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Arab World An Israeli army flag flies over the ruins of destroyed buildings in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon (EPA)
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Israel Advances in South Lebanon Toward Heights Overlooking Nabatieh, Galilee

The Israeli army pushed forward again on Thursday around the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, seeking to reach the strategic Ali al-Taher heights, an area…

Nazir Rida (Beirut)
Arab World A photo of the Lebanese and Saudi flags. (National News Agency)
Arab World

Saudi Reopening to Lebanese Exports Boosts Economic and Agricultural Hopes

Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume receiving Lebanese exports has revived hopes among Lebanese business and farming circles for the return of one of the country…

Soubhi Amhaz (Beirut)
Gulf Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Nov. 3, 2025 (SPA)
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Lebanon’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Decision on Exports Came after Beirut Met Standards

Lebanon’s ambassador to Riyadh said Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume imports from Lebanon came after Beirut met the required standards to ensure the goods…

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)
Arab World Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office)
Arab World

Zaidi Urges Sharaa to Boost Baghdad-Damascus Coordination

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has sent a message to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa calling for stronger ties and closer security and economic…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Touts Imminent Deal

World US President Donald Trump gives remarks during a signing ceremony for the “Secure America Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 10 June 2026. EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL

Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Touts Imminent Deal

US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming…

Asharq Al Awsat
World FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo
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Hazardous Materials Incident Prompts Pentagon Lockdown

A hazardous materials incident put the Pentagon on lockdown on Thursday as fire officials investigated the air quality issue, defense and fire officials said. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Business In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 8, 2026, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP) /
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Hormuz Shock Hits Gulf Economies, Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in 2026

The global economy is entering an extremely sensitive phase in 2026 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have cast a heavy shadow…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh)

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

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

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

FILE PHOTO: A general view picture shows the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block as Bethlehem is seen in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

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Lebanese trucks transporting goods wait at the Masnaa border crossing with Syria. AFP file photo

Saudi Decision to Resume Exports from Lebanon Widely Welcomed in Beirut

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Strengthen Supply Chains with Land Corridor Bypassing Maritime Chokepoints

The German Ambassador expressed his support for the project's activities due to their paramount importance in protecting the population and mitigating the risks that threaten their lives daily. (MASAM)

German Ambassador: MASAM Plays Vital Role in Protecting People from Mine Risks in Yemen

Khan al-Ahmar community in the heart of the West Bank (Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories - B’Tselem)

Khan al-Ahmar: Last Tent in Battle for Greater Jerusalem

Palestinians are seen at a school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on Tuesday. (AFP)

Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Palestinian Factions’ Amendment to 8th Clause of Gaza Agreement

Embraer E195-E2 aircraft parked at the company’s headquarters (EPA)

Embraer Presses Ahead with Saudi Aviation, Defense Partnerships

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How Do Individual Crimes Become Fuel for Hatred?

Osman Mirghani
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Why Is Saudi Arabia Seeking to Stop the War?

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Tehran... When Uranium Enriches the Regime

Kifah Mahmood
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What Remains of Tehran's Empire?

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Türkiye and Israel’s ‘War Complex’

Dr. Hassan Abou Taleb
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‘Fear’ of the Bad Has Led Lebanon to the Worse

Hanna Saleh
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Reading Lebanon’s Reality Free of Illusions

Antoine Douaihy
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How Did Iran Pluck the Palestinian Fruit?!

Mishary Dhayidi
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How Can Lebanon Succeed in the New Middle East?

Sam Menassa
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From Putin to Saddam to Sinwar

Ghassan Charbel
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Israel’s False Tales and the False Tales About It

Hazem Saghieh
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Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi FM Receives French President's Adviser, Holds Phone Call with Portuguese Counterpart

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Unable to Attend G7 Summit Due to Prior Commitments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Lebanon’s Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Decision on Exports Came after Beirut Met Standards

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Nov. 3, 2025 (SPA)

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

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

Riyadh to Host Global Security and Technology Summit in December 2026

The agenda also includes the SAIIF global security and technology innovation competition to be held in Riyadh from November 19-21 - SPA

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Firefighters work to extinguish fire in the aftermath of Iranian drone attacks, according to Bahrain's Interior Ministry, at a location given as Bahrain, in this handout image released on June 11, 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain/Handout via REUTERS

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Lebanese trucks transporting goods wait at the Masnaa border crossing with Syria. AFP file photo

Saudi Decision to Resume Exports from Lebanon Widely Welcomed in Beirut

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)

Israel Advances in South Lebanon Toward Heights Overlooking Nabatieh, Galilee

An Israeli army flag flies over the ruins of destroyed buildings in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon (EPA)

Saudi Reopening to Lebanese Exports Boosts Economic and Agricultural Hopes

A photo of the Lebanese and Saudi flags. (National News Agency)

Zaidi Urges Sharaa to Boost Baghdad-Damascus Coordination

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office)

Israel Releases Hamas Co-founder After 2 Years of Detention

This picture taken from a position on the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, shows the sun setting behind destroyed buildings in the besieged Palestinian territory on June 10, 2026. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

FILE PHOTO: A general view picture shows the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the Gush Etzion settlement block as Bethlehem is seen in the background, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank January 28, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP)

S. Korea’s Ex-President Gets 30 Years over North Korea Drone Incident

Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Touts Imminent Deal

US President Donald Trump gives remarks during a signing ceremony for the “Secure America Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 10 June 2026. EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL

US Sanctions Cuban State Oil Company

An old car drives past debris from a demolished house occupying part of the seaside promenade in the Centro Habana neighborhood, in Havana on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

Hazardous Materials Incident Prompts Pentagon Lockdown

FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, March 3, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr speaks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Chia

UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

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The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. (Reuters)

Iran’s Oil Production Slumped Due to US Blockade, Closure of Hormuz

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

Oil Extends Losses as Trump Calls Off Planned Strikes on Iran

FILE PHOTO: A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, US February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Saudi Industry Minister Says Kazakhstan Is a Trusted Partner in Critical Minerals

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Kazakhstan is a trusted partner in the critical minerals sector. (SPA)

IMF Cuts 2026 Euro Zone Growth Forecast with Higher Inflation

FILE PHOTO: Dark clouds are seen over the building of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo

Egypt Signs Deal to Transfer Shares in Wataniya 172 Fuel Stations to Taqa Arabia

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Reuters file photo

Hormuz Shock Hits Gulf Economies, Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in 2026

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 8, 2026, residents take a dip as cargo and commercial vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas. (Photo by Amirhossein KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP) /

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Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

Culture The exhibition offers a comprehensive educational and visual experience that traces the evolution of shipwrecks - SPA

Red Sea Museum Extends 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition Until August 15

The Red Sea Museum is strengthening its cultural and educational offerings by extending its temporary exhibition, “Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of…

Asharq Al Awsat
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Saudi Film Commission Adds Kuwaiti Classic ‘Bas Ya Bahar’ to National Film Archive to Boost Cultural Cooperation

The Film Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of the film "Bas Ya Bahar" (The Cruel Sea), one of the most prominent Gulf…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Riyadh Art's permanent collection now comprises 75 artworks across the capital - SPA
Culture

Riyadh Art Expands Collection with Works by Italian, Indian Artists

Riyadh Art has announced the installation of two new works in its permanent collection: "Run Beyond" by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and "Family Tree" by…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

Culture This photograph shows a general view of the ruins of the ancient city of Troy in Canakkale on June 2, 2026. (AFP)
Culture

Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a Source of Turkish Pride

A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Türkiye. First…

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Brito, Who Helped Brazil Win the 1970 World Cup, Dies at 86

Sports FILED - 08 June 2006, Berlin: FILE PHOTO - Brazilian soccer legend Brito attends at a press conference in Berlin. Photo: Jens Kalaene/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

Brito, Who Helped Brazil Win the 1970 World Cup, Dies at 86

Brito, a center back on Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team, has died at age 86. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Brito died Thursday. It…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - South Korea v Czech Republic - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 11, 2026 South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu scores their second goal REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
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World Cup 2026: South Korea Coach Hails Team Unity after Comeback Win over Czechs

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team had followed his pre-match instructions to the letter after they staged a 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP)
Sports

Co-Hosts Mexico Kick Off World Cup with Dramatic Victory

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 10, 2026 Serena Williams of the US during practice REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
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Serena Williams' Comeback at Queen's Club is Over after Injury to Doubles Partner

Serena Williams' much-hyped comeback to professional tennis at the Queen's Club lasted just one match. The 44-year-old Williams' doubles partner, 19-year…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - May 24, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes
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Wolves Fire Coach after Relegation from Premier League

Wolverhampton fired manager Rob Edwards on Thursday following the team's relegation from the Premier League. Edwards was in charge for only seven months,…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)

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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Coral Reef Efforts as ICRI Adopts Five Key Recommendations

Saudi Arabia has enhanced its global leadership role in coral reef protection by chairing the 39th General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative …

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People rest outside the Kremlin on a warm summer day in downtown Moscow, Russia, 05 June 2026. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV
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Russia Unblocks Roblox after Widespread Child Anger

Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People and personell from the wildlife board mill around a dead moose that had strayed into Majorstuen,a inner city area in Oslo, Norway on, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Javad Parsa / NTB / AFP)
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Moose Put Down after Wandering Into Central Oslo

Norwegian police said Thursday that a moose that had wandered into downtown Oslo, drawing curious crowds, had been shot and killed. Videos taken by witnesses…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties A poppy wreath and a photo next to the grave of Private Thomas Redvers Whitaker during a burial ceremony for six British soldiers of World War I, at the CWGC's Tyne Cot Cemetery in Zonnebeke, Belgium, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
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WWI Soldier's Postcard from Home Helps Unite his Family after a Century

A postcard belonging to a World War I soldier whose body was found with five comrades during an excavation has helped reunite distant descendants more than a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra wears a smartphone on her head as she records her actions through motion capture while slicing mangoes at her home in Chennai. R.Satish BABU / AFP
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The Indian Workers Training AI Robots to Take their Jobs

With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on…

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