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Gulf Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Houthi Cruise Missile Launched Toward Riyadh Region Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated on Saturday that a cruise missile launched by the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
World US President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller (AFP)

Trump Names Miller Chief of Staff after Midterms Rout

US President Donald Trump on Friday named Stephen Miller, architect of his hardline immigration policy, as his new chief of staff, signaling a bare-knuckle…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
World FILE PHOTO: The US Department of the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 11, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Heuer/File Photo/File Photo

US Treasury Sanctions Canadian Money Services Firms Over Iran-Related Transactions

The United States on Friday announced a new round of sanctions targeting networks and entities connected to Iran, according to a notification published on the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Arab World Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leader Bafel Talabani announced his party’s withdrawal from the regional government in protest against a parliamentary session held without its lawmakers (AFP)

Talks Underway to Avert Split into Rival Administrations in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraqi Kurdistan's deepening political crisis has revived the prospect of rival administrations, with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) announcing its…

Hisham Elmayany (Erbil)

US Military Carries Out New Targeted Strikes on Iran

World A banner depicting US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Vice President JD Vance and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is displayed as a woman walks on a street in Tehran, Iran, November 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US Military Carries Out New Targeted Strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump said the US military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. Iranian state media…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Arab World Rubble from buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during a press tour organized by the Hezbollah media office in the Ruwais neighborhood, southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, 06 May 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Hezbollah Bristles at ‘Friends of Lebanon’ Statement

Hezbollah lashed out at a statement by the embassies of five “Friends of Lebanon” countries — Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and Japan —…

Paula Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Yemeni fighters sit on a pick-up truck mounted with a heavy machine-gun as they hold a position during clashes with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's northwestern Al-Jawf province on November 2, 2026. (AFP)

Houthi Ballistic Missile Attack Leaves Civilian Casualties in Taiz

Operation Dawn of Yemen has entered its second month, backed by presidential assurances that offensives will persist until state institutions are fully…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

Culture Tourists climb the Maya pyramid of Nohoch Mul at the archaeological site of Coba December 15, 2012. (Reuters)

Mercury Contamination Found at More Ancient Maya Sites

For the ancient Maya, the vibrant red mineral cinnabar held deep sacred meaning, representing blood, life and the soul. They used it widely as pigment in…


Culture Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

Theater and Performing Arts Commission to Present a Variety of Performances across Six Saudi Cities

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission (TPAC) will present a variety of performances from November 11 to December 19, 2026, across six cities in the…

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Culture The program aims to develop young women’s skills and equip them to produce craft products inspired by AlUla's natural environment and cultural identity - SPA

AlUla's Madrasat Addeera Opens Applications for Design and Handicrafts Program for Women

Madrasat Addeera in AlUla Governorate has opened applications for its 2026–2027 vocational training program, targeting young women interested in design and…

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Culture Historic Jeddah is among the destinations featured in the Saudi Winter program. (SPA)

Historic Jeddah Offers Rich Heritage, Diverse Cultural Experiences

Historic Jeddah is among the destinations featured in the Saudi Winter program, offering visitors a mix of heritage attractions, museums, traditional markets,…

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Culture  Saudi Arabia's partnership with UNESCO has been marked by several major international milestones - SPA

Saudi Arabia Marks 80 Years of Partnership with UNESCO

Saudi Arabia marks the 80th anniversary of its membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 4,…

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Neymar's Father Appointed Santos FC CEO

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Paris St Germain vs Amiens SC - Ligue 1 - Paris, France - August 5, 2017   Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar talks with his father, Neymar Snr (L), while in the stands   REUTERS/John Schults/File Photo

Neymar's Father Appointed Santos FC CEO

Brazilian club Santos FC said on Friday it had appointed Neymar's father and agent, Neymar Sr., as its CEO. Neymar's father has played a key role in his…

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Sports INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 06: Jessica Pegula of the United States fields questions from the media during the FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 06, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Audio Recording Disabled on Practice Courts at WTA Finals after Pegula Comments Livestreamed

Audio recording has been disabled on practice courts at the WTA Finals, the governing body's chair said on Friday, after private comments by Jessica Pegula…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports  Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish LaLiga match between Racing de Santander and Real Madrid in Santander, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP)

China in Contact with Real Madrid, LaLiga Over Mbappe’s Mao Comments

China is in contact ‌with Real Madrid and LaLiga over the fallout from Kylian Mbappe's remarks about Mao Zedong, China's ambassador to Spain Yao Jing said…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Borussia Dortmund v Real Betis - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - November 4, 2026 Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham in action with Real Betis' Nelson Deossa. (Reuters)

Jude Bellingham’s Brother Jobe Gets First England Call-up

Jobe Bellingham was named alongside older brother Jude in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the first time on Friday as Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed out. …

Sports Bayern's assistant coach Aaron Danks waits for the start of the Champions League opening phase match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP)

Bayern’s Danks Eager for Break After Rollercoaster Weeks

Bayern Munich ‌assistant coach Aaron Danks is looking forward to the international break next week after stepping in to replace Vincent Kompany following…


China's Giant Pandas Make Public Debut at US Zoo

Varieties Ping Ping, a giant panda on loan from China, is seen in his new habitat at the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on November 6, 2026. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP)

China's Giant Pandas Make Public Debut at US Zoo

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang delighted visitors to Zoo Atlanta during their public debut Friday, chewing bamboo and lounging in their new US habitat…

Asharq Al Awsat

Varieties This photo provided by the Mingan Island Cetacean Study shows a North Atlantic Right whales mother, Silt (#1817) swims with her calf (no identification number yet) in the Jacques-Cartier Passage, Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada on Sept. 25, 2026. (Mathilde Laverdière /Mingan Island Cetacean Study via AP)

Scientists Discover Unknown Baby Right Whale Off Canada

It would seem difficult to miss a 15,000-pound (6,804-kilogram) baby, but for months scientists who study rare whales did just that, and now they couldn't be…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Scientists crack code to 400-year-old padlock from shipwreck (Amgueddfa Cymru)

Scan Reveals Four-Letter Code to 400-Year-Old Lock from Welsh Shipwreck

Scientists have used cutting-edge technology to crack the four-letter code of a brass combination lock from that lay buried on a beach in Wales for more than…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties This photograph taken on October 31, 2026 shows a bear walking at Dachigam National Park in Srinagar. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP)

Officials Search for Bear that Killed a Mother, Daughter in British Columbia

Selah Reed's family first knew something was wrong when the 20-year-old missed a routine Saturday night call with her sister. When no one had heard from…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Vehicles drive over the Woodhead reservoir amid a drought near Manchester, England, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP)

2026 ‘Most Likely’ to Be Second-Hottest Year on Record, Says EU Monitor

The world is on track for 2026 to be the second-hottest year on record as an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global…