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Over 4,500 ISIS Detainees Brought to Iraq from Syria, Says Official

More than 4,500 suspected extremists have been transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of a US operation to relocate ISIS group detainees, an Iraqi official…

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An Italian UN peacekeeper soldier stands guard at a road that links to a United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) base, in Naqoura town, Lebanon, on May 4, 2021. (AP)

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UN Force to Withdraw Most Troops from Lebanon by Mid-2027

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon plans to withdraw most of its troops by mid 2027, its spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday, after the peacekeepers'…

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Makeshift tents of displaced Palestinian families next to the beach in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 09 February 2026. (EPA)

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Israeli Strikes Kill 3 People in Gaza, Hospital Says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived. Shifa Hospital reported the…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026. (Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters)

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Macron Says Wants ‘European Approach’ in Dialogue with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants to include European partners in a resumption of dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin nearly four…

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Iran Warns of 'Destructive' Influence on Diplomacy ahead of Netanyahu's US Trip

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FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

Iran Warns of 'Destructive' Influence on Diplomacy ahead of Netanyahu's US Trip

The secretary of Iran's top security body arrived in Oman on Tuesday, amid Iranian warning of "destructive" influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime…

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President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Trump Opposes Israeli Annexation of West Bank

A White House official on Monday reiterated US President Donald Trump's opposition toward Israel annexing the West Bank. "A stable West Bank keeps Israel…

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

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Saudi, Syrian FMs Discuss Efforts to Support Syria's Security, Economy

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Monday his Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani. They reviewed…

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UN: Israeli Measure in West Bank is ‘Unlawful,’ Erodes Two-State Solution

Palestinian men sit on the rubble as others console each other after a Palestinian home was demolished by the Israeli army in the village of Shuqba, west of the city of Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on February 9, 2026. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)

Israel’s Netanyahu Is Meeting with Trump This Week to Push for a Far Broader Iran Deal

President Donald Trump answers a question from a reporter at the end of a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP)

Sudan Returns to East African Bloc After Two Years

A displaced Sudanese woman carries plastic water containers at the Abu al-Naga displacement camp in the in Gedaref State, some 420km east of the capital Khartoum on February 6, 2026. (AFP)

Palestinians in the West Bank Struggle to Get by as Israel Severely Limits Work Permits

Palestinians protest after Israeli soldiers blocked the entrance of the Nur Shams Palestinian refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on February 9, 2026, demanding to be allowed to return to their homes from where they were expelled last year during an ongoing Israeli army operation. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP)

Mohammed bin Salman Takes Prince William on Tour of Diriyah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales pose for a photograph at the UNESCO World Heritage site At-Turaif, February 9, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

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Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance addresses attendees at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies (Asharq Al-Awsat).

AlUla Conference Urges Emerging Economies to Act Decisively, Define Their Own Growth Models

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef witnesses the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the National Industrial Development Center and Airbus (Asharq Al-Awsat).

World Defense Show Sees Surge in Agreements, Strategic Partnerships

The Blue Quran is regarded as one of the rarest and most luxurious mushafs in Islamic civilization. (SPA)

Makkah Quran Museum Displays Rare ‘Blue Quran’ Manuscript

During a ministerial session, Saudi ministers emphasized that the partnership between PIF and the private sector is the main engine of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia's PIF Shifts from Launching Opportunities to Accelerating Growth

Members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meet in Riyadh. (SPA)

Int'l Coalition to Defeat ISIS Welcomes Syria as a Member, Ready to Work Closely with it

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef speaks at Monday's event. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry Stresses Kingdom’s Commitment to Expanding Partnerships with Russia

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Saudi, Syrian FMs Discuss Efforts to Support Syria's Security, Economy

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support for Sudan's Unity, Security

A general view of the Sudanese refugee camp in Goudrane, Wadi Fira, Chad, on January 31, 2026 near the city of Iriba. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia's KSrelief Inaugurates Maternity Clinic at Al-Awda Hospital in Central Gaza

KSrelief inaugurates the women's and maternity clinic at Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza on Monday. (SPA)

Int'l Coalition to Defeat ISIS Welcomes Syria as a Member, Ready to Work Closely with it

Mohammed bin Salman Takes Prince William on Tour of Diriyah

World Defense Show 2026: Saudi Arabia Committed to Building Advanced, Competitive Defense Industry

The World Defense Show 2026 continues throughout the week with live demonstrations, strategic programs, and engagements spanning air, land, sea, space, and security domains - SPA

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Vehicles transporting ISIS detainees by the US military, according to a security source from the Syrian Democratic Forces, head from Syria towards Iraq, in Qamishli, Syria, February 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Over 4,500 ISIS Detainees Brought to Iraq from Syria, Says Official

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UN Force to Withdraw Most Troops from Lebanon by Mid-2027

Israeli Strikes Kill 3 People in Gaza, Hospital Says

Residents of North Lebanon City Lose Neighbors, Livelihoods in Building Collapse

People stand at the site of the collapsed residential building in Tripoli, Lebanon, 09 February 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

UN: Israeli Measure in West Bank is ‘Unlawful,’ Erodes Two-State Solution

Palestinians in the West Bank Struggle to Get by as Israel Severely Limits Work Permits

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Macron Says Wants ‘European Approach’ in Dialogue with Putin

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Seven Killed in Gold Mine Accident in Eastern China, State Media CCTV Reports

Still a Long Way to Go in Talks on Ukraine, Russia's Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (not pictured), in Moscow, Russia, 09 February 2026. EPA/RAMIL SITDIKOV / POOL

Iran Warns of 'Destructive' Influence on Diplomacy ahead of Netanyahu's US Trip

US Justice Department Opens Unredacted Epstein Files to Lawmakers

This combination of three undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files show an Austrian passport Jeffrey Epstein used under the assumed name of Marius Robert Fortelni (AFP)

Israel’s Netanyahu Is Meeting with Trump This Week to Push for a Far Broader Iran Deal

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AlUla Conference Urges Emerging Economies to Act Decisively, Define Their Own Growth Models

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Gold Falls on Investor Caution ahead of Key US Economic Data

Gold bars being washed after removal from molds at a refinery in Sydney (AFP)

Macron Calls on Europe to Invest in Its Strategic Sectors

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a meeting with students from the "Prepas Talents du service public" as part of a program that aims to give every young person an opportunity to join the civil service, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 06 February 2026. (EPA)

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Saudi Arabia's PIF Shifts from Launching Opportunities to Accelerating Growth

Saudi Minister of Industry Stresses Kingdom’s Commitment to Expanding Partnerships with Russia

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Makkah Quran Museum Displays Rare ‘Blue Quran’ Manuscript

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Makkah Quran Museum Displays Rare ‘Blue Quran’ Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is displaying a rare folio from the famed “Al-Muṣḥaf Al-Azraq” (Blue Quran), featuring verses…

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The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically chosen for its historical legacy of innovation to provide a conceptual framework for the works. SPA

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Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street …

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The 2026 Damascus International Book Fair is held from February 6 to 16 - SPA

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Syrian Culture Minister Applauds Saudi Pavilion at Damascus Book Fair

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the 2026 Damascus International Book Fair, held from February 6 to 16, where…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 08/02 - 16:38

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Underline Depth of their Cultural Ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria underlined the strength of their cultural relationship during high-level meetings held in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Damascus) Saturday 07/02 - 09:09

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Visitors can explore interactive displays, participate in live workshops, and witness the meticulous process of tailoring this iconic symbol of prestige - SPA

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UNESCO Honors Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi as Thousands Flock to Al-Ahsa Festival

The third edition of Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival is drawing thousands of regional and international visitors to Ibrahim Palace in historic Al-Hofuf. …

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 06/02 - 12:58

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Malinin Made History with His Olympic Backflip, but Some Say the Glory Was Owed to a Black Skater

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating - Team Event - Men Single Skating - Free Skating - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 08, 2026. Ilia Malinin of United States performs during the men's single free skating. (Reuters)

Malinin Made History with His Olympic Backflip, but Some Say the Glory Was Owed to a Black Skater

Ilia Malinin, the US figure skater, became the first person to legally land a backflip on one skate in the Olympics although one trailblazing woman pulled it…

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Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026. (AFP)

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Man City Eye Premier League Title Twist as Pressure Mounts on Frank and Howe

Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham on…

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Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Everton - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - January 18, 2026 Everton's Jack Grealish shoots at goal as Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde and Ezri Konsa react. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Grealish’s Season Over After Undergoing Foot Surgery

Everton midfielder Jack Grealish has confirmed his season is over after undergoing surgery on a stress fracture in his foot, dealing a major blow to his hopes…

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This handout picture released by Municipality of Guadalupe shows robot dogs designed to help Mexican police tackle crime during the World Cup, unveiled by the city council of Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico on February 9, 2026. (Handout / Municipality of Guadalupe / AFP)

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Robot Dogs to Help Mexican Police at 2026 World Cup

A pack of robot dogs will help Mexican police tackle crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer, authorities said Monday. The four-legged robots are designed…

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Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2022 Serena Williams of the US after losing her third round match against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic. (Reuters)

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Serena Williams Listed as Eligible to Return to Tennis on February 22

Serena Williams has been listed as eligible to return to tennis from February 22 by the sport's drug-testing body (ITIA), though it remains unclear whether…

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New York Seeks Rights for Beloved but Illegal ‘Bodega Cats’

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Guest Dan Rimada, founder of Bodega Cats of New York holds a cat named Ashley in a bodega corner store on December 17, 2025 in New York City. (AFP)

New York Seeks Rights for Beloved but Illegal ‘Bodega Cats’

Simba, a large cat with thick ginger and white fur, is one of thousands of felines that live in New York's corner shops known as "bodegas" -- even if their…

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Musher Nukaaraq Lennert Olsen offers some dry food to his dogs after a ride near the "dog town" ofSisimiut, Greenland on January 31, 2026. (AFP)

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Warming Climate Threatens Greenland’s Ancestral Way of Life

Standing in his boat with binoculars in hand, hunter Malik Kleist scans the horizon for seals. But this February, the sea ice in southwestern Greenland has yet…

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This handout photo taken on February 7, 2026 and received on February 10 from Japan's Ministry of Defense shows members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 5th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Aomori Prefecture, carrying out snow removal work in a town within Aomori Prefecture. (Photo by Handout / Japan's Ministry of Defense / AFP)

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January Was Fifth Hottest on Record despite Cold Snap

The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said…

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Diana Abadi, known as "the mother of cats," sits with felines waiting for adoption at her small pet food and plant shop in Hadath, in Beirut's southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh, in Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

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Beirut's 'Mother of Cats' Who Rescues Felines

Diana Abadi is known in the southern suburbs of Beirut as the “Mother of Cats.” For the past 12 years, she has turned her home and shop into a refuge for…

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Scientists have given a face to a decapitated skull which was uncovered in Croatia. (Croatia’s excavation team)

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Face of 400-Year-Old 'Vampire' Recreated

The face of a "vampire", whose remains were posthumously mutilated to prevent them from rising from the dead, can be seen for the first time in more than 400…

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