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Saudi Arabia Underscores Support for Legitimate Yemeni Govt to End Houthi Coup

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday its absolute support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, legitimate government and people in ending the…

Tuesday 06/10 - 22:43

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Iranians walk next to a wall painting of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 06 October 2026. (EPA)

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Trump Says Nobody Knows Who Is Running Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that nobody knew who was running Iran during the US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its eighth month. "Their leaders…

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska, US, October 5, 2026. (Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via Reuters)

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Vance Says Iran Must Cut Enrichment to End War

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to…

Wednesday 07/10 - 00:06

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Syrian President in Riyadh for Talks on Boosting Relations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Tuesday Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for…

Tuesday 06/10 - 22:09

Yemen Armed Forces Advance in Taiz, Coalition Carries out Operation to Protect Marine Navigation

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This image taken from undated video released Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, by the Yemeni government-allied Southern Giants Brigades media office shows its fighters firing a weapon mounted on a pickup truck during clashes with the Iran-backed Houthi group in Dhubab district, Taiz, Yemen. (Southern Giants Brigades Media Office via AP)

Yemen Armed Forces Advance in Taiz, Coalition Carries out Operation to Protect Marine Navigation

The Yemeni army announced on Tuesday that it has seized control of new positions in the Haifan district, south of the Taiz province, as battles continued to…

Tuesday 06/10 - 23:58

Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Three People Injured in Attacks on Jazan and Najran Airports Tuesday 06/10 - 10:21

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A maintenance worker walks out of the headquarters of Russia's consumer and health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor in Moscow on October 5, 2026. (AFP)

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Trump to Speak to Putin on Plague as US Steps up Pressure

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician…

Tuesday 06/10 - 23:34

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Ships are anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman's Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

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World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Easing of Hormuz Shock to Drive Saudi Growth to 7.9% in 2027

Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to stage a strong rebound in 2027 as the effects of disruptions to energy and trade flows fade. The World Bank forecasts the…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh) Tuesday 06/10 - 09:23

Saudi Energy Minister: Oil Pumped Through East-West Pipeline Reached 5.8 Million Barrels

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. Reuters file photo

Prosecutor: Iranians Spied on London-based Journalists 'on Behalf of' Tehran

Police officers patrol outside Woolwich Crown Court as the trial of three Iranian nationals, charged with spying offenses on behalf of Iran's foreign intelligence service, takes place in London, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Pupil Wounds 8 Girls in Istanbul School Knife Attack

30 September 2026, Türkiye, Istanbul: Ships are sailing on the Bosphorus. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa

Belgium’s Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Eva Olsson, Ellen Moons, and Mark Pearce sit in front of a screen displaying Francis Halzen as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Christine OLSSON / TT NEWS AGENCY / AFP)

GCC Reaffirms Support for Efforts to Achieve Security and Stability in Yemen

Jassem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Dr. Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s Foreign Minister. (GCC)

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Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya (File photo/AP)

Khalil al-Hayya: Hamas’ Unexpected Leader at a Turning Point

A banner in Tehran displays a portrait of late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. (EPA)

Yahya Sinwar: A Public Image Haunted by Scenes of Destruction

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves during a ceremony marking the 55th anniversary of Fatah's founding in Ramallah in the West Bank in 2019. (Reuters)

How Oct. 7 Attack Led Abbas to Reshape the Palestinian Authority

World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Easing of Hormuz Shock to Drive Saudi Growth to 7.9% in 2027

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, donates blood on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Donates Blood, Launches Annual Donation Campaign for 2026

(FILES) An aerial view shows ships anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman's Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

World Bank Projects Regional Growth to Reach 7.8% in 2027

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Underscores Support for Legitimate Yemeni Govt to End Houthi Coup

Tuesday 06/10 - 22:43

Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Egyptian, Jordanian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as they pose for photos before a meeting at the US State Department on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Coalition: Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis at Khamis Mushait, North of Riyadh Destroyed

Coalition official Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Syrian President in Riyadh for Talks on Boosting Relations

Saudi, Italian Defense Ministers Discuss Military Cooperation

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

Saudi Crown Prince Donates Blood, Launches Annual Donation Campaign for 2026

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Khalil al-Hayya: Hamas’ Unexpected Leader at a Turning Point

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza) since 1 hour

Stability in Southern Lebanon Tops Agenda for Next Round of Talks with Israel

Smoke rises from Mansouri in southern Lebanon after Israeli detonations on Sept. 28. (Reuters)

Yemen Armed Forces Advance in Taiz, Coalition Carries out Operation to Protect Marine Navigation

Israel Puts Military on Alert for Oct 7 Anniversary, Warns Gazans

Residents gather on a hill on October 1, 2026, in Sderot, one of the areas in southern Israel attacked by Hamas three years prior. Oded Balilty, AP

Berri Reins In Hezbollah Campaign against Lebanese Prime Minister

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam inspects the Nabatieh Gendarmerie unit last Friday (National News Agency)

Lebanon, Britain to Hold Joint Military Exercise Starting Tuesday

A Lebanese flag flies as buildings lie in ruins in Mansouri, as seen from Henniye, Lebanon, September 29, 2026. (Reuters)

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A man checks his cellphone at a waterfront shelter as commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, Tuesday, Oct, 6, 202 (AP)

India Says 12 Seafarers Injured in Hormuz Tanker Attack

Asharq Al Awsat (New Delhi) since 1 hour

Iran Nominates ‘Aerospace and Missile Official’ For Defense Minister Post

Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi (Mehr news agency)

Trump Says Nobody Knows Who Is Running Iran

Vance Says Iran Must Cut Enrichment to End War

North Korea Warns US Over Taiwan While Kim Pledges Support for Russia

01 October 2026, North Korea, Pyongyang: A photograph released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 30, 2026, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressing a ceremony at Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang marking the 80th anniversary of the country's top university. (YNA/dpa)

Trump to Speak to Putin on Plague as US Steps up Pressure

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A general view of the cityscape in Oslo, Norway November 17, 2020. NTB SCANPIX/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS

Norway Plans to Spend $63.6 Billion from Wealth Fund in 2027

Asharq Al Awsat since 27 minutes

Moody’s: Spending Restraint to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Fiscal Recovery in 2027

IMF Chief Warns Energy Shock, Growing Debt and AI Risks Threaten Global Growth

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participates in a press briefing at the IMF/World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., US, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Chinese Independent Refiners Boost Iraqi Oil Purchases, Traders Say

A Chinese-flagged oil tanker is moored at an oil terminal at Tsing Yi port in Hong Kong, China, March 19. (REUTERS/Joyce Zhou)

Saudi Energy Minister: Oil Pumped Through East-West Pipeline Reached 5.8 Million Barrels

Saudi Arabia Bolsters Food Security with $798 Million for Strategic Commodities

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Italy’s Lecce… Florence of the South

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The city has an ancient history that stretches back more than 2,000 years (Getty Images)

Italy’s Lecce… Florence of the South

‘The best way to experience Lecce is to walk around looking up.’ That is what a tourist is told shortly after arriving in the second-largest city in Italy’s…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Tuesday 06/10 - 07:17

Culture

Culture

‘The Eye of Goliath’, A Novel That Recalls Jekyll and Hyde

ByDexter Palmer* “The Eye of Goliath”, the Argentine writer Diego Muzzio’s dark-humored, macabre puzzle box of a novel, is set just after World War I, in an…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 06:54

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Madinah stands out for its architectural character, which draws on the city’s cultural identity and architectural heritage. (SPA)

Culture

On World Architecture Day, Madinah Reflects Its Identity Through Its Urban Landscape

The first Monday of October marks World Architecture Day, an occasion that highlights the role of architecture in shaping cities and enhancing the quality of…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 05:33

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The fragile 70-meter tapestry went on display in the UK for the first time in September on loan from its home in Normandy, France. (Reuters)

Culture

British Museum Head ‘Sorry’ Over Bayeux Tapestry Complaints

The British Museum director told the BBC Monday he was "really sorry" if visitors had a bad experience at the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition after some…

Monday 05/10 - 23:41

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The agreement covers the production of films and television series spanning social comedy, drama, and action - SPA

Culture

Cultural Development Fund Signs SAR39 Million Agreement with Rotana

The Cultural Development Fund has signed a financing agreement with Rotana Media Group to support the production of films and television series with a combined…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 05/10 - 15:52

Sports

Khaleeji 27 Trophy Presented to Saudi National Team

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Jeddah hosted the tournament for the first time, from September 23 to October 6. SPA

Khaleeji 27 Trophy Presented to Saudi National Team

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under whose patronage the tournament was held, Deputy Governor of Makkah…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) since 14 minutes

Sports

06 October 2026, Argentina, Buenos Aires: Argentina's Lionel Messi cheers during an international friendly football match between Argentina and Benin at the Monumental Stadium. Photo: Roberto Tuero/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Messi Ends Argentina Career with Goal, 2 Assists in Tear-filled Farewell

Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi met the moment, contributing to all three goals in his final appearance for Argentina's national team, a 3-0 exhibition…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Sports

Spain's midfielder #6 Mikel Merino celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A3 football match between Croatia and Spain at the Poljud stadium in Split on October 6, 2026. (AFP)

Sports

Merino Double Helps Spain Beat Croatia, Reach Nations League Quarters

Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday. …

Tuesday 06/10 - 23:44

Sports

Harry Kane of England applauds to supporters after winning the UEFA Nations League match England against Czechia, in London, Britan, 06 October 2026. (EPA)

Sports

Kane Eyes Ronaldo Record After Matching England Cap Mark

Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to…

Tuesday 06/10 - 23:29

Sports

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

Sports

Ronaldo Says Portugal Coach Broke Promises, Apologizes for Walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained…

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Orphaned Kittens Meet Sharks and Stingrays on an Aquarium Field Trip at Mall of America

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This image taken from a Sea Life at Mall of America video shows a rescue kitten from the Bitty Kitty Brigade visiting Sea Life at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. (Sea Life at Mall of America via AP)

Orphaned Kittens Meet Sharks and Stingrays on an Aquarium Field Trip at Mall of America

A pair of kittens gazed up through the aquarium's shimmering blue waters as a (relatively) enormous fish passed overhead. One kitten stared transfixed through…

Tuesday 06/10 - 23:50

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Belgium’s Francis Halzen Wins Nobel Prize in Physics

Belgian Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 11:15

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A man attempts to extinguish flames with a bucket amid thick smoke and fires burning through peatland in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 3, 2026. (Photo by REINA / AFP)

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Indonesia Says Will Halt Forest Destruction for Rice Paddies

Indonesia said on Tuesday it will halt a project to raze several million hectares of forest to clear land for rice production, saying it had reached self…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 10:19

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Vietnam Busts Cat-stealing Ring that Took 2,700 Pets for Food

Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighborhoods, taking the pets to be…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 09:46

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Ready, Set, Snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese Compete for Best-rested

In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organized by a…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 06/10 - 07:57

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