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China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

China announced on Thursday sanctions against the Philippines' defence minister over "irresponsible remarks", escalating tensions between Beijing and Manila as…

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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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UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to…

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

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his strongest condemnation of the repeated hostile Iranian attacks targeting the…

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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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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the repeated Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, and the continued violations of their sovereignty which…

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Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

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A banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei and the late senior Iranian military commander, General Qassem Soleimani, on a building in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

Iran's foreign ministry condemned on Thursday the latest US strikes on the country, saying the attacks rendered the nearly two-month ceasefire "practically…

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Iran Maritime Body Says Hormuz Completely Closed 'Until Further Notice' since 3 hours
Pakistan Calls for US-Iran 'Negotiated Settlement' after Escalation Thursday 11/06 - 08:18
US Attacks Iran for Second Day, Denies Strait of Hormuz Closed Thursday 11/06 - 06:12

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

Israel is expected to approve on &zwnj;Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to…

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Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo

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Iranian Attack Targets Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace on Thursday and a child was injured in Bahrain because of an attack by Iran. Kuwait's air defenses were engaging…

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All 3 Missing Indian Seafarers Dead after US Strike on Tanker Off Oman

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, prepares to take off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026. (US Navy photo)

Morocco Forced Into Two Injury Changes Ahead of World Cup Opener

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 07: Marwane Saadane of Morocco controls the ball during the international friendly match between Morocco and Norway at Red Bull Arena on June 07, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey. Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images/AFP

New York Renames Streets After Thierry Henry, Pele Ahead of World Cup

A visitor points to the jersey of Brazilian soccer legend Pele, which is part of an exhibition where the public can visit the room where Pele stayed ahead of the 1970 World Cup final, at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) in Mexico City, Mexico June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Saudi Crown Prince Orders Resumption of Lebanese Exports to Kingdom

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Report: Alleged Spy’s Escape in Lebanon Exposes Israel’s Shadow War on Hezbollah

People gather at the site of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs, Sept. 29, 2024 (AP/File photo)

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Saudi and Turkish transport ministers meet to strengthen cooperation (X)

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

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Economy Demonstrates Competitive Strength, Expands 3% in First Quarter

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

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks, Calls for Diplomatic Engagement

Saudi Arabia Stresses Centrality of Palestinian Cause for Arab World

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Canadian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand. (SPA)

Saudi King Issues Royal Order Appointing Nine Judges to the Supreme Court

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

Iranian Attack Targets Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Arab World

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

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All 3 Missing Indian Seafarers Dead after US Strike on Tanker Off Oman

Israeli Military Says Two 'Launches' Fall near Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon

Lebanese army remove the rubble of a house that was destroyed in the recent clashes between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops in Dibbine village, southeast Lebanon, Friday, June 5, 2026, a day after Israeli forces withdrew. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Report: Alleged Spy’s Escape in Lebanon Exposes Israel’s Shadow War on Hezbollah

Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Knesset Approval of Bill on Palestinian Tax Revenues

One of the meetings in the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) (Knesset website)

Israeli Settlers Impeded Firefighting Near West Bank Village, Palestinians Say

Smoke rises after Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to agricultural fields surrounding the village of Taybeh, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on June 10, 2026. (AFP)

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

China Sanctions Philippine Defense Chief for 'Irresponsible Remarks'

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UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation

Iran Maritime Body Says Hormuz Completely Closed 'Until Further Notice'

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

A Mass Funeral is Held for 22 Pakistani Soldiers Who Died in a Helicopter Crash in Kashmir

Smoke billows after an army MI-17 helicopter crashed due to a technical fault, in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/M.D. Mughal)

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Entered Waters of Disputed South China Sea Island

A Taiwan Coast Guard boat patrols, as seen from a boat with Chinese tourists, to observe Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, off Xiamen, in China's southeastern Fujian province on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

Iran Says US Strikes Render Ceasefire 'Meaningless,' Talks on Funds Mechanism Still on Track

Business

FILE - SpaceX's mega rocket Starship prepares for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

SpaceX on Cusp of Record IPO that Could Make Musk a Trillionaire

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 11/06 - 08:33

ECB Set for 'Insurance Hike' as Iran War Fans Euro Zone 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

Gold Rebounds from 6-month Low; Inflation Data in Focus

A vendor displays gold bracelets for sale at a gold shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (AFP)

Embraer Presses Ahead with Saudi Aviation, Defense Partnerships

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

FII Institute Names Princess Maha bint Mishari Al Saud as CEO

Princess Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)

Culture

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

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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…

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Culture

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

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

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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 Wednesday 10/06 - 13:32

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…

Tuesday 09/06 - 17:39

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…

Tuesday 09/06 - 09:12

Sports

Jeddah Sets Stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Gatherings

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Workers are seen on a crane at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026. (AFP)

Jeddah Sets Stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Gatherings

Jeddah is set to host one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent football fan events, "Live the World Cup", at Abadi Al Johar Arena, accompanying Saudi football fans…

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Sports

Wimbledon Increases Prize Money by 20%, Singles Winners Will Earn $4.8 Million

Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will…

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Sports

Morocco Forced Into Two Injury Changes Ahead of World Cup Opener

Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad. Defender Marwane…

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Sports

New York Renames Streets After Thierry Henry, Pele Ahead of World Cup

New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament --…

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Sports

Algeria's Amine Gouiri, left, challenges for the ball with Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk during the international friendly soccer match between Netherlands and Algeria in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/ Patrick Post)

Sports

Algeria Thrash Bolivia 4-0 in World Cup Warm-up

Algeria forward Amine Gouiri struck twice in their 4-0 win over Bolivia in an unbroadcast World Cup warm-up in Kansas City on Thursday. Local media said…

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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 …

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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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