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Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a US military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Witnesses reported seeing…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 18:55

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C-L) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (C-R) meet with soldiers from the Operation Interflex at Downing Street, London, Britain, 23 June 2025. EPA/JASON ALDEN / POOL

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Starmer and Zelenskiy Meet in London, Agree Military Production Project

Volodymyr Zelenskiy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new defense co-production initiative on Monday during a short visit by the Ukrainian…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 17:45

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The attack was the first of its kind in the Syrian capital since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December - AFP

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Syria President Vows those Involved in Church Attack will Face Justice

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Monday that those involved in a "heinous" suicide attack on a Damascus church a day earlier would face justice,…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:37

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Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jeddah hails the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims - SPA

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Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims

Iran's Consul General in Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar praised the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims during their departure…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:05

Iran Reports a New Attack at Fordo Nuclear Site, Tehran Prison as It Launches More Strikes on Israel

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A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/Handout via REUTERS

Iran Reports a New Attack at Fordo Nuclear Site, Tehran Prison as It Launches More Strikes on Israel

Iran's underground enrichment site at Fordo was hit again Monday while Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States…

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UN Watchdog Chief Says 'Very Significant Damage' Expected at Iran's Fordo Site after US Attack Monday 23/06 - 10:09

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Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Türkiye, February 4, 2025. (Murat Cetinmuhurdar/PPO/Handout via Reuters)

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Erdogan Says Won't Let Terror 'Drag Syria Back to Instability'

Türkiye will not allow extremists to drag Syria back into chaos and instability, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after a suicide attack killed 22…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 14:28

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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Terrorist Bombing on Church in Damascus

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi has condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a church in Damascus, Syria, which…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 13:59

UK Police Ban Palestine Action Protest Outside Parliament

File photo: People take part in a march in support of the Palestinian people and against Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in Rabat, Morocco, 22 June 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI

Putin Tells Iranian FM There Was no Justification for US Attack

File photo: Khamenei receives Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tehran, July of last year (Iranian Supreme Leader’s website)

Pakistan Condemns Trump for Bombing Iran a Day after Recommending Him for a Nobel Peace Prize

In this handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 24, 2025, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a high level security meeting with the chiefs of the Pakistan forces and other government officials at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. Sharif on April 24 led a rare meeting of the national security committee, the government said, after India accused its neighbor of supporting "cross-border terrorism" and downgraded ties. (Photo by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP)

Egypt Concerned Over Developments in Iran

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi meet in Istanbul last Saturday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Lebanon Calls for Negotiations Following US Strikes on Iran

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A man walks carrying shopping bags in a local market in downtown Riyadh (AFP).

World Bank Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Regional Conflict

An aerial view of Haifa Port in northern Israel before the onset of military tensions with Iran (Reuters).

Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten Global Trade, Energy Security

Hezbollah Reiterates Its Refusal to Enter the War

Armed Houthi supporters carry images of deceased military and political figures from Iran-aligned groups during a protest in Sanaa against Israeli airstrikes on Iran (EPA)

Iran’s Allies Constrained in Confronting Israel

A Hezbollah supporter walks near a site previously targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs during a pro-Iran demonstration on Friday (EPA)

Israeli-Iranian Conflict Alarms Residents of Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Traders monitoring the movement of stocks on Wall Street (Reuters)

Investors Weigh Market Risks as Israeli-Iranian Tensions Rise

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Traces are seen in the sky after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Base in Qatar

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 18:55

Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims

GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Terrorist Bombing on Church in Damascus

Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela's President

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

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syria

Muslim World League Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syrian Capital

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Syria President Vows those Involved in Church Attack will Face Justice

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:37

Death Toll in Damascus Church Attack Rises to 25

People and rescuers inspect the damage at the site of a reported suicide attack at the Saint Elias church in Damascus' Dweila area on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)

UK Police Ban Palestine Action Protest Outside Parliament

Hezbollah Reiterates Its Refusal to Enter the War

Egypt Concerned Over Developments in Iran

Lebanon Calls for Negotiations Following US Strikes on Iran

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Starmer and Zelenskiy Meet in London, Agree Military Production Project

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 17:45

Erdogan Says Won't Let Terror 'Drag Syria Back to Instability'

Iran Says Israel Attacked Tehran's Evin Prison

Italy Has Frozen Russian Oligarchs' Assets Worth over $2.6 Billion

Representation photo: The seized yatch 'Tango', which belongs to Renova Group head Viktor Vekselberg, moors in the port of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 04 April 2022. EPA/CATI CLADERA

Germany Has No Reason to Doubt Trump's Attendance at NATO Summit

20 June 2025, US, Washington: US President DONALD TRUMP waving as he walks towards Marine One as he leaves the White House. Photo: Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Italy against Suspending EU-Israel Accord, Foreign Minister Says

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani talks to the press as he arrives for an informal meeting of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) foreign ministers ahead of potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Türkiye, in Antalya, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

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FILE PHOTO: A meter shows the gas pressure in pipelines at oil and gas group MOL's gas transmission subsidiary in Vecses January 2, 2009. REUTERS/Karoly Arvai (HUNGARY)/File Photo

Oil Falls Nearly 4% as Iran's Retaliation Focuses on Regional US Military Bases

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 19:03

Escalating Hormuz Tensions Drive Up Middle East War Risk Insurance Costs

A container ship sails on the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, 23 June 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER

China Says Aims to Boost Gold Resources by 5-10% by 2027

A goldsmith displays gold ornaments during a gold trade at Hua Seng Heng gold shop in Bangkok, Thailand, 23 June 2025. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

EU Needs Rare Earths Strategic Reserves against China Threat

File photo: A mining machine is seen at the Bayan Obo mine containing rare earth minerals, in Inner Mongolia, China July 16, 2011. Picture taken July 16, 2011. (Reuters)

Yemen’s Fragile Economy Feels the Heat of Iran-Israel Conflict

Fears mount over the impact of military escalation on the Yemeni currency, which has recently seen a rapid decline (AFP).

World Bank Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Regional Conflict

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Najran Cultural House Organizes Event Marking World Camel Day

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Several camel owners from the region took part in the event, introducing the various types of camels, their characteristics, and products such as camel milk. - SPA

Najran Cultural House Organizes Event Marking World Camel Day

Najran Cultural House organized an event to celebrate World Camel Day, observed annually on June 22. The event aimed to highlight the historical and…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 13:57

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The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom

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Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the registration of 5,969 new architectural heritage sites in the National Register of Architectural Heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 22/06 - 19:08

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The lineup includes artistic and musical performances, circus festivals, magic shows, and varied recreational and cultural activities. SPA

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Prepares for Cultural Events

Al-Baha Region is gearing up for an exceptional summer season under the slogan 'Color Your Summer,' featuring over 500 diverse events across 80 fully equipped…

Asharq Al Awsat (Al-Baha) Sunday 22/06 - 10:50

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Performers and musicians take part in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" dress rehearsal by the Greek National Opera at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus during the 70th Athens Epidaurus Festival in Athens, Greece, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

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Athens' Ancient Theater Hosts Final Festival Season Before Closing for 3-year Restoration

For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 09:54

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Cultural Awards, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/06 - 16:52

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Osaka Earns First Grass Win of the Season with Victory over Qualifier Danilovic

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Japan's Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Russia's Ludmilla Samsonova during the Berlin WTA tennis tournament in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Osaka Earns First Grass Win of the Season with Victory over Qualifier Danilovic

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired 16 aces past Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic to earn a 7-6(6) 7-6(4) victory at the Bad Homburg Open on Monday…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 18:14

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Inter Miami CF Training - Inter Miami CF Training Centre, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US - June 22, 2025 Inter Miami CF's Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcon and Lionel Messi during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

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On Brink of Making History, Inter Miami to Go all in Against Palmeiras

Inter Miami have no intention to play for a draw when they face Palmeiras in their final Group A game at the Club World Cup on Sunday, a result that would send…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:45

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Saudi Arabia moved up to four points, placing second in the group behind the United State - SPA

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Saudi Arabia Advances to Gold Cup Quarter-Finals After Draw with Trinidad, Tobago

The Saudi national football team qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup after a 1-1 draw against Trinidad and Tobago in the match held…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:11

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with his trophy after winning against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their final match at the Queen's Club Championships tennis tournament in London, Britain, 22 June 2025. EPA/ANDY RAIN

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Alcaraz Crowned King of Queen's for Second Time

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second Queen's Club title as the world number two warmed up for Wimbledon with a 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 win against Jiri Lehecka in…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 17:35

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MotoGP - Italian Grand Prix - Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - June 22, 2025 BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez, Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez and Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia in action during the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

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Marc Marquez Wins Italian Grand Prix to Delight Ducati Fans on Home Soil

Ducati's Marc Marquez won the Italian Grand Prix after a dogfight for podium places at the Mugello Circuit on Sunday, taking the chequered flag ahead of his…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 16:22

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Killer Whales Spotted Grooming Each Other with Seaweed

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This handout frame grab taken from video footage provided by whale rescue group Organization for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) on June 9, 2025 shows a distressed humpback whale tangled in a rope swimming south of Sydney Harbour. (Photo by Handout and Clay Sweetman / ORRCA / AFP)

Killer Whales Spotted Grooming Each Other with Seaweed

Killer whales have been caught on video breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other, scientists announced Monday, in what they said is the first…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 17:28

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The club has implemented a comprehensive scientific strategy to enhance biodiversity - SPA

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Saudi Falcons Club Raises Endangered Wakri Falcon Count to 14 Through Hadad Program

The Saudi Falcons Club has achieved a major environmental milestone by raising the number of endangered Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) breeding pairs, known…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:55

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This image provided by the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory shows another small section of the observatory's total view of the Virgo cluster. (NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP)

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The Largest Digital Camera Ever Built Has Released its 1st Glamour Shots of the Universe

The largest digital camera ever built released its first glamour shots of the universe Monday — including colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies. The Vera C…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 15:22

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Canadair planes and firefighting helicopters in action during firefighting operations on Chios Island, Greece, 23 June 2025. EPA/KOSTAS KOURGIAS

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Greece to Reinforce Firefighting Teams on Chios as Wildfires Rage for Second day

Greece will send more than 170 more firefighters on Monday to reinforce teams battling wildfires on the Greek island of Chios for a second day, as winds…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 11:55

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A woman wearing sun protective clothing rides a bicycle along a street in Beijing on June 23, 2025. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

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Beijing Issues Weather Warning for Hottest Days of Year

Beijing residents sought shade and cooled off in canals on Monday as authorities issued the second-highest heat warning for the Chinese capital on one of its…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 23/06 - 11:41

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