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Report: Israel Targets Iranian Checkpoints Using Tip-Offs from Informants

Israel has launched a new phase of its assault on Iran, targeting checkpoints manned by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) based on tip-offs from…

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Emergency personnel at the scene after an Israeli airstrike had targeted a neighborhood in the town of Mieh Mieh near Sidon, southern Lebanon, 13 March 2026. (EPA)

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Israeli Evacuation Orders Affect 14% of Lebanon, NGO Says

Over an eighth of Lebanon's territory is under Israeli orders for people to leave their homes, an aid group said on Friday, while the United Nations…

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This handout photograph taken and released on March 9, 2026, by Turkish news agency DHA (Demiroren News Agency) shows part of a second Iranian ballistic missile destroyed by NATO in Turkish airspace. (Photo by Handout / DHA (Demiroren News Agency) / AFP)

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Türkiye Says Third Ballistic Missile from Iran Shot Down

Türkiye’s defense ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the…

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(FILES) A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial-refuelling aircraft flies over Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

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4 US Service Members Killed in Plane Crash Over Iraq

Four of the six crew members aboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the US military said on Friday, ⁠as…

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Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting

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Black smoke rises following an airstrike, as Iranians take part in the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day rally, a commemoration in support of the Palestinian people on the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran on March 13, 2026. (AFP)

Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting

Deadly Blast Rocks Iran as Leaders Attend Rally in Show of Defiance Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top…

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Sirens Heard at Incirlik Air Base, Key NATO Facility in South Türkiye Friday 13/03 - 05:43

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A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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Iran Guards Vow ‘Stronger’ Response Than in January if New Protests Erupt

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the country's military, warned on Friday that any new protests against the authorities would be met with a…

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A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP)

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Turkish-Owned Ship Allowed to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, Minister Says

A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after authorities received permission from Tehran,…

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Iran War Raises Concerns Over Impact on Suez Canal Traffic

A ship transits the Suez Canal last month (Suez Canal Authority).

Australia Orders All 'Non-essential' Officials to Leave Lebanon

A plume of smoke billows following reported Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, after an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Israel Destroys Zrariyeh Bridge in South Lebanon, Carries Out Deadly Strikes

13 March 2026, Lebanon, Beirut: A view of a building damaged by an Israeli air strike on Beirut. Photo: Sally Hayden/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Moscow Piles Pressure on US Over Oil Sanctions

Tourists watch marine life, with the MT Desert Kite oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the background, at Narara Marine National Park in the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, India March 11 , 2026. (Reuters)

Pakistan Reiterates Firm Support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah on Thursday (SPA)

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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) and special envoy Steve Witkoff (C) look on aboard Air Force One during a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, on March 7, 2026. (AFP)

US Braces for Potential Iranian Retaliatory Operations within its Borders

China's massive fishing fleet operates in the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and the South China Sea, competing with fishers from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. (AFP)

Thousands of Chinese Boats Mass at Sea, Raising Questions

Lebanon Prepares for Possible Negotiations with Israel: Forming Delegation and Coordinating with Syria

A damaged building in Beirut’s southern suburbs after an Israeli strike on the area, with a large portrait of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei displayed on it (Reuters)

Iran, Hezbollah ‘Parallel Missile War’: Tactic to Confuse Israel or War of Attrition?

The Empty Quarter lies atop two of the world’s largest oil and gas fields (SPA)

Empty Quarter: Reservoir of Energy and Graveyard for Drones

A Palestinian man stands on the door of a refrigerator that he uses as a makeshift rowing boat, as he throws his fishing basket into the sea at the port of Gaza City on March 9, 2025. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP)

How Israel Crippled Gaza's Fishing

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, received the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives British Foreign Secretary

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Pakistan Reiterates Firm Support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Affirm Solidarity to Safeguard Security and Stability

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Saudi Defenses Destroy 45 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Empty Quarter: Reservoir of Energy and Graveyard for Drones

Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation with Spanish Counterpart

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Israeli Evacuation Orders Affect 14% of Lebanon, NGO Says

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4 US Service Members Killed in Plane Crash Over Iraq

Iran War Raises Concerns Over Impact on Suez Canal Traffic

Australia Orders All 'Non-essential' Officials to Leave Lebanon

Israel Destroys Zrariyeh Bridge in South Lebanon, Carries Out Deadly Strikes

Lebanon Prepares for Possible Negotiations with Israel: Forming Delegation and Coordinating with Syria

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A member of the Iranian security forces stands guard in front of a billboard showing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Iranian military commanders during a rally to mark International Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, 13 March 2026. (EPA)

Report: Israel Targets Iranian Checkpoints Using Tip-Offs from Informants

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Russian Missile Kills Three on Bus in East Ukraine

This photograph shows residential buildings heavily damaged by a Russian air strike at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, where more than 50 people were killed, in the center of the city of Izium, Kharkiv region on March 10, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Türkiye Says Third Ballistic Missile from Iran Shot Down

Russia Says It Doesn't See Iran Crisis Reducing US Interest in Ukraine Peace Talks

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo

Islamic Nations D-8 Summit Postponed Due to Middle East War

People gather at the site of an airstrike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. (Reuters)

US Braces for Potential Iranian Retaliatory Operations within its Borders

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Floating oil export loading platforms at the Basra Oil Port, Iraq, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Iraq Studies Alternative Options for Oil Exports

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad) Friday 13/03 - 10:25

Gold Set for Weekly Drop as Oil Price Surge Weighs on Rate-cut Hopes

FILE PHOTO: A goldsmith weighs gold jewelry inside a showroom in Ahmedabad, India, July 31, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

Iran War and Rising Fuel Costs Could Boost Panama Canal Traffic, Administrator Says

A cargo ship sails under Las Americas bridge through the Panama Canal, in Panama City, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP)

ONS Data: UK Economy Lost Steam Unexpectedly at Start of 2026

FILE PHOTO: A direction sign is seen near the Bank of England building in London, Britain, February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville//File Photo

Air Freight Rates Soar as Middle East Conflict Blocks Trade Routes

Shipping containers are pictured at the UK's largest freight port, in Felixstowe on the East coast of England, on March 12, 2026. (AFP)

TotalEnergies Output Down 15%; Operations at SATORP Refinery in Saudi Arabia Are Normal

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'Talking Drum' Looted by France in 1916 Back in Ivory Coast

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A crate containing the Djidji Ayokwe drum, at the airport in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)

'Talking Drum' Looted by France in 1916 Back in Ivory Coast

The Djidji Ayokwe "talking drum", which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived back in Ivory Coast Friday, in the latest…

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File photo of the fifth day of the Red Sea International Film Festival - SPA

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Red Sea Fund Launches Second Round to Support Film Projects in Production Stage

The Red Sea Fund, affiliated with the Red Sea Film Foundation, announced the opening of applications to support film projects in the production stage within…

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The renovation utilized modern technologies to restore the mosque's original identity - SPA

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historic Al-Jami' Mosque in Tabuk Region

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has completed the restoration of Al-Jami' Mosque in Duba, Tabuk Region, as…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 12/03 - 14:25

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Throughout its history, the award has emphasized themes rooted in Saudi heritage and national initiatives - SPA

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Leading Portraiture Competition Celebrates Saudi Heritage Through Art

The Dia Aziz Dia Award for Portrait, hosted by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah, is a leading platform for portraiture and the only…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 12/03 - 12:59

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The evening featured a critical reading on the symbolism of the Saudi flag and its ties to national identity and core values

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Jazan Cultural House Explores Symbolism of Saudi Flag

The Jazan Cultural House hosted a cultural evening on the Saudi flag, in collaboration with the Cultural Café, a literary partner of the Literature, Publishing…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 12/03 - 09:19

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Bans Will Cost Mourinho 2 Games as Benfica Calls Punishment 'Unfair'

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Benfica head coach José Mourinho (L) reacts during the Portuguese First League soccer match against FC Porto at Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, 08 March 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Bans Will Cost Mourinho 2 Games as Benfica Calls Punishment 'Unfair'

Jose Mourinho is set to miss Benfica’s next two games as punishment for his red card and subsequent confrontation with a Porto assistant coach in last Sunday’s…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 13/03 - 10:36

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores his side's first goal from the penalty spot during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Newcastle United and Barcelona in Newcastle, England, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP)

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Election Draws Spotlight as Barca Host Sevilla

Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher off the field with the club's next…

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Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - First Leg - Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - March 11, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen players applaud their fans after the match. (Reuters)

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Leverkusen Wrestle with Inconsistency as Brilliant Bayern Await

Unpredictable Bayer Leverkusen host Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, still battling the inconsistency which threatens to derail their top-four…

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An empty check-in counter for Qatar Airways, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, US, March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan

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Roberto Mancini Unable to Return to Qatar for Coaching Duties

Al-Sadd coach Roberto Mancini has been unable to return to Qatar and will miss the team’s next game against Umm Salal because of the war in the region, the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Doha) Friday 13/03 - 07:24

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Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of practice. (Reuters)

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Mercedes the Class of the Field in Chinese GP Practice

Mercedes' George Russell led &zwnj;the way in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with the at times twitchy-looking…

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All But 2 of Austria's 96 Glaciers Have Retreated Over Last 2 Years

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FILE - The Sulzenauferner Glacier is visible near Innsbruck, Austria, on Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

All But 2 of Austria's 96 Glaciers Have Retreated Over Last 2 Years

All but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the “dramatic development”…

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Snow geese take to the sky at sunrise after a stopover at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kleinfeltersville, Pa. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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Snow Geese Take Off for the Arctic in Mesmerizing Sunrise Display

A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 13/03 - 11:29

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Children ride horses around a paddock during a class at the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, Britain's most urban riding school, where children from under-privileged communities are taught to ride horses, in London, Britain, March 10, 2026. (Reuters)

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London’s Most Urban Riding School Transforms Lives Through Horses

Sandwiched between social housing blocks and busy train tracks in south London is Britain's most urban riding school, where children from disadvantaged…

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Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. (Reuters)

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One-Fifth of Australian Teens Still Use TikTok, Snapchat After Social Media Ban

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data…

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People spend time at Ha‘ena Beach Park, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Haena, Hawaii. (Noelle Fujii-Oride/Hawaii Civil Beat via AP)

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US Weather to Go Nuts with Blizzard, Polar Vortex, Heat Dome, Atmospheric River All at Once

Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will…

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