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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Diplomatic Solutions to Conflicts

The Saudi Cabinet stressed on Tuesday its support for comprehensive diplomatic solutions to conflicts and safeguarding the freedom of maritime navigation. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Business The Biban Forum in Riyadh, specializing in startups (SPA)
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French Entrepreneur: Saudi Arabia is a Launchpad for Technology into Global Markets

French entrepreneur and investor Julie Barbier does not see Saudi Arabia merely as a promising market for technology companies, but as a global launchpad that…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews The Prime Minister affirmed that Yemen would not remain an open arena for a cross-border project (Photography by Turky Alagili)
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Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Remain an Open Arena for a Cross-border Project

Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani warned that his country would not remain an open arena for a cross-border project, stressing that the state would…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron are seen at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday. SPA
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Riyadh and Paris Reach Understanding on Regional Issues, Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

The reception that French President Emmanuel Macron prepared for Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on…

Michel Abou Najm (Paris)

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Has Been Demined, Warns Iran Not to Plant More

World Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Has Been Demined, Warns Iran Not to Plant More

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that all mines had been detonated or removed from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran has been…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Business Guests at the booth of Saudi AI company HUMAIN during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh (Company photo)
Business

HUMAIN, Mistral Collaborate to Advance Sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia and Regionally

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and French Artificial Intelligence company Mistral have announced a strategic collaboration spanning AI infrastructure, advanced model…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron chair the inaugural meeting of the French-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
Gulf

Riyadh, Paris Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in All Fields

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron chaired on Monday the inaugural meeting of the French…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris)

Oil Steadies as Investors Weigh Impact of Latest US Sanctions on Iran

Tankers anchor near Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA's Jose terminal while waiting to load and discharge, in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela August 9, 2026. (Reuters)

China Says Will ‘Safeguard Own Interests’ After US Vows Iran Sanctions

25 August 2026, China, Peking: Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks during a press conference. (dpa)

Strikes in Gaza Kill 4, Including 2 Children, a Week After US Asked Israel to Curb Attacks

A Palestinian inspects the old Abu Salim mosque a day after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

Sharaa Says Syria 'Shakes Off Dark Stain' with Removal from US Terror List

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Lebanese Authorities Extend Residency of Iran’s Ambassador

Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad Reza Sheibani, shows his ink-stained finger as he votes in the first round of the Iranian presidential election on June 14, 2013 at the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus. (AFP)

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A view of the Saudi-French Business Forum held last year in Riyadh. SPA

$19 Billion as a Starting Point: Paris-Riyadh Roundtable Seeks to Expand Investment in the Sectors of the Future

Saudi Arabia and France strengthened cultural cooperation through nine executive programs during the French president’s visit in December 2024. (SPA)

Saudi Economic Growth Draws Foreign Investment

Palestinian child Al-Baraa Abdel Aal, who has diabetes, was forced to use expired medication in Gaza (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Gaza’s Diabetes Patients Face a War Without Respite

Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan (third from left) and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (third from right) during the meeting of the joint Saudi-French Ministerial Committee on AlUla on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi-French Joint Ministerial Committee on AlUla Underlines Commitment to Deepen Partnership

France's President Emmanuel Macron, right, greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Monday Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

How Can the Riyadh-Paris Partnership Help Strengthen Regional Security?

A view of the Les Invalides complex during the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. (Reuters)

Les Invalides in Paris: Icon of the French Military and Napoleon’s Final Resting Place

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The November Elections: Different Inputs, Different Outputs

Nabil Amr
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Between a Model Lebanon and ‘Pilot Areas’

Sam Menassa
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Riyadh and Paris… A Century of Partnership

Fahid Suleiman al-Shoqiran
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Israel and its War in the West Bank

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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Saudi Arabia and France… A Sustainable Strategic Partnership

Emile Ameen
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Saudi Arabia and France: Investing in the Future

Ghassan Charbel
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Is It Money, or Is It Values?

Sawsan al-Shaer
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A World and a Human Being...But Without Humanity

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Cuba's Walls

Samir Atallah
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The Edge of the Abyss

Mishary Dhayidi
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The Retreat of the Iranian Project

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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The Treasury Secretary’s Threats: Psychological or Real?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs a cabinet session in Jeddah (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Diplomatic Solutions to Conflicts

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision to Remove Syria from Terror List

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Riyadh and Paris Reach Understanding on Regional Issues, Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron are seen at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday. SPA

Saudi Arabia Nominates Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy for Position of WHO Director-General

Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy. (WHO)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from UK PM on Bilateral Ties

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Riyadh, Paris Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in All Fields

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and French President Emmanuel Macron chair the inaugural meeting of the French-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council in Paris on Monday. (SPA)

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Palestinians make a kite at a tent camp sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, August 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Gaza Parents Urged to Stop Kids Flying Kites After Israel Warning to Hamas

Strikes in Gaza Kill 4, Including 2 Children, a Week After US Asked Israel to Curb Attacks

A Palestinian inspects the old Abu Salim mosque a day after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

Al-Zaidi: Iraq Will Not Become a Platform to Harm Others

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi delivers his speech at the event in Baghdad. (INA)

Sharaa Says Syria 'Shakes Off Dark Stain' with Removal from US Terror List

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

Lebanese Authorities Extend Residency of Iran’s Ambassador

Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad Reza Sheibani, shows his ink-stained finger as he votes in the first round of the Iranian presidential election on June 14, 2013 at the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus. (AFP)

Abdi, Ahmed in Damascus Hoping to Complete Integration Talks Before the End of August

President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and top SDF official Ilham Ahmed at the People's Palace in Damascus, Aug. 4, 2026. (SANA)

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Has Been Demined, Warns Iran Not to Plant More

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Sees Window for US Mediation Until Summer 2027

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference following a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing group, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 24, 2026. (Reuters)

UN, Red Cross Chiefs: World Must Rein in Autonomous Weapons

FILE PHOTO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres leaves after a press conference at a UN compound in the Nicosia airport area, Cyprus, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File Photo

Iran Vows to Retaliate After US Widens Sanctions

Drivers queue at a petrol station to refuel in Tehran, on August 25, 2026. (AFP)

Homes Submerged, Tens of Thousands Relocated in China’s South as Flooding Intensifies

Rescue workers evacuate flood-affected residents by boat after heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Narra caused flooding in Longzhou county, Chongzuo, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China August 24, 2026. (cnsphoto via Reuters)

China Says Will ‘Safeguard Own Interests’ After US Vows Iran Sanctions

25 August 2026, China, Peking: Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaks during a press conference. (dpa)

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Canadian flag is pictured across the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 25 August 2026. EPA/ARI SAPERSTEIN

Canada Unveils Counter Tariffs of 15% to 50% on US Goods

Asharq Al Awsat

French Entrepreneur: Saudi Arabia is a Launchpad for Technology into Global Markets

The Biban Forum in Riyadh, specializing in startups (SPA)

HUMAIN, Mistral Collaborate to Advance Sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia and Regionally

Guests at the booth of Saudi AI company HUMAIN during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh (Company photo)

Oil Steadies as Investors Weigh Impact of Latest US Sanctions on Iran

Tankers anchor near Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA's Jose terminal while waiting to load and discharge, in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela August 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Gold Steadies after Hitting over 3-month Peak, US Inflation Data Looms

A saleswoman adjusts gold jewelry displayed for sale in a shop in Lianyungang City, eastern Jiangsu Province, China (AFP)

Saudi Economic Growth Draws Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia and France strengthened cultural cooperation through nine executive programs during the French president’s visit in December 2024. (SPA)

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Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Culture Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour and his landmark 1973 painting, "Camel of Hardships". (Sliman Mansour on Instagram)

Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Painter and sculptor Sliman Mansour, one of the most prominent names in Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79, his family announced. Mansour, whose…

Culture Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris
Culture

Saudi Arabia Establishes Cultural Center in Paris

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Monday the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris on the sidelines of the visit of Prince Mohammed bin…

Culture Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan (third from left) and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (third from right) during the meeting of the joint Saudi-French Ministerial Committee on AlUla on Monday. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi-French Joint Ministerial Committee on AlUla Underlines Commitment to Deepen Partnership

The joint Saudi-French Ministerial Committee on AlUla held a meeting in Paris on Monday, chaired by Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal…

Culture A view of the Les Invalides complex during the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. (Reuters)
Culture

Les Invalides in Paris: Icon of the French Military and Napoleon’s Final Resting Place

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will receive on Monday Prince Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Cour d…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Culture File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
Culture

Riyadh to Host Security and History Dialogue Conference in September

Under the patronage of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Ministry of Interior will organize the Security and History…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Tottenham Signs Savinho from Man City to Take Summer Spending to More Than $400M

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Newcastle United v Manchester City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 7, 2026 Manchester City's Savinho celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File Photo

Tottenham Signs Savinho from Man City to Take Summer Spending to More Than $400M

Tottenham took its summer spending to more than $400 million by signing Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City on Tuesday in a deal worth 85 million pounds…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Football - Premier League - Fulham v Chelsea - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 24, 2026 Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso celebrates after the match. (Reuters)
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Attacking Trio Can Be Chelsea’s Heart, Alonso Says After Debut Win

Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso toasted ‌his winning debut in the Premier League by praising his front line of Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer who put…

Sports Swiss former tennis player Roger Federer (front) arrives to practice on the main court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, US, 24 August 2026. (EPA)
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Roger Federer Is Coming Back to Play at the US Open, but Not Interested in Coming Back to Pro Tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight US Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is…

Sports Serena Williams, of the United States, reacts after a winning point during a women's doubles match with her sister Venus Willams against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz Start US Open Mixed Doubles vs. Team with Women's Doubles Champ

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will open the US Open mixed doubles tournament against a team that features the reigning women's doubles champion. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold. Reuters
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Iraq's Australian Coach Arnold Renews Contract for 6 Months

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold has renewed his contract with the team until 2027, the country's FA said on Monday. After weeks of speculation, the…

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New NASA Telescope to Probe Dark Energy, Dark Matter and Exoplanets

Varieties NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope stands after engineers and technicians working inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility mated the observatory to its payload adapter and a strut payload attach fitting, a specialized piece of hardware designed for large, heavy loads at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape, Canaveral, Florida, US August 7, 2026 NASA/Jolearra Tshiteya via REUTERS

New NASA Telescope to Probe Dark Energy, Dark Matter and Exoplanets

NASA is preparing to launch its next flagship space observatory, one that scientists plan to use to investigate some of the universe's biggest mysteries…

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Varieties Newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen," looks on during his oath ceremony at "Shital Niwas," presidential building in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar/File Photo
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Nepal PM Allowed to Wear Signature Sunglasses in Parliament

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah may keep his signature dark sunglasses on in the legislature due to medical reasons, an official said Tuesday, after the…

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Varieties Firetrucks parked near a wildfire burning through a peatland field in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andri Rizky Agustian)
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Indonesians Brave Choking Smoke to Pray for Rain as Country Battles Wildfires

Authorities in Indonesia’s South Sumatra province turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched wide areas of…

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Varieties Konoe employee Taichi Konishi takes a break in a cooling box for workers also known as a "human fridge" at the company's warehouse on a hot day in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture on August 21, 2026. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
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Cool Japan: Human Fridge Chills Workers in Extreme Heat

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a…

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Varieties A dragonfly rests on a plant at the Lake Merritt Dragonfly Habitat Garden in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Unusual Dragonfly Swarms Sweep Across California after Warm Spring Rains

Californians are spotting swarms of dragonflies flitting around parks, chasing mosquitoes in ponds and hunting flies on farms, a phenomenon experts say was…

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