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Huge Explosion at Rome Petrol Station Injures 45

A huge explosion at a petrol station in an eastern district of Rome on Friday injured at least 45 people, including 12 police officers and six firefighters,…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 17:30

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The two foreign ministers reviewed the historical friendship and cooperation between their countries. SPA

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Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Relations and Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, during an official visit to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Moscow) Friday 04/07 - 15:41

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FILE PHOTO: nternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi waits for an emergency meeting of the agency’s Board of Governors to discuss the situation in Iran following the US attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities, at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl/File Photo

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IAEA Pulls Inspectors from Iran as Standoff over Access Drags on

The UN nuclear watchdog said on Friday it had pulled its last remaining inspectors from Iran as a standoff over their return to the country's nuclear…

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A combined photo of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates US President on Independence Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated US President Donald Trump on his country’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday. Custodian of the Two…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 11:32

Trump Says He Expects Hamas Decision in 24 Hours on 'Final' Peace Proposal

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Children check the destruction at Mustafa Hafez school, sheltering Palestinians displaced by the war, after the school was hit during an overnight Israeli strike in Gaza City, on July 3, 2025, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Trump Says He Expects Hamas Decision in 24 Hours on 'Final' Peace Proposal

US President Donald Trump said on Friday it would probably be known in 24 hours whether the Palestinian group Hamas has agreed to accept what he has called a …

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Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strikes Kill 15 Friday 04/07 - 10:16
Trump: I Want People in Gaza to Be Safe Friday 04/07 - 05:43
Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Guarantees as Scores More Are Killed in Gaza Friday 04/07 - 00:28

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Hezbollah supporters hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah flags as they gather outside the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honor Iran for what organizers described as "breaking American and Israeli aggression." (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Under Pressure, Hezbollah Weighs Scaling Back its Arsenal

Hezbollah has begun a major strategic review in the wake of its devastating war with Israel, including considering scaling back its role as an armed movement…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 10:50

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FILED - 25 June 2024, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is pictured in Jerusalem. Photo: Hannes P Albert/dpa

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Israeli Military Preparing Enforcement Plan to Ensure Iran No Longer Threatens Israel, Defense Minister Says

The Israeli military is preparing an enforcement plan to "ensure that Iran cannot return to threaten Israel", Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told senior…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 09:00

Saudi Crown Prince, Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler Discuss Bilateral Relations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed in Jeddah. SPA

Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in Greece as Thousands Evacuated, 2 Die in Türkiye

Firefighters stand next to rising flames as a wildfire burns near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis

Trump Says He Will Meet with Iran If Necessary

President Donald Trump talks to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP)

Saudi Crown Prince, Germany's Merz Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Trump Says US Has Given Ukraine Too Many Weapons in First Public Comments on Pause in Shipments

A truck with mounted anti-aircraft cannon, of the of 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, fires towards Russian drones and missiles during an overnight shift, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 2, 2025. (Anatolii Lysianskyi/Press Service of the 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via Reuters)

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Palestinians perform funeral prayers over the bodies of victims killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza, Thursday (AFP)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas Likely to Accept Two-Month Gaza Truce Proposal

FILED - 27 August 2024, Sudan, Omdurman: Young people walk along a street marked by destruction in Sudan. Photo: Mudathir Hameed/dpa

Crops Wither in Sudan as Power Cuts Cripple Irrigation

Saudi Arabia Ranks First in ITU's 2025 ICT Development Index

In this photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service on Oct. 4, 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, right, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi pose for a photo prior to their talks in Moscow, Russia. (Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP, File)

Russia Becomes First Country to Formally Recognize Taliban’s Latest Rule in Afghanistan

The Saudi Crown Prince and the Indonesian President during their talks at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi and Indonesian Leaders Hold Talks on Regional, Global Issues

Engineer Waleed Al-Khuraiji attends Africa Day reception in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Pledges $25 Bln Investment to Support Africa

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Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Relations and Regional Developments

Asharq Al Awsat (Moscow) Friday 04/07 - 15:41

Saudi Leadership Congratulates US President on Independence Day

Al-Budaiwi: Unified GCC Tourism Visa Coming Soon

Jassem Al-Budaiwi meets with the participates of the 39th meeting of heads of GCC Interior Ministries' passport departments. Photo: GCC Secretariat

Saudi Crown Prince, Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler Discuss Bilateral Relations

Saudi Crown Prince, Germany's Merz Discuss Regional Developments

OIC Condemns Statements by Israeli Officials on Imposing Sovereignty Over West Bank

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This grab taken from video shows Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo)

Egypt Says GERD Lacks Legally Binding Agreement

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 16:47

Lebanon to Seek US Guarantees in Response to Proposal

US envoy to Beirut Tom Barrack in Lebanon last week (Reuters)

Israel Targets Suspected Arms Smuggler in Airstrike Near Beirut

Lebanese soldiers inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle south of Beirut (AFP)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas Likely to Accept Two-Month Gaza Truce Proposal

Under Pressure, Hezbollah Weighs Scaling Back its Arsenal

Gaza Civil Defense Says Israeli Strikes Kill 15

A man carries the body of a child during the funeral of Palestinians killed overnight in Israeli attacks on a tent and on people seeking aid, according to Gaza's health ministry, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

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IAEA Pulls Inspectors from Iran as Standoff over Access Drags on

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Troops Kill 30 Militants Attempting to Sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan

Police officers stand guard to secure a procession during the mourning month of Muharram in Karachi, Pakistan, 03 July 2025. EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER

First International Airline Lands at Tehran Airport since Flight Suspension

Huge Explosion at Rome Petrol Station Injures 45

Emergency services personnel work at the scene where a gas station exploded on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, July 4, 2025. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

Russian Use of Chemical Weapons against Ukraine 'Widespread', Dutch Defense Minister Says

Explosion lights up the sky over the city during a Russian drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 29, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Israeli Military Preparing Enforcement Plan to Ensure Iran No Longer Threatens Israel, Defense Minister Says

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Saudi Business and Job Growth Hit 14-Year High

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 04/07 - 12:24

Air France-KLM to Take Majority Stake in Scandinavian Airline SAS

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on July 04, 2025 shows a Scandinavian airline SAS plane flying over Heathrow airport on the outskirts of London on January 15, 2024 (top) and an Air France-KLM plane taking off from Tegel 'Otto Lilienthal' Airport in Berlin on November 8, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS and Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions

Oil Falls as Iran Affirms Commitment to Nuclear Treaty

A view of the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, California, USA, 27 June 2025. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Saudi Industry Minister Launches Second Phase of Saudi-Omani Industrial Integration

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef. (SPA)

IMF Says US Tax, Spending Bill Runs Counter to Deficit-Cutting Advice

Pens lay on a table before House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives to sign President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP)

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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt and Mesopotamia

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This photo provided by researchers shows rock-cut tombs in Nuwayrat, Egypt where a pottery vessel in which the remains of a man, radiocarbon dated to around 2855–2570 cal BCE, was discovered. (John Garstang, Mahmoud Abd El Gelel/Garstang Museum of Archaeology/University of Liverpool via AP)

Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature…

Thursday 03/07 - 00:29

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The Kingdom’s involvement in Expo 2025 also serves as a prelude to Expo 2030 Riyadh, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to become a global destination. - SPA

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Kingdom’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Draws Over One Million Visitors

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has attracted more than one million visitors, reaching this milestone just over two months after its official…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 01/07 - 15:55

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Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Adha prayers inside the complex of the Taj Mahal in Agra on June 7, 2025. (Photo by Punit Lal / AFP)

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UN: Most World Heritage Sites at Risk of Drought or Flooding

Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 01/07 - 10:50

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Hosted at Jeddah Park, the campaign engaged diverse visitors through an interactive pavilion showcasing immersive experiences and inspiring stories centered on archaeological heritage. SPA

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Saudi Heritage Commission Launches Campaign to Highlight Importance of Archaeological Preservation

The Saudi Heritage Commission held an awareness campaign in Jeddah from June 27 to 30 to educate the community about the importance of national heritage and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Tuesday 01/07 - 10:38

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Britain's Prince Charles arrives on the Royal Train, pulled by a steam locomotive, at Cardiff Central Rail Station in Cardiff, Britain, December 7, 2018. (Reuters)

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Royal Train to End 156 Years of Service as King Charles III Seeks to Economize

The Royal Train will soon leave the station for the last time. King Charles III has accepted it's time to decommission the train, whose history dates back to…

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At Wimbledon, Portuguese Tennis Players Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota with Black Ribbon

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Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2025 Portugal's Francisco Cabral reacts during his second round doubles match with Austria's Lucas Miedler against Czech Republic's Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

At Wimbledon, Portuguese Tennis Players Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota with Black Ribbon

Diogo Jota was remembered at Wimbledon on Friday as two Portuguese players wore a black ribbon on their all-white attire during their matches, a day after the…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 16:28

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Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts to a missed point Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their women's singles third round tennis match on the fifth day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

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Osaka’s Honesty Cuts Through as Comeback Stalls at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka is not one to hide behind cliches. When things go wrong, she doesn't deflect or spin the story. At Wimbledon on Friday, after a bruising Grand Slam…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 16:17

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen gave little away when quizzed about his future. Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP

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Verstappen Refuses to Be Drawn on Future ahead of British GP

Max Verstappen on Thursday refused to be drawn on questions about discussions with Mercedes and exit clauses in his Red Bull contract when he spoke to…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 07:22

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Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 3, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her second round match against Caty McNally of the US. (Reuters)

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Swiatek Fights Back to Down McNally and Reach Third Round

Iga Swiatek may not love the grass but relishes a battle whatever the surface and showed all that fight and bullish determination as she recovered to beat…

Thursday 03/07 - 23:55

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A slow shutter speed picture of Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during the Men's 2nd round match against Aleksandar Vukic of Australia at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 03 July 2025. (EPA)

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Sinner Thrashes Vukic to Roar into Wimbledon Third Round

World number one Jannik Sinner demolished Australia's Aleksandar Vukic 6-1 6-1 6-3 in a Centre Court masterclass to move ominously into the third round of…

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River Seine Reopens to Public Swimming for 1st Time in a Century

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A view of one of the three Seine swimming pools, Thursday, July 3, 2025 which will open during the 'Paris Plages' event from July 5 to Aug. 31 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

River Seine Reopens to Public Swimming for 1st Time in a Century

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists will be able to take a refreshing dip in the River Seine. The long-polluted waterway is finally…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 17:45

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The three South American countries have all recorded sharply below-zero temperatures as the polar air originated from Antarctica and swept across the region. SEBASTIAN LOSADA / AFP

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Record Cold Grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 08:28

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The astronaut and chef held a tasting in Paris to decide the menu, the ESA said

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Astronaut Brings French Menu in Space

When you think about the food that astronauts eat in space, lobster, haddock and foie gras probably don't spring to mind - but that's exactly what France's…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 04/07 - 07:07

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This picture taken on June 19, 2025 shows a Harlequin Tree frog seen at Kubah National Park in Kuching, capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

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'Frogging' Takes Off in Borneo's Jungle

Dodging fire-ants, snakes and millions of nighttime creepy-crawlies, a group of trekkers advances through the humid Bornean rainforest, scanning with torches…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 04/07 - 06:57

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The national competitions aim to nominate the best Saudi chefs and talents to participate in the regional qualifiers

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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Opens National Registration for Bocuse d'Or, Pastry World Cup

The Culinary Arts Commission announced the opening of registration for the national competitions for both the Bocuse d'Or championship and the Pastry World Cup…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 04/07 - 05:54

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