الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Govt to Move to Aden Soon, Foreign Ministry Retained to Complete Reforms

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, has signaled the first concrete move by his newly sworn-in government, announcing that it…

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FILED - 21 January 2022, Berlin: The icon of Whatsapp is seen on the screen of a smartphone. Photo: Fabian Sommer/Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH/dpa

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WhatsApp Accuses Russia of Trying to Fully Block its Service

US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block its service in order to drive Russians…

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Policemen stand guard during an annual rally marking 1979 Iranian Revolution as a woman walks at right at the Azadi (Freedom) St. Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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Deaths in Iran's Crackdown on Protests Reach at Least 7,000

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Israel's President Isaac Herzog reacts during a Jewish community event in Melbourne on February 12, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

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Israel President Says at End of Visit Antisemitism in Australia 'Frightening'

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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

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FILE PHOTO: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

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Trump Says No 'Definitive' Agreement with Netanyahu, US Talks with Iran to Continue since 4 hours
Israel Has Joined Trump's 'Board of Peace,' Netanyahu Says since 4 hours

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Saudi Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel visits the Kingdom’s pavilion, guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair (Saudi Embassy account).

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Syria Affirms Deep Ties with Saudi Arabia

Syria has reaffirmed the strength of its relations with Saudi Arabia during a visit by the Saudi ambassador to Damascus, Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel, to the Saudi…

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An American soldier shakes hands with a member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Al-Tanf region - December 28, 2024 (US Army)

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US Forces Withdraw from Syria's Al-Tanf Base

US forces have withdrawn to Jordan from Syria's Al-Tanf base, where they had been deployed as part of the international coalition against the ISIS group, two…

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UN: Syria's President and 2 Top Ministers Were Targets of 5 Foiled Assassination Attempts

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 28 January 2026. MAXIM SHIPENKOV/Pool via REUTERS

Lebanon to Decide on Plan to Control Arms North of Litani Next Week, Minister Says

FILE PHOTO: Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, to review the army's operations in the southern Litani sector, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

Seoul: Kim Jong Un Entrenches Daughter as Likely Heir

(FILES) This picture taken on November 28, 2025 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on November 30, 2025 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (3rd L) and his daughter Ju Ae (2nd L) watching a demonstration flight commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army Air Force at Kalma Airfield in Wonsan, Gangwon Province. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

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Palestinian boys walk near a landfill, in Gaza City, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Gaza Factions Tighten Security with Safe Movement, Tracking Collaborators

Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

01 November 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: A picture of assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is displayed in front of rubble of flattened building caused by Israeli air raids on Beirut southern suburb. Photo: Marwan Naamani/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Hezbollah's Installment Payments for Shelter Reveal Depth of Financial Crisis

The Saudi 100 Brands program, a flagship initiative of the Saudi Fashion Commission, supports emerging Saudi designers. SPA

‘Saudi 100 Brands’ Showcases Heritage-Inspired Fashion Presentation at Saudi Cup 2026

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Makkah. (SPA file)

Somali President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Working with Saudi-led Partners to Void Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

Chairman of the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) Serhii Pashynskyi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Condoles Governor General of Canada over School Shooting

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Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

SDRPY Hosts Yemen Partners Group with UN and International Participation

Officials are seen at the SDRPY-hosted meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Letter on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji and Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day

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

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At least 21 people drowned when a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan, according to the local state government and eyewitnesses interviewed by AFP. (REUTERS)

At Least 21 Drown in Nile Boat Sinking in Sudan

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Syria Affirms Deep Ties with Saudi Arabia

Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Govt to Move to Aden Soon, Foreign Ministry Retained to Complete Reforms

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani

US Forces Withdraw from Syria's Al-Tanf Base

UN: Syria's President and 2 Top Ministers Were Targets of 5 Foiled Assassination Attempts

Lebanon to Decide on Plan to Control Arms North of Litani Next Week, Minister Says

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WhatsApp Accuses Russia of Trying to Fully Block its Service

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Israel President Says at End of Visit Antisemitism in Australia 'Frightening'

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

Russia Strikes Heating in Kyiv, Kills Two in East Ukraine

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire at a house following a Russian air attack in Barvinkove, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Deaths in Iran's Crackdown on Protests Reach at Least 7,000

Seoul: Kim Jong Un Entrenches Daughter as Likely Heir

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FILE PHOTO: An employee places ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Gold Eases as Strong US Jobs Data Tempers Fed Rate‑cut Expectations

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Riyadh Implements More Than 8,000 Infrastructure Projects

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Syria Opens its Energy Sector to Global Oil Majors

A man walks past oil pumps in the oil-rich city of Rmelan in Syria (Reuters)

TotalEnergies Tells Trump ‘Too Expensive’ to Reinvest in Venezuela

OPEC Forecasts World Demand for OPEC+ Crude Dropping in Q2

Saudi Aramco Achieves 70% Local Content Target through iktva Program

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Saudi Arabia, UK Announce 2029 as Saudi-UK Year of Culture

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Saudi Arabia, UK Announce 2029 as Saudi-UK Year of Culture

The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport have announced the year 2029 as the official Saudi-UK Year of Culture,…

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Prince William Visits Historic, Natural Sites in AlUla Accompanied by Saudi Culture Minister

Britain’s Prince William visited a number of historic, natural, and cultural sites in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, accompanied by Saudi Minister of Culture and…

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The workshop brought together representatives from relevant cultural entities, along with stakeholders, experts, and practitioners. SPA

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Workshop Held to Develop Cultural Heritage Documentation, Digital Archiving Guide in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture organized a specialized workshop to review and develop the third edition of the Cultural Heritage Documentation and Digital…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 11/02 - 06:35

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The Blue Quran is regarded as one of the rarest and most luxurious mushafs in Islamic civilization. (SPA)

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Makkah Quran Museum Displays Rare ‘Blue Quran’ Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is displaying a rare folio from the famed “Al-Muṣḥaf Al-Azraq” (Blue Quran), featuring verses…

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The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically chosen for its historical legacy of innovation to provide a conceptual framework for the works. SPA

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Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 09/02 - 09:07

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Thomas Tuchel Extends Contract as England Coach Until Euro 2028

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester City - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - February 8, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel in the stands REUTERS/Phil Noble

Thomas Tuchel Extends Contract as England Coach Until Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team through to the end of Euro 2028 in the UK and…

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Ukraine Skeleton Racer Disqualified from Olympics over Memorial Helmet

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which…

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - February 11, 2026 Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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Premier League's Nottingham Forest Fires Head Coach Sean Dyche

Nottingham Forest has fired Sean Dyche and the Premier League team is looking for its fourth head coach of the season. Dyche was relieved of his duties…

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Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi waves to supporters before a friendly soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlético Nacional at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín, Colombia, 31 January 2026. EPA/Carlos Ortega

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Messi Suffers Muscle Strain, Miami Reschedule Preseason Finale

Inter Miami’s ‌Lionel Messi did not participate in training on Wednesday due to a muscle strain in his left hamstring, with his injury leading to the…

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(FILES) Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)/

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Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier…

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Kyiv Botanical Garden's Plants Wither Due to Frost, Power Cuts

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Doctor of Biological Sciences Roman Ivannikov, Head of the Department of Tropical and Subtropical Plants of the Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, speaks during an AFP interview in the garden's main greenhouse in Kyiv on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Kyiv Botanical Garden's Plants Wither Due to Frost, Power Cuts

Roman Ivannikov has spent around 30 years pampering orchids, azaleas and figs at Ukraine's National Botanical Garden, but power cuts triggered by Russian…

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Cancer charities and doctors say sunbeds are linked to higher rates of melanoma and other skin cancers (Getty images)

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Sunbed Ads Spreading Harmful Misinformation

Harmful misinformation claiming sunbeds offer health benefits in winter is being spread by tanning companies on social media, the BBC has found. BBC…

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A flooded area in Ceira, Coimbra, Portugal, February 11, 2026. (Reuters)

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Rain Further Batters Storm-Hit Portugal, Thousands Evacuated

More &zwnj;heavy rain flooded several rural areas in the north of storm-battered Portugal on Wednesday, leaving levees at risk of bursting around the medieval…

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A helicopter battles a forest fire in the Biobio region, where multiple wildfires have prompted emergency evacuations, in Florida, Chile, January 21, 2026. (Reuters)

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Record Heat and Raging Fires Ring in 2026 Across the Southern Hemisphere

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with…

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FILE - Birdhouses line a path outside a resident's room at the Ida Culver House Ravenna, a senior independent and assisted living home in Seattle, on May 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Study: Noisy Humans Harm Birds and Affect Breeding Success

Noise pollution is affecting bird behavior across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a…

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