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Microsoft Arabia Chief Outlines Saudi Arabia's AI Priorities for Next Phase

After years of building infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, Saudi Arabia's challenge is shifting toward how to effectively integrate artificial…

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

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Saudi Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session on Tuesday, which reviewed Saudi Arabia’s recent discussions…

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A Palestinian inspects the site of an Israeli strike on a cafe, at the seaport of Gaza City, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

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Gaza Health Officials Say Israeli Strike on Port Kills Six

Gaza health officials said Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike killed six people in the port of Gaza City and wounded a dozen more, while the Israeli army said…

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A UN vehicle drives, during a Reuters' visit at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed near Maroun al-Ras village close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon November 29, 2023. (Reuters)

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Lebanese President to Visit Rome for Talks on UN Force’s Future, Says Official

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will head to Rome this week for talks focusing on future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, whose…

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Trump Says No Talks Planned with Iran, Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Shut

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026. (Reuters)

Trump Says No Talks Planned with Iran, Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Shut

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and none were scheduled, and he insisted that the Strait of Hormuz was open,…

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IRGC Signals Shift Toward Wider, More Offensive War Tuesday 18/08 - 08:07
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The Abu al-Duhur base following the Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airport

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airport. A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom slammed…

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Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (R) and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meet in Tehran in July. (AFP)

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Iran Parliament Speaker to Visit Iraq on Wednesday

Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday at the head of a high-level parliamentary delegation to hold talks on…

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UAE Says Situation Safe After Detecting Missile Threat

Tuesday's warning was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. (Reuters)

Hamas Tells Kushner it Intends to Become a Social Political Party

A boy walks carrying a table on his back past salvage workers scrapping the rubble of a building that was destroyed during Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, to use the recycled remains in the future, in Gaza City on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

West Bank Siege Exposes Israel Army Inaction on Settler Violence

Israeli soldiers secure the weekly tour of settlers in the streets of Hebron in the occupied West Bank (Reuters)

Hamas Says It Is Committed to Gaza Deal After Kushner’s Israel Visit

Palestinians walk amid the ruins of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the war with Hamas, in Gaza City, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP)

Syria Accuses Israel of Striking Military Airfield

A picture taken on January 21, 2018 shows damaged Syrian air force fighter planes at the Abu Duhur military airport area in Syria's Idlib province. (File/AFP)

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American Airlines flight 718, the first US Boeing 737 MAX commercial flight since regulators lifted a 20-month grounding in November, lands at LaGuardia airport in New York, US, December 29, 2020. (Reuters)

Flight Attendants and Pilots Have Highest Risk of Dying from Radiation-Linked Cancers, Study Says

International Atomic Energy Agency's director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi, left, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani attend a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday Aug. 18, 2026. (AP)

UN Watchdog Excavates Suspected Syrian Nuclear Site as Damascus Pledges Safeguards

Mohammad Ghamira, a Syrian Civil Defense worker who died after mistreatment at a police station in al-Haffah, in the Latakia countryside. (Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management)

Committee Led by Assistant Interior Minister Investigates Death of Young Man in Syrian Police Custody

The report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF for the first time provided global estimates of basic sanitation services in healthcare settings. (AP file)

Only 40% of World’s Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards, Says UN

A female lion sleeps inside a cage at a zoo in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, August 12, 2026. (Reuters)

At a Gaza Zoo, War Takes Its Toll on the Animals

The rubble and debris of flattened buildings litter the hillside following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a neighborhood in the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa on August 15, 2026. (AFP)

Risk of Escalation in Lebanon as Israeli Military Prepares for ‘Intensified’ Fighting

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airport

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UAE Says Situation Safe After Detecting Missile Threat

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Iraqi Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Emir of Kuwait Holds Meeting with GCC Secretary-General

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)

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Gaza Health Officials Say Israeli Strike on Port Kills Six

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Iran Parliament Speaker to Visit Iraq on Wednesday

Lebanese President to Visit Rome for Talks on UN Force’s Future, Says Official

UN Watchdog Excavates Suspected Syrian Nuclear Site as Damascus Pledges Safeguards

Hamas Tells Kushner it Intends to Become a Social Political Party

West Bank Siege Exposes Israel Army Inaction on Settler Violence

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A view of the damage to the Carrasquilla Industrial Educational Institution, as seen during a visit by singer Shakira, in Quibdo, Colombia, 17 August 2026. (EPA)

Colombia Estimates Quake Damage at $9.6 Billion

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Trump Says No Talks Planned with Iran, Tehran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Shut

Firefighters Push to ‘Encircle’ Belgian Wildfire

Belgian firefighters work in a forest affected by a wildfire in Waimes, in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) region, Belgium, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Japan's Defense Minister Says Cooperation with US, S.Korea 'Critical' for Region

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) reacts as he talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles (L) during a meeting at Parliament House in Canberra on August 18, 2026. (Photo by HILARY WARDAUGH / AFP)

Only 40% of World’s Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards, Says UN

Russia Warns Britain of ‘Consequences’ for Supplying Drones to Ukraine

An FP-2 middle strike drone flies after being launched by Servicemen of the 20th Separate K-2 Unmanned Systems Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 16, 2026. (Reuters)

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(FILES) Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during a press conference with Iraq's Prime Minister in Damascus on July 16, 2023. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)

Lebanon is Handing over an Assad-era General after War Crimes Questioning

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Aramco, Maaden Sign Joint Venture Agreement on Mineral Exploration, Hard-Rock Mining in Saudi Arabia

Gold Slips on Firmer Treasury Yields, Oil Prices; Fed Minutes in Focus

An employee displays a gold necklace at a jewelry store in Varanasi, India (AFP)

Oil Climbs as Fading US-Iran Peace Hopes Raise Supply Risks

Capuava oil refinery owned by Petrobras sits in Maui, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2023. (AP)

China’s Fuel Exports Edge Back Towards Levels Before Iran War as Beijing Eases Curbs

People cross a street past highrise buildings in Beijing, China, 17 August 2026. (EPA)

PIF Delivers Strong Revenue and Profit Growth in 2025

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Jeddah Cultural Centers Offer Quality Programs to Support Arts, Creativity

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Jeddah is witnessing growing cultural activity, reflected in the programs and events offered by cultural centers and institutions. (SPA)

Jeddah Cultural Centers Offer Quality Programs to Support Arts, Creativity

Jeddah is witnessing growing cultural activity, reflected in the programs and events offered by cultural centers and institutions throughout the year, the…

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A drone view shows the grounds of the Museo Regionale di Messina, where four artworks by 15th-century painter Antonello da Messina were stolen overnight, in Messina, Sicily, Italy, August 16, 2026. (Reuters)

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Mafia Link Feared in Sicilian Grand Master Theft

The theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina may have involved organized crime and raised troubling questions about security at a…

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Palestinian musicians take part in a final rehearsal before the opening of the Jerusalem Festival, held at the Yabous Cultural Center after a two-year hiatus, in East Jerusalem on August 16, 2026. (AFP)

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Palestinians Celebrate Jerusalem Festival Return After Gaza War Hiatus

Three years after its last edition, hundreds of fans are again able to enjoy the Jerusalem Festival, a Palestinian cultural celebration which had been on hold…

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Access to the rock-strewn cave is not easy. Ahmet Ayberk Cimen / AFP

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Is this Cave in Türkiye Where Homer Wrote 'The Odyssey'?

On a Turkish hillside overlooking the olive-covered slopes outside Izmir is a cave known to generations of locals as the place where Homer penned "The Odyssey"…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 17/08 - 06:04

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The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to promote international cultural dialogue and highlight the region’s exceptional cultural heritage. (SPA)

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AlUla Royal Commission, National Museum of Asian Art Strengthen Cooperation Through Residence Program

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla has strengthened its cultural partnership with the National Museum of Asian Art, part of the Smithsonian Institution…

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Real Madrid Officially Presents José Mourinho in a Closed-door Ceremony

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File: Soccer Football - Pre Season Friendly - Schalke 04 v Real Madrid - Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany - August 16, 2026 Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Real Madrid Officially Presents José Mourinho in a Closed-door Ceremony

In an unusual ceremony closed to the media and fans, Real Madrid officially presented coach José Mourinho on Tuesday. The event took place at the club's…

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Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027

The Esports Foundation has postponed the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) in Riyadh from November 2026 to November 2027, following an ongoing regional…

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The finals phase, featuring the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final, will kick off on April 23 and run until May 1. (AFC)

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Holders Al-Ahli to Face Former Winners Al-Ain in Asian Champions League

Back-to-back champions &zwnj;Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia will take on 2024 winners Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in the league phase of the Asian Champions…

Tuesday 18/08 - 10:17

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23 October 2024, Saxony, Leipzig: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk gesticulates during UEFA Champions League soccer match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool FC at Red Bull Arena. (dpa)

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Liverpool’s New-Look Defense Will Take Time to Gel, Says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil &zwnj;van Dijk said the club's revamped backline would require some time to click into gear, despite describing new signings Ronald…

Tuesday 18/08 - 08:51

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Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States confer while playing Marta Kostyuk of Czechia and Peyton Stearns of the United States during day seven of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Williams Sisters Fall at Cincinnati While Zverev Advances

Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men's top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday…

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Flight Attendants and Pilots Have Highest Risk of Dying from Radiation-Linked Cancers, Study Says

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Flight Attendants and Pilots Have Highest Risk of Dying from Radiation-Linked Cancers, Study Says

Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials,…

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Misk Foundation and UN Youth Office Announce Establishment of Global Network for Youth

The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), in collaboration with the United Nations Youth Office, announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Global Network…

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Charlie's owners described her as a “bit fiery”. (Lucy Roberston)

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Cat Missing For 10 Years Returns Home on Owner's 30th Birthday

A 13-year-old tabby cat that went missing 10 years ago has found her way back home. Her owners Lucy and Hannah Robertson were “heartbroken” in April 2016…

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A humpback whale surfaces in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of New York City on August 13, 2026. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

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Whales Spark Joy in New York but Face Threats from Boat Traffic

"WHALE AT ONE O'CLOCK!" Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 18/08 - 07:25

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Striped hyenas play an important ecological role by feeding on carcasses and carrion - SPA

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NCW, NEOM Celebrate First Striped Hyena Birth

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with NEOM, has documented the first birth of a striped hyena following the reintroduction of two…

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