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World Bank Says Syria Arrears Cleared, Making Country Eligible for New Loans

The World Bank on Friday said it had cleared Syria's $15.5 million in outstanding debt after receiving payments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making the…

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Since March 2, Israeli forces have blocked all humanitarian aid entering Gaza for its 2.4 million inhabitants - AFP

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Council of Europe Denounces 'Deliberate Starvation' in Gaza

The Council of Europe on Friday said Gaza was suffering from a "deliberate starvation", and warned that Israel was sowing "the seeds for the next Hamas" in the…

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ADNOC Says UAE, US to Invest $440 billion in Energy Sector through 2035

The United States and the United Arab Emirates plan to spend a total of $440 billion in the energy sector over the next decade, Sultan al-Jaber, the UAE oil…

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FILE PHOTO: An oil and gas industry worker walks during operations of a drilling rig at Zhetybay field in the Mangystau region, Kazakhstan, November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Turar Kazangapov/File Photo

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Oil Heads for Weekly Gain but Remains under Supply Hike Pressure

Oil prices edged up on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly gain on easing US-China trade tensions, although the optimism was somewhat offset by…

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Russia-Ukraine Talks End after Less than Two Hours in Türkiye

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan chairs a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 16, 2025. Arda Kucukkaya/Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

Russia-Ukraine Talks End after Less than Two Hours in Türkiye

The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years lasted well under two hours, with no apparent sign of progress so far in…

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Russia and Ukraine to Hold First Direct Peace Talks in over 3 Years Friday 16/05 - 08:34
After Putin Is a No-Show at Talks in Türkiye, Trump Says He’ll Meet the Russian Leader Soon since 4 hours

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FILE PHOTO: UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles drive in the Lebanese village of Wazzani near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

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UN Peacekeepers Attacked by Civilians in Lebanon, No Casualties Reported

A large group of civilians wielding metal rods and axes attacked a patrol of UN troops in southern Lebanon on Friday, causing damage to UN vehicles but no…

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A military convoy maneuvers inside Gaza, as seen from Israel, May 15, 2025. (Reuters)

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Gaza Rescuers Say at Least 82 Killed in Israeli Strikes

At least 82 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday, as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip that excluded Israel. Strikes…

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Trump Says Iran Has Proposal from US on Its Rapidly Advancing Nuclear Program

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

EU Readying New Sanctions to Increase Pressure on Russia, Von Der Leyen Says

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen delivers a speech during the "Choose Europe for Science" event, to encourage researchers and scientists from all over the world to practice in Europe, in the amphitheatre of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool

Investors Eye Syria After Trump Sanctions Move

Syrian watch a televised speech of President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a café in Aleppo (AFP)

Trump Says Many in Gaza Are ‘Starving’

Palestinians wait for their food rations outside a distribution center in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 15, 2025. (AFP)

'Serious Problem': Afghan Capital Losing Race against Water Shortages

Kabul faces a looming water crisis, driven by unruly and rapid urbanization, mismanagement over years of conflict, and climate change. Wakil KOHSAR / AFP

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Ghalia Abu Moteir, whose family fled what is now Israel during the 1948 war that surrounded its creation, shelters from the current war in a tent in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, after being displaced from her home in Rafah, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP)

From 1948 to Now, a Palestinian Woman in Gaza Recounts a Life of Displacement

A worker places roses in a copper tin before they're boiled to produce rose products, in Kalaat M'Gouna, Morocco, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP)

The Desert Blooms, Roses Perfume the Air and a Moroccan Town Comes to Life

In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. At right is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.(Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)

Foreign Fighters in Syria: Problem or Part of the Solution?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a cancer center opening in Ramallah on Wednesday (AFP)

Abbas Seeks Direct, Intensive Talks with Hamas

Buildings are seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/ File Photo

Saudi Arabia Draws Silicon Valley with $21 Bn Investment Deals

Heads of companies investing in the energy fund (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Energy Fund to Boost Saudi-US Strategic Investments

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President Trump speaks on stage during a tour of the Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar (Getty)

Trump Visits Al Udeid, Says Qatar Will Invest $10 Billion in Air Base

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Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)

UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investments in the US

Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and US President Donald Trump meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (AP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Khan Younis

Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

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

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Council of Europe Denounces 'Deliberate Starvation' in Gaza

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UN Peacekeepers Attacked by Civilians in Lebanon, No Casualties Reported

Lebanese Prime Minister: No Turning Back on State Decision to Control All Arms

Investors Eye Syria After Trump Sanctions Move

Gaza Rescuers Say at Least 82 Killed in Israeli Strikes

Trump Says Many in Gaza Are ‘Starving’

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Russia-Ukraine Talks End after Less than Two Hours in Türkiye

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Trump Says Iran Has Proposal from US on Its Rapidly Advancing Nuclear Program

EU Readying New Sanctions to Increase Pressure on Russia, Von Der Leyen Says

France Sues Iran at Top UN Court over Detained Citizens

France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot talks to the press as he arrives for an informal meeting of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) foreign ministers, in Antalya, on May 15, 2025.

After Putin Is a No-Show at Talks in Türkiye, Trump Says He’ll Meet the Russian Leader Soon

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Pope Meets World Diplomats, Stresses Peace and Dignity of Migrants

A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV during the audience with the Eastern Churches celebrating their Jubilee, in Vatican City, 14 May 2025. (EPA / Vatican Media handout)

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FILE PHOTO: A view of the Syrian central bank, after the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi/File Photo

World Bank Says Syria Arrears Cleared, Making Country Eligible for New Loans

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ADNOC Says UAE, US to Invest $440 billion in Energy Sector through 2035

Oil Heads for Weekly Gain but Remains under Supply Hike Pressure

Gold Slips, Heads for Worst Week in Six Months on Easing Trade Tensions

A 12.441 kg gold bar sits amongst one kilogram gold cast bars with 99.99% purity ready for sale at the ABC Refinery in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

UN Forecasts Slower Global Economic Growth Following Trump’s Tariffs and Trade Tensions

An American flag flutters over a ship and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California, US, May 13, 2025. (Reuters)

Japan’s Economy Shrinks as US Tariff Hit Looms

The Tokyo Dome (L-white roof) and the Tokyo Skytree (back R) are pictured from the high-rise business district of Shinjuku on a hazy day in central Tokyo on May 16, 2025. (AFP)

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Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh

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This comes as part of a cultural lineup running through May 24 - SPA

Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the international theatrical production Slava’s Snowshow, part of a cultural lineup running through…

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Saudi Arabia Observes International Day of Families, Emphasizes Community Culture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins the global community in commemorating the United Nations-designated International Day of Families on May 15, an annual…

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art to foster knowledge exchange and raise…

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This photo taken on March 30, 2025 shows farmers working in fields in a village where tobacco is commonly grown in Yuxi, in China's southwest Yunnan province. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

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Chinese Cultural Event in Riyadh Highlights Heritage of Yunnan Province

A Chinese cultural event titled 'A Life Called Yunnan' was held in Riyadh, marking a significant occasion in the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 initiative. …

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Tour Diriyah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, accompanied on Tuesday US President Donald Trump on a tour of Diriyah. The…

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Pele's Pain, Rooney's Rocket and Great Escapes: Everton Bids Farewell to Goodison Park

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A general view of Goodison Park stadium ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Feb.12, 2025. (AP)

Pele's Pain, Rooney's Rocket and Great Escapes: Everton Bids Farewell to Goodison Park

The "Grand Old Lady" of English soccer is about to bid farewell to the men's game. Goodison Park, the long-time home of Premier League team Everton, has…

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Inter Miami midfielder Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball between San Jose Earthquakes defenders Dave Romney, left, and Max Floriani during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP)

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Messi Named in List of Argentina Probables for June Fixtures

Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, after an injury forced him to miss…

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Al-Ittihad fans celebrate. Photo: Adnan Mahdaly

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Al-Ittihad Seal 10th Saudi Pro League Title

Al-Ittihad, captained by Karim Benzema, clinched the Saudi Pro League title with two matches to spare as they came from a goal down to beat Al-Raed 3-1 on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Buraydah) Friday 16/05 - 08:16

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Barcelona fans celebrate in the street after their team won the Spanish La Liga soccer championship in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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Barcelona Clinches its 28th La Liga Title

This was Lamine Yamal's season. So it just had to be the teenage phenom who scored the decisive goal to clinch Barcelona's 28th Spanish league title. And…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/05 - 07:09

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(FILES) Brazil's Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues delivers a speech during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 10, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

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Judge Removes Brazil Soccer President from Office Days after Ancelotti Hired

A Rio de Janeiro judge removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as Brazilian soccer confederation president on Thursday and ordered new elections “as soon as possible.” The…

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Brazil Confirms First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Poultry

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Talita de Lima Freitas, federal agricultural inspector, works on a sample to test for avian influenza virus at the Reference Laboratory of the World Organization for Animal Health in Campinas, Brazil April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo

Brazil Confirms First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Poultry

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock on Friday confirmed the country's first bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry. The virus was found at a…

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A handout photo made available by the Royal Thai Police Central Investigation Bureau shows a baby orangutan inside a basket after being rescued from smuggling in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 May 2025 (issued 15 May 2025). EPA/ROYAL THAI POLICE CENTRAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU / HANDOUT

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Thai Police Rescue 2 Baby Orangutans, Arrest Trafficking Suspect

Two baby orangutans have been rescued from being sold in Thailand's capital Bangkok and a suspected trafficker arrested, police said. The orangutans were…

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(FILES) This photograph taken on April 26, 2018 shows a general view of Everest base camp, some 140 kilometres northeast of Kathmandu. (Photo by PRAKASH MATHEMA / AFP)

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Expedition Organizers Say 2 Climbers Have Died on Mount Everest

An Indian and a Filipino climber have died while climbing Mount Everest as hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale the world’s highest peak, expedition…

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An undated handout photo released by Gilmour Space Technologies on May 14, 2025 shows a three-stage Eris rocket seen near Bowen, on the east coast of Australia. (Photo by Handout / GILMOUR SPACE TECHNOLOGIES / AFP)

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Nose Cone Glitch Wipes Australian Rocket Launch

An Australian aerospace firm said Friday it has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone…

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The Desert Blooms, Roses Perfume the Air and a Moroccan Town Comes to Life

Gloved and armed with shears, women weave through thorny brambles, clipping and tossing their harvest into wheelbarrows. “Thank God for the rain,” said rose…

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