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Arab World US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee (C-L) meets residents as he visits the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, West Bank, 05 September 2026. (EPA)
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US Ambassador Calls Violent Israeli Settlers ‘Terrorists’ After Weeks of West Bank Unrest

The United States ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank again on Saturday, calling the behavior an “act of terror"…

Arab World 04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)
Arab World

Lebanon Raises Toll to 4 Dead in Overnight Israeli Strikes

Lebanon on Saturday raised the toll in Israeli strikes on the country's south and east overnight to four killed, with Israel saying it was responding to an…

World Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 2, 2025. (Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via Reuters)
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Putin, Zelenskyy Agree to Pause Strikes on Kyiv, Moscow During Talks with US Envoys

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine on Saturday agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks to…

World The US flag is lowered to half staff to honor country music legend Dolly Parton following her passing, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium, 27 August 2026. (EPA)
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NATO Will Not Tolerate Hybrid Actions Against Members, US Envoy Says

NATO members should not tolerate deliberate actions of hybrid war, and the United States will stand by countries as they deal with these incidents, Matthew…

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Attack on American Naval Ships, Central Command Says

World Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, September 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Attack on American Naval Ships, Central Command Says

US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, US Central Command said, including one off the coast of Kharg Island, near Iran's key oil export hub. …

Arab World An Iraq's traffic police officer controls the queues at a petrol station in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on September 5, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Iraqis Queue for Fuel as Regional War Disrupts Imports

Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the…

Business Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and President of COP 31, during the press conference in Istanbul. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment

Türkiye plans to make implementation of climate commitments and financing a central focus of its presidency of the UN COP31 climate conference, seeking to move…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Istanbul)

Russian Attacks Kill 5 in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv Prepare for Visit by US Envoys

Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

Could Sudan’s Conflict Become a Regional War?

Members of the Sudanese army take part in a military parade in Gedaref in August. (AFP)

Rescuers Continue Grim Search for Nepal Flood Survivors

A man using an excavator clears sludge along the Trishuli river in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

Localized Ceasefire in Effect to Enable Repairs to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, IAEA Says

A view shows Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant from the bank of Kakhovka Reservoir near the town of Nikopol after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine June 16, 2023. (Reuters)

Victims of Iraq’s Tishreen Protests Prepare to Sue Badr Organization Leader

Some Iraqis with disabilities were among the victims of the crackdown on the 2019 Tishreen protests (Reuters)

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US President Donald Trump during his meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in September 2018. (Egyptian Presidency)

Is US Military Cooperation with Ethiopia Driven by Anger over Egypt-China Rapprochement?

This photo taken on August 25, 2026 shows Syrian presidential adviser Mustafa “Mazloum” Abdi speaking during a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus. (AFP)

Abdi: Dissolution of SDF Marks New Beginning, Kurds Must Help Draft Syria’s New Constitution

A view of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Jeddah to Host Saudi Industry Forum 2026 from September 14 to 16

31 August 2026, Lebanon, Arnoun: Smoke billows after an Israeli detonation on Arnoun, not far from the strategic hill of Ali al-Taher ridge. (dpa)

Lebanon's Ali Al-Taher Ridge, Strategic Hezbollah Position Israel Says It Seized

Displaced children play during an activity organized by the NGO Save the Children at a school turned into a shelter for displaced families in Tyre, southern Lebanon, August 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Thousands of Lebanese Students Still Displaced by War as School Year Nears

This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

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The Quiet that Makes the Storm

Mohammed al-Rumaihi
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The UN Charter: Has the Time Come to Amend It?

Emile Ameen
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Parisian Dialogue

Antoine Douaihy
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Shamkhani's Nuclear Wishes

Mishary Dhayidi
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Is Nabatieh the Target and Ali al-Taher the Pretext?

Mustafa Fahs
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War with Iran: Time for a Rethink

Amir Taheri
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The Rule of the Machines

Tawfiq Alsaif
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The Sudanese Dialogue: When the Homeland Becomes the Compass

Osman Mirghani
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Israel Between the Open Conspiracy and the Closed Future!

Hazem Saghieh
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The Shanghai Summit in Bishkek

Emile Ameen
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France and the Elections of Extreme Polarization

Amr el-Shobaki
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Palestinians: From Statehood to a Struggle for Survival

Nabil Amr
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA file)

Saudi Royal Order Promotes and Appoints 34 Board of Grievances Judges

Saudi-Malaysian Security Cooperation Foils Smuggling of 505.6 Kilograms of Ketamine

An image showing a portion of the seized quantity of ketamine (Saudi Ministry of Interior)

UAE President Pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi

UAE flag / File Photo- Reuters

Saudi Embassy: Closely Monitoring Condition of Saudi Citizen Stabbed in Mayfair

Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)

Saudi Arabia Chairs 118th Session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP

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An Iraq's traffic police officer controls the queues at a petrol station in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

Iraqis Queue for Fuel as Regional War Disrupts Imports

US Ambassador Calls Violent Israeli Settlers ‘Terrorists’ After Weeks of West Bank Unrest

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee (C-L) meets residents as he visits the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, West Bank, 05 September 2026. (EPA)

Could Sudan’s Conflict Become a Regional War?

Members of the Sudanese army take part in a military parade in Gedaref in August. (AFP)

Abdi: Dissolution of SDF Marks New Beginning, Kurds Must Help Draft Syria’s New Constitution

This photo taken on August 25, 2026 shows Syrian presidential adviser Mustafa “Mazloum” Abdi speaking during a televised speech at the People's Palace in Damascus. (AFP)

Houthi Attack on Western Yemen Tests Readiness of Govt Forces

Government forces are waging fierce battles against the Houthis in Taiz. (Military media)

Lebanon Raises Toll to 4 Dead in Overnight Israeli Strikes

04 September 2026, Lebanon, Tyre District: Smoke rises after Israeli forces carried out an explosion targeting homes in Mansouri, southern Lebanon. (dpa)

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The US flag is lowered to half staff to honor country music legend Dolly Parton following her passing, at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium, 27 August 2026. (EPA)

NATO Will Not Tolerate Hybrid Actions Against Members, US Envoy Says

Thousands March for Democracy Ahead of Eastern German Vote

People attend a demonstration as part of a democracy festival, a day before the Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Magdeburg, Germany, September 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Wedding Party Fire in Kinshasa Leaves at Least 22 Dead

A general view of a wedding reception hall that was damaged by fire in Kinshasa on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

States Reach Agreement at Autonomous Weapons Talks in Geneva

Smoke rises in the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Rescuers in Nepal Pull 2 People Alive from the Debris 10 Days After Devastating Floods

Damaged and sludge-ridden houses line the Trishuli riverbank in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 5, 2026. (AFP)

Russian Attacks Kill 5 in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv Prepare for Visit by US Envoys

Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, September 4, 2026. (Reuters)

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Murat Kurum, Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and President of COP 31, during the press conference in Istanbul. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment

Mosaed al-Zayani (Istanbul)

Fitch Keeps Qatar at 'AA'

The skyline of illuminated high-rise buildings is seen along the Corniche Promenade in Doha on September 4, 2026. (AFP)

Jeddah to Host Saudi Industry Forum 2026 from September 14 to 16

A view of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Norway's Sovereign Fund Proposes Deep Cuts to US Treasury Holdings

A general view of the Norwegian central bank in Oslo, Norway March 6, 2018. Picture taken March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Gwladys Fouche

J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas Forecast December ECB Rate Hike

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured outside its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

US Sanctions Turkish Bank Golden Global Over Alleged Iran Links

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 1: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives for a press conference as the 2026 G20 Financial meetings come to a close on September 1, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images/AFPages via AFP)

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Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

Culture The galleries showcased underwater archaeological discoveries and Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to protect and document submerged cultural assets - SPA

Red Sea Museum Concludes Six-Month 'Sunken Treasures' Exhibition

The "Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea" exhibition concluded its six-month run at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday, showcasing the works of its second cohort of emerging artists and the program’s mentors. (SPA)
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Diriyah Art Futures Opens Second Edition of 'CONTINUUM' Exhibition

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), the first center for New Media Arts in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’26 on Thursday,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This New York City Police Department photo shows one of three ancient sarcophagi fragments that the FBI Art Crime Team returned to the government of Lebanon during a September 2, 2026, ceremony in New York. (New York City Police Department)
Culture

US Hands Over Ancient Sarcophagus Fragments to Lebanon

The United States on Thursday announced the return of Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon that were looted from the southern city of Tyre and recovered…

Culture A visitor at the Saudi pavilion at the Moscow International Book Fair 2026. (SPA)
Culture

Saudi Pavilion Inaugurated at Moscow International Book Fair 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission today inaugurated the Saudi pavilion participating in the Moscow International Book Fair 2026…

Culture Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026
Culture

Ministry of Culture Participates in LEAP 2026

The Ministry of Culture is participating in LEAP 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an interactive pavilion showcasing the convergence of cultural heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Modric Available to Play for Croatia in Nations League

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Portugal v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - July 2, 2026 Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges fans after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup. (Reuters)

Modric Available to Play for Croatia in Nations League

Luka ‌Modric is still available to play for Croatia, the country's soccer association (HNS) said on Saturday, ending speculation that the veteran…

Sports Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during a Spanish La Liga match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)
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Flick Hoping Barca’s Yamal Can Face Valencia After Knock

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock. The 19-year-old winger did…

Sports Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Liverpool - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - September 4, 2026 Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)
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Isak Ready to Show World His Quality, Says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double delivered a first win for the Reds under…

Sports Mohamed Shehata celebrates his goal during the match. (Zamalek club)
Sports

Winning Start for Zamalek in CAF Champions League

Egyptian club Zamalek beat Djibouti outfit AS Port 2-1 in Cairo on Friday at the start of a quest to win the CAF Champions League a sixth time. It took the…

Sports Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique looks on during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 4, 2026. (AFP)
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Luis Enrique Extends Contract as PSG Coach until 2030

Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced…

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Indonesia Conducts Water Bombing to Contain Wildfires Near Future Capital

Varieties A drone view shows firefighters spraying water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire in Soeharto Hill Forest Park, North Penajam Paser in East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, September 3, 2026. (Public Relations Office of the Nusantara Capital City Authority/Handout via Reuters)

Indonesia Conducts Water Bombing to Contain Wildfires Near Future Capital

Indonesian authorities carried out a water bombing operation on Saturday to prevent wildfires from spreading in the future capital city Nusantara, a city…

Varieties Riders and visitors enjoy Guzzi motorcycles displayed at the museum during the Guzzi opening inaugurating its completely redeveloped historic factory and new museum as the motorcycle maker celebrates its 105th anniversary, in Mandello del Lario, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP)
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Moto Guzzi’s Renovated Lake Como Headquarters Welcomes Motorcycle-Bound Aficionados

After extensive renovation by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi, aficionados this year had fresh reasons for a pilgrimage to the lakeside spot…

Varieties A ferry passes in front of apartments in Sydney, Australia, August 18, 2026. (Reuters)
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Sydney Sweats in Spring Hot Spell, Faces ‘Extreme’ Bushfire Risk

Australia's most ‌populous city Sydney baked in a burst of sweltering spring heat on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to…

Varieties This aerial photo taken from a commercial plane shows haze from Indonesian forest fires blanketing a residential district in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo on September 5, 2026. (AFP)
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How Haze from Indonesian Fires Impacts Southeast Asia

Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago for weeks battles to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra. …

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Jordan’s Government Launches AI-Powered Digital Spokesperson ‘Farah’

The account of the Jordanian government’s digital spokesperson, "Farah," has been launched on Instagram as a new digital platform for communicating with the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)

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