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World People walk through the Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 19, 2026. (AFP)
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Two Foreigners Arrested in Iran for Importing Starlink Technology

Four individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Iran's northwest, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on ‌Sunday, ‌for…

World Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during the opening ceremony of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 17, 2026. (Reuters)
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Türkiye ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended, Says FM

Türkiye said it remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States set to expire on Wednesday would be extended. "No one…

Arab World Syrian soldiers inspect a tunnel on the Lebanon border in the Qusayr area. (AFP)
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Syria Foils Hezbollah Missile-Launching Operation

Syrian state media said Sunday that security forces thwarted a missile-launching operation by Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah from its territory. From…

Arab World Displaced people cross a destroyed bridge which was hit few days ago in an Israeli airstrike, as they return to their villages on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Qasmiyeh, near Tyre city, southern Lebanon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)
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Lebanese Army Restores Road, Bridge Damaged by Israeli Strikes

Lebanon's military said Sunday it had reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country's south, as a 10-day truce holds between Hezbollah…

Iran Says Final Deal Still Far off as Hormuz Strait Shuttered

World This handout photo released by US Central Command via their X account (@CENTCOM) on April 18, 2026 shows AH-64 Apaches flying above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17, 2026. (US Central Command (CENTCOM) / AFP)

Iran Says Final Deal Still Far off as Hormuz Strait Shuttered

The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful parliament speaker…

Gulf A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)
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MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the attack targeting the French battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon,…

Business A street food vendor uses a mobile phone while waiting for customers on a street in Hanoi on April 17, 2026. (AFP)
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IMF, World Bank Meetings Show Limits in Mitigating Shocks, Reliance on US for Solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to mitigate the economic damage from increasingly…

Zelensky Says Oil Sanctions Relief Provides Billions for Russian Military

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Swedish king in Lviv on April 17, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

UK Ministers Back Starmer Amid Fresh Calls to Quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-hosts a multinational virtual summit at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on April 17, 2026. (Tom Nicholson/Pool via Reuters)

Israeli Army Says Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon

18 April 2026, Lebanon, ---: A general view of the heavily damaged area in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes. (dpa)

Arab, Islamic Countries Condemn Israel for Appointing Diplomatic Representative to ‘Somaliland’

This picture taken on November 7, 2024 shows a general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

Australian Soldier Charged with War Crimes Vows to Clear His Name

A former member of Australia's elite Special Air Service regiment Ben Roberts-Smith leaves the Federal Court in Sydney on May 1, 2025. (AFP)

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Pilgrims from Türkiye are welcomed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

First Flights of Makkah Route Initiative Beneficiaries Arrive in Madinah

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a joint press conference following an international summit on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

As Iran War Strains Ties with Trump’s US, UK Looks to Europe

An Iraqi fish farmer stands over dead fish floating in a tank at his farm in the town of Zubaydiya, near the city of Kut in southern Iraq on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Fish Die-off Leaves Farmers Mourning Lost Livelihoods

Containers are seen at a port in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Food Self-Sufficiency Shields Economy from Hormuz Crisis

Revolutionary Guard speedboats are seen during maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz. (Tasnim)

Why Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’ Remains a Potent Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

A gathering of Yemen’s Qaifa tribes rejecting Houthi death sentences against 11 of their members (X)

Yemen: Houthi Infighting Exposes Deepening Fractures

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The End of Wilayat al-Faqih, from the Hidden Imam to the Absent Leader

Dr. Adel Al-Toraifi
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The Third Iran

Abdel Rahman Shalgham
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In Times of Conflict…We Cannot Afford Any Decline in Vaccination

Dr. Hanan Balkhy
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Threatening Gulf Ports

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Iran: Heading for Another Ceasefire?

Amir Taheri
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What The State Should and Should Not Do

Tawfiq Alsaif
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What Does the Fourth Year of War Hold for Sudan?

Osman Mirghani
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The Suez Moment and the Strait of Hormuz… A Tempting but Misleading Comparison

Alaa Shahine Salha
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When Will Calm Return to the Region?

Fuad Matar
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A World without NATO… What Would It Look Like?

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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The Battle for Lebanon’s Diplomatic Independence

Hazem Saghieh
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Hormuz: A Strait that Matters to the Entire World

Yousef Al-Dayni
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A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)

MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

MWL Condemns Attack on UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ambulance crosses the Qasmiyeh bridge heading toward Sidon and Beirut. (AFP)

First Flights of Makkah Route Initiative Beneficiaries Arrive in Madinah

Pilgrims from Türkiye are welcomed upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Arab, Islamic Countries Condemn Israel for Appointing Diplomatic Representative to ‘Somaliland’

This picture taken on November 7, 2024 shows a general view of the city of Hargeisa, capital and largest city of the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. (AFP)

Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf in Antalya. SPA

Saudi FM Participates in Quadrilateral Ministerial Meeting in Antalya

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Foreign Ministry on April 17, 2026, shows Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (2nd R), Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud (R), Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (L) and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2nd L) poses family photo during the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Antalya. (Photo by Turkish Foreign Ministery Press Service / TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY / AFP) CLIENTS

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Syrian soldiers inspect a tunnel on the Lebanon border in the Qusayr area. (AFP)

Syria Foils Hezbollah Missile-Launching Operation

Barghouti Remains Central Figure in Palestinian Politics After 24 Years in Prison

Marwan Barghouti waves as Israeli police bring him to court for a sentencing hearing in Tel Aviv, May 20, 2004. (Reuters)

Lebanese Army Restores Road, Bridge Damaged by Israeli Strikes

Displaced people cross a destroyed bridge which was hit few days ago in an Israeli airstrike, as they return to their villages on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Qasmiyeh, near Tyre city, southern Lebanon, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Army Says Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon

18 April 2026, Lebanon, ---: A general view of the heavily damaged area in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes. (dpa)

Israel Intensifies Ceasefire Violations, Destroying and Burning Occupied Lebanese Villages

Residents walk on the rubble of destroyed houses on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Jibchit village, south Lebanon, Saturday, April 18, 2026.(AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

Lebanon President, PM Discuss Readiness for Israel Talks

Vehicles line up as displaced people make their way to return to their homes after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Sidon, Lebanon, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

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People walk through the Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 19, 2026. (AFP)

Two Foreigners Arrested in Iran for Importing Starlink Technology

Türkiye ‘Optimistic’ Middle East Ceasefire Will Be Extended, Says FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during the opening ceremony of Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 17, 2026. (Reuters)

UK Ministers Back Starmer Amid Fresh Calls to Quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-hosts a multinational virtual summit at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on April 17, 2026. (Tom Nicholson/Pool via Reuters)

Australian Soldier Charged with War Crimes Vows to Clear His Name

A former member of Australia's elite Special Air Service regiment Ben Roberts-Smith leaves the Federal Court in Sydney on May 1, 2025. (AFP)

Zelensky Says Oil Sanctions Relief Provides Billions for Russian Military

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Swedish king in Lviv on April 17, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

As Iran War Strains Ties with Trump’s US, UK Looks to Europe

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a joint press conference following an international summit on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

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A street food vendor uses a mobile phone while waiting for customers on a street in Hanoi on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

IMF, World Bank Meetings Show Limits in Mitigating Shocks, Reliance on US for Solutions

Saudi Food Self-Sufficiency Shields Economy from Hormuz Crisis

Containers are seen at a port in Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver for a Month to Curb Global Energy Prices

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Turkmenistan, China Launch Expansion of World’s Second-largest Gas Field

Former Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang applaud during a ceremony launching the fourth of seven planned development phases at Galkynysh gas field, the world's second-largest gas field in the Karakum desert about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of the capital Ashgabat, on April 17, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

$27 Billion City to be Built East of Cairo

The project covers approximately 2.4 million square meters of land. Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Says Iran Gas Pipeline Contract Nearing Expiry, No Talks Yet on Extension

Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar - REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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Rare 19th-Century Octagonal Quran Goes on Display at Makkah’s Holy Quran Museum

Culture The manuscript, featuring a unique octagonal design and compact size, was written in India during the 19th century. (SPA)

Rare 19th-Century Octagonal Quran Goes on Display at Makkah’s Holy Quran Museum

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah is showcasing a rare and unique historical Quran written in India during the 19th century, reported the Saudi Press Agency on…

Culture A general view shows the diner room of French brasserie Bouillon Chartier, on July 24, 2013, in Paris. (AFP)
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How France Fell for Re-imagined 19th-Century Workers’ Canteens

So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that can compete with fast-food on prices…

Culture AlUla remains committed to the preservation of its archaeological sites and inscriptions through specialized restoration and rehabilitation projects - SPA
Culture

AlUla Marks World Heritage Day, Showcases Millennia of Human Civilization

AlUla Governorate is celebrating World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, by showcasing a historical legacy spanning thousands of years as a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture FILE PHOTO: People walk in front of the British Museum in London, Britain, September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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UK Proposal to Charge Tourists to Visit Museums Sparks Backlash

Britain is considering introducing entry fees for tourists visiting some of England's most renowned museums, a proposal that has drawn criticism from…

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Culture The artworks are strategically distributed across major streets, public squares, cultural centers, and key urban hubs. SPA
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Riyadh Art Unveils 75 Works in Expanding Public Art Collection Across Capital

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through its “Riyadh Art” program, has unveiled 75 new artworks as part of a growing permanent collection installed across…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Champions League or Bust for Atletico After Copa del Rey Agony

Sports Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Pablo Simeone (C) and his players react at the end of the Spanish Cope del Rey final match between Real Sociedad and Atletico de Madrid, in Seville, Spain, 18 April 2026. (EPA)

Champions League or Bust for Atletico After Copa del Rey Agony

Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself. The Argentine coach left Seville crumpled, wounded, by his team's Copa del Rey…

Sports Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola embraces Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after winning the Carabao Cup. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Arsenal Face Acid Test of Premier League Title Mettle at Man City

The destiny of the Premier League title is at stake on Sunday as Arsenal aim to halt an alarming slump and hold off the charge of Pep Guardiola's Manchester…

Sports Real Sociedad's head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey final soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad in Seville, Spain, Saturday, April. 18, 2026. (AP)
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‘Pure Joy’ for Matarazzo After Copa del Rey Triumph

Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American…

Sports Flavio Cobolli of Italy in action during his semi-finals match against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the BMW Open tennis tournament in Munich, Germany, 18 April 2026. EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI
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Cobolli Downs Zverev to Set Up Munich Final with Shelton

Flavio Cobolli ended top seed Alexander Zverev's Munich Open title defense on Saturday as the Italian breezed past the world number three in straight sets to…

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Sports Union’s new head coach Marie-Louise Eta reacts during the Bundesliga soccer match 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg in Berlin, Germany, 18 April 2026. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN
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Eta Makes History as Bundesliga's 1st Female Coach, Dortmund Gives Bayern Chance to Seal Title

Marie-Louise Eta has made history as the first female coach in the Bundesliga, but her Union Berlin team failed to live up to the occasion on Saturday with a 2…

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Skydiver Left Dangling When Parachute Snags on Stadium Video Board

Varieties In this image from video, personnel on a lift work to secure a skydiver that crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Blacksburg, Va. (Ben Walls/WRIC8 via AP)

Skydiver Left Dangling When Parachute Snags on Stadium Video Board

A skydiver ‌trailing a large American flag drifted off course and became tangled in the video board at a US college football game on Saturday, leaving him…

Varieties Wild Przewalski horses graze in a forest inside the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP)
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Chernobyl’s Radioactive Landscape Is Testament to Nature’s Resilience and Survival Spirit

On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world’s wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Przewalski’s horses —…

Varieties Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for a visit to the Royal Academy of Arts in Central London, Britain, 20 March 2018. (EPA)
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British Royals Choose Historian to Write Queen Biography

Britain's royal family said Sunday that historian Anna Keay would write an official biography of queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after over 70…

Varieties A view shows the downtown Manhattan skyline in New York City, US, July 22, 2025. (Reuters)
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Mounted New York Police Officer and His Horse Corner Suspected Purse Snatcher in Manhattan

A New York City police officer on horseback nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — a wild scene…

Varieties HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 16: Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen speak during a press conference at the NASA Johnson Space Center on April 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Danielle Villasana/Getty Images/AFP
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Back on Earth, Artemis II Crew Still Finding their Footing

Nearly a week after their Pacific splashdown, the astronauts who crewed the Artemis II mission that flew around the Moon told reporters Thursday they have yet…

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