Moscow With US Diplomat Aboard

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A diving and salvage team in Estonia said this week that it had located well-preserved parts and debris from the Junkers Ju 52 plane operated by Finnish airline Aero - The AP

Divers Find Remains of Finnish WWII Plane That Was Shot Down by Moscow With US Diplomat Aboard

The World War II mystery of what happened to a Finnish passenger plane after it was shot down over the Baltic Sea by Soviet bombers appears to finally be…

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Trees burn on the Bootleg Fire north of Bly, Oregon, on July 17, 2021.PHOTO: AFP

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Wildfire North of Los Angeles Spreads as Authorities Issue Evacuation Orders

Authorities issued evacuation orders Saturday as a wildfire in Los Angeles County spread thousands of acres close to a major highway and threatened nearby…

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The chaotic weather map includes the potential for severe thunderstorms developing in between the hot and cold fronts. (The AP)

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Much of US Braces for Extreme Weather

After days of intense flooding in Florida, that state and many others are bracing for an intense heat wave, while the Pacific Northwest will experience…

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Covering a vast 91,500 square kilometers, the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve is a treasure trove of biodiversity. SPA

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Restored Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Thrives with Wildlife

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve is breathing new life into northeastern Saudi Arabia. In line with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/06 - 18:06

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Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Trooping the Colour parade to honour Britain's King Charles on his official birthday in London, Britain, June 15, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams Purchase Licensing Rights

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Kate, Princess of Wales, Waves to Crowds in First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, waved to crowds and smiled broadly from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after watching a military parade on Saturday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/06 - 17:38

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