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Business Saudi-Japanese ministerial roundtable meeting held in January last year (File photo: X)
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Japanese Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Tokyo in Consultations to Strengthen Energy Supply Chains

As international trade faces mounting disruptions, Japan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yasunari Morino, revealed that Riyadh and Tokyo are engaged in intensive…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Arab World Billboards reading 'Lebanon First' are displayed alongside the airport highway in Beirut, Lebanon, 27 June 2026, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Arab World

Israel Strikes South Lebanon despite Framework Agreement to End Hostilities

Israel renewed its strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, two days after an agreement was signed by the two countries, which a Hezbollah…

Asharq Al Awsat
Business A Cabinet session chaired by President General Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace (Lebanese Presidency).
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Lebanon Under Pressure to Dismantle the Parallel Economy and Exit the FATF Grey List

The decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to keep Lebanon on its "grey list" of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in combating money…

Ali Zeineddine (Beirut)
Arab World A circulating image shows Iraqi Humvees at an entrance to the Green Zone at dawn Sunday
Arab World

Iraq Arrests Dozens of Politicians and Government Officials in Green Zone Raids

Iraqi security forces arrested dozens of politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday after Elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS)…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)

Iran, US Continue Escalating Attacks

World This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Iran, US Continue Escalating Attacks

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as ​each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four…

Asharq Al Awsat
World Tourists with umbrellas walk in Paris during a heat wave, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
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France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record-breaking Heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)
Sports Messi participated as a substitute against Jordan and succeeded in scoring Argentina's third goal (Reuters)
Sports

Scaloni Running Out of Superlatives as Messi Continues to Break Records

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to…

Asharq Al Awsat

Austria Draw with Algeria in World Cup Thriller to Progress and Send Iran Home

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Algeria v Austria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - June 27, 2026 Algeria's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Errors Cost Jordan at World Cup but Lessons Have Been Learnt, Says Coach

Jordan's Moroccan head coach Jamal Sellami waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)

Berri on Lebanese-Israeli Framework Agreement: ‘I Saw Civil Strife in it’

An Israeli tank maneuvers amid destroyed structures in Lebanon, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as seen from northern Israel, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

No Goals but Portugal and Colombia Play Out World Cup Thriller in Miami Heat

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans after the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Portugal at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 27, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attacks on Bahrain

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file)

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Sudan Edges Closer to Currency Split

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi during his meeting with Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq in Baghdad (Government media)

Iraq’s PM Sends Positive Signals Ahead of Trump Meeting

Hezbollah supporters wave flags during a march marking Ashura in Beirut’s southern suburbs (EPA)

Hezbollah Links Ceasefire Stance to Iran Track

The food security outlook for Yemen through the end of 2026 remains highly alarming (local media)

UN: Yemen Bears World’s Highest Burden of Populations Trapped in Famine

British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi at the signing of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement ceremony. (GCC)

British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

An Egyptian-Turkish joint air exercise hosted at Egyptian air bases this month (Egyptian military spokesman) 

Regional Turmoil Fuels Growing Defense Cooperation Between Egypt, Türkiye

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Brexit: Weighing the Gains and Losses

Jumah Boukleb
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The US-Iranian Agreement Through the Eyes of the Gulf

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Othaimin
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Acceptance of the Other... and State-Building in the Middle East

Kifah Mahmood
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In Britain, Bringing Down a Politician Is Easier Than Reforming Him!

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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The Gulf-US Meeting and Priorities after Signing the MoU

Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Aweisheg
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How Can International Law Protest Against Its Own Mechanisms?

Dr. Amal Moussa
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Syria's Position Between Settlement and Reconciliation

Mustafa Fahs
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The Handover of Hormuz to Iran and the Gulf States

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Trump’s Golden Mirage for Iran

Amir Taheri
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A New Conception of Economic Development

Tawfiq Alsaif
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Sudan: The Economic Crisis and the Multi-Front War

Osman Mirghani
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Iran Is Not the Same on the Inside!

Huda al-Husseini
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Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

GCC Secretary-General Denounces Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as Violation of International Law

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 Nationals

A Leonardo AW139 helicopter, the model operated in Aramco's aviation fleet, with a seating capacity of 14 passengers.

British Trade Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: UK-GCC Free Trade Deal a ‘Landmark’ Moment

British Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi at the signing of the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement ceremony. (GCC)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Drone Attacks on Bahrain

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file)

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

Bahrain Condemns Iran Drone Attack against it, Says Reserves Right to Defend Itself

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Billboards reading 'Lebanon First' are displayed alongside the airport highway in Beirut, Lebanon, 27 June 2026, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Israel Strikes South Lebanon despite Framework Agreement to End Hostilities

Asharq Al Awsat

Iraq Arrests Dozens of Politicians and Government Officials in Green Zone Raids

A circulating image shows Iraqi Humvees at an entrance to the Green Zone at dawn Sunday

Iraq’s PM Sends Positive Signals Ahead of Trump Meeting

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi during his meeting with Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq in Baghdad (Government media)

Hezbollah Links Ceasefire Stance to Iran Track

Hezbollah supporters wave flags during a march marking Ashura in Beirut’s southern suburbs (EPA)

UN: Yemen Bears World’s Highest Burden of Populations Trapped in Famine

The food security outlook for Yemen through the end of 2026 remains highly alarming (local media)

Berri on Lebanese-Israeli Framework Agreement: ‘I Saw Civil Strife in it’

An Israeli tank maneuvers amid destroyed structures in Lebanon, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as seen from northern Israel, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

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Emergency services at the scene of the crash near Nancy in north-eastern France. Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters

Skydiving Plane Crash Kills 11 in France

Asharq Al Awsat

France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record-breaking Heatwave

Tourists with umbrellas walk in Paris during a heat wave, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Trump's Iran Deal Faces Wide Criticism and Some Fear it Could Cost Republicans the Midterm

A sign protesting the Iran war and its impact on gas prices is seen during a protest outside of the US Capitol (AFP)

Iran, US Continue Escalating Attacks

This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Israel Defense Minister Says Will Use ‘Force’ Against Iran if It Prevents Lebanon Deal Implementation

A car with Iranian and Hezbollah flags attached to it as displaced people make their way back to their homes in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the US and Iran, in Sidon, Lebanon, June 24, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Estimates Nearly 6.8 Mn People May Be Affected by Venezuela Quakes

Buildings damaged by the earthquakes stand three days after earthquakes struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP)

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Saudi-Japanese ministerial roundtable meeting held in January last year (File photo: X)

Japanese Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Tokyo in Consultations to Strengthen Energy Supply Chains

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)

Lebanon Under Pressure to Dismantle the Parallel Economy and Exit the FATF Grey List

A Cabinet session chaired by President General Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace (Lebanese Presidency).

Sudan Edges Closer to Currency Split

A 1,000-pound note print (X)

Iraq Plans to Raise Oil Production to 7 Million Barrels Per Day

Workers walk across pipelines at the Rumaila oil field in Basra, Iraq (Reuters)

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Financing for Bangladesh

Mohammad Yusuf, a farmer, speaks on his phone as he arrives at a fuel station to buy diesel to irrigate his paddy field, but finds none available amid a fuel crisis, in Manikganj, Bangladesh, April 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Threatens 100% Tax on European Imports if Countries Impose Tax on Digital Services

US President Donald Trump speaks at a rally to kick off the 16-day Great American State Fair as part of Washington, DC's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. (EPA)

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12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

Culture 12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

12th Saudi Film Festival Opens at Ithra with Broad International Participation

The 12th edition of the Saudi Film Festival has opened at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), an initiative of Saudi Aramco, bringing together…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Among the museum's highlights are Qibla indicators and magnetic compasses used to determine the direction of Makkah - SPA
Culture

Red Sea Museum Showcases Centuries of Islamic Maritime Navigation Heritage

The Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah showcases a rich legacy of Islamic maritime heritage through a collection of Qibla indicators, compasses, and sundials…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture These heritage pieces showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of traditional leatherworking and illustrate the evolution of hunting equipment across successive generations - SPA
Culture

Majnad: Traditional Hunting Belt Preserves Saudi Arabia's Cultural Heritage

The Majnad, also known as the traditional leather hunting belt, is a heritage item closely associated with hunting expeditions and travel in Saudi Arabia,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain. (SPA)
Culture

What Historical Legacy Makes Mount Uhud One of Madinah’s Most Visited Landmarks?

Mount Uhud, one of Madinah's most prominent landmarks and its largest mountain, extends for approximately seven kilometers north of the Prophet's Mosque…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture (FILES) A man holds a preserved artifact from the Cyrene archaeological site near the ancient historical town of Shahat in the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Libya on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Abdullah DOMA / AFP)
Culture

In East Libya, Archaeologists Fight to Save 'Breathtaking' Ancient Greek Ruins

In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Russell Holds Off Verstappen to Win Austrian Grand Prix

Sports Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Russell Holds Off Verstappen to Win Austrian Grand Prix

George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Serena Williams of the United States arrives to practice one day ahead of the start of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Sports

Serena Blasts Drug Test Rules Ahead of Wimbledon Return

Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Messi participated as a substitute against Jordan and succeeded in scoring Argentina's third goal (Reuters)
Sports

Scaloni Running Out of Superlatives as Messi Continues to Break Records

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Algeria v Austria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - June 27, 2026 Algeria's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Sports

Austria Draw with Algeria in World Cup Thriller to Progress and Send Iran Home

Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, a result that perfectly suited both sides, sending them into the World Cup last 32 and ending…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Jordan's Moroccan head coach Jamal Sellami waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)
Sports

Errors Cost Jordan at World Cup but Lessons Have Been Learnt, Says Coach

Jordan will be better off for the experience from their maiden World Cup despite exiting the tournament in the group phase following three defeats, coach Jamal…

Asharq Al Awsat

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King Saud University Medical City Performs World’s First Cochlear Implant Procedure Using Autonomous Navigation

Varieties Consultant Otolaryngologist at King Saud University Medical City Dr. Farid Alzahrani explained that autonomous navigation is among the latest technologies supporting cochlear implant procedures - SPA

King Saud University Medical City Performs World’s First Cochlear Implant Procedure Using Autonomous Navigation

A surgical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center at King Saud University Medical City performed the world's first cochlear implant procedure using…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties FILE - Three boys use their phones while sitting outside a school in Sydney, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
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Australia Toughens Kids' Social Media Ban

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A woman wearing glasses and an embroidered apron pulls and stretches pasta dough into numerous thin strands (The New York Times)
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Su Filindeu…World’s Rarest Pasta

Sardinia: Matt Goulding In the mountains of Northern Sardinia, a 300-year-old pilgrimage comes with a serving of the world’s rarest pasta. The name tells…

Varieties A woman sits in the shade during a hot, sunny day at Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, 27 June 2026. (EPA)
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Czech Republic Marks New Temperature Record at 40.6C

The Czech Republic recorded its highest-ever temperature on Saturday, with a reading of 40.6C at a weather station in Doksany north of Prague, the national…

Varieties A woman uses a fan during the heatwave in Copenhagen, Denmark, 26 June 2026. (EPA)
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Denmark Records Hottest Day on Record at 37C

Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said. Around 2:00 pm (1200 GMT), DMI said in a post…

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