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UN: Lifelines Keeping People Alive in Gaza Are Collapsing

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is appalled by an accelerating breakdown of humanitarian conditions in Gaza "where the last lifelines keeping…

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Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 20, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

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Pope Speaks Against Forced Mass Displacement of Gaza Civilians

Pope Leo, whose role in advocating for peace in Gaza has become notably stark since Israel struck the territory's only Catholic church last week, told…

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Smoke rises during Israeli strikes amid the Israeli military operation in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

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UK, France and Other Nations Call for An Immediate End to War in Gaza

Britain and more than 20 other countries called on Monday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and criticized the Israeli government's aid delivery model…

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A person holds a Palestinian flag outside the High Court on the day of a hearing about the banned pro-Palestinian campaign organisation Palestine Action, in London, Britain, July 21, 2025. REUTERS

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Palestine Action's Co-founder Asks UK Court to Overturn Terror Group Ban

The co-founder of a pro-Palestinian campaign group sought on Monday to challenge the British government's decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws,…

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Syrian Authorities Evacuate Families from Sweida

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Syrian Bedouin families gesture as they ride in a convoy led by Red Crescent vehicles in Busra al-Harir, heading to Daraa after being evacuated from Sweida following more than a week of violent clashes, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Malek Khattab)

Syrian Authorities Evacuate Families from Sweida

Syrian authorities on Monday evacuated Bedouin families from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, after a ceasefire in the southern province halted bloody…

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A gold seller arranges gold bracelets at a gold shop in Bangkok's Chinatown, Thailand, January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/ File Photo

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Gold Gains over 1% as Dollar, Yields Ease; Spotlight on Trade

Gold prices gained over 1% on Monday as the dollar and US bond yields weakened amid uncertainty over trade talks ahead of a US deadline of August 1 for…

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Crude oil storage, a part of the United States' strategic oil reserve, is pictured in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, US February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

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Oil Prices Inch Down on Expected Minimal Sanctions Impact

Oil prices dipped slightly on Monday, with the latest European sanctions on Russian oil expected to have minimal impact on supplies while US tariffs ensure…

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Israeli Undercover Force Detains Senior Gaza Health Official, Ministry Says

Marwan Al-Hams, a senior Gaza Health Ministry official, speaks at his office in Gaza, in this screen grab taken from a video shot on October 21, 2024. REUTERS

UN Food Agency Says Israeli Tanks, Snipers Opened Fire on a Crowd Seeking Aid in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of their relatives killed in an Israeli bombardment, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli Military Attacks Houthi Targets in Yemen's Hodeidah

A Houthi militia member mans a machine gun on a vehicle while on patrol in Sanaa, Yemen, 20 July 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Air India Jet Skids During Landing in Mumbai, Damaging Aircraft and Runway

Workers from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation inspect a waterlogged subway during a rain in Mumbai, India, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/ Rafiq Maqbool)

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers on Friday

FILE PHOTO: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (unseen), in Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

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Innovation zones aim to strengthen their role in transforming Saudi Arabia into a globally competitive innovation hub (SPA)

Saudi Innovation Zones: Building a Knowledge-Based Future

A still image from a circulated video in which the Hasm movement announces its intention to resume operations in Egypt

Egypt: ‘Volatile Borders’ Continue to Pose Terror Threats

Palestinian mother Alaa Al-Najjar mourns her three-month-old baby Yehia, who died due to malnutrition amid a hunger crisis, according to medics, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip July 20, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

Deir al-Balah Ordered to Evacuate: Is Israel Carving a New Military Corridor?

Fighters from the Bedouin clans in the city of Sweida on Saturday (AFP)

Sweida Clashes Renew Debate Over Tribal Alliances and Kurdish Forces in Syria

Carlos Khneisser, Hilton’s Vice President of Development for the Middle East and Africa (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Hilton to Quadruple Its Presence in Saudi Arabia amid Tourism Surge

A factory affiliated with Ma'aden Company, East Saudi Arabia (Ma'aden)

Saudi Arabia’s NIDLP Contributes $262 Billion to Non-Oil Economy

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Saudi Arabia Re-Elected as Chair of SMIIC Board for Third Consecutive Term

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Written Message from King of Eswatini

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

KSrelief Distributes 569 Food Baskets in Lebanon’s Koura District

KSrelief Delivers Food and Shelter Aid to Displaced Persons in Syria

KSrelief has distributed food and shelter assistance to more than 1,000 displaced Syrians. SPA

2nd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Syria to Aid People Affected by Latakia Fires

A second Saudi relief plane has landed in Aleppo, delivering urgent humanitarian aid, including shelter materials, to those affected by the recent fires in Latakia. SPA

OIC Chief Offers Condolences to Iraq Following Deadly Fire in Kut City

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21 July 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Mourners pray near the bodies of Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes, according to medics, during the funeral at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

UN: Lifelines Keeping People Alive in Gaza Are Collapsing

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UN Food Agency Says Israeli Tanks, Snipers Opened Fire on a Crowd Seeking Aid in Gaza

Pope Speaks Against Forced Mass Displacement of Gaza Civilians

Israeli Undercover Force Detains Senior Gaza Health Official, Ministry Says

Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Oversees Handover of SFD-Funded 129 Housing Units

The first phase of the project includes providing 4,715 housing units - SPA

Israeli Military Attacks Houthi Targets in Yemen's Hodeidah

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Belgium's King Philippe delivers a speech on the occasion of the upcoming Belgian National Day at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Pool/File Photo

Belgian King Denounces Gaza Abuses in Unusually Direct Remarks

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UK, France and Other Nations Call for An Immediate End to War in Gaza

Palestine Action's Co-founder Asks UK Court to Overturn Terror Group Ban

Air India Jet Skids During Landing in Mumbai, Damaging Aircraft and Runway

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers on Friday

Torrential Rain Leaves at Least 18 Dead in South Korea, Trail of Devastation

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Gold Gains over 1% as Dollar, Yields Ease; Spotlight on Trade

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Oil Prices Inch Down on Expected Minimal Sanctions Impact

Mawani Adds FRS1 Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Port, Boosts Global Connectivity

Saudi Arabian Bank SNB Reports 17% Jump in Second-quarter Profit

The headquarters of SNB in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat

BP Appoints Albert Manifold as Chairman amid Strategy Revamp

Vehicles drive past a BP petrol station in Liverpool, Britain, February 7, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Announces New Low-Cost Airline with Fleet of 45 Planes

The headquarters of the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation

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Hail Heritage Festival Draws over 65,000 Visitors to Aja Park

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A Hail heritage festival held at Aja Park - SPA

Hail Heritage Festival Draws over 65,000 Visitors to Aja Park

A Hail heritage festival, held at Aja Park, has attracted over 65,000 visitors of all ages, offering an immersive cultural heritage experience and showcasing…

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Culture Ministry Launches 2025 Handicrafts Research Grant

The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the Heritage Commission, has launched the Handicrafts Grant as part of the Year of Handicrafts 2025 initiative,…

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FILE PHOTO: People enjoy the sunset in Ankara, Türkiye January 4, 2022. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan/File Photo

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Ancient Statue Returns to Türkiye 65 Years Later

Türkiye has repatriated an ancient statue believed to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius from the United States as part of efforts to recover antiquities…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 19/07 - 14:53

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Saudi Pavilion Launches Cultural Exchange Program at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has launched its cultural exchange program, designed to provide professional and personal development for staff from…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 18/07 - 06:36

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The agreement was signed by Saudipedia CEO Khaled Qattan and Saudia Vice President of Marketing Essam Akhonbay in Jeddah. (SPA)

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Saudipedia, Saudia Airlines Partner to Showcase Kingdom's Culture

Saudipedia, a Ministry of Media initiative, and Saudia Airlines signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday to promote and exchange national content, bolster…

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Wimbledon Expansion Plan Set to Proceed after High Court Ruling

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Wimbledon Expansion Plan Set to Proceed after High Court Ruling

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposal was dismissed by a High Court…

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Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta attends a press conference ahead of their football match against AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on July 21, 2025. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

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Arsenal Manager Arteta Pleased with Early Transfer Business

Mikel Arteta said he was happy that Arsenal had signed a number of top-quality players in the early stages of the transfer window, and that they had given the…

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Gabriel: New Signings Will Help Bring Arsenal Trophies

Arsenal let Premier League titles slip through their grasp in the last couple of years but the arrival of top-quality signings will make a difference this…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 21/07 - 07:42

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FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Venus Williams (USA) serves against Diana Shnaider (not pictured) on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

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Venus Williams Prioritizing Fun as she Returns after 16-month Absence

Former world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away…

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The Saudi handball team is continuing intensive preparations for the 2025 IHF Men's U19 World Championship - SPA

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Saudi Handball Team Intensifies World Championship Preparations

The Saudi handball team is continuing intensive preparations for the 2025 IHF Men's U19 World Championship at its ongoing training camp, where 20 players aim…

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Iceland Engulfed by Volcanic Cloud

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Smoke and lava rise from a volcano eruption near Reykjanes, Iceland, 19 July 2025. EPA/JAKOB VEGERFORS

Iceland Engulfed by Volcanic Cloud

Iceland experts on Monday blamed a lack of wind for a volcanic cloud that has lingered over much of the island since an eruption last week. Two craters of…

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KAUST Develops Deep Learning Tool for Pre-Pregnancy Human Embryo Evaluation

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have announced the development of a new deep learning tool, deepBlastoid, to study…

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AlUla's mango farms yield over 1,125 tons from 125,000 hectares, and fig, grape, and pomegranate farms produce over 3,141 tons from 348 hectares. - SPA

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AlUla Kicks Off Summer Fruits Season, Celebrates Abundant Harvest

The Royal Commission for AlUla announced the launch of AlUla's harvest season, starting with the AlUla Summer Fruits Season. This seven-day event from July 22…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 21/07 - 14:26

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Saudi Innovation Zones: Building a Knowledge-Based Future

Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a global hub for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, thanks to the establishment of more than 10 Innovation…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Monday 21/07 - 10:54

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Pokemon Gangs Threaten British Retailers

Criminal gangs have forced retailer HMV to withdraw Pokemon trading cards worth thousands from its shop floors and online. Phil Halliday, boss of the high…

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