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Saudi Aramco Profits Surge 34.6% in Third Quarter

Saudi Aramco announced on Tuesday that its adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2026 rose by 9 percent year-on-year to reach SAR 117 billion ($31.2…

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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Defense Cooperation with Counterparts from Japan, Australia, and South Korea

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his Japanese, Australian and South Korean counterparts on Monday to discuss…

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A member of IRGC at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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Iran Says in ‘Intensive’ Negotiations with US to Avert War

Iran on Monday said "intensive" exchanges were underway with Washington and offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions, as efforts…

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Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot addresses his supporters at the election night rally after the first exit polls were announced, in Tel Aviv on early October 28, 2026, during Israel's legislative elections. (AFP)

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Israel Opposition Bloc to Meet Tuesday for First Time to Push PM Pick

Party heads in the diverse Israeli opposition camp, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will meet on Tuesday after they all said they were endorsing the former military…

Monday 02/11 - 16:53

Yemen Urges Int’l Pressure to Dry Sources of Houthi Funding, Weapons

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Houthi supporters holding weapons during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen. (EPA file)

Yemen Urges Int’l Pressure to Dry Sources of Houthi Funding, Weapons

The Yemeni government is seeking to elevate its coordination with the United Kingdom beyond political and diplomatic support, pushing for more impactful…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) Monday 02/11 - 17:21

Fighting Against Houthis Resumes on Bab Al-Mandab Front Monday 02/11 - 15:51
Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Arabia's Southern Region Monday 02/11 - 07:23

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An amputee walks with crutches next to a girl carrying a pot with a meal from a charity kitchen past rubble in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the northern Gaza Strip on October 24, 2026. (AFP)

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UNRWA's Gaza Employees March Against Job Cuts

Employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees marched through Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp on Monday to protest expected job cuts by the vital service…

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri meet in Damascus. (Syrian Foreign Ministry)

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Lebanese, Syrian Talks in Damascus Tackle Border Security, Refugees

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani received on Monday a high-level Lebanese delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri in the Syrian capital,…

Souad Jarous (Damascus) Monday 02/11 - 17:31

Arab League Secretary-General: Palestinian Cause True Test of International Order’s Credibility

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Challenging Scientific Assumptions: Blood Remnants Found in 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bones

An artist's impression of a giant dinosaur (Curtin University, Australia)

Aramco Confronts Repercussions of War with Emergency System as Markets Await Its Results

Israel Army Withdraws After Hebron Operation, Says Military Official

A Palestinian man inspects the damage to his home in the Deir Baha area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on November 2, 2026, after returning following his displacement in an Israeli military operation last week. (AFP)

Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine's Kherson Region after Local Truce Ends

Women who are internally displaced persons from the Kherson region look on at the backyard of their house, which was damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok

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Strength of Saudi Arabia's External Position Supports Economy Despite Challenges of War

Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a statement at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development headquarters, ahead of the ''Argentina Week'', an event aimed at promoting investment and business opportunities, in Paris, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP)

Argentina’s Milei Pitches a Regulation-Free AI Haven at the End of the World

Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi at the headquarters of the Iraqi Intelligence Service on October 29, 2026. (INA)

Al-Zaidi’s Regional Visits Aim to Reshape Iraq’s Foreign Relations

A United Nations Security Council meeting titled "Maintenance of international peace and security" at UN headquarters in New York City, US, October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

What Does the End of MINURSO Mean for the Future of Western Sahara?

The projects and initiatives have helped provide sustainable sources of safe freshwater. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Water Security in 14 Yemeni Governorates with 62 Projects

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Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)

Saudi Chief of Staff Awards Greek Counterpart the 'King Abdulaziz Medal'

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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Defense Cooperation with Counterparts from Japan, Australia, and South Korea

Saudi Crown Prince Sends Message to China's President on Bilateral Ties

Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban delivered the message - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with UN Special Envoy for Yemen

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Arabia's Southern Region

Civil Defense urges public to rely on official sources and follow authorities’ instructions (SPA)

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The offices of Electricite du Liban in Beirut on August 17, 2024. (EPA)

Lebanon’s EDL Begins Cutting Power to Ministries, Municipalities and Public Institutions over Unpaid Dues

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut) Monday 02/11 - 17:44

Lebanese, Syrian Talks in Damascus Tackle Border Security, Refugees

Yemen Urges Int’l Pressure to Dry Sources of Houthi Funding, Weapons

UNRWA's Gaza Employees March Against Job Cuts

Fighting Against Houthis Resumes on Bab Al-Mandab Front

Southern Giants Brigades forces clash with the Houthis on the Lahj and Bab Al-Mandab fronts (Military Media)

Arab League Secretary-General: Palestinian Cause True Test of International Order’s Credibility

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A municipal employee works at the site of private houses which were damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine November 2, 2026. (Reuters)

Ukraine Says Russian Strikes on Aid Distribution Point Kill 18

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Israel Opposition Bloc to Meet Tuesday for First Time to Push PM Pick

Iran Says in ‘Intensive’ Negotiations with US to Avert War

WHO Chief: Ebola Reminder of Urgent Need to Finish Pandemic Treaty

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus looks on during a press conference on global health issues, in Geneva, on October 7, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine's Kherson Region after Local Truce Ends

Iranians Have Left Doha Talks, Draft Proposal for US Deal Being Circulated, Official Says

An Iranian woman holds Iran's national flag on a street in Tehran on November 1, 2026. (AFP)

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Strength of Saudi Arabia's External Position Supports Economy Despite Challenges of War

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Saudi Aramco Profits Surge 34.6% in Third Quarter

Bahrain Announces Investments and Partnerships in Industry, Technology, Tourism and Aviation

A scene from Gateway Gulf 2026, which concluded on Monday in the Bahraini capital, Manama (BNA)

Saudi Arabia Tightens IPO Rules, Requires Underwriters to Purchase All Offered Shares

The Capital Market Authority building in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Aramco Confronts Repercussions of War with Emergency System as Markets Await Its Results

Saudi Market Rises 0.35% to 9,873 Points in Early Trading

Culture

Makkah Heritage Returns to Home Designs with Traditional Architectural Details and a Modern Touch

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Some contemporary designs are also reviving the internal courtyard, a key feature of traditional Makkah homes - SPA

Makkah Heritage Returns to Home Designs with Traditional Architectural Details and a Modern Touch

More Makkah residents are turning to the city’s traditional architectural style for inspiration when designing homes and villas, reflecting the community’s…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 15:32

Culture

The initiative targets films that have completed filming or are nearing completion - SPA

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Jazan Cinema Club Launches Film Accelerator to Support Filmmakers

Jazan Cinema Club has launched a film accelerator initiative to help filmmakers complete their projects and improve their technical readiness, increasing their…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 15:27

Culture

AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15. (SPA)

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AlUla Hosts Nature-Inspired Experiences in November

AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15, inviting visitors to explore its natural landscapes, ancient heritage, and extraordinary scenery…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 05:40

Culture

Saudi Film Confex Concludes with Agreements to Boost Film Industry Growth

The Film Commission has concluded the fourth edition of the Saudi Film Confex, held under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 01/11 - 14:21

Culture

The collection also includes "Buraidah," which explores the culinary and cultural heritage of Qassim Region - SPA

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Saudi Culinary Arts on Show at Algiers International Book Fair 2026

The Culinary Arts Commission is participating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the Algiers International Book Fair 2026 with a collection of Saudi…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 01/11 - 13:04

Sports

Can PSG Win a Third Straight Champions League without Injured Kvaratskhelia?

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (AFP/Getty Images)

Can PSG Win a Third Straight Champions League without Injured Kvaratskhelia?

As Paris Saint-Germain head to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, the French club's quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title is under threat…

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Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after being crowned the new Formula 1 world champion, having finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, 01 November 2026. (EPA)

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Superstitious Antonelli to Shun F1 Champion’s Number One Next Year

Kimi Antonelli will &zwnj;not have the number one on his car next year out of superstition and humility, the 20-year-old Italian explained after becoming…

Monday 02/11 - 08:21

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Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 31, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick looks dejected during the match. (Reuters)

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Ten Hag Says Relegation a Real Possibility for Man Utd

Former Manchester United manager &zwnj;Erik ten Hag said relegation is a real possibility for the club due to the strength of the Premier League, after a 2-0…

Monday 02/11 - 07:50

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Ligue 1 - Le Havre AC v Paris St Germain - Stade Oceane, Le Havre, France - October 30, 2026 Paris St Germain's Achraf Hakimi celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

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African Players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s Historic Hat-Trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of…

Monday 02/11 - 07:45

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November 1, 2026, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Vienna Open. (Reuters)

Sports

Alcaraz Says 2027 Will Be More Than a Two-Horse Race

Carlos Alcaraz expects the battle &zwnj;at the top of men's tennis to be more than a two-horse race with Jannik Sinner in 2027 after Alexander Zverev broke…

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UN Reports Warn of Large-Scale Damage to Earth’s Ice from Climate Change

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Melting of glaciers and sea ice, the thawing of permafrost and the accelerating rise in sea levels, will have widespread repercussions, from flooding to water shortages. (AFP)

UN Reports Warn of Large-Scale Damage to Earth’s Ice from Climate Change

Exceeding 1.5C of global warming will have "irreversible" consequences for glaciers, sea ice and the Earth's frozen regions, two UN reports warned on Monday,…

Monday 02/11 - 16:50

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Challenging Scientific Assumptions: Blood Remnants Found in 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bones

An international research team has discovered fossilized red blood cells, hemoglobin-derived biomolecules and amino acids from collagen protein inside the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo) Monday 02/11 - 14:52

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Britain's King Charles III arrives alongside Chief of Defense Staff, Brigadier General Telbert Benjamin in the rain for a military parade marking Antigua and Barbuda's 45th Independence anniversary at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua and Barbuda, on November 1, 2026. (AFP)

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Charles Left without Umbrella in Rainstorm Fit for a King

King Charles flung up his hands in despair as he was caught in a tropical rainstorm in Antigua, while his wife Queen Camilla strolled off with the only…

Monday 02/11 - 11:53

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British adventurer Karl Bushby walks near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, on the final stretch of his 28-year walk around the world to get back to his mother's home in Hull. (AP)

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UK Adventurer Ends Epic 28-Year Journey Across Jungles, Mountains and a Frozen Sea

After 28 years, British adventurer Karl Bushby on Monday ends a 50,000-kilometer (31,000-mile) trek home from Chile across four continents without using any…

Monday 02/11 - 10:18

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Customers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes rehearse a scene from a classic Chinese drama during a mini-drama filming experience at Hengdian World Studios in Dongyang, Zhejiang province, China, October 29, 2026. (Reuters)

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At ‘China’s Hollywood’, Visitors Become Stars as Consumers Spend More on Experiences

Onlookers craned their necks outside an ornate palace chamber, peering through the doors at four women in silk robes and jade hairpins acting out a court…

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