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Arab World Palestinians look at a house targeted by an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP)
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Hamas Releases Video of Man Identified as Gaza Hostage

Hamas on Saturday released a video purportedly of a hostage held in Gaza whom Israeli media identified as Maxim Herkin. The video is undated and edited,…

World A serviceman of the 43rd Hetman Taras Triasylo Separate Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stands near an Archer self-propelled howitzer as it is fired towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine April 24, 2025. (Reuters)
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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Fighter Jet from Sea Drone for First Time

Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency announced on Saturday, in…

Arab World Members of the Syria's security forces deploy during an operation in the edge of the town of Sharaya, south of Damascus, Wednesday April 30, 2025. (AP)
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Syria Detains Damascus-Based Leader of Prominent Palestinian Faction

Syria on Saturday detained a prominent Damascus-based Palestinian official whose group was close to the government of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Talal…

Gulf An Israeli fighter jet fires a rocket as it flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on April 30, 2025. (AFP)
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OIC Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Saturday the ongoing and escalating Israeli attacks against Syrian territory. It slammed…

UN Envoy Condemns Intense Wave of Israeli Airstrikes on Syria

Arab World A Druze woman waves to relatives fleeing violence in Damascus, as they arrive in the buffer zone across from the village of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on May 3, 2025. (AFP)

UN Envoy Condemns Intense Wave of Israeli Airstrikes on Syria

The United Nations special envoy for Syria on Saturday condemned an intense wave of Israeli airstrikes as Israel said its forces were on the ground in Syria to…

Arab World Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak. (Saba)
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Yemen PM Says He Is Resigning over Political Differences

The prime minister of Yemen’s legitimate government said Saturday he was resigning and cited political struggles. Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak…

World Supporters of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese react at a Labor party election night event, after local media projected the Labor Party's victory, on the day of the Australian federal election, in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
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Australia's Albanese Claims Election Victory, Riding Anti-Trump Wave

Australia’s Anthony Albanese claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday in a dramatic comeback against once-resurgent conservatives that was…

Asharq Al Awsat

Attack on Hospital Run by Doctors Without Borders Leaves at Least 4 Dead in South Sudan

A South Sudanese soldier walks around the streets of Juba in a "show of force" ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the country this week in Juba, South Sudan February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Jok Solomun

OPEC+ Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability on Current Healthy Oil Market Fundamentals

FILE PHOTO: OPEC logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Chinese Coast Guard Says it 'Warns off' Japanese Aircraft Near Disputed Island Chain

File Photo: A Chinese coastguard vessel is seen close to the islands on Saturday in a picture released by Japanese maritime authorities. Photograph: AP

Zelenskiy Lauds Common Ground with Trump after 'Best' Vatican Meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican April 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

India Bans Imports from Pakistan amid Tensions

Vehicles wait in a line before making their way to Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border crossing near Amritsar, India April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

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A Palestinian child carries a pot of soup received from a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP)

Groups Fear Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid in Gaza Will Forcibly Displace People

Peru’s Foreign Minister, Elmer Schialer Salcedo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Peru’s FM: Negotiations Underway with Saudi Arabia to Sign Bilateral Agreements by Year-End

The Supreme Defense Council, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, issued a recommendation to the government to warn Hamas against using Lebanese territory for any actions that undermine national security (Lebanese Presidency)

Hamas Comes Under Pressure in Lebanon

The Saudi capital, Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi Economy Overcomes Tariff Disruptions, Grows 2.7% in Q1 2025

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (X)

Iran Keeps Low Profile in Iraq's Vote, Still Pulls Strings

Photo of the “Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership” held in 2021 (Reuters)

Baghdad Prepares for Key Arab Summit, Eyes Broad Participation and Regional Consensus

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An Israeli fighter jet fires a rocket as it flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on April 30, 2025. (AFP)

OIC Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace

GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Poland on Constitution Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

MWL Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

MWL Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Syrian Presidential Palace

GCC Condemns Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus Presidential Palace

This aerial photo shows the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus' Mount Qasyoun on May 2, 2025. (AFP)

Royal Saudi Air Force Takes Part in Desert Flag 2025 Exercise in UAE

The exercise is a major regional joint air drill aimed at boosting combat readiness and operational capabilities through realistic warfare simulations. (SPA)

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Members of the Syria's security forces deploy during an operation in the edge of the town of Sharaya, south of Damascus, Wednesday April 30, 2025. (AP)

Syria Detains Damascus-Based Leader of Prominent Palestinian Faction

Hamas Releases Video of Man Identified as Gaza Hostage

Palestinians look at a house targeted by an Israeli army strike in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP)

Groups Fear Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid in Gaza Will Forcibly Displace People

A Palestinian child carries a pot of soup received from a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP)

UN Envoy Condemns Intense Wave of Israeli Airstrikes on Syria

A Druze woman waves to relatives fleeing violence in Damascus, as they arrive in the buffer zone across from the village of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on May 3, 2025. (AFP)

Yemen PM Says He Is Resigning over Political Differences

Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak. (Saba)

KSrelief Launches Project to Protect Women Affected by Gender-Based Violence in Yemen

The project will directly benefit 18,000 displaced women and violence survivors, as well as 325 frontline workers in safe spaces and protection centers - SPA

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A serviceman of the 43rd Hetman Taras Triasylo Separate Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stands near an Archer self-propelled howitzer as it is fired towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine April 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Fighter Jet from Sea Drone for First Time

Australia's Albanese Claims Election Victory, Riding Anti-Trump Wave

Supporters of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese react at a Labor party election night event, after local media projected the Labor Party's victory, on the day of the Australian federal election, in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Attack on Hospital Run by Doctors Without Borders Leaves at Least 4 Dead in South Sudan

A South Sudanese soldier walks around the streets of Juba in a "show of force" ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the country this week in Juba, South Sudan February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Jok Solomun

Chinese Coast Guard Says it 'Warns off' Japanese Aircraft Near Disputed Island Chain

File Photo: A Chinese coastguard vessel is seen close to the islands on Saturday in a picture released by Japanese maritime authorities. Photograph: AP

Zelenskiy Lauds Common Ground with Trump after 'Best' Vatican Meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican April 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia's Medvedev Says Trump's Statement about US World War Two Role was 'Pretentious Nonsense'

Deputy head of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech during a session of the educational marathon "Knowledge. First" in Moscow, Russia, April 29, 2025. Sputnik/Yekaterina Shtukina/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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US President Donald Trump reacts next to coal industry workers, on the day he signs energy-related executive orders at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Trump Says US in Transition Period, Downplays Impact of Short-term Recession

Asharq Al Awsat

OPEC+ Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Market Stability on Current Healthy Oil Market Fundamentals

FILE PHOTO: OPEC logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Carney Vows to Transform Canada Economy to Withstand Trump

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 2, 2025 - AFP

Second Emirati-Iraqi Business Forum Discusses Enhancing Trade Partnerships

The event took place on the sidelines of the Iraqi trade delegation's visit to the UAE from May 1st to 2nd - WAM

India Bans Imports from Pakistan amid Tensions

Vehicles wait in a line before making their way to Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border crossing near Amritsar, India April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Peru’s FM: Negotiations Underway with Saudi Arabia to Sign Bilateral Agreements by Year-End

Peru’s Foreign Minister, Elmer Schialer Salcedo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Dig in Spanish Former Fish Market Reveals Medieval Maritime Treasure

Culture An archaeologist uses a hose to water the keel of the medieval ship, preserving the wood after its discovery during excavation work at a former fish market, at the construction of car park, in Barcelona, Spain April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Dig in Spanish Former Fish Market Reveals Medieval Maritime Treasure

Archaeologists digging up a former fish market in Barcelona in northeast Spain have discovered the wreck of a ship that may have sunk about 500 years ago. …

Culture Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025
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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025

Saudi Arabia, represented by its Culinary Arts Commission, will participate in the upcoming Taste of Paris event from May 8 to 11. As one of the 11 sector…

Culture The international conference “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia” was held in Paris on April 29 and 30
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Cultural Memory Center Attends Int'l Conference on Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Cultural Memory Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, participated in the two-day international conference “Innovating Documentary…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The Saudi Museums Commission logo
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Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Talk on Conservation and Display of Artifacts, Art Collections

The Saudi Museums Commission has recently hosted an engaging open talk on “Conservation, Preservation, and Display of Artifacts and Art Collections,” as part…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture The collaboration aims to exhibit thousands of exquisite pieces owned by Art of Heritage. SPA
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Misk Heritage Museum Signs Collaboration Agreement with Art of Heritage to Showcase Saudi Cultural Legacy

Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan,” a newly established museum dedicated to preserving and honoring Saudi heritage, has entered into a landmark 30-year agreement…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Referee Webb Substituted Due to Head Injury on Premier League Debut

Sports Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Southampton - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 3, 2025 Referee David Webb receives medical attention after sustaining an injury. (Action Images via Reuters)

Referee Webb Substituted Due to Head Injury on Premier League Debut

Referee David Webb suffered a head injury and was replaced following a delay of several minutes during the first half of Leicester City's Premier League game…

Sports Football - Championship - Plymouth Argyle v Leeds United - Home Park, Plymouth, Britain - May 3, 2025 Leeds United's Ethan Ampadu lifts the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Championship. (Action Images via Reuters)
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Leeds Win Championship Title on Goal Difference, Luton Relegated

Leeds United edged out Burnley to win the second-tier Championship title on goal difference after both teams finished the season with 100 points as Luton Town…

Sports Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 29, 2025 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus reacts during the match REUTERS/Stringer
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Saudi's Al-Hilal Part Ways with Coach Jesus

Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal parted ways with Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, the club announced on Friday. It comes few days after Al-Hilal were eliminated…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports May 2, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) during Sprint Race Qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Antonelli Becomes F1's Youngest Polesitter in Any Format

Mercedes' Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest polesitter in any format after a mighty final lap in Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Norway's Casper Ruud returns the ball during his match against the United States' Taylor Fritz during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Ruud Plays Through Rib Injury to Face Draper in Madrid Open Final

Norwegian Casper Ruud did not let a rib injury get in the way of setting up a Madrid Open final showdown with fifth seed Jack Draper as he reached the title…

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Grievances and Forgiveness Were Both on Display in Prince Harry’s Raw TV Interview

Varieties Britain's Prince Harry departs after attending court for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, outside the High Court in London, Britain, April 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Grievances and Forgiveness Were Both on Display in Prince Harry’s Raw TV Interview

The rift between Prince Harry and his family has burst into the open again with the prince’s raw television interview after losing a court case over his…

Varieties Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Nafti visits Saudi Arabia's Pavilion at the 39th Tunis International Book Fair - SPA
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Tunisian Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Pavilion at Tunis Book Fair

Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Nafti visited on Friday the Saudi Arabia's Pavilion at the 39th Tunis International Book Fair. Minister Nafti was…

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Varieties Mosaic artist Ed Chapman has depicted famous British people in biscuit form to mark 100 years of McVitie’s chocolate digestive
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Biscuit Portraits of Famous British People

London-based artist Ed Chapman has created biscuit portraits of famous British people to mark the 100th anniversary of the McVitie’s digestive biscuit range. …

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Varieties Britain's King Charles III (L) holds an audience with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at Buckingham Palace, in central London, on March 17, 2025. (AFP)
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King Charles, Camilla to Visit Canada in May

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Canada, where the monarch is head of state, from May 26-27 and attend the opening of parliament, Buckingham…

Varieties Bacuri, a rescued manatee, breathes while swimming in a pool at the Emilio Goeldi Museum's scientific station in the Caxiuana National Forest in Para state, Brazil, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP)
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Hope Floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a Young Manatee, Fights for Survival

Deep in silence, as if under a spell, children watch intently as Bacuri, a young Amazonian manatee, glides around a small plastic pool. When he surfaces for…

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