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The destroyed house of the Abed Al-Hadi family following an Israeli air strike in Al-Bureije refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 08 October 2024. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills at Least 23 People

An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip killed at least 23 people on Thursday, with the toll likely to rise, Palestinian…

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Turkish citizens walk to board Turkish military ships evacuating them from Lebanon to Türkiye, in Beirut port on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Türkiye’s Navy Starts to Evacuate its Citizens from Beirut as Israel Battles Hezbollah

Over 2,000 Turkish citizens and some foreign nationals started boarding a Turkish military ship late Wednesday that brought in aid and will take them out of a…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. (United Nations)

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UNICEF: One in Eight Girls and Women Sexually Assaulted Before Age 18

More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations…

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Biden Urges Netanyahu to Minimize Civilian Harm in Lebanon

US President Joe Biden makes remarks on Hurricane Milton in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 09 October 2024. EPA/RON SACHS / POOL

Biden Urges Netanyahu to Minimize Civilian Harm in Lebanon

US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to minimize harm to civilians in Lebanon, especially in the populated areas of Beirut,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington) Thursday 10/10 - 06:34

Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hezbollah Tasking Me to Hold Political Negotiations Is Nothing New Wednesday 09/10 - 17:12

File photo: The oil tanker Cordelia Moon bursts into flames after being hit by a missile in the Red Sea, off Yemen's Red Sea Port of Hodeida, in this screengrab from a video released on October 1, 2024. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS

Liberia-Flagged Tanker Struck Near Yemen

A Liberia-flagged tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Red Sea about 73 nautical miles (135 kilometers) southwest of the Yemeni port of…

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FILE PHOTO: Former US President Donald Trump in New York City, US May 30, 2024 and US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, US, July 22, 2024 in a combination of file photos. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz, Nathan Howard/File Photo

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Trump Rejects Fox News Invite to Debate Harris in Late October

Republican former President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will not debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, hours after Fox News invited the two…

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Zelensky on Whirlwind Tour of Europe ahead of US Vote

03 October 2024, Ukraine, Kyiv: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who makes his first visit in this capacity to Kyiv, capital of Ukraine Photo: Ukrinform/dpa

Kuwait Defense Ministry Says F-18 Jet Crashed in North, Pilot Killed

Hurricane Milton Marches Across Central Florida, Destroying Homes

A motorist drives past broken utility poles downed by strong wind gusts as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida, US October 9, 2024. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

Israel Says Eliminates Hezbollah 'Golan Heights' Member, Syrian Media Report Israeli Airstrikes

Forensic inspect a residential building hit by a reported Israeli air strike, in the Mazzeh suburb on the western outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on October 8, 2024. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)

5 Paramedics Killed In Israeli Airstrike On a Civil Defense Center in Southern Lebanon

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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Will Escalation Stop Israeli Gas Production?

The forum’s first session hosted Prince Turki Al-Faisal.

Saudi Film Forum: Cinema Beyond the Screen

Imran Riza, the UN’s Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UN Deputy Special Coordinator to Asharq Al-Awsat: Humanitarian Situation in Lebanon is ‘Catastrophic’

Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province oversees the signing of a contract for the implementation of the project of linking the Gulf Electricity Market with Iraq (SPA)

GCC Signs Landmark Electricity Market Connection with Iraq

Elon Musk's X Is Back in Brazil after Its Suspension, Having Complied with All Judicial Demands

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Delays in Reaching Sinwar Cost Three Key Negotiation Chances

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Saudi King Completes Medical Tests, on Road to Recovery

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Kuwait Defense Ministry Says F-18 Jet Crashed in North, Pilot Killed

Saudi Crown Prince, Iran FM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Iran FM to Visit Saudi Arabia to Avert Major Regional Military Escalation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a press conference after his meeting with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP)

MWL Chief: ‘Building Bridges’ Document Marks Key Shift in Islamic Cooperation

The “Global Conference for Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects” was held in March, 2024 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia, US Discuss De-escalation Efforts in the Region

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati speaks during a press conference in the presence of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt (not pictured), in Beirut, Lebanon October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Lebanon: Mikati Says Diplomatic Efforts 'Intensify' to Secure Ceasefire

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Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills at Least 23 People

Türkiye’s Navy Starts to Evacuate its Citizens from Beirut as Israel Battles Hezbollah

Liberia-Flagged Tanker Struck Near Yemen

Iraq Receives 7,000 Lebanese, Ministry of Migration Denies Settlement Allegations

The Immigration Department in Salah al-Din registers the arrival of Lebanese in the governorate. (Government media)

Biden Urges Netanyahu to Minimize Civilian Harm in Lebanon

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Two men seat at Eleftheria, Liberty, square in central capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Cyprus Arrests 8 Syrians on Suspicion of Terrorism Funding

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Sweden Police Investigate Shooting Near Israeli Target

An Israeli helicopter flies over the sea coast of Haifa in northern Israel, on October 10, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by Jack Guez / AFP)

UNICEF: One in Eight Girls and Women Sexually Assaulted Before Age 18

Trump Rejects Fox News Invite to Debate Harris in Late October

Zelensky on Whirlwind Tour of Europe ahead of US Vote

Philippines Challenges China Over South China Sea at Asean Meet

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convene at a summit hosted by Laos in the capital Vientiane, to tighten diplomatic ties and discuss the ongoing civil unrest in Myanmar and tensions in the South China Sea. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

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Will Escalation Stop Israeli Gas Production?

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Saudi Industrial Production Index Increases in August

GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA

Gold Prices Inch Higher With US Inflation Data in Focus

A participant shows gold bars during the 21st edition of the international gold and jewelry exhibition at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Kuwait City on May 23, 2024. (Photo by Yasser AL ZAYYAT / AFP)

20 Tech Companies Listed on Tadawul with a Value Exceeding $39 Billion

Deputy Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Authority for the Technology Sector (Asharq Al-Awsat)

GCC Signs Landmark Electricity Market Connection with Iraq

Geopolitical Strife Could Cost Global Economy $14.5 Trln Over 5 Years

09 October 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza City: A general view of buildings damaged by Israeli strikes. Photo: Mahmoud Issa/Quds Net News via ZUMA Press/dpa

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Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA

Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday to preserve the Falcons' cultural, heritage, and environmental…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 10/10 - 04:25

Rabat Named World Book Capital for 2026

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Rabat as the World Book Capital for 2026, following a…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/10 - 11:26

Dubai to Host MENA's 1st World Cities Culture Summit

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that the World Cities Culture Summit 2024 is set to take place from October 30 to November 1,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai) Wednesday 09/10 - 08:52

Son of the Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, C.J. Chenier holds his father's accordion in Houston, May 29, 2006. (Ben Desoto/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)

Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole Heritage Will Be Showcased at 50th Annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles

Louisiana's Cajun and Creole heritage takes center stage this weekend when the Festivals Acadiens et Creoles marks a half-century of honoring and celebrating…

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The CDF was established in 2021 as a developmental fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF)

CDF Showcases Diverse Solutions for Filmmakers at Saudi Film Confex 2024

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) announced its participation in the second annual Saudi Film Confex, scheduled October 9 to 12 in Riyadh. The Saudi Film…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 09/10 - 05:33

Sports

Nadal Says Will Retire from Tennis after Davis Cup Finals

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FILE - Rafael Nadal reacts waves after the men's doubles quarter-final tennis competition at the Roland Garros stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, file)

Nadal Says Will Retire from Tennis after Davis Cup Finals

Rafael Nadal announced Thursday he will retire from tennis at age 38 following next month's Davis Cup finals. Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an…

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The Olympic rings are pictured in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

IOC Sets January Date for 7 Presidential Candidates

The International Olympic Committee has set a Jan. 30 date for the key presidential election meeting where seven candidates will meet with voters ahead of…

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Coco Gauff of the USA hits a return to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk during their women's singles match at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, China's Hubei province on October 10, 2024. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)

Gauff Building Momentum in Wuhan, US Open Finalist Pegula Out

Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the Wuhan Open with a 6-4, 6-1 rout of 17th-ranked Marta Kostyuk in just over an hour on Thursday. It was the…

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(FILE) - A line judge follows the action on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 30 June 2016 (re-issued 09 October 2024). EPA/HANNAH MCKAY

Wimbledon Tennis Tournament Replaces Line Judges with Technology

Wimbledon is replacing line judges with electronic line-calling, the latest step into the modern age by the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament. The All…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Thursday 10/10 - 06:03

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Kylian Mbappé of PSG celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, in San Sebastian, Spain, 05 March 2024. (EPA)

Mbappé among Stars Missing from Nations League while European Teams Eye World Cup Qualifying

In a congested soccer season where elite players have aired the idea of going on strike, the Nations League returns this week looking less than a top priority…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/10 - 14:36

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Saudi Film Forum: Cinema Beyond the Screen

Saudi Film Forum: Cinema Beyond the Screen

“Where cinema transcends the screen,” marked the opening of the Saudi Film Forum, which began on Wednesday evening in Riyadh. The event attracted a large…

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Chinese tourists visit the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

China to Hold Nationwide Survey on Population Changes

China's National Bureau of Statistics said it will conduct a nationwide sample survey from Thursday to "accurately" monitor population changes and better plan…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beijing) Thursday 10/10 - 06:17

In this photograph taken on October 1, 2024, a tiger rests under a tree at the Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur district of India's Rajasthan state. (Photo by Peter MARTELL / AFP)

WWF: Wildlife Populations Plunge 73% Since 1970

Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70 percent in the last half-century, according to the latest edition of a landmark assessment…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/10 - 06:10

University of Washington computational biologist professor David Baker is speaks to coworkers at the University of Washington after receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry on October 09, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Alika Jenner/Getty Images/AFP

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Honors 3 Scientists Who Used AI To Design Proteins - Life's Building Blocks

Three scientists who discovered powerful techniques to decode and even design novel proteins — the building blocks of life — were awarded the Nobel Prize in…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 10/10 - 05:46

The Green List provides crucial guidelines for conservation and involving stakeholders in sustainable development processes - SPA