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Vatican Envoy’s Aid Convoy Stopped by Israeli Forces in South Lebanon

An aid convoy organized by the Vatican envoy to Lebanon that was headed for Christian villages in the country's south was stopped by the Israeli military and…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with participants of the special military operation at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Putin Says Ukraine Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to "sow confusion" and damage the country's economy. …

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05 April 2026, Syria, Damascus: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Ukrainian Presidency/dpa)

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Report: Syrian President Has No Intention of Intervening in Lebanon

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told visitors that Damascus has no intention of intervening in Lebanon, two of them told AFP, days after US President Donald…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after talks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 3, 2026. (Reuters)

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Ukraine Hikes Military Pay and Seeks More Foreign Fighters, Zelenskiy Says

Ukraine &zwnj;will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower…

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Trump Says Iran’s Leaked Deal Terms Are Untrue

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Trump Says Iran’s Leaked Deal Terms Are Untrue

US President Donald Trump denied on Friday that the United States has made major concessions to Iran and a senior US official called an emerging pact …

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US-Iran Deal 'Never Been Closer', Says Iranian FM since 1 hour
Iran Media: Draft US Deal Sees Release of $24 Bn Frozen Assets Friday 12/06 - 10:43

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Ayoub holding his damaged glasses on 2 June. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

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Video of Visually Impaired Palestinian Boy Draws Global Attention

A video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 12/06 - 09:34

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Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. (Reuters)

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Egypt Urges US, Iran to Seize ‘Available Opportunity’ for Deal After Trump Cancels Strikes

Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize what it called an "available opportunity" for a deal to end the war, after President Donald Trump withdrew his…

Friday 12/06 - 06:57

Head of Palestinian Football Not Granted US Visa to Attend World Cup

Demonstrators place missing person flyers on the trailer of a mounted police truck during a protest outside Azteca Stadium ahead of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Egypt Holds Military Exercises with Türkiye, Oman

The joint Egyptian Turkish air exercise on Thursday (from the Egyptian Military Spokesperson’s Facebook page).

NYT Reports: US Plans Major Cut to Fighter Jets, Warships for NATO Operations in Europe

(FILES) This photograph taken on April 27, 2026, shows Rafale fighter aircraft parked on the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during the NATO military exercise Neptune Strike 26-2, off the coast of the Greek island of Crete. (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS / AFP)

Palestinian, Israeli Civil Society Meet in France to Urge Int'l Support for Two-State Solution

Israeli security forces stand guard along a road while behind smoke billows from an area reportedly set ablaze by Israeli settlers in the Palestinian village of Idna, west of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on June 5, 2026. (AFP)

S. Korea’s Ex-President Gets 30 Years over North Korea Drone Incident

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP)

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A man walks past Iran's national flag at the Vanak Square in Tehran on June 10, 2026. (AFP)

Why Is a ‘Very Close’ Iran-US Deal Taking So Long?

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on during a press conference following a meeting with several political parties and security institutions representatives on safeguarding democratic debates against foreign interference after Paris prosecutors opened in May a probe to investigate whether an Israeli company interfered in local French elections, at the Matignon Hotel in Paris on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli Firm BlackCore Suspected of Meddling in New York and Scotland Votes, France Says

Acting Executive Director of the UN World Food Program (WFP) Carl Skau. (Turky Al-Agili)

UN Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hunger Threatening 300 Million People Around the World

A drone view shows people during a protest against a luxury resort, a plan by a company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania June 6, 2026. (Reuters)

What to Know About the Growing Opposition to Trump Family-Linked Resort in Albania

Residents pass by a collapsed structure after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines on Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP)

Disaster Drills Helped Prevent More Deaths When Powerful Quake Hit the Southern Philippines

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 8, 2026, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP) /

Hormuz Shock Hits Gulf Economies, Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in 2026

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Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi FM Receives French President's Adviser, Holds Phone Call with Portuguese Counterpart

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 12/06 - 06:10

Saudi Crown Prince Unable to Attend G7 Summit Due to Prior Commitments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Lebanon’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Decision on Exports Came after Beirut Met Standards

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Nov. 3, 2025 (SPA)

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

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

Riyadh to Host Global Security and Technology Summit in December 2026

The agenda also includes the SAIIF global security and technology innovation competition to be held in Riyadh from November 19-21 - SPA

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

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Report: Syrian President Has No Intention of Intervening in Lebanon

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Vatican Envoy’s Aid Convoy Stopped by Israeli Forces in South Lebanon

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, June 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Video of Visually Impaired Palestinian Boy Draws Global Attention

Cairo to Host Fourth Quadrilateral Meeting on Iran War

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan during a meeting to discuss the progress of US-Iran negotiations (Egyptian Foreign Ministry handout).

Egypt Holds Military Exercises with Türkiye, Oman

Palestinian, Israeli Civil Society Meet in France to Urge Int'l Support for Two-State Solution

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Pope Leo XIV (L) and King Felipe VI disembark from the plane that was supposed to take the pontiff back to Rome after his seven-day trip to Spain, due to technical problems preventing its takeoff from Los Rodeos Airport, Tenerife Island, Canary Islands, 12 June 2026. (EPA)

Pope’s Plane in Spain Delayed by Technical Glitch

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UK PM Starmer Says He Has Not Lost Authority, Will Fight to Stay in Job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 10, 2026. (House of Commons/Handout via Reuters)

US-Iran Deal 'Never Been Closer', Says Iranian FM

27 April 2026, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a meeting in Saint Petersburg. (Kremlin/dpa)

Putin Says Ukraine Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Ukraine Hikes Military Pay and Seeks More Foreign Fighters, Zelenskiy Says

Israeli Firm BlackCore Suspected of Meddling in New York and Scotland Votes, France Says

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SpaceX Leveraged Fund Providers Hit by Day-one Launch Setback, Sources Say

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 12/06 - 10:38

Türkiye Central Bank Commits to Continued Disinflation Path

A man carries goods on his shoulder on a hot day in Istanbul, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP)

Dollar Steadies as Traders Weigh Prospects for Iran Ceasefire

A US $100 dollar bill is seen on December 17, 2009. (Reuters)

Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Inflation, Rate-Hike Fears Persist

Gold bangles are displayed inside a jewellery store in the old quarters of Delhi, India, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

UK Economy Shrinks in April as Middle East War Hits

People hold umbrellas in Piccadilly Circus, in London, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Iran’s Oil Production Slumped Due to US Blockade, Closure of Hormuz

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David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

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British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

Friday 12/06 - 10:59

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The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks - SPA

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Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 14:45

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Saudi Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 16:34

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Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA

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Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 10/06 - 13:32

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The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

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Dembele Says Criticism of France Captain Mbappe Has Gone Too Far

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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe takes part in a training session during the 2026 World Cup football tournament at Bentley University in Waltham, Boston on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Dembele Says Criticism of France Captain Mbappe Has Gone Too Far

France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team…

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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli is seen during the first practice session at the Circuit de Catalunya ahead of the Catalonia Formula One Grand Prix in Montmelo, on the outskirts of Barcelona on June 12, 2026. (AFP)

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F1 Sensation Antonelli Has Teammate Russell Against the Wall Heading Into Barcelona

This was supposed to be George Russell ’s chance to shoot for the Formula 1 title. Coming into the season as Mercedes’s presumptive lead driver, with his…

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Head of Palestinian Football Not Granted US Visa to Attend World Cup

The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the…

Friday 12/06 - 11:22

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Tunisia's French head coach Sabri Lamouchi takes part in a training session at Rayados Training Center in Santiago, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico on June 9, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)

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Sweden Strike Force Faces Tough Tunisia Test in World Cup Opener

Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F…

Friday 12/06 - 09:58

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11 June 2026, Mexico, Mexico city: A general view bfore the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium (Mexico City Stadium). Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

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Empty Seats at World Cup Match Renews Concerns over Ticket Prices

FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Thursday's World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, but swathes of empty seats…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 12/06 - 07:54

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Venezuela Says Oil Spill from Trinidad and Tobago Could Hurt Fishing, Environment

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An Indian fisherman washes his hands in the waters of Ennore Creek covered with an oil spill after Cyclone Michaung, in Chennai, India, 11 December 2023. (EPA)

Venezuela Says Oil Spill from Trinidad and Tobago Could Hurt Fishing, Environment

Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago is putting at risk fishing in the region, &zwnj;as well &zwnj;as…

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FILED - 30 May 2026, Denmark, Anholt: Two people sit in the sand near the carcass of "Timmy," a famous humpback whale washed ashore on the Danish island of Anholt. Photo: Marcus Golejewski/dpa

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Timmy, Germany's Humpback Whale, Likely Lived for Only 5 Days after Rescue Effort

The humpback whale that kept Germany spellbound for months likely lived for roughly five days after the final controversial rescue attempt failed to guide it…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 12/06 - 11:27

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Hong Kong customs authorities showcase various types of fake goods they seized during a news conference at its headquarters in North Point, Hong Kong Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP)

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Hong Kong Seizes Haul of World Cup Fakes Worth $20 Million

Authorities in Hong Kong have seized suspected counterfeit World Cup items including football jerseys and balls with an estimated value of HK$156 million ($19…

Friday 12/06 - 10:05

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This photograph shows the first "T-Rex leather" bag on display ahead of its auction at the Hotel Drouot auction venue in Paris on June 9, 2026. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)

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First Leather Bag Made from T-Rex Cells Fails to Sell at Paris Auction

A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Friday 12/06 - 07:30

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(FILES) This handout photograph released by The British Antarctic Survey on April 8, 2026, shows Emperor Penguins on Antarctica on November 13, 2010. (Photo by PETER BUCKTROUT / BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY / AFP)

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Antarctic Peninsula Sees Record High June Temperatures

Temperatures in the Antarctic Peninsula have reached a record-breaking high of 15.4C for June, and ice is melting at abnormal rates during the current winter,…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 12/06 - 07:20

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