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Saudi Royal Decree Appoints Members to 13 Regional Councils

A Saudi Royal Decree on Tuesday approved the appointment of members to the councils of the Kingdom's 13 regions for their eighth four-year term. Minister of…

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Palestinians gather during a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and Al-Hasayna families in the eastern Gaza City, 04 August 2026. (EPA)

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Israel Targets Gaza Arms Dealers, Expands Strikes on Weapons Production Sites

Israel is intensifying attacks on people involved in weapons manufacturing and trading, as well as sites suspected of producing arms, in moves linked to its…

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People gather to mark the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, August 4, 2026. (Reuters)

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Six Years After Beirut Port Blast, Victims’ Families Say ‘Wound Has Not Healed’

Families of victims of the Beirut port explosion gathered on Tuesday demanding answers and accountability on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, in a…

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A member of Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah waves the group’s flag atop a rocket launcher. (The group’s media)

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Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah Seeks to Expand ‘Resistance’ Arsenal

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah has doubled down on its refusal to surrender what it calls the “weapons of the resistance,” vowing instead to expand its military…

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Qatar Says Progress Made Toward US-Iran Talks on Ending War

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US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Qatar Says Progress Made Toward US-Iran Talks on Ending War

Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald…

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Cargo Ship Hit after Trump Insists Iran Talks Could Reopen Hormuz Tuesday 04/08 - 10:51

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Hamas Voices ‘Unease’ Over Board of Peace Comments on Gaza

Hamas on Tuesday called for clarifications from US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, voicing "unease" over comments it made regarding the group's…

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Passengers with their luggage walk at Damascus International Airport after arriving on the inaugural flight from Germany operated by German carrier LEAV Aviation in Damascus, Syria, 29 July 2026. (EPA)

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IMF Agrees Technical Assistance Program for War-Ravaged Syria

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it had agreed a wide-ranging technical assistance program for conflict-ravaged Syria, where the new government…

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US Treasury Secretary Says Chance of Hormuz Deal with Iran by Wednesday

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 30, 2026. (Reuters)

Salam Hits Back at Qassem: Hezbollah's Wars Helped Israel Against Lebanon

Journalists wait for the arrival of delegations for a new round of talks between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations at the US Embassy in Rome on August 4, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Riyadh Combines Supply Security and Diplomacy to Calm Energy Markets

Saudi Proposal Lays Groundwork for Regional Maritime Defense Alliance

The Saudi-led maritime defense alliance aims to reshape regional maritime security. (Ministry of Defense)

European Chamber of Commerce Looks to Expand Trade and Investment With Saudi Arabia

ECCKSA CEO Kristijonas Gedvilas at an event (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is displayed during the inauguration of a new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, in Unterluess, Germany August 27, 2025. (Reuters)

Report: US Has Used ‘Virtually All’ of Its Long-Range Precision Missiles During Iran War

Palestinians gather during a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and Al-Hassayna families in the eastern Gaza City, 04 August 2026. (EPA)

Gazans Bury Nearly a Whole Clan Found in Rubble in Mass Funeral for 112

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, speaks during a press conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP)

EU Nations Patch Things up After Ceuta Migration Discord

People watch the wreckage of a WWII German warship, emerged due to the drought, in front of Djerdap II, a large dam on the Danube River, between Romania and Serbia, near Prahovo, Serbia, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP)

Danube River’s Water Is Dropping So Low That World War II Ships Are Emerging

The launch of the 3rd edition of INSO 2026 with students from 19 countries (Mawhiba)

Saudi Arabia Brings Together 19 Countries to Prepare a New Generation of Nuclear Scientists

A Palestinian woman stands on the roof of a house damaged during the war, surrounded by destroyed buildings, in Gaza City, August 1, 2026. (Reuters)

After Deadly Day, Gazans Say Trump’s Touting of Plan Jars with Grim Reality

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Royal Decree Appoints Members to 13 Regional Councils

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OIC Condemns Escalating Israeli Crimes in Gaza Strip and Occupied Palestinian Territory

KSrelief Masam Project Removes 1,448 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince, Erdogan Discuss Latest Developments in the Region

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA)

Saudi Position and Washington's Return to Talks With Tehran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh last year. (SPA)

GCC Secretary-General Receives Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

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Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah Seeks to Expand ‘Resistance’ Arsenal

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad) since 1 hour

Israel Targets Gaza Arms Dealers, Expands Strikes on Weapons Production Sites

Hamas Voices ‘Unease’ Over Board of Peace Comments on Gaza

IMF Agrees Technical Assistance Program for War-Ravaged Syria

Six Years After Beirut Port Blast, Victims’ Families Say ‘Wound Has Not Healed’

Syria Says will Restore Iraq Oil Pipeline Link within Three Years

A worker walks at the Rumaila oil field in Basra, Iraq (Reuters file photo)

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EU Nations Patch Things up After Ceuta Migration Discord

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US Treasury Secretary Says Chance of Hormuz Deal with Iran by Wednesday

Qatar Says Progress Made Toward US-Iran Talks on Ending War

Nearly 160 Migrants Rescued after Boat Catches Fire During Channel Crossing

FILED - 29 July 2026, France, Hardelot: A person thought to be a migrant is brought back by French authorities to the beach in Hardelot, after attempting to board a small boat to attempt to cross the English Channel. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa

Turkish Ministry Denounces Attacks on Two Ships in Black Sea

This photograph taken on July 26, 2026, shows the sinking of the Golden Leo (L) off the Odesa coast after a Russian attack on the cargo ship leaving Ukraine's port of Odesa that killed 10 people on July 19, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Cargo Ship Hit after Trump Insists Iran Talks Could Reopen Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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Ships in the Strait of Hormuz on August 3, 2026 (Reuters)

Iraq Exported 30 mn Barrels of Crude via Hormuz in a Month: Monitor

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European Chamber of Commerce Looks to Expand Trade and Investment With Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Combines Supply Security and Diplomacy to Calm Energy Markets

SABIC Completes Divestment of Engineering Thermoplastics Business in Americas and Europe

SABIC continues to be committed to serving its customers across the globe, relying on its strong technology and innovation capabilities - SPA

Goldman Sees Brent at $80-$90 Until US-Iran Deal or Major Escalation

BP's Quarterly Profit Doubles to Over $5 Billion after Iran War Oil Surge

BP reported second-quarter profit more than doubled to $5.73 billion, beating forecasts thanks to higher energy prices. Reuters

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Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

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Libraries Commission Launches Summer Reading Challenge 2026 for Children, Adolescents

The Libraries Commission has launched the summer reading challenge 2026 to encourage children and adolescents to read, foster a culture of reading, and develop…

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The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive activities. (SPA)

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Red Sea Museum Brings Maritime Heritage to Life Through Interactive Cultural Experiences

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah strengthened its cultural outreach during July through a diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, and interactive…

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The complex receives generous support from the Kingdom's leadership - SPA

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King Fahd Complex Welcomes over 154,000 Visitors from 18 Countries in July

The King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Madinah welcomed more than 154,000 visitors from 18 countries during July to learn about Saudi Arabia's…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 15:44

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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 1,173 New Archaeological Sites in National Antiquities Register

The Heritage Commission has registered 1,173 new archaeological sites in the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total number of registered sites…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 03/08 - 16:34

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Ongoing rehabilitation and heritage preservation efforts focus on maintaining Al-Ulaya's - SPA

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Hail's Historical District Preserves 150 Years of Architectural Heritage

Al-Ulaya historical district in Hail stands as a key heritage landmark, preserving the city's architectural and social history spanning over 150 years. …

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Former Premier League Referee Taylor Joins Turkish Refereeing Committee

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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Former Premier League Referee Taylor Joins Turkish Refereeing Committee

Former Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has joined the Turkish Central Refereeing Committee as director of elite refereeing, the…

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13 July 2025, US, East Rutherford: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the DAZN pre-match interview ahead of the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium. (dpa)

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FIFA Refutes Report That Infantino Sought Trump Backing After Failed World Cup Sell-off Plan

FIFA on Tuesday dismissed as "pure fiction" a report that its President Gianni Infantino had sought support from US President Donald Trump's administration…

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FILE - Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen warms up prior to the start of the Copa del Rey soccer match between Guadalajara and Barcelona in Guadalajara, Spain, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Rudy Garcia, File)

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Ajax Sign Goalkeeper Ter Stegen on Loan from Barcelona

Ajax Amsterdam continued their pre-season signing spree with the addition of former Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the club said on Tuesday. …

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/08 - 09:46

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde arrive home in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - July 5, 2026 Cape Verde coach Bubista celebrates with players and fans after arriving from the United States REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun

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Cape Verde Coach Takes Club Job in Morocco

Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took the small island nation to the last 32 in their World Cup debut last month, has been appointed coach at Morocco’s…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/08 - 09:04

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines kisses the Championship Trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Filipina Eala Lives up to the Hype with Washington Triumph

Few young players on the WTA Tour &zwnj;have experienced the level of expectation and support Alexandra Eala has received since she earned a place on the elite…

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Mountain Flower From China Joins the World’s Carnivorous Plant Club

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Sticky glandular hairs on the plant species Saxifraga candelabrum are shown trapping insect prey, in this handout picture taken on September 25, 2024, at Wufeng Mountain, Shangri-La, Yunnan, China, released August 4, 2026. (Xian-Han Huang/Handout via Reuters)

Mountain Flower From China Joins the World’s Carnivorous Plant Club

For most insects, a flowering alpine plant might seem an unlikely predator. But researchers have discovered that a delicate wildflower that grows in rocky…

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Danube River’s Water Is Dropping So Low That World War II Ships Are Emerging

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German…

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Jeff Bezos appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, left, Lauren Sanchez Bezos appears at Chanel's 16th Annual Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner in Beverly Hills, Calif., on March 1, 2025, center, and Leonardo DiCaprio appears at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026. (AP Photo)

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos Lead $200M Project to Save 100 of Globe's Most Threatened Species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/08 - 11:39

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Saudi Arabia Brings Together 19 Countries to Prepare a New Generation of Nuclear Scientists

The city of Jeddah has become a global platform for young minds with the launch of the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026),…

Asma al Ghabri (Jeddah) Tuesday 04/08 - 08:39

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The Fuego volcano erupts 65 kilometers southwest of Guatemala City on August 3, 2026. (AFP)

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Guatemala Issues ‘Danger’ Alert After Fuego Volcano Erupts

Guatemalan authorities issued the country's second-highest emergency alert level on Monday after a major eruption of Central America's most active volcano,…

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