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Arab World Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi departs on his visit to the US. (INA)

Trump Rolls Out the White House Welcome Mat for New Iraqi PM

President Donald Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office…

Arab World A view of Amman, Jordan. (Petra file)

Jordan Shoots Down 4 Rockets Fired by Iran as Sirens Sound in Bahrain

The Jordanian military announced on Tuesday that air defenses shot down four rockets fired from Iran. No injuries or material damage was reported. Iran has…

World US President Donald Trump. (EPA)

Trump Says to Deliver ‘Speech to the Nation’ on Thursday

US President Donald Trump said he would make a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, in an announcement that comes amid a major flare-up of hostilities…

Gulf GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)

GCC Condemns Terrorist Houthi Attack against Saudi Arabia

The Gulf Cooperation Council strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist Houthi attack with ballistic missiles against the Southern Region in Saudi Arabia. …

US Strikes Iran for Third Day, Will Reimpose Blockade

World  This image from video released by US Central Command, shows an explosion at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, Iran, as three Corsair unmanned surface vessels, also called one-way attack surface drones, fired by the US military, hit the port July 12, 2026. (US Central Command via AP)

US Strikes Iran for Third Day, Will Reimpose Blockade

The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump planned to reimpose a blockade Tuesday on Iranian ports and floated a 20…


Arab World Aoun receives former UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Sigrid Kaag and a delegation from the University of Balamand. (Lebanese Presidency)

Lebanese President Pins Hopes on Rome Talks to Secure Israeli Withdrawal

Hours before the sixth round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations in Rome on Tuesday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun hoped that the two-day talks will produce…

Caroline Akoum (Beirut)
Arab World Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, flanked by supporters from the so-called National Guard. (Suwayda24)

Al-Hijri Renews Call for Sweida’s ‘Independence’ from Syria

The spiritual leader of Syria’s Druze community, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, renewed calls Monday for what he described as Sweida’s “independence,” saying the…

Muwafaq Mohammed (Damascus)

Mayan Astronomer’s Name Deciphered from Ancient Ruins

Culture Guatemala's Minister of Culture and Sports Luis Mendez speaks during a press conference on new findings in the decipherment of hieroglyphs on Maya murals at the Xultun archaeological site, at the National Palace of Culture in Guatemala City on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

Mayan Astronomer’s Name Deciphered from Ancient Ruins

Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathematician from the ancient civilization for the first…


Culture Running for six weeks, the program includes specialized workshops - SPA

Jazan Cultural House Launches Summer Ceramics Camp to Nurture Artistic Talent

The Cultural House in Jazan Region is running a summer ceramics camp as part of its seasonal programs aimed at developing artistic skills and discovering…

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Culture Since the strategy's launch in early 2024, the sites have attracted more than 17.5 million visitors, with a satisfaction rate of 97.5% - SPA

Royal Commission for Makkah Draws 17.5 Million Visitors to Historical Sites

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites is implementing an integrated strategy to conserve historical and enrichment sites and transform them into…

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Culture In recent years, Jazan has witnessed increased cultural activity through festivals, creative initiatives, and support for local talent, strengthening community participation and promoting heritage preservation - SPA

Jazan’s Performing Arts Preserve Heritage and Showcase Regional Identity

Jazan Region holds a distinguished place in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape, shaped by its rich heritage and diverse traditions, which have enriched the…

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Culture Workers prepare to unload a specially designed crate (back L) carrying the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in central London early on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after Secret Journey from France

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil. In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless Medieval artwork was spirited…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

Spain ‘Favorites' Says Deschamps Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Showdown

Sports France’s national team head coach Didier Deschamps attends a press conference in Dallas, Texas, USA, 13 July 2026. (EPA)

Spain ‘Favorites' Says Deschamps Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Showdown

France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favorites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European…


Sports Supporters wave for Norway's national football team at Radhusplassen in Oslo after their return to Norway from the US on July 13, 2026. (AFP)

Norway Turn World Cup Heartbreak into Celebration as Huge Crowds Pack Capital

More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their football team a heroes' welcome, turning the heartbreak of…

Sports  Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Press Conference - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 13, 2026 Spain coach Luis De La Fuente during the press conference. (Reuters)

Lamine’s Great World Cup Day Still to Come, Says Spain’s De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la ‌Fuente has told Lamine Yamal to pack away the birthday candles and any nerves, saying the teenager's grandest World Cup moment may…

Sports Lionel Messi of Argentina holds an Argentinian football pennant ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Argentina vs Switzerland, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 11 July 2026.  EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Messi Meets England at Last with World Cup Final Place on the Line

Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain Press Conference - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 13, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during the press conference REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

France and Spain Prepare to Duel at World Cup

France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday. France have…

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Wildlife Rescuers Help Birds Survive Pakistan’s Hotter Summers

Varieties This photograph taken on July 7, 2026 shows kites resting inside a cage at the Margallah Wildlife Rescue Center in Islamabad. (AFP)

Wildlife Rescuers Help Birds Survive Pakistan’s Hotter Summers

Cradling an Asian koel in his hands, wildlife officer Zaheer Ahmed gently stretched its wings as part of a health checkup to rehabilitate birds hit with…


Varieties Djima Antaley organizes packages at Afrety headquarters in Dakar, Senegal, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)

A Hidden Pipeline Brings Amazon and Walmart to African Shoppers

No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon or Walmart even though they have no…

Varieties Students queue to receive lunch at a government-run primary school in Kolkata, India. Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP

Egg-free School Meals Scramble Politics in India

Teacher Raja Dey fears attendance might drop now that government-run schools have stopped serving eggs for lunch in his eastern Indian state, a dietary change…

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Varieties  A drone view from Milly-la-Foret shows smoke rising from a wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris during a heatwave affecting large parts of France, July 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Fontainebleau: French Forest of Kings, Painters and Hikers

A massive wildfire near Paris has torched swathes of a forest that has lured admirers for centuries, from royal hunting parties to impressionist painters, rock…

Varieties A long exposure photo shows the Milky Way galaxy star cluster from Tuban village in Badung, Bali, Indonesia, March 23, 2023. (AFP)

In a Sweet Discovery, Astronomers Find Sugar Lurking in the Space Between Stars

The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The…