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Arab World  Hemorrhage and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia remain leading causes of maternal deaths in Yemen (UN) 
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WHO: Dire State of Maternal and Neonatal Health in Yemen

The World Health Organization (WHO) raised on Thursday the alarm about the dire state of maternal and neonatal health in Yemen, which it described as …

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World Emergency responders on the scene remove a helicopter from the Hudson River after it crashed, in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, 10 April 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
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Tourist Helicopter Crashes into New York's Hudson River, Killing all Six Aboard

A tourist helicopter plummeted upside down into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday killing all six people on board, including a Spanish family with three…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business Representation photo: Arley Perez pumps diesel fuel into his truck at a Shell station on April 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP
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Egypt Raises Fuel Prices for First Time in 2025

Egypt hiked prices on fuel products on Friday by up to almost 15%, state media reported, marking the first increase in 2025 as the government seeks to reduce…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks
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Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said progress was being made regarding the return of the hostages being held in Gaza and that he was dealing with both…

Asharq Al Awsat

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

World 09 April 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Maspud Pezeshkian (C) visits an exhibition showcasing Iran's nuclear achievements during a ceremony marking Iran's Atomic Technology Day in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

Iran may suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if external threats continue, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Thursday, after US…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business A farmer shows wheat plants at a field in Al Fayoum Governorate, southwest of Cairo, Egypt March 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo
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Egypt Targets 10 mln Ton Wheat Harvest

Egypt expects to harvest 10 million tonnes of wheat this year, up from 9 million in 2023, driven by improved crop yields and ambitious land reclamation efforts…

Asharq Al Awsat
World In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade press service, Ukrainian servicemen fire a multiple launch rocket system based on a pickup truck in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP)Share
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China Calls Zelenskyy's Remarks on Chinese Fighters in Ukraine 'Irresponsible'

China on Thursday described as “irresponsible" accusations by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to…

Asharq Al Awsat

AlUla Joins Five Saudi Cities in IMD Smart City Index 2025

This marks AlUla's inclusion in the index for the first time - SPA

Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

People collect food at a location set up by a local humanitarian organization to donate meals and medication to people displaced by the war in Sudan, in Meroe in the country's Northern State, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Russian-American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, accused of treason for making a donation to a charity supporting Ukraine, attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dmitry Chasovitin/

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

Türkiye, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

This illustration provided by researchers in April 2025 depicts a Denisovan male in Taiwan in the Pleistocene era about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. (Cheng-Han Sun via AP)

Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

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Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

Tariq Saleh during a virtual meeting with Republican Guard brigades in 2022 (X)

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

A large gathering of media professionals and participants enriched the forum’s events. (Ministry of Sports) 

Al-Mouallimi at the Investment Forum: SRMG Committed to Advancing Saudi Sports Media

A UNIFIL patrol in the border town of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon, April 6 (AFP) 

Hezbollah Mulls Handing Its Heavy Weapons to Lebanese Army

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State, US National Security Advisor

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Saudi King Receives Message from Liberia’s President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi FM Meets with Italian Senate Foreign Affairs President

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Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in United States 

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 April 2024. (EPA)

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 Hemorrhage and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia remain leading causes of maternal deaths in Yemen (UN) 

WHO: Dire State of Maternal and Neonatal Health in Yemen

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Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks

Trump Cites Progress on Gaza Hostage Talks

Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

People collect food at a location set up by a local humanitarian organization to donate meals and medication to people displaced by the war in Sudan, in Meroe in the country's Northern State, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Türkiye, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

Tariq Saleh during a virtual meeting with Republican Guard brigades in 2022 (X)

Israeli Strike on Gaza Apartment Building Kills at Least 23

09 April 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building following an Israeli strike on a residential area in Gaza City's Shujaiyya neighborhood, on April 9, 2025. Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Emergency responders on the scene remove a helicopter from the Hudson River after it crashed, in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, 10 April 2025. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Tourist Helicopter Crashes into New York's Hudson River, Killing all Six Aboard

Asharq Al Awsat

Türkiye Releases Over 120 People Charged with Taking Part in Protests

09 April 2025, Türkiye, Sisli: Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu shout slogans during a rally to protest against his arrest in front of the Sisli Municipality in Istanbul. Photo: Tolga Uluturk/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Death Toll in Roof Collapse at Nightclub in Dominican Republic Rises

Members of rescue teams stand at the site of the Jet Set nightclub days after its roof collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Pakistan Warns it May Expel Thousands of Afghans Hoping for Resettlement in the West

Afghan refugees stand near tents before being deported to Afghanistan, in Chaman, Pakistan, 10 April 2025. EPA/AKHTAR GULFAM

China Calls Zelenskyy's Remarks on Chinese Fighters in Ukraine 'Irresponsible'

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade press service, Ukrainian servicemen fire a multiple launch rocket system based on a pickup truck in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, (Andriy Andriyenko/Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP)Share

US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Russian-American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, accused of treason for making a donation to a charity supporting Ukraine, attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dmitry Chasovitin/

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Representation photo: Arley Perez pumps diesel fuel into his truck at a Shell station on April 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP

Egypt Raises Fuel Prices for First Time in 2025

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Egypt Targets 10 mln Ton Wheat Harvest

A farmer shows wheat plants at a field in Al Fayoum Governorate, southwest of Cairo, Egypt March 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

King Khalid International Airport Ranks 24th Globally in Skytrax 2025 List

A Saudi man checks the flight timings at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Gold Prices Extend Gains as US-China Trade War Escalates

FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewelry shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/File Photo

Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared to Historic Gains When Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs

A screen displays a trading chart on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City after the White House announced a 90-day pause & lowered 10% reciprocal tariff for other countries, US, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

Culture King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), in collaboration with the Equestrian Authority, has launched an Arabic glossary of equestrian…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The four-day event continues until Saturday - SPA
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'Your Passport to the World' Showcases Sudanese Culture in Al-Khobar

Al-Khobar Governorate is hosting the "Your Passport to the World" festival, a four-day event that opened on Wednesday and continues until Saturday. It…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Saudi Ministry of Culture Appoints Douglas Gautier as CEO of Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park
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Saudi Ministry of Culture Appoints Douglas Gautier as CEO of Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday the appointment of Douglas Gautier as CEO of the Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park in Riyadh Region…

Culture Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans
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Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans

Vibes AlUla has opened registration for its AlUla Rowad Camp, tailored for artisans and creatives in the fields of arts and handicrafts, SPA reported. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Spanning 28,000 square meters, the festival showcases the diverse cultures, heritage, fashion, and traditions of students from various countries
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International Cultural Festival in Madinah Highlights Global Traditions

The Islamic University of Madinah will host the 13th International Cultural Festival from April 13 to 19, featuring over 100 pavilions and more than 150…

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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Formula E have announced their Driving Force partnership, “Driving Force Presented by PIF,” a groundbreaking educational…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Sports SEF Arena stands out with its advanced design and infrastructure. SPA
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Saudi Esports Federation Launches SEF Arena

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has launched SEF Arena, the world's largest gaming and esports zone, located in Boulevard Riyadh City. A press conference…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning his third round match against Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, 10 April 2025. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
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Alcaraz Advances to Face Fils on Tough Day for Seeds at Monte Carlo Masters

Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals after beating qualifier Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. Alcaraz saved nine…

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Sports The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is under construction, in Assago, near Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Milan-Cortina Olympics Organizers Announce Budget of 1.7 Billion Euros

Organizers of next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics announced an operating budget of “about 1.7 billion euros” ($1.9 billion) on Thursday, a 100 million…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Kylian Mbappé of PSG celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, in San Sebastian, Spain, 05 March 2024. (EPA)
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Mbappé's Legal Team Says He Has Seized 55 million Euros from PSG’s Accounts in Their Legal Dispute

Kylian Mbappé’s legal team is going on the attack to try and resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain. …

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Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

Varieties This illustration provided by researchers in April 2025 depicts a Denisovan male in Taiwan in the Pleistocene era about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. (Cheng-Han Sun via AP)

Scientists: Ancient Jawbone from Taiwan Belongs to Mysterious Group of Human Ancestors

An ancient jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans, scientists reported Thursday. Relatively…

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Varieties The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA
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Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

The National Center for Wildlife, in cooperation with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, has released 25 endangered native…

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Saudi Artist Presents Unique Art Collection at Art Week Riyadh

As part of Art Week Riyadh, organized by the Visual Arts Commission from April 6 to 13, Saudi artist Jassim Al-Dhamin is presenting a collection of artworks…

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Varieties General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Over 500 Media Professionals at 'Riyadh Tour' for Arabian Horses

The "Riyadh Tour", the fourth stage of the Global Champions Arabians Tour taking place in Riyadh, set a major record in the number of registered media…

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Not Just Penguins on Antarctic Islands Hit by Trump Tariffs

A pair of sub-Antarctic volcanic islands unexpectedly hit by Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may be the world's most inhospitable spot for international trade…

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