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Grundberg in Tehran, Calls on Houthis to Release UN Staff

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg renewed on Wednesday his appeal for Houthis to immediately release UN staff detained by the group. During meetings held…

Ali Rabih (Aden) since 1 hour

FAO Assistant Director-General and regional representative, AbdulHakim Elwaer, visited Sudan to assess the situation. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

FAO Representative: Ending Famine in Sudan is Possible if Hostilities Cease

Sudan is currently facing an unprecedented food security crisis, reaching historically severe levels, according to United Nations classifications. One…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh) since 2 hours

Local residents gather in front of a hospital on September 18, 2024 in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon after communication devices exploded for the second consecutive day. AFP

Guterres Warns of Serious Risk Following Explosion of Pagers in Lebanon

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said the explosion of a large number of communication devices across Lebanon confirms there is a serious…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) Asharq Al Awsat (New York) since 3 hours

Israeli Strikes Hit Multiple Targets in Lebanon

Interceptions by Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system as rockets are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from northern Israel September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Ayal Margolin

Israeli Strikes Hit Multiple Targets in Lebanon

Israeli jets and artillery hit multiple targets in southern Lebanon overnight, Israel's military said on Thursday, amid spiraling tensions following the mass…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Lebanon's Hezbollah in Disarray after Second Wave of Deadly Blasts since 24 minutes

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The Saudi Crown Prince addresses the advisory Shura Council. SPA

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Saudi Crown Prince: No Ties With Israel Without Establishing Palestine State

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman reiterated on Wednesday that the Palestinian issue is at the forefront of the Kingdom’s concerns. He…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 3 hours

People wait outside the office of the Taiwanese company 'Gold Apollo' in New Taipei City, Taiwan, 18 September 2024. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

Taiwan Security Bodies 'Paying Great Attention' to Hezbollah Beeper Explosions

Taiwan's national security team is "paying great attention" to the detonation of thousands of pagers targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, the island's defense…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Japan Firm Says No Longer Makes Radio Reportedly Used In Lebanon Blasts

A man holds a walkie talkie device after he removed the battery during the funeral of persons killed when hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon the previous day, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 18, 2024.(Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

World Leaders to Meet at UN amid Threat of Gaza, Ukraine War Spillovers

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 22 September 2023. (EPA)

Suspension of Security Clearance for Iran Envoy Did Not Follow Protocol, Watchdog Says

US special envoy for Iran Robert Malley (File photo/AFP)

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate by Sizable Half-point

News screens display the Federal Reserve rate announcement on the trading floor at The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Israel Declares 'New Phase' of War, Netanyahu Promises to Return Citizens of the North

FILED - 02 September 2024, Israel, Jerusalem: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference. Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO/dpa

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The project’s results yielded valuable discoveries on the presence of humans in the region for thousands of years (SPA).

Green Arabian Peninsula Project Continues to Uncover Insights into Ancient Human Settlements in Saudi Arabia

Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) Ahmed Alsuwaiyan

Saudi Arabia Sets Digital Innovation Benchmark, Says DGA Chief

Meeting of the Trade Minister and Chair of the Economic and Social Committee of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council with the UK Minister of State for Business and Trade in Riyadh (SPA)

UK Officials to Asharq Al-Awsat: Talks Underway to Speed Up Gulf Trade Deal

Dr. Essam Bukhary, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of Manga Arabia and the CEO of Kidari Studio, during the signing of the partnership (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Manga Arabia Partners with Korea’s Kidari Studio to Produce and Publish Webtoon and Manhwa-Style Comics

The kingdom aims to achieve an annual foreign direct investment inflow of over $100 billion (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Expected to Become More Attractive after Interest Rate Cuts

QSAS will enrich the cultural landscape by developing interactive and creative cultural, historical, and heritage storytelling experiences.

PIF Establishes Company for Immersive Experiences Inspired by Saudi Heritage

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Saudi Crown Prince: No Ties With Israel Without Establishing Palestine State

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 3 hours

Saudi Arabia Urges End to Israel’s Assault on Gaza, Holding it Accountable

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Condemns Attempted Assassination of Comoros’ President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting 233 Public Prosecution Members

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Bukhari Stresses Saudi Arabia’s Support for Lebanon

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with Maronite Patriarch Beshara Al-Rahi in Diman. (National News Agency)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Mexico on Independence Day

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, center, rides with Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval, left, and Navy Secretary Rafael Ojeda Durán to review the troops before the start of the annual Independence Day parade in the main square, the Zocalo, in Mexico City, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP)

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A photo taken on September 18, 2024, in Beirut's southern suburbs shows the remains of exploded pagers on display at an undisclosed location. (Photo by AFP)

Lebanon's Hezbollah in Disarray after Second Wave of Deadly Blasts

Asharq Al Awsat since 24 minutes

Sudani Commits to Improving Iraq’s Electricity Network by Next Summer

Sudani during a video conference with officials in the electricity sector (government media)

Israeli Strikes Hit Multiple Targets in Lebanon

Grundberg in Tehran, Calls on Houthis to Release UN Staff

FAO Representative: Ending Famine in Sudan is Possible if Hostilities Cease

Guterres Warns of Serious Risk Following Explosion of Pagers in Lebanon

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (Reuters)

Harris Hopes to Turn Ukraine War into Winning Issue in Battle With Trump for Polish American Votes

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

World Leaders to Meet at UN amid Threat of Gaza, Ukraine War Spillovers

Suspension of Security Clearance for Iran Envoy Did Not Follow Protocol, Watchdog Says

US Issues Fresh Iran Sanctions over Human Rights Violations

Women walk on a market street in Tehran on September 15, 2024, on the second anniversary of a protest movement sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Ukrainian Drone Attack Triggers Earthquake-Sized Blast at Arsenal in Russia’s Tver Region

In this photo released by Press Service of the Government of the Tver Region of Russia on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, Tver region governor Igor Rudenya, center, arrives to attend a meeting of the operational headquarters in Toropets, following the strike by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Toropets, Russia. (Press Service of the Government of the Tver Region of Russia via AP)

Chinese Carrier Sails Through Northeast Taiwan Waters

The Liaoning seen in Hong Kong waters in 2017. (AFP)

Business

Saudi Arabia Sets Digital Innovation Benchmark, Says DGA Chief

Ayat Nur (Riyadh) since 57 minutes

UK Officials to Asharq Al-Awsat: Talks Underway to Speed Up Gulf Trade Deal

Saudi Arabia Expected to Become More Attractive after Interest Rate Cuts

Gold Holds Ground after Fed's Oversized Rate Cut

FILE PHOTO: Gold bullions are displayed at GoldSilver Central's office in Singapore June 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Bank of England Widely Expected to Hold Interest Rates

File photo: The risk of a resurgence in inflation and the July 4 election are seen as keeping the Bank of England from starting to cut rates at its Thursday meeting ( AFP)

Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate by Sizable Half-point

Culture

Green Arabian Peninsula Project Continues to Uncover Insights into Ancient Human Settlements in Saudi Arabia

Green Arabian Peninsula Project Continues to Uncover Insights into Ancient Human Settlements in Saudi Arabia

The Green Arabian Peninsula Project, which was launched in 2010, continues its efforts to study the impact of successive climatic changes on the Arabian…

Omar al-Badawi (Riyadh) since 34 minutes

Saudi Culture Minister Lauds Cabinet for Naming 2025 the 'Year of Handicrafts'

Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has commended the Cabinet's decision to declare 2025 the "Year of Handicrafts,” acknowledging the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 12:04

PIF Establishes Company for Immersive Experiences Inspired by Saudi Heritage

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday the establishment of the National Interactive Entertainment Company (QSAS) to create immersive…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 11:48

A special installation work for the artist Ahmed Mater commissioned by Wadi AlFann in AlUla. (Christie's)

Christie’s Launches First International Auction House in Saudi Arabia

Christie’s auction house announced the appointment of Nour Kelani as General Manager in Saudi Arabia, tasked with overseeing services for local clients. This…

Eman Al-Khattaf (Al-Dammam) Wednesday 18/09 - 10:50

Saudi Culture Ministry, King Salman Academy Organize Learning Arabic Language Hackathon

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), is organizing the "Learning and Embracing the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 05:51

Sports

Italian World Cup Striker Schillaci Dies Aged 59

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FILE PHOTO: Italian striker Salvatore Schillaci (L) of Iwata Jubilo and world selections in the J.League tries to intercept a back pass by Japanese defender Saito of Shimizu S-Pulse during the J.League dream match held at Tokyo's national stadium October 10. The world squad beat the Japanese selections 2-1. JAPAN/File Photo

Italian World Cup Striker Schillaci Dies Aged 59

Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 10:54

Sports

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #16 Endrick celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between Real Madrid CF and Stuttgart VFB at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 17, 2024. (AFP)

Brazil Teenager Endrick Becomes Real Madrid’s Youngest Champions League Scorer

Endrick became Real Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Brazil forward scored with a shot from outside the area deep into…

Wednesday 18/09 - 09:30

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epa11607453 Jordynn Dudley (R) of the USA vies for the ball with Vanessa Diehm of Germany during a FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup quarter final soccer match between the USA and Germany at Pascual Guerrero stadium in Cali, Colombia, 15 September 2024. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN JR.

FIFA Teams Up with WHO on Global Concussion Campaign

Soccer's governing body FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a global concussion awareness initiative developed with brain health…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 09:13

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(FILES) Roma's Italian head coach Daniele De Rossi arrives for the start of the Italian Serie A football match AS Roma against Empoli at Olympic stadium, in Rome on August 25, 2024. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Roma Fires Daniele De Rossi after Going Winless in its Opening 4 Serie A Matches

Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 09:07

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech in the garden of 10 Downing Street during a reception for athletes from Team GB and Paralympics GB following the 2024 Paris Olympics, in central London September 17, 2024. JUSTIN TALLIS/Pool via REUTERS

Starmer: Britain in Talks with UEFA to Ease Concerns over Regulator Plans

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government was talking to UEFA over its concerns about Britain's proposals for a men's football regulator but he was…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 18/09 - 08:09

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Manga Arabia Partners with Korea’s Kidari Studio to Produce and Publish Webtoon and Manhwa-Style Comics

Manga Arabia Partners with Korea’s Kidari Studio to Produce and Publish Webtoon and Manhwa-Style Comics

Manga Arabia has partnered with South Korea’s Kidari Studio to produce and publish webtoon and manhwa-style comics. This collaboration aims to enhance…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 3 hours

This undated artist’s impression illustrates how it might look when a star approaches too close to a black hole, where the star is squeezed by the intense gravitational pull of the black hole. ESO/M.Kornmesser/Handout via REUTERS

Scientists Detect Longest Pair of Jets Streaming from Supermassive Black Hole

Scientists have discovered the longest pair of jets streaming from a black hole in a distant galaxy. The jets shooting hot plasma are the largest ever spotted …

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 16:23

A Spanish Salvamento Maritimo (Sea Search and Rescue agency) vessel escorts a 'cayuco' boat with 28 migrants, arriving at La Restinga port on the Canary island of El Hierro, on September 14, 2024. (Photo by Antonio SEMPERE / AFP)

German Woman Killed in Shark Attack Off Canary Islands

A German woman died after she was attacked by a shark while swimming beside her catamaran in high seas between Spain's Canary Islands and West Africa, a police…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 18/09 - 14:28

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA

ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia's leading real estate developer and a PIF giga project, announced on Wednesday the inauguration of the ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC)…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 18/09 - 14:11

Silhouettes of firefighters tackling a wildfire are pictured at Veiga village in Agueda, Aveiro on September 17, 2024. (AFP)