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Ten Dead After Shooter Opens Fire at High School in Canada

Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday in one of the country's deadliest mass…

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Hezbollah supporters raise their group's flags during a protest condemning recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon and calling on the international community to intervene as tensions escalate along the southern border, outside the headquarters of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, ESCWA, in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP)

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US Sanctions Target Alleged Hezbollah Gold Exchange

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a gold exchange it said facilitates Iranian financial support to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Treasury…

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Lebanese special forces policemen carry the coffins of their comrade Hassan Jaber, who was killed on Monday with his son Ali, by an Israeli drone attack, during their funeral procession in Yanouh village, south Lebanon, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP)

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Village in Southern Lebanon Buries a Child and Father Killed in Israeli Drone Strike

Mourners in southern Lebanon on Tuesday buried a father and his young son killed in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a Hezbollah member. Hassan Jaber, a…

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Israeli machinery levels land ahead of settlement construction near Jenin in the occupied West Bank, Dec. 23, 2025 (EPA)

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US Response Muted on New Israeli West Bank Measures

Days ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, his government moved on measures framed as procedural but laden with far…

Elie Youssef (Washington ) Tuesday 10/02 - 19:15

Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks

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In this handout photograph released by the US Navy on February 5, 2026, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026. (AFP / US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson)

Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to…

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Oman Stresses Importance of Resumption of Negotiations between US and Iran since 27 minutes

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Raid Ismail, head of direct investments for the Middle East and North Africa at the Public Investment Fund, speaks during a session (X)

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PIF Forum Yields $16 Bn in MoUs

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) closed the fourth edition of its Private Sector Forum with a slate of deals that underscored its growing pull with…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 10/02 - 19:45

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Jadidat Arar border crossing, the logistics gateway between Saudi Arabia and Iraq (SPA)

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Iraq Seeks Saudi Firm List to Streamline Iraqi Exports

The Iraqi government is moving to tighten the framework for exporting its goods to Saudi Arabia by compiling a list of Saudi companies interested in importing…

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh) Tuesday 10/02 - 19:37

Israel Steps Up Targeted Killings of Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Figures

Palestinians mourn victims of Israeli strikes in Gaza City, Tuesday (Reuters)

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Bahraini counterpart Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meet in Diriyah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Israeli Drone Strike Kills 2 Cyclists in Gaza as Death Toll Mounts Despite Ceasefire

Smoke rises following an explosion, within the "yellow line" zone, which is controlled by Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, February 10, 2026. (Reuters)

Lebanon, Jordan Seek Solutions After Damascus Bans Non-Syrian Trucks

Lebanese truck drivers block the road on the Lebanese side of the Masnaa border crossing in protest against Syria's decision to ban non-Syrian trucks from entering its territory, on February 10, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Continued International Efforts to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday - SPA

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Satellite imagery shows new construction and drone support infrastructure at Asosa airport in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia, January 28, 2026. (Vantor/Handout via Reuters)

Ethiopia Builds Secret Camp to Train Sudan RSF Fighters

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‘AlUla Manifesto’ Ends Era of ‘Economic Dependency’

Palestinian girls and young women attend a boxing training session between displacement tents in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 9, 2026. (AFP)

Gaza Girls Take Up Boxing to Heal War’s Scars

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

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

Saudi King Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday

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Saudi Arabia’s SDRPY Launches New Phase of Al-Abr Road Rehabilitation in Yemen

SDRPY’s transport sector projects and initiatives focus on rehabilitating nearly 200 kilometers of roads across various governorates. (SPA)

Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Continued International Efforts to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism

Saudi, Egyptian Public Security Chiefs Co-Chair Joint Security Committee Talks

The meeting falls within the framework of the fraternal relations and ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Egypt - SPA

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

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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Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik meets with Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani in Muscat on Tuesday. (ONA)

Oman Stresses Importance of Resumption of Negotiations between US and Iran

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Village in Southern Lebanon Buries a Child and Father Killed in Israeli Drone Strike

US Sanctions Target Alleged Hezbollah Gold Exchange

US Response Muted on New Israeli West Bank Measures

Israel Steps Up Targeted Killings of Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Figures

Lebanon, Jordan Seek Solutions After Damascus Bans Non-Syrian Trucks

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Police officers in the vicinity of a shooting in the Tumbler Ridge area of British Columbia, Canada.

Ten Dead After Shooter Opens Fire at High School in Canada

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Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks

Indonesia Says Proposed Gaza Peacekeeping Force Could Total 20,000 Troops

Israeli military vehicles drive past destruction in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border in southern Israel, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Iran Offers Clemency to over 2,000 Convicts, Excludes Protest-related Cases

FILE - In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP, File)

Macron Says Wants ‘European Approach’ in Dialogue with Putin

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)

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

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‘AlUla Manifesto’ Ends Era of ‘Economic Dependency’

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PIF Forum Yields $16 Bn in MoUs

Iraq Seeks Saudi Firm List to Streamline Iraqi Exports

Saudi Industry Minister Explores Localization Opportunities with Airbus Helicopters

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and other officials during the meeting. (SPA)

Bessent Says US, China Could Have Very Productive Relationship

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, left, shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, right, during a bilateral meeting between the United States and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (KEYSTONE/EDA/Martial Trezzini) /Handout via Reuters

AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies Highlights Policies to Strengthen Resilience, Support Growth

The second AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies was held in AlUla on February 8–9 - SPA

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 07:44

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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 …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Monday 09/02 - 09:07

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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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Milano Cortina Finds Fix for Medal Defects, Repairs Offered

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Silver medalist Eric Perrot, of France, from left, gold medalist Johan-Olav Botn, of Norway, and bronze medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid, of Norway, pose after the men's 20-kilometer individual biathlon race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Anterselva, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP)

Milano Cortina Finds Fix for Medal Defects, Repairs Offered

A fix has been found to stop Milano Cortina Olympic medals from coming apart, and athletes will be able to return any damaged ones for repair, local organizers…

Tuesday 10/02 - 17:26

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Palestinians play soccer on a pitch, near buildings destroyed during the two-year Israeli offensive, in Gaza City. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

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Soccer Returns to Gaza Pitch Scarred by War and Loss

On a worn-out five-a-side pitch in a wasteland of ruined buildings and rubble, Jabalia Youth took on Al-Sadaqa in the Gaza Strip's first organized soccer…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 10/02 - 13:56

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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)

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 09:29

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 09:19

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 08:56

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 09:08

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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…

Tuesday 10/02 - 09:01

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 10/02 - 08:36

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 10/02 - 07:01

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Tuesday 10/02 - 06:44

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