الشرق الأوسط: تغطية شاملة لأخبار اليوم العربية والعالمية

Saudi Arabia Moves to Strengthen Stability and Development in the Region

At a time of growing uncertainty surrounding the global economy, amid the repercussions of the US-Iranian war, tensions related to the Strait of Hormuz, and…

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Al-Burhan flanked by Yasser Al-Atta and Shams El Din Kabbashi during the Army Day celebration (Transitional Sovereignty Council Media)

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Sudan’s Al-Burhan Backs Inclusive Dialogue but Pledges to Continue Fighting the RSF

The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander of the Sudanese Army, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has approved an initiative to launch a…

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A house damaged by a tsunami following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake is seen in Mbay, Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 15 August 2026. EPA/IGNASIUS KUNDA

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Rescuers Search for Survivors as Indonesian Quake Toll Rises

Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people,…

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem (file photo- Reuters)

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Hezbollah Says Israeli Attacks will Be Met with 'Appropriate' Response

Hezbollah said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon would be met with an "appropriate" response after deadly strikes on the country's south on Saturday, urging…

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Trump Says Will 'Soon' Declare Hormuz Strait US Territory

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Police officers applaud as President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Garden City, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump Says Will 'Soon' Declare Hormuz Strait US Territory

President Donald Trump said Friday he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory. Trump has repeatedly said…

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Iran Defiant as Trump Tells Americans to Accept High Gas Prices Saturday 15/08 - 06:32

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Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani receives National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Aboudi in Erbil on August 15, 2026 (government media).

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Baghdad and Erbil Strengthen Coordination on Border Security and Combating Smuggling

Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Aboudi discussed with Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani on Saturday the continuation of coordination…

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Flames and smoke rise from the port of Mokha during a strike in Yemen, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdulnasser Alseddik)

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Yemen's Mokha Port Halts Operations after Houthi Attacks

Yemen's Mokha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port's…

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Oil Spill Affects 12 km of Oman Coast, Masirah Unaffected

Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands, Oman, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Reshapes the Future of the Digital Economy Through Advanced Digital Infrastructure, Global Partnerships

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Aoun: Israeli Strikes Send 'Clear Message' on Negotiations with Lebanon

People inspect a damaged building after an Israeli airstrike on the village of Ansar, southern Lebanon, 15 August 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Lebanon PM: Those Killed in Israeli Strike Were Not 'Military Infrastructure'

Xi Calls for Improving Disaster Prevention as Floods, Landslides Batter China

Scooters pass by a tree fallen during the hit of Typhoon Dolphin in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, 10 August 2026. EPA/Yu Riqian CHINA OUT

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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri receives Issa and Clearfield (National News Agency)

US Engaged in Shuttle Diplomacy between Lebanon, Israel to Salvage the Negotiations

A member of the Fatah movement attends the 8th General Conference of Fatah, at Al-Azhar University in Gaza City, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

How Will Hamas Handle the Requirements of the Legislative Elections?

A SABIC manufacturing site in Jubail (SABIC Media Center)

Saudi Petrochemical Companies Cut Losses by More than 50% in First-Half

Statue from AlUla dating to the Lihyanite period, temporarily on display at the Louvre Museum, reflects AlUla’s rich heritage and role in human civilization. (SPA)

Saudi Archaeology: Discoveries Rewriting the History of the Arabian Peninsula

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing the joint defense agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (SPA)

Erdogan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Makkah Agreement Boosts Deterrence, Targets No Country

A general view of parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, March 24, 2026. (Reuters)

From War Amnesty to Prison Amnesty... What Has Changed in Lebanon in 35 Years?

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Oil Spill Affects 12 km of Oman Coast, Masirah Unaffected

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/08 - 15:27

ADNOC Vessel Attacked Again in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Saudi Arabia Condemns Repeated Iranian Attacks on UAE Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

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

UAE Condemns ‘Hostile Iranian Attack’ on 2 ADNOC Vessels in Hormuz Strait

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

A British Firm Starts Containment of Oil Spill from Stricken Tanker off Oman

A satellite image shows the damaged vessel Caroline Bezengi and an oil slick off the Hallaniyat Islands, off the coast of Dhofar Governorate, Oman, August 5, 2026. Pléiades. CNES 2026, Distribution Airbus DS/Handout via REUTERS

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Sudan’s Al-Burhan Backs Inclusive Dialogue but Pledges to Continue Fighting the RSF

Mohammed Amin Yassin (Nairobi) since 2 hours

Egypt, China Consolidate Cooperation by Holding Air Combat Maneuvers

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and China’s President Xi Jinping held summit talks in the Chinese capital, Beijing, in May 2024. Photo: Egyptian Presidency

Yemen's Mokha Port Halts Operations after Houthi Attacks

Baghdad and Erbil Strengthen Coordination on Border Security and Combating Smuggling

Hezbollah Says Israeli Attacks will Be Met with 'Appropriate' Response

Aoun: Israeli Strikes Send 'Clear Message' on Negotiations with Lebanon

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Rescuers Search for Survivors as Indonesian Quake Toll Rises

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

5 People Shot at Virginia State University as Police Investigate Multiple Shooters

Virginia State Police vehicles line the edge of Highway I-66 in Fauquier County, Virginia - File photo/Reuters

EU Sends Aircraft as Belgium Fights Record Wildfire

Washington state Department of Natural Resources South Puget Sound region firefighter Kayla Tolbert assists in wildfire suppression efforts in Spokane County, Washington, U.S., August 5, 2026. REUTERS

Five Dead in Turkish Wedding Party Road Crash

File picture for illustration only shows a Turkish ambulance on an emergency call. (AFP)

Xi Calls for Improving Disaster Prevention as Floods, Landslides Batter China

Japan's Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on Anniversary of WWII Surrender

Visitors carry Japanese flags and a rising sun flag at Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals, as the country marks the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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Sonatrach stated that delivering the jet fuel shipment to Niger reflects its efforts to enhance direct cooperation with African oil and gas companies (X)

Algeria Begins Exporting First Jet Fuel Shipments to Niger

Asharq Al Awsat (Algiers) since 3 hours

Saudi Arabia Reshapes the Future of the Digital Economy Through Advanced Digital Infrastructure, Global Partnerships

Saudi Arabia Moves to Strengthen Stability and Development in the Region

Saudi Arabia continues its initiatives to promote security and peace in the region... The Saudi flag is seen at a site in the city of Jazan (SPA).

Alphabet's Investment in SpaceX Multiplies 100-Fold to $94 Billion

The letters of the word "Alphabet" on a computer screen featuring a Google search page in an illustration (Reuters)

Iraqi Daily Oil Exports in August Highest since Start of War

A view across Shatt al-Arab of the 'Bin Omar' oil field north of Basra, Iraq (Reuters)

Fitch Keeps US at 'AA+', Cites Economic Resilience amid Fiscal Risks

The American flag flies in the National Mall near the Capitol building in Washington (Reuters)

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Italian Police Recover Stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse Worth 9 mn Euros

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Carabinieri officers pose with three paintings by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse and Pierre-Auguste Renoir recovered after they were stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Mamiano, Italy, in this handout image released on August 14, 2026. Carabinieri/Handout via REUTERS

Italian Police Recover Stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse Worth 9 mn Euros

Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over nine million euros which were stolen from a museum in Italy in March have been recovered, Italian police…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 14/08 - 16:41

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This handout picture released on August 13, 2026, by the Sao Paulo police press office shows eight recovered works by French artist Henri Matisse that had been stolen in December 2025 in Sao Paulo. (Photo by Handout / SAO PAULO'S POLICE PRESS OFFICE / AFP)

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Brazilian Police Recover Matisse Works Stolen in 2025

Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a Sao Paulo library last year by an organized gang of…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 14/08 - 11:40

Culture

This screen grab of a handout video taken and released by Spain's Military Emergencies Unit (UME) shows firefighters taking away a painting amid a wildfire threatening San Juan de la Pena Monastery in Penas de Riglos in the Spanish southwestern province of Aragon, on August 13, 2026. (Photo by Handout / UME / AFP)

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Spain Removes Remains of 11th Century Kings from Monastery as Wildfire Rages

Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragón region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire. …

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 14/08 - 11:29

Culture

Saudi Archaeology: Discoveries Rewriting the History of the Arabian Peninsula

Two Saudi cities, relatively close geographically but rooted in vastly different periods of history, encapsulate thousands of years of human experience. …

Omar Badawi (Riyadh) Friday 14/08 - 08:35

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Film Commission Announces Rules, Selection Process for the Kingdom’s 2027 Best International Feature Film Oscar Submission

The Film Commission has announced the official rules, eligibility criteria, and selection process for the Kingdom’s official submission to the 99th Academy…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 13/08 - 15:42

Sports

Iraola: Liverpool's Como Double-header a Key Test Before New Season

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Liverpool v AS Monaco - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 9, 2026 Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

Iraola: Liverpool's Como Double-header a Key Test Before New Season

Liverpool's double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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FILED - 16 June 2026, US, Kansas City: Argentina's Cristian Romero in action during the 2026 world cup match between Argentina and Algeria. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

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Atlético Madrid Signs Argentina Defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham

Atlético Madrid confirmed the signing of Argentina defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero from Tottenham for a fee reported to be 34 million pounds ($46 million) on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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FILE - Union SG's Charles Vanhoutte, right, and Union SG's Anan Khalaili, center, fight for the ball against Glimt's Philip Zinckernagel during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Union SG and Bodo/Glimt at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, on Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, File)

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Crystal Palace Signs Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise after Inter Milan Move Breaks Down

Crystal Palace announced the signing of Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Saturday, weeks after the Israel winger’s proposed move…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/08 - 11:51

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 19, 2026 Spain's Ferran Torres reacts REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

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World Cup Winner Ferran Torres Signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/08 - 11:14

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(L-R) Silver medalist Alexandrina Mihai of Italy, gold medalist Maria Perez of Spain, and Lyudmila Olyanovska of Ukraine pose after the Women's Half Marathon Walk at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, in Birmingham, Britain, 15 August 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

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Spain's Perez Sets Women's Half Marathon Race Walk World Record

Spain's Maria Perez established the inaugural world record for the women's half-marathon race walk with a time of one hour 30 minutes and six seconds when…

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French Family Rescued After 16 Hours Adrift Off Thai Island

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A ship that ferries passengers and vehicles during a 22-hour journey between Bangkok and the southern Thai island of Koh Samui, sails along the Chao Praya River in Bangkok on August 12, 2026. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)

French Family Rescued After 16 Hours Adrift Off Thai Island

A French family spent more than 16 hours floating at sea after their jet ski capsized off Thailand's Koh Samui island before being rescued, a local official…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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Members of the Four Paws animal welfare organization carry a tiger to a crate for its transfer from a shuttered zoo to a sanctuary in South Africa, in Lujan, Argentina, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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Lions and Tigers Begin Long-awaited Rescue from Notorious Argentine Zoo

Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive — barely — for years in cramped concrete cages at a shuttered Argentine zoo began entering jumbo-size transport…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/08 - 09:00

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A handout photo shows marks on the dorsal fin of an elderly Iberian orca known as "Toñi," in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain, August 11, 2026. WeWhale & Iberian Orca Guardians/Handout via REUTERS

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Spain Investigates Likely Shooting of Endangered 'Grandmother' Orca

Spain's Environment Ministry has ordered an investigation into the likely shooting of a rare Iberian orca that was filmed swimming with wounds to its dorsal…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 15/08 - 08:37

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An octopus is a highly intelligent animal (Getty)

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Too Smart to Eat... Why an Octopus is Difficult to Farm

In 2022 Nueva Pescanova, Spain’s largest fisheries business, announced it was investing €65 million (£56 million) in the world’s first industrial octopus farm…

Asharq Al Awsat (Madrid) Saturday 15/08 - 07:12

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FILE- A sea lion swims over sea grass in San Diego's La Jolla Cove on Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

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San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Kicking Protected Sea Lion in Attack Caught on Video

A San Diego man pleaded guilty to a federal charge after he was caught on video kicking and chasing a protected sea lion at a local beach. Tyler Muehl, an…

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