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World Rescuers work at a residential building partially destroyed following Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv on May 14, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)
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Russia Hits Kyiv with Drones and Ballistic Missiles, 1 Dead and 31 Wounded

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with a mass drone and missile attack early Thursday morning that killed at least one and injured 31 people, local authorities…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Women mourn over the coffin of a civil defense member killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon during his funeral on Wednesday (AP)
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Lebanon Enters Talks Constrained by Adamant Israel, Hezbollah Positions

Lebanon heads into direct talks with Israel on Thursday, with little room to maneuver as positions harden on both sides. Officials in Beirut believe Israel…

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Arab World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace representative for Gaza, on Wednesday (Israeli Prime Minister’s Office)
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Mladenov Considers Gaza Committee Entry into Areas Israel May Leave

A Palestinian source and a Western source close to the office of Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza at the Board of Peace, said Mladenov is…

Asharq Al Awsat
World The Iran flag flutters from a tall flagpole over high-rise buildings in northern Tehran on May 12, 2026. (AFP)
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US Senate Backs Trump on Iran War Despite Deadline Lapse

US senators on Wednesday rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day…

Xi and Trump Meet in High-profile Summit in Beijing

World Children hold Chinese and US flags, as US President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool

Xi and Trump Meet in High-profile Summit in Beijing

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on Thursday wrapped up a meeting in Beijing after about two hours of discussions focusing on trade, Taiwan and other…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Jarjouaa on May 13, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Lebanon Says Over 10,000 Homes Destroyed or Damaged Since Israel Truce

More than 10,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Lebanon since a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the head of the country's National…

Arab World An Israeli security force personnel patrols during a military raid at the Qalandia refugee camp, south of the city of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on May 6, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Palestinians Say West Bank Teen Killed by Israeli Fire

Palestinian health officials said a teenager was killed by Israeli fire in a village in the West Bank on Wednesday, the latest in a series of violent incidents…

Gaza Board Envoy Says Ceasefire Holding but ‘Far from Perfect’

A still from a video published by Hamas's military media showing an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter during the October 7, 2023 attack (Reuters)

UN Rights Chief Calls on Israel to Abolish Oct 7 Military Tribunal

FILED - 07 October 2023, Palestinian Territories, Khan Yunis: Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis. Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes on Cars Kill 12

Lebanese rescuers and army soldiers inspect the wreckage of a vehicle that was hit in an Israeli strike in Jiyyeh town, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 13 May 2026. (EPA)

UN Food Agency Halves Syria Food Aid, Halts Bread Subsidy Over Funding Shortages

11 May 2026, Syria, Badama: Agricultural workers hand-harvest a fresh crop of strawberries as the season begins in the highlands of western Idlib and the coastal range. (dpa)

IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

The IEA slashed its previous forecast, which had projected a 1.5 million bpd drop in global oil supply (X)

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A Christie's employee displays "The Ocean Dream," the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond, weighting 5.50 carats, during a preview at Christie's in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

'Ocean Dream' Blue-green Diamond Sells for More Than $17 Million at Christie's

A mural depicting the late leader of the Iranian Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Series of Tremors Near Tehran Renew Concerns over Major Quake Risk

Passengers stand aboard the Bahamas-registered cruise ship Ambition after they were confined following the outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness onboard, at the Bordeaux port in Bordeaux, southwestern France on May 13, 2026. (AFP)

From Black Death to Covid, Ships Have Long Hosted Outbreaks

Sudanese Army Commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan welcoming Major General Al-Nour Al-Qubba, who defected from the Rapid Support Forces (Sovereignty Council)

Defections Hit Sudan’s RSF … Has the Breakup Phase Begun?

The research team identified a protective mechanism within chloroplasts. SPA

Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

Women mourn during the funeral procession for three Lebanese Civil Defense members killed in an Israeli airstrike on the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. (dpa)

Grief Silenced, Suppressed as South Lebanon, Beirut Suburbs Are ‘Barred’ from Mourning War Dead

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Syria…The Pursuit Continues

Fayez Sara
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Riyadh and the Rationality of Power

Dr. Abdullah Faisal Alrabeh
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The ‘Patriotism’ of Hezbollah as the Perfect Antithesis of Patriotism

Hazem Saghieh
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Have We Moved from Epic War to Local War?

Mamoun Fandy
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The Wave of Treason Accusations, Escalating Rhetoric, and the Repercussions for Lebanon

Sam Menassa
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The Russian Guide and the Beijing Summit

Ghassan Charbel
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Leaving Politics Out of Hajj

Hassan Al Mustafa
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What Does the Age of ‘Nationalisms’ Mean for the Future of a United Britain?

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Lebanon’s Negotiating Path, Conditions and Obstacles

Dr. Nassif Hitti
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This Is How Mohammed bin Salman Succeeded

Turki al-Faisal
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Beirut's Tents

Samir Atallah
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'Hezbollah' and the Monopoly on Narrative

Mustafa Fahs
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Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi Defense Minister Meets with UK’s National Security Adviser

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

GCC Interior Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting in Riyadh

The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)

Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a meeting with Lebanon's Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (2R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (2L) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. AFP, Oliver Contreras

The Veteran Envoys Leading Lebanon-Israel Direct Talks

Asharq Al Awsat

Amnesty Calls for 'War Crimes' Probe into Israeli Destruction of South Syria Homes

The disengagement zone in the Golan between Syria and Israel (Archive - Reuters)

Egypt Launches Digital Visa at Cairo Airport to Ease Tourist Entry

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly after the signing of two agreements to manage and operate the new digital system at Cairo airport on Wednesday (Egyptian Cabinet Facebook page)

Minnawi: We Were Forced to Take Up Arms as Sudan Crumbles

Minni Arko Minnawi, head of the Sudan Liberation Movement and Governor of Darfur region (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Mladenov Considers Gaza Committee Entry into Areas Israel May Leave

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Nikolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace representative for Gaza, on Wednesday (Israeli Prime Minister’s Office)

Lebanon Enters Talks Constrained by Adamant Israel, Hezbollah Positions

Women mourn over the coffin of a civil defense member killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon during his funeral on Wednesday (AP)

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Rescuers work at a residential building partially destroyed following Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv on May 14, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)

Russia Hits Kyiv with Drones and Ballistic Missiles, 1 Dead and 31 Wounded

Asharq Al Awsat

Xi and Trump Meet in High-profile Summit in Beijing

Children hold Chinese and US flags, as US President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool

US Senate Backs Trump on Iran War Despite Deadline Lapse

The Iran flag flutters from a tall flagpole over high-rise buildings in northern Tehran on May 12, 2026. (AFP)

Tests in Italy, Spain Come Back Negative in Global Hunt for Hantavirus

The cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, leaves the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says No Need for China’s Help on Iran as Shippers Seek Way Through Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Daytime Russian Barrage of 800 Drones Kills 6 in Ukraine

A local resident waits for the end of an air alarm at one of the subway stations in Kyiv on May 13, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

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Convoys of Desert Trucks Become Escape Valve for the Global Economy

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)

OPEC Cuts 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast

A view shows the logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, May 28, 2024. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo 

Tunisian Tourism Slows in Fallout of Middle East War

Tourists ride while taking part in kitesurfing in Tunisia's southern island of Djerba on May 5, 2026. (AFP)

Gold Extends Decline as Inflation Woes Weigh on Rate Cut Bets

Gold supports some stablecoins (Reuters)

Saudi Vacant Properties Face Fees as Market Awaits Supply Increase

One of the projects of the National Housing Company in Jeddah (the company)

IEA: Global Oil Supply to Fall by Around 3.9 Million bpd this Year

The IEA slashed its previous forecast, which had projected a 1.5 million bpd drop in global oil supply (X)

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Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

Culture Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Early Registration for Sixth Edition

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced the opening of early registration for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place in Historic Jeddah from…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Photo by SPA
Culture

King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Culture

Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

The Heritage Commission signed a cooperation agreement with IE University of Spain as part of its efforts to develop capacity-building programs in the cultural…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)
Culture

AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists whose artistic journeys have been connected to its programs at the 61st…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Visitors look at paintings by Ukrainian artists at the Art Kyiv 2026 Festival at the Art Ukraine Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP)
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Ukrainians Seeking Cultural Escape from War’s Brutality Find Comfort and Resilience at Kyiv Art Fair

A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal…

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World Cup Transit Fares to New Jersey Stadium Cut Again After Backlash

Sports General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, NJ, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP)

World Cup Transit Fares to New Jersey Stadium Cut Again After Backlash

Officials have once again lowered the ticket price for trains and buses from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches, after an outcry…

Sports Venus Williams, of the United States, plays a backhand return to Olga Danilovic, of Serbia, during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)
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45-Year-Old Venus Williams to Play in French Open Women’s Doubles with Hailey Baptiste

Venus Williams will play in the women's doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior. The American pair…

Sports Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador, speaks during the 30 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026 media event at SoFI Stadium before the pitch installation and temporary renaming to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Sports

Magic Johnson Urges Fans to Make Los Angeles their World Cup Destination

Los Angeles sports royalty and former NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson on Tuesday urged fans from around the world to make Los Angeles their World Cup…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC, in Manchester, Britain, 09 May 2026. EPA/GARY OAKLEY
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Man City Boss Guardiola: VAR Decisions Like the Flip of a Coin

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to the flip of a coin on Tuesday and said his side must play well…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
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Saudi National Team Advances to AFC U-17 Asian Cup Quarterfinals as Group Winner

The Saudi Arabian under-17 football team advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup as the top team in Group A with seven points, following a 5-5…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)

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'Ocean Dream' Blue-green Diamond Sells for More Than $17 Million at Christie's

Varieties A Christie's employee displays "The Ocean Dream," the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond, weighting 5.50 carats, during a preview at Christie's in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)

'Ocean Dream' Blue-green Diamond Sells for More Than $17 Million at Christie's

A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist sold for more than 13.5 million Swiss francs ($17.3…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The commission's participation in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival enhances Saudi Arabia’s growing presence at leading international cinematic platforms
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Saudi Film Commission Participates in 2026 Cannes Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission announced it would take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival through a comprehensive program that reflects the rapid…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Varieties The resort offers a comprehensive wellness retreat experience through 180 upscale rooms, suites, and villas - SPA
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Red Sea Destination Announces Opening of Global Resort on Shura Island

Red Sea Global announced that Miraval The Red Sea will begin welcoming guests starting May 15. The launch marks the first international expansion of the luxury…

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Varieties Police officers patrol the Czech-Slovak green border near Stary Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa
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Czech Police Seek Thief who Stole Saint's Skull

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage…

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Varieties The research team identified a protective mechanism within chloroplasts. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: KAUST Study Reveals How Plants Protect Photosynthesis During Extreme Heat

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has completed a research study identifying how plants protect photosynthesis under high temperatures…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)

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