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Arab World Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on the Haret Saida neighborhood, Sidon, Lebanon, 27 October 2024. (EPA)
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Lebanon Says 8 Killed in Israel Strike Near Coastal City of Sidon

Lebanon's health ministry said at least eight people were killed and 25 others wounded Sunday in an Israeli strike near the southern city of Sidon, where an…

Arab World People climb through a gap in a collapsed structure to search for survivors and victims through the rubble following Israeli bombardment on the four-storey Muqat family house in the Zarqa neighborhood in the north of Gaza City on October 26, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
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Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in North Gaza, Medics Say, as Ceasefire Talks Resume

Israeli military strikes killed at least 45 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, most of them in the north of the enclave, Palestinian health…

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Arab World A destroyed journalists car is seen at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a compound housing journalists, killing three media staffers from two different news agencies according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, in Hasbaya village, southeast Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP)
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Deadly Israeli Strike on Journalists in Lebanon Prompts Global Condemnation

Three journalists were killed in Lebanon by an Israeli strike on Friday morning, drawing condemnation from rights advocates about the number of reporters who…

Arab World Syrian Democratic Forces commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi speaks during an interview with AFP in Syria's northeastern city of Hasakeh on October 26, 2024. (AFP)
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Syria Kurd Force Denies Links to Ankara Attack as Türkiye Strikes

The commander of a Kurdish-led force in Syria denied links to a deadly attack near Ankara claimed by Kurdish PKK militants, after Turkish strikes on Kurd-held…

Egypt’s Sisi Says It Has Proposed a 2-Day Gaza Ceasefire and Release of 4 Hostages

Arab World Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the extended format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024. (EPA)

Egypt’s Sisi Says It Has Proposed a 2-Day Gaza Ceasefire and Release of 4 Hostages

Egypt’s president announced Sunday his country has proposed a two-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freed…

Culture Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese city of Baalbek in the Bekaa valley on September 23, 2024, behind the ancient Roman ruins and the six columns that remain standing at the Temple of Jupiter. (AFP)
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War Casts Shadow over Lebanon’s Ancient Baalbek

Since war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, the famed Palmyra Hotel in east Lebanon's Baalbek has been without visitors, but long-time employee Rabih…

World Part of the city skyline is pictured at dawn after several explosions were heard in Tehran on October 26, 2024. (AFP)
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UN Security Council to Meet Monday over Israel’s Strike on Iran

The United Nations Security Council will meet on Monday to discuss Israel's attack on Iran, council president Switzerland said on Sunday. The Swiss UN…

UN Decries ‘Horrific Circumstances’ in Northern Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage after an overnight Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya the northern Gaza Strip on October 27, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

South Korean Delegation to Brief NATO on North Korean Troops for Russia, Alliance Says

A man walks past a newspaper displayed on a street for the public in Seoul on October 21, 2024, with coverage on North Korea's decision to deploy thousands of soldiers to Ukraine's front lines and a photo (C) of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's President Vladimir Putin toasting at a banquet in Pyongyang earlier this year. (AFP)

Israeli Military Says Four Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon

Israeli soldiers carry the coffin of Israeli soldier, Mordechai Haim Amoyal during his funeral in Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, 25 October 2024. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

Trump Takes Election Pitch to Storied New York Arena

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in State College, Pennsylvania, US October 26, 2024. (Reuters)

Taiwan Reports Chinese ‘Combat Patrol’ after Beijing Slams US Arms Deal

Live rounds and flares are fired during a nighttime exercise on Penghu Islands, Taiwan October 24, 2024. (Taiwan Military News Agency/Handout via Reuters)

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A Syrian man passes by a bridge that links to Lebanon which was destroyed on Oct. 24 by an Israeli airstrike, in Qusair, Syria, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP)

Destruction of Lebanon-Syria Border Crossings in Israeli Airstrikes Creates Difficulties

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)

Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum to Kick off in Riyadh on Monday

The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)

Riyadh to Host Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21

BRICS leaders call for increased financial resources and stronger partnerships to address land degradation, desertification, and drought. (SPA)

BRICS Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Land Degradation Ahead of UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh

Tourists camp on the shores of Erg Znaigui, a seasonal lake in the village of Merzouga in the Sahara desert in southeastern Morocco on October 20, 2024. (AFP)

Rare Sahara Floods Bring Morocco’s Dried-up South Back to Life

Nissan Motors President and CEO Makoto Uchida. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Nissan CEO Admires Saudi Vision 2030, Says Region Boasts Massive Potential

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The Middle East… and the Path to De-escalation and Development

Emile Ameen
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Gaza, The Target and Hostage

Nabil Amr
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US Election: On 6 November Skies Won’t Fall

Amir Taheri
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The War and Pain in Lebanon

Jebril Elabidi
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Force Cannot Protect Lebanon

Hazem Saghieh
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Kurdish Democracy’s Last Chance

Lahur Sheikh Jangi
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Yes, It’s Time for Painful Decisions

Tariq Al-Homayed
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Israel Does Not Intend to Stop

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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On the Myth of an Israeli Lebanon

Nadim Koteich
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The Problem With This Conspiracy Theory is Reality

Jamelle Bouie
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This is Why Trump Imagines He Will Win

Katherine Miller
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When Defeats Be and Don’t!

Hazem Saghieh
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The plane is carrying vital humanitarian supplies, including food, shelter, and medical aid. (SPA)

14th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

OIC Condemns Israeli Military Attack on Iran

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)

MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Oman, Qatar, Bahrain Condemn Israel's Targeting of Iran

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate President of Austria on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

13th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Beirut

The aid underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting the Lebanese people in times of crisis. SPA

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Syrian Democratic Forces commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi speaks during an interview with AFP in Syria's northeastern city of Hasakeh on October 26, 2024. (AFP)

Syria Kurd Force Denies Links to Ankara Attack as Türkiye Strikes

Deadly Israeli Strike on Journalists in Lebanon Prompts Global Condemnation

A destroyed journalists car is seen at the site where an Israeli airstrike hit a compound housing journalists, killing three media staffers from two different news agencies according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, in Hasbaya village, southeast Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP)

Lebanon Says 8 Killed in Israel Strike Near Coastal City of Sidon

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on the Haret Saida neighborhood, Sidon, Lebanon, 27 October 2024. (EPA)

Egypt’s Sisi Says It Has Proposed a 2-Day Gaza Ceasefire and Release of 4 Hostages

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the extended format meeting of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024. (EPA)

UN Decries ‘Horrific Circumstances’ in Northern Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage after an overnight Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya the northern Gaza Strip on October 27, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Israeli Defense Minister: Hamas, Hezbollah No Longer Effective Proxies for Iran

A man inspects the debris and damage at the site of overnight Israeli airstrikes that targeted Beirut's southern suburb of Hadath on October 27, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (AFP)

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A man walks past a newspaper displayed on a street for the public in Seoul on October 21, 2024, with coverage on North Korea's decision to deploy thousands of soldiers to Ukraine's front lines and a photo (C) of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's President Vladimir Putin toasting at a banquet in Pyongyang earlier this year. (AFP)

South Korean Delegation to Brief NATO on North Korean Troops for Russia, Alliance Says

Kamala Harris Says She Is Not Concerned about Trump’s Talks with Netanyahu

Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press after speaking at a church on October 27, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images/AFP)

UN Security Council to Meet Monday over Israel’s Strike on Iran

Part of the city skyline is pictured at dawn after several explosions were heard in Tehran on October 26, 2024. (AFP)

Georgia's Election Took Place amid Widespread Intimidation. Vote Could Decide its Future in Europe

Members of an election commission count ballots at a polling station after the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Kostya Manenkov)

Ukraine’s Air Defense Downed 41 of 80 Russian Drones, Military Says

26 October 2024, Ukraine, Dnipro: Rescuers work at the scene of an overnight Russian attack in the Novokadatskyi district. (dpa)

Trump Takes Election Pitch to Storied New York Arena

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in State College, Pennsylvania, US October 26, 2024. (Reuters)

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A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (Getty Images)

Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum to Kick off in Riyadh on Monday

Riyadh to Host Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition on November 20-21

The conference aligns with SAR's efforts to achieve the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030 by attracting and localizing cutting-edge railway technologies. (Saudi Arabia Railways)

BRICS Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Land Degradation Ahead of UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh

BRICS leaders call for increased financial resources and stronger partnerships to address land degradation, desertification, and drought. (SPA)

India and Germany Launch Green Hydrogen Roadmap

Hydrogen H2 Filling Nozzles are plugged into a hydrogen filling station for trucks and cars in Berlin, Germany January 11, 2023. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi/ File Photo

Nissan CEO Admires Saudi Vision 2030, Says Region Boasts Massive Potential

Nissan Motors President and CEO Makoto Uchida. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Oil Prices Likely to Fall after Israel Shows Restraint in Strikes on Iran

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, US, August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jessica Lutz/File Photo

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War Casts Shadow over Lebanon’s Ancient Baalbek

Culture Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese city of Baalbek in the Bekaa valley on September 23, 2024, behind the ancient Roman ruins and the six columns that remain standing at the Temple of Jupiter. (AFP)

War Casts Shadow over Lebanon’s Ancient Baalbek

Since war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, the famed Palmyra Hotel in east Lebanon's Baalbek has been without visitors, but long-time employee Rabih…

Culture Saudi Heritage Commission Approves 500 Sites in Urban Heritage Register
Culture

Saudi Heritage Commission Approves 500 Sites in Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the approval of the registration and classification of 500 new sites in the urban heritage register, bringing…

Culture The House of Poetry in Marrakesh is set to host a three-day event presenting more than 30 Moroccan poets, artists, and intellectuals. WAM
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Marrakesh Hosts 6th Moroccan Poetry Festival

The sixth edition of the Moroccan Poetry Festival was inaugurated on Friday evening in Marrakesh, under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Smoke billows during air strikes in central Khartoum as the Sudanese army attacks positions held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) throughout the Sudanese capital on October 12, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
Culture

Britain Funding Sudanese Activists to Hide Sudan’s National Treasures

The British Council is using a £1.8 million ($2.3 million) grant to help prevent the pillaging of Sudan’s national museums during its ongoing civil war,…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Culture The Museum of Modern Art in the Polish capital is seen on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. (AP)
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Warsaw Opens a New Modern Art Museum as It Tries to Leave Poland’s Communist Legacy Behind

A modern art museum designed by American architect Thomas Phifer opens its doors in the Polish capital Friday — a minimalist, light-filled structure that is…

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Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A New Generation of Soccer Stars Is Lining up to Win the Ballon d'Or

Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior looks on during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, in Madrid, Spain, 22 October 2024. (EPA)

Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A New Generation of Soccer Stars Is Lining up to Win the Ballon d'Or

No Lionel Messi. No Cristiano Ronaldo. When the Ballon d'Or is presented at a gala ceremony in Paris on Monday, it will feel like the start of a new era in…

Sports Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks from the bench before a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP)
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Real Boss Ancelotti Rues Missed Chances in 4-0 Loss against Barca

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti lamented his side's missed opportunities in their stunning 4-0 home defeat to bitter rivals Barcelona in a LaLiga Clasico…

Sports France's head coach Herve Renard stands on the sidelines before a women's quarterfinal soccer match between France and Brazil, at La Beaujoire Stadium, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Nantes, France. (AP)
Sports

Renard Back to Coach Saudi Arabia after Mancini Exits

Herve Renard was hired to coach Saudi Arabia for a second time on Saturday, two days after the departure of Roberto Mancini. “I'm back,” Renard said in a…

Sports Fans of Cruzeiro celebrate a goal during the Copa Sudamericana semi-final first leg football match between Brazil's Cruzeiro and Argentina's Lanus at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on October 23, 2024. (AFP)
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Brazilian Football Player Sent off after 3 Seconds of Play

A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top flight division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match. Cruzeiro's…

Sports Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates their win over the Dallas Mavericks with Monte Morris (23) in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP)
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Kevin Durant Becomes 8th NBA Player to Reach 29,000 Career Points, Helps Suns Beat Mavs

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 29,000 career points, reaching the mark Saturday night as his Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas…

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In Beirut, a Photographer's Frozen Moments Slow Down Time and Allow the Contemplation of Destruction

Varieties A bomb dropped from an Israeli jet hits a building in Ghobeiri, Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (AP Photo/ Bilal Hussein)

In Beirut, a Photographer's Frozen Moments Slow Down Time and Allow the Contemplation of Destruction

We watch video after video, consuming the world on our handheld devices in bites of two minutes, one minute, 30 seconds, 15. We turn to moving pictures — “film…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Tourists camp on the shores of Erg Znaigui, a seasonal lake in the village of Merzouga in the Sahara desert in southeastern Morocco on October 20, 2024. (AFP)
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Rare Sahara Floods Bring Morocco’s Dried-up South Back to Life

In Morocco's southeastern desert, a rare downpour has brought lakes and ponds back to life, with locals -- and tourists -- hailing it as a gift from the…

Varieties This handout photograph released by Kensington Palace on October 25, 2024, shows Britain's Princess Diana (2R) with her 11-year-old son William (L), now Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales in the kitchens during one of his first visits to homelessness charity, The Passage in London, taken on December 14, 1993.. (Photo by THE PASSAGE / AFP)
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Prince William Says Visit With Diana to Homeless Shelter Was Eye-Opener

Prince William has recalled how his late mother Princess Diana took him to a shelter for homeless people when he was just 11 years old, saying how the visit…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Members of theater troupe Fantasi Tuli (Deaf Fantasy) perform a show titled "Senandung Senyap" (Songs of Silence), during Indonesia's first musical with mostly deaf artists, in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 26, 2024. (Reuters)
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Songs of Silence: Young Actors Perform Indonesia’s First Deaf Musical

In a Jakarta theatre, the music pulsed from speakers as a group of young artists danced in a musical, bathed in multicolor stage lights. But no one was singing…

Varieties Police and firefighters stand near where a few people have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
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Several Dead after Light Planes Collided in Australia

Three men died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday. Australian police, fire and ambulance…

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