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Saudi Arabia Clinches Draw with Uruguay at World Cup

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. …

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Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US - June 15, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei reacts during the match. (Reuters)

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Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After World Cup Opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the US and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically…

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Smoke plumes rise from a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California, Monday, June 15, 2026. (Debbie Reyes Katz via AP Photo)

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8 People Die in B-52 Bomber Crash at US Air Force Base in California

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight…

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Displaced families drive past a man holding the Hezbollah party flag as they drive along the highway through the area of Jiyyeh as they return to their home villages in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

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US-Iran Deal Leaves Major Lebanon Questions Unresolved

A deal between Washington and Tehran that ends the Israel-Hezbollah war leaves many issues in Lebanon unresolved, failing to mention Israel withdrawing from…

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Trump Says Iran Deal Has Been Signed, Text to Come Soon

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US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian, central-eastern France on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Iran Deal Has Been Signed, Text to Come Soon

US President Donald Trump on Monday said an agreement with Iran has been signed and that the text of the deal would be released sometime after a formal signing…

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Lebanon ‘Not Informed’ of Terms of Iran-US Deal, Says Official Monday 15/06 - 09:27

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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron as they attend a bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 15, 2026. (Reuters)

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Trump Arrives with Iran Deal to Meet Wary World Leaders at G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump joined global leaders on Monday at the Group of Seven summit at a French lakeside resort, where relief over a deal to end the Iran…

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026. (Reuters)

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Vance Says Funds Won’t Be Transferred to Iran in Exchange for Signing Deal to Halt War

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that no funds would be released to Iran in exchange for signing an agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of…

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Palestinian Leader Abbas Announces Presidential Election in Early 2027

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (AFP file photo)

Dutch Court Jails ‘Assad Torturer’ for 26 Years for Torture, Rape

A demonstrator stands on a photograph of President Bashar al-Assad during a protest outside the Syrian consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Dec. 8, 2024. (Getty Images/AFP)

One Syrian Security Member Killed in ISIS Attack in Raqqa

Syrian Internal Security vehicles patrol near Ain al-Arab in eastern Aleppo province after authorities said 20 suspects were arrested in connection with attacks on security checkpoints and facilities. (SANA file)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Egypt Approves Yahya Diab as Acting Head of Syria’s Mission

**Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in Cairo in March 2025 (Egyptian Presidency)**

No EU Consensus on Sanctioning Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir, Says Kallas

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves as people take part in the annual Jerusalem Day march in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026. (Reuters)

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People make their way through the rubble of a destroyed building as residents displaced by fighting return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Lebanese Mourn Homes, Livelihoods Destroyed by Israel in Southern City

Palestinian farm workers harvest grape vines at the Samer Hamdan vineyards in the village of Beit Hasan on the outskirts of the Jordan Valley, east of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

The Economy in the Occupied West Bank Is Being Dismantled by Israel, Report Says

People shopping in a market in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Inflation Edges Up to 1.8% in May

SpaceX employees celebrate the close of the company’s initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Kingdom Holding-PIF Partnership Soars to $6.83 Billion on SpaceX Stake

Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada greets supporters as he leaves the pitch after the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Qatar against Switzerland, in San Francisco, USA, 13 June 2026. (EPA)

Qatar’s Keeper Abunada Enjoys ‘Most Beautiful Moment’ at World Cup After Setbacks

GCC Launches Platform for Unified Review of Gulf Legislation

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A view of Bahrain's financial district in the capital city of Manama. (Reuters file)

Bahrain Sentences 12 to Prison for Supporting Iran’s ‘Terrorist’ Acts

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Kuwait Court Sentences Former Interior Minister to 3 Years in Prison

Former Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. (KUNA)

Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Discuss Regional Developments

Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Ireland Agree to Strengthen Air Transport Cooperation

The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA

OIC Hails US-Iran Agreement to End Military Operations and Restore Hormuz Navigation

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Destroyed buildings are seen following an Israeli strike in the village of Deir Qanoun Nahr, southern Lebanon, 15 June 2026, after the announcement of a US-Iran mediated preliminary framework to end regional military hostilities and lift the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. (EPA)

Lebanon Fighting Eases After US-Iran Deal

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One Syrian Security Member Killed in ISIS Attack in Raqqa

Dutch Court Jails ‘Assad Torturer’ for 26 Years for Torture, Rape

Palestinian Leader Abbas Announces Presidential Election in Early 2027

MSF Sacks 18 Staff Over Abuse of Sudanese Refugees in Chad

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Deputy Director General SungAh Lee visits the IOM registration office for returnees at the Adre border post on June 8, 2026. (AFP)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Egypt Approves Yahya Diab as Acting Head of Syria’s Mission

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (dpa)

UK to Supply Enriched Uranium to Ukraine, Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia

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8 People Die in B-52 Bomber Crash at US Air Force Base in California

Trump Says Iran Deal Has Been Signed, Text to Come Soon

Somaliland Opens Embassy in Jerusalem

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (L) is welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) at the presidential residence in Jerusalem, 14 June 2026, during his first visit to Israel. (EPA)

Trump Arrives with Iran Deal to Meet Wary World Leaders at G7 Summit

Vance Says Funds Won’t Be Transferred to Iran in Exchange for Signing Deal to Halt War

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Goldman Sachs Cuts Oil Price Forecasts after US-Iran Deal

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 minutes

Beyond Oil Barrels: Hormuz Breakthrough Reshapes Gulf Economic Stability

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Most Gulf Markets Gain on Iran Deal

Traders wait at the Bahrain Bourse in Manama_ Bahrain_ November 8_ 2020. REUTERS

Musk Says SpaceX Could Bring $1 Trillion in Revenue by 2030

Founder, CEO, Chairman, and Chief Engineer of SpaceX, Elon Musk, speaks via videolink on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, US, June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Fitch Affirms China's Credit Rating at 'A'

A woman walks past murals at a shopping center in Beijing on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia's Inflation Edges Up to 1.8% in May

Culture

A Rare First Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Complete with Spelling Mistakes Is up for Auction

Culture

A first edition of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", is on display for sale at Christie's auction house in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

A Rare First Edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Complete with Spelling Mistakes Is up for Auction

A rare first-edition copy of “Wuthering Heights,” complete with spelling mistakes, is up for auction for the first time in more than a century, as Emily Brontë…

Monday 15/06 - 18:01

Culture

Red Sea Film Foundation Extends 48-Hour Film Challenge Deadline to July 4

The Red Sea Film Foundation has extended the application deadline for the sixth edition of the 48-Hour Film Challenge to July 4, 2026, allowing more young…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 15/06 - 13:50

Culture

Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora. (The New York Times)

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The 91-Year-Old Weaving Venezuelan Ancestral Tradition into Art

Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create…

Monday 15/06 - 08:17

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British artist David Hockney poses as he unveils his painting "Bigger Trees Near Water", the largest painting ever shown at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, London, Friday, May 25, 2007. (AP)

Culture

David Hockney, the British Artist Who Went in Search of Californian Color, Dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply &zwnj;defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy…

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

Culture

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 Thursday 11/06 - 14:45

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Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After World Cup Opener

Sports

Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After World Cup Opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the US and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically…

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Emam Ashour (R) of Egypt celebrates with teammate Mohamed Salah (L) after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA, 15 June 2026. (EPA)

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‘Top-Quality’ Egypt Not at World Cup to Make Up the Numbers, Coach Says

Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their potential and quality players in Monday's 1-1 draw with Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan…

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Iran forward Mohammad Mohebi celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Iran against New Zealand, in Los Angeles, USA, 15 June 2026. (EPA)

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Iran Draw 2-2 with New Zealand in Politically Charged World Cup Clash in LA

Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against Tehran's…

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Saudi Arabia's Greek head coach Giorgos Donis talks to his forward #09 Feras Al-Brikan at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

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Saudi Coach Donis Laments Lack of Time with Squad After Uruguay Fightback

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said &zwnj;he had not been in charge long enough to ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an…

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15 June 2026, US, Miami Gardens: Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah al-Amri celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. (dpa)

Sports

Saudi Arabia Clinches Draw with Uruguay at World Cup

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. …

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Disney to Announce New $60 Billion Theme Park in Shanghai

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Fireworks explode in the sky during Mickey and Minnie's Birthday Celebration Castle Projection “Best Wishes” at Shanghai Disneyland Resort on November 16, 2025, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)

Disney to Announce New $60 Billion Theme Park in Shanghai

Disney is tipped to imminently announce that it is developing a new theme park as part of a $60 billion investment in its Experiences division which generates…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 8 minutes

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A woman pets one of the beagles transferred from Ridglan Farms on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Marshall, Wis. (Big Dog Ranch Rescue via AP)

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Wisconsin Beagle Research Facility that Drew Protests is Closing as Rescue Group Takes in Dogs

A Wisconsin beagle breeding and research facility that’s been the site of recent violent protests is closing, and its remaining dogs are being taken in by a…

Asharq Al Awsat since 26 minutes

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FILED - 27 March 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Cleebronn: FILE PHOTO - A brown bear is photographed in an enclosure at the Tripsdrill Wildlife Paradise. Photo: dpa

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Wildlife Groups: Three Wild Bears Killed in Greece

Three wild bears were killed in Greece in two days, a couple of the country's leading wildlife groups said Monday, including a young female rewilded just weeks…

Asharq Al Awsat since 34 minutes

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference at Downing Street in central London on June 15, 2026, to announce government action to protect children online. (Pool via Reuters)

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UK PM Announces Ban on Social Media for Under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming total ban on social media for children under 16, saying that such platforms are "making…

Monday 15/06 - 09:46

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A beach closed sign is displayed at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13, 2026. (AFP)

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Sydney Reopens Beach Under Heavy Patrols After Shark Attack

Sydney's Coogee Beach reopened on Monday under the watchful eyes of lifeguards and jet ski patrols, after a shark attack over the weekend left a woman…

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