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UK Police Ban Palestine Action Protest Outside Parliament

British police have banned campaign group Palestine Action from protesting outside parliament on Monday, a rare move that comes after two of its members broke…

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File photo: Khamenei receives Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tehran, July of last year (Iranian Supreme Leader’s website)

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Iran's Supreme Leader Asks Putin to Do More after US Strikes

Iran's supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin for more help from Russia after the biggest US military…

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In this handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 24, 2025, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a high level security meeting with the chiefs of the Pakistan forces and other government officials at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. Sharif on April 24 led a rare meeting of the national security committee, the government said, after India accused its neighbor of supporting "cross-border terrorism" and downgraded ties. (Photo by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP)

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Pakistan Condemns Trump for Bombing Iran a Day after Recommending Him for a Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan condemned US President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis…

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi meet in Istanbul last Saturday (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

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Egypt Concerned Over Developments in Iran

Egypt on Sunday expressed its “deep concern” over the latest developments in Iran following the US attacks on the country’s nuclear sites. It condemned the…

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Iran Issues Warning to Trump Who Raises Idea of Regime Change

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A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/Handout via REUTERS

Iran Issues Warning to Trump Who Raises Idea of Regime Change

Iran said on Monday that the US attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and called US President Donald Trump…

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UN Watchdog Chief Says 'Very Significant Damage' Expected at Iran's Fordo Site after US Attack since 31 minutes

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Lebanon Calls for Negotiations Following US Strikes on Iran

Following American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Sunday that the US bombing could lead to a…

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The public hospital in the city of Al-Majlad before the attack

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Tens Killed, Injured in West Kordofan, Reports Say

Dozens of people were killed and injured in a drone strike on a public hospital in the city of Al-Majlad, in the western state of Kordofan, western Sudan. The…

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Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela's President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syria

Muslim World League Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syrian Capital

At Least 15 Killed in Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church

A Syrian man reacts inside Mar Elias church where a suicide bomber detonated himself in Dweila in the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, Sunday June 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)

European Leaders: Iran Must Not Take Destabilizing Action

A Pakistani woman holds a national flag of Iran during a rally in solidarity with the Iranian people, in Karachi, Pakistan, 22 June 2025. EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER

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A man walks carrying shopping bags in a local market in downtown Riyadh (AFP).

World Bank Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Regional Conflict

An aerial view of Haifa Port in northern Israel before the onset of military tensions with Iran (Reuters).

Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten Global Trade, Energy Security

Hezbollah Reiterates Its Refusal to Enter the War

Armed Houthi supporters carry images of deceased military and political figures from Iran-aligned groups during a protest in Sanaa against Israeli airstrikes on Iran (EPA)

Iran’s Allies Constrained in Confronting Israel

A Hezbollah supporter walks near a site previously targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs during a pro-Iran demonstration on Friday (EPA)

Israeli-Iranian Conflict Alarms Residents of Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Traders monitoring the movement of stocks on Wall Street (Reuters)

Investors Weigh Market Risks as Israeli-Iranian Tensions Rise

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Saudi King Receives Written Message from Venezuela's President

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syria

Muslim World League Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Syrian Capital

Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Developments with GCC Leaders

GCC Urges Continued International Support for UNRWA

UNRWA center targeted by Israeli shelling in northern Gaza (DPA)

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File photo: People take part in a march in support of the Palestinian people and against Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in Rabat, Morocco, 22 June 2025. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI

UK Police Ban Palestine Action Protest Outside Parliament

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Hezbollah Reiterates Its Refusal to Enter the War

Egypt Concerned Over Developments in Iran

Lebanon Calls for Negotiations Following US Strikes on Iran

At Least 15 Killed in Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church

Syria Announces 200 Percent Public Sector Wage, Pension Increase

FILE PHOTO: Bundles of Syrian currency notes are stacked up as an employee counts money at Syrian central bank, in Damascus,Syria, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi/File Photo

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Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani talks to the press as he arrives for an informal meeting of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) foreign ministers ahead of potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Türkiye, in Antalya, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Italy against Suspending EU-Israel Accord, Foreign Minister Says

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UN Watchdog Chief Says 'Very Significant Damage' Expected at Iran's Fordo Site after US Attack

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has taken seat for the IAEA's Board of Governors meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 16, 2025. (AFP)

Iran's Supreme Leader Asks Putin to Do More after US Strikes

Pakistan Condemns Trump for Bombing Iran a Day after Recommending Him for a Nobel Peace Prize

Turkish Court Arrests Journalist for Threatening Erdogan

'Massive' Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least Five

Debris lies at the site of an apartment building hit during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

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Fears mount over the impact of military escalation on the Yemeni currency, which has recently seen a rapid decline (AFP).

Yemen’s Fragile Economy Feels the Heat of Iran-Israel Conflict

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World Bank Warns of Long-Term Fallout from Regional Conflict

Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten Global Trade, Energy Security

Oil Prices Spike after US Strikes on Iran

FILE PHOTO: A view shows an oil pump jack outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Tel Aviv Shares Hit Record Highs after US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites

A Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sign is seen at the bourse in Tel Aviv, Israel November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

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Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

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The sites collectively reflect the richness and diversity of architectural heritage across the Kingdom

Nearly 6,000 New Sites Registered in Saudi National Register of Architectural Heritage

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the registration of 5,969 new architectural heritage sites in the National Register of Architectural Heritage…

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The lineup includes artistic and musical performances, circus festivals, magic shows, and varied recreational and cultural activities. SPA

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Prepares for Cultural Events

Al-Baha Region is gearing up for an exceptional summer season under the slogan 'Color Your Summer,' featuring over 500 diverse events across 80 fully equipped…

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Performers and musicians take part in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" dress rehearsal by the Greek National Opera at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus during the 70th Athens Epidaurus Festival in Athens, Greece, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

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Athens' Ancient Theater Hosts Final Festival Season Before Closing for 3-year Restoration

For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where…

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Saudi Culture Ministry Launches 5th Edition of National Cultural Awards

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth edition of the National Cultural Awards, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 19/06 - 16:52

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The Saudi delegation is led by the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. SPA

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Saudi Arabia Showcases Cultural Identity at Seoul International Book Fair

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its pavilion at the 2025 Seoul International Book Fair held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in the South Korea…

Asharq Al Awsat (Seoul) Thursday 19/06 - 06:28

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Alcaraz Crowned King of Queen's for Second Time

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with his trophy after winning against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their final match at the Queen's Club Championships tennis tournament in London, Britain, 22 June 2025. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Alcaraz Crowned King of Queen's for Second Time

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second Queen's Club title as the world number two warmed up for Wimbledon with a 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 win against Jiri Lehecka in…

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Marc Marquez Wins Italian Grand Prix to Delight Ducati Fans on Home Soil

Ducati's Marc Marquez won the Italian Grand Prix after a dogfight for podium places at the Mugello Circuit on Sunday, taking the chequered flag ahead of his…

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, US - June 21, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during training REUTERS/Marco Bello

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Guardiola: Winning Club World Cup Would Not Make Up for City's Disappointing Season

Winning the Club World Cup title again would not make up for the disappointing 2024-25 season that Manchester City have had, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead…

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Head coach Igor Tudor (R), of Juventus reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Al Ain and Juventus in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2025. EPA/SHAWN THEW

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Juventus Manager Dismisses End-of-season Fatigue Narrative

Juventus manager Igor Tudor played down suggestions that his team are showing signs of end-of-season fatigue, insisting his players are motivated and ready to…

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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Reuters file photo

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Three Dead, Dozens Injured after Fall from Upper Stand in Algeria

Three spectators died and more than 70 others were injured after falling from the upper stand of a stadium, following MC Alger's win in the Algerian top-flight…

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Eastern Half of US Braces for More Long Days of Dangerous Heat

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A kid cools off in Crown Fountain in Millennium Park as temperatures climbed to over 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), in Chicago, Illinois, on June 21, 2025. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)

Eastern Half of US Braces for More Long Days of Dangerous Heat

Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East braced Sunday for another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures as a rare June heat wave…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 18:00

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FILE - Demonstrators march in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as residents protest mass tourism. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

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Surging Travel in Europe Spikes Concerns over Tourism's Drawbacks

Suitcases rattle against cobblestones. Selfie-snappers jostle for the same shot. Ice cream shops are everywhere. Europe has been called the world’s museum, but…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 22/06 - 07:03

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A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type. (AFP)

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French Scientists Find New Blood Type in Guadeloupe Woman

A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of a new blood type, dubbed "Gwada negative," France's…

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The iconic symbol of the 2024 Paris Olympic will take to the skies during France's annual street music festival, the Fete de la Musique. Thomas SAMSON / AFP

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Olympic Balloon to Rise again in Paris

A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics is set to rise again, with organizers hoping it will once again…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 21/06 - 08:46

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Kochar Jamal Tawfeeq, director of the Dukan Dam facility, gives an interview by the reservoir northwest of Iraq's northeastern city of Sulaimaniyah in the autonomous Kurdistan region on June 4, 2025, where waters have been receding due to a mix of factors including lower rainfall, severe drought, and diversion of inflowing rivers from Iran. (AFP)

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Water Levels Plummet at Drought-Hit Iraqi Reservoir

Water levels at Iraq's vast Dukan Dam reservoir have plummeted as a result of dwindling rains and further damming upstream, hitting millions of inhabitants…

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