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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)
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Israel, Lebanon Discuss Proposal for Transfer of Some Southern Territory to Lebanese Army

Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the…

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World US Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, speaks during the weekly Senate Democrat Leadership press conference after luncheons, at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, US, 23 June 2026. (EPA)
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US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White…

Varieties Parisians bath in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as the national weather service, Meteo France, placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )
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France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
World A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) speaking during the Second Plenary Meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held from 20-22 June 2026 in Pyongyang, North Korea (issued 23 June 2026).EPA/KCNA
World

NKorea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-armed Navy as New Warship is Placed into Service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state…

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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…

Sports 23 June 2026, US, Houston: Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Photo: Pedro Paulo Diaz/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Cristiano Ronaldo Records Brace as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates after winning 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. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)
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Colombia Beat DR Congo 1-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts

Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in…

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Iraq Judiciary Seizes Over $85 Million in Graft Case

14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

Macron Seeks New Int’l Force for South Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

This picture taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon shows a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicle driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

Seven European Countries Urge ‘Immediate Halt’ to Sudan Violence

People fill water containers at a free distribution point amid water outages in Khartoum, Sudan, May 18, 2026. (AP)

UN Resolution Urges Accountability for Attacks on Peacekeepers

A convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) travels through the village of Qlaileh, southern Lebanon, 19 June 2026. (EPA)

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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

A pennant of Algeria, whose home base for the 2026 World Cup tournament is at the nearby University of Kansas, is displayed in a shop window before the game against Argentina, in Lawrence, Kansas, US, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Algeria’s Win Lifts Kansas Town That Adopted Their World Cup Dream

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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

Khalid Al-Bari
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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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What Do We Want?

Turki al-Faisal
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Keeping Lebanon Out of the Conflict of Regional Axes

Hassan Al Mustafa
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Jabal Amel... When the Landmarks Become a Vanishing Trace

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Emir of Qatar over Victims of Ras Laffan Gas Facility Explosion

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Firm Stance in Supporting Int’l Security and Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Aid to Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide Approaches $24 Billion

Projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center have benefited 113 countries worldwide (SPA). 

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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)

Israel, Lebanon Discuss Proposal for Transfer of Some Southern Territory to Lebanese Army

Asharq Al Awsat

Macron Seeks New Int’l Force for South Lebanon After UNIFIL Mandate Ends

This picture taken from a position in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon shows a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) armored vehicle driving past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

Egypt-Syria Meetings Give Rapprochement New Momentum

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani meet in Jordan on Monday evening. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Seven European Countries Urge ‘Immediate Halt’ to Sudan Violence

People fill water containers at a free distribution point amid water outages in Khartoum, Sudan, May 18, 2026. (AP)

Iraq Judiciary Seizes Over $85 Million in Graft Case

14 January 2020, Iraq, Baghdad: US dollar banknotes are pictured at a currency exchange service provider. (dpa)

Israel Fire Kills Two in Lebanon, Testing Iran-Linked Ceasefire

The rubble of a collapsed building is pictured following Israeli bombardment, in Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on June 21, 2026. (AFP)

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US Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, speaks during the weekly Senate Democrat Leadership press conference after luncheons, at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, US, 23 June 2026. (EPA)

US Congress Passes Symbolic Iran War Rebuke to Trump

New York Mayor Mamdani Sends Message to Democratic Establishment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

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

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

NKorea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-armed Navy as New Warship is Placed into Service

A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) speaking during the Second Plenary Meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held from 20-22 June 2026 in Pyongyang, North Korea (issued 23 June 2026).EPA/KCNA

Cyberattack Hits State Banks in Iran

A man uses an ATM of Bank Melli Iran in front of a bank in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

South Korea Says North Korean Soldier in Custody after Crossing Border

File photo of North Korean soldiers at a guard post near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas (Reuters)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: Yellow caution tape is seen wrapped around a gas pump at a Shell gas station on June 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

Trump Calls for Probe Into Gasoline Price 'Gouging'

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Paris Club Says Debt Restructurings Need Improvement

Tourists with an umbrella take a photo in Paris, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Appeal Lures Global Manufacturers

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

Gold Slips Over 2% as Dollar Holds Firm on Fed Rate-hike Expectations

British gold bars and sovereign coins on display in a London shop. (Reuters)

EU Bets on Digital Euro to Cut US Tech Addiction

Euro banknotes, Visa and Mastercard cards are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Oil Falls 1% as Investors Focus on Hormuz Flows after Peace Talks

FILE PHOTO: Storage tanks and oil refineries in Jurong Island, Singapore, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

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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…

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Croatia Scorer Budimir Hails Win Over Panama That Keeps Hopes Alive

Sports Croatia's Ante Budimir (11) celebrates a goal against Panama during the second half of a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Croatia Scorer Budimir Hails Win Over Panama That Keeps Hopes Alive

Croatia's match-winner Ante Budimir rejoiced in their 1-0 victory against Panama at the World Cup and hoped they would learn the right lessons as they stayed…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, left, holds up jerseys along with Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC, at a media event celebrating Ronaldinho's recent signing with the Italian club, at Cipriani Downtown Miami restaurant, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Miami. (AP)
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Ronaldinho Trades Retirement for Third-Tier Italian Dreams at 46

As Ronaldinho ‌prepares to lace up his boots again at the age of 46 after signing with Italian side Ravenna FC, the Brazil great hopes to inspire the…

Sports Cape Verde's midfielder #06 Kevin Pina celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. (AFP)
Sports

Head‑to‑Head Rule Brings Early Winners and Losers While 3rd Place Lifeline Keeps Groups Alive at World Cup

The new head-to-head ‌World Cup tiebreak rule has already produced group winners and early exits, while the scramble for one of the eight best third…

Sports England's Harry Kane (9), left, blasts the ball over the bar during the World Cup Group L match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP)
Sports

England and Ghana Play to 0-0 Draw at World Cup Despite Flurry-Filled Final Minutes

England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different. This time, Queiroz’s team earned a…

Sports 23 June 2026, US, Houston: Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Photo: Pedro Paulo Diaz/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Records Brace as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched…

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Congo Fan Who Poses as Living Statue of Independence Leader Lumumba Makes It to World Cup

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)

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…

Varieties Parisians bath in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as the national weather service, Meteo France, placed 54 departments, about half the country, under a red heat wave alert, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena )
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France Heatwave's 1st Major Outage Leaves 68,000 Homes Without Power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Varieties The advert sparked an uproar on the Chinese internet, with some users saying it objectifies women (Getty Images)
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Clean Up 'Toxic Men’ Ad Compels Dettol to Apologize in China

British hygiene brand Dettol has apologized for an advert in China that it claims was meant to call out sexism, but has instead backfired, according to BBC. …

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Varieties Instead of spending money, the sites offer a form of digital role-play, capturing the experience of consumption while protecting your bank account (File/Reuters)
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In Search of Happiness: Young People in South Korea Resort to Dopamine Sites

Online “dopamine sites” are now trending among young people in South Korea by offering fake consumption experiences such as a fake food delivery service and a…

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Varieties In this image taken from video, Joseph McGrail-Bateup demonstrates his loud voice in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after he was been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's loudest person. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)
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Guinness Crowns Canberra Town Crier as the World's Loudest Person at 122.4 Decibels

Joseph McGrail-Bateup, an Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier, has been recognized as the world’s loudest person. …

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