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Houthis Report US Strikes after Israel Vows Revenge for Airport Attack

Yemen's Houthi group on Monday blamed Washington for around 10 strikes in and around the capital Sanaa after a missile fired by the Iran-backed group struck…

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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media aboard Air Force One as he flies from West Palm Beach, Florida enroute to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 4, 2025 returning to the White House.(Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

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Trump Says He Wants a Fair Trade Deal with China

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US was meeting with many countries, including China, on trade deals, and his main priority with China was to…

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FILE - Fog lingers behind Alcatraz Island, July 1, 2015, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

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Trump Orders Reopening of Infamous US Prison Alcatraz

US President Donald Trump said he had directed officials to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison, the notorious federal jail based on a small island in…

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FILE PHOTO: A general view taken with a drone shows part of Idlib city, Syria June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah/File Photo

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Syria to Sign Deal to Import Electricity from Türkiye

Syria is set to sign a deal to import electricity from Türkiye through a 400-kilovolt transmission line between the two countries "soon", the Syrian state news…

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Expansion of Gaza Offensive

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Israeli soldiers walk in the grounds of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the kibbutzim attacked by Palestinian Hamas group earlier this month, close to the southern Israeli border with the Gaza Strip on October 27, 2023. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Israeli Cabinet Approves Expansion of Gaza Offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual expansion of the offensive against Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, Israeli…

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Gaza Civil Defense Says 19 Killed in Israeli Strikes since 1 hour

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This photo released by Xinhua News Agency shows rescuers carrying out search and rescue operation at the site showing two passenger boats capsized in Qianxi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Liu Xu/Xinhua via AP)

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Tourist Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in China, 9 Dead and 1 Missing

Four boats capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving nine dead and one missing, state media said Monday. More than 80 people fell…

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FILE PHOTO: A tug vessel puts a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience outside Maltese territorial waters in this handout picture provided by Malta Government Department of Information, May 2, 2025. Government of Malta/Handout via REUTERS

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Malta Offers to Repair Gaza Aid Ship in Drone Strike Row

Malta offered on Sunday to repair an aid ship and send it on its way to Gaza after pro-Palestinian activists said the vessel had been hit by a drone strike. …

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Facilities, Infrastructure in Sudan

Brazilian Police Arrest 2 People over Plot to Bomb Lady Gaga Concert

Fireworks are seen at the end of Lady Gaga's open concert, in Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

The UAE Embassy in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)

China' Xi to Visit Russia May 7-10, Kremlin Says

FILE - Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a group photo ceremony prior to Outreach/BRICS Plus format session at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Oct. 24, 2024. (Maxim Shipenkov, Pool Photo via AP, File)

Putin Says He Hopes there Will Be No Need to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the educational marathon at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Syrian Druze fighters participate in the funeral of those killed in clashes with Syrian government forces in Sweida on Saturday (AFP)

Israel Expands Syria Intervention Under ‘Druze Protection’ Pretext

Shams al-Din Kabbashi, a member of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and deputy commander of the army, said his government has no objection to delivering aid to other states, provided guarantees are in place (Sudan News Agency)

Kabbashi: Sudan War Nearing End, Arms Proliferation Poses Major Threat

An aerial view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Launches Operations Room to Tackle Financial Fraud

A Palestinian child carries a pot of soup received from a community kitchen in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP)

Groups Fear Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid in Gaza Will Forcibly Displace People

Peru’s Foreign Minister, Elmer Schialer Salcedo (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Peru’s FM: Negotiations Underway with Saudi Arabia to Sign Bilateral Agreements by Year-End

The Supreme Defense Council, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, issued a recommendation to the government to warn Hamas against using Lebanese territory for any actions that undermine national security (Lebanese Presidency)

Hamas Comes Under Pressure in Lebanon

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The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs received the invitation during his meeting with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Invitation from Iraqi President to Attend Arab Summits

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Facilities, Infrastructure in Sudan

UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

Qatar Rejects ‘Provocative’ Statements Issued by Netanyahu's Office

Majed al-Ansari, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson. (Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Prophet’s Mosque Security ahead of Hajj

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour of the Security Operations Center at the Prophet's Mosque. (SPA)

OIC Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace

An Israeli fighter jet fires a rocket as it flies over an area near the Syrian capital Damascus on April 30, 2025. (AFP)

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Palestinians inspect the damage following overnight Israeli strikes, at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)

Gaza Civil Defense Says 19 Killed in Israeli Strikes

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Syria to Sign Deal to Import Electricity from Türkiye

Houthis Report US Strikes after Israel Vows Revenge for Airport Attack

FILED - 29 January 2024, Yemen, Sanaa: Armed members of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel. Photo: Osamah Yahya/dpa

Israeli Cabinet Approves Expansion of Gaza Offensive

Israel Confirms Calling Up Reservists for Gaza War Expansion

Israeli armored vehicles take position on Israel's border with the Gaza Srip on May 4, 2025. (Photo by Menahem KAHANA / AFP)

Israel Expands Syria Intervention Under ‘Druze Protection’ Pretext

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13 Workers Kidnapped in Peru Found Dead at Peruvian Gold Mine

Asharq Al Awsat (Lima) since 1 hour

Trump Orders Reopening of Infamous US Prison Alcatraz

Tourist Boats Capsize in Sudden Storm in China, 9 Dead and 1 Missing

Malta Offers to Repair Gaza Aid Ship in Drone Strike Row

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Respond to Houthis' Iranian 'Masters' after Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the annual ceremony at the eve of Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers (Yom HaZikaron) at the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)

China' Xi to Visit Russia May 7-10, Kremlin Says

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FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewelry shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/File Photo/File Photo

Gold Gains on Weaker Dollar; Traders Brace for Fed Rate Decision

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Trump Says He Wants a Fair Trade Deal with China

Saudi Chemicals Group SABIC Reports Q1 Net Loss of $323 Million

File photo: SABIC accounted for approximately 69% of the sector’s net profits in Q2 2024, with an 85% growth. (SABIC)

Malaysia Prime Minister Confident on Resolving Petronas-Petros Dispute

This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on May 2, 2025 shows Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (L) speaking as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) listens during a joint press conference in Putrajaya. (Photo by NIZAM ZANIL / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Launches Operations Room to Tackle Financial Fraud

US Solar Tariffs Could Drive Asia Transition Boom

Massive new tarrifs could hit solar panels made in Southeast Asia from June. (AFP)

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AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

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The program aims to raise awareness of AlUla’s linguistic heritage. SPA

AlUla Languages Institute Launches Reviving Ancient Languages Program

The AlUla Languages Institute, affiliated with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), launched the Reviving Ancient Languages Program. The program aims to…

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The initiative seeks to enhance the urban landscape in a sustainable and balanced manner

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RCMC Launches ‘Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture’ to Preserve Heritage

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) officially launched the “Makkah and Holy Sites Architecture” initiative on Sunday, aimed at…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 04/05 - 16:48

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The Harf competition is designed to highlight the beauty of the Arabic language

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King Salman Arabic Academy Launches Harf Arabic Language Competition

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the third edition of the Harf competition for non-Arabic-speaking students, an initiative aimed at…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 04/05 - 16:41

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An archaeologist uses a hose to water the keel of the medieval ship, preserving the wood after its discovery during excavation work at a former fish market, at the construction of car park, in Barcelona, Spain April 28, 2025. (Reuters)

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Dig in Spanish Former Fish Market Reveals Medieval Maritime Treasure

Archaeologists digging up a former fish market in Barcelona in northeast Spain have discovered the wreck of a ship that may have sunk about 500 years ago. …

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Saudi Arabia to Participate in Taste of Paris 2025

Saudi Arabia, represented by its Culinary Arts Commission, will participate in the upcoming Taste of Paris event from May 8 to 11. As one of the 11 sector…

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'Sarcastic' Hamilton Shows Frustration as Ferrari Struggle Again

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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc enjoyed a fun ride in Lego F1 cars before enduring more frustration in the Miami Grand Prix. Mark Thompson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

'Sarcastic' Hamilton Shows Frustration as Ferrari Struggle Again

Lewis Hamilton showed his frustration with his Ferrari team's tactics at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as the Scuderia once again struggled to compete. …

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Runner-up Coco Gauff of the USA poses with ther trophy after losing the women's Singles final match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Mutua Madrid Open, in Madrid, Spain, 03 May 2025. EPA/Chema Moya EPA-EFE/Chema Moya

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Gauff Taking a Lot of Positives from her Performance in Madrid Despite Loss

Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week that will make her the top-ranked…

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04 May 2025, Spain, Madrid: Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud celebrates winning the Madrid Open 2025 tournament at La Caja Magica. Photo: Alberto Gardin/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Ruud Beats Draper in Madrid Open Final to Win his First Masters 1000 Title

Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title after beating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday. The former…

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Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

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Ancelotti: Real Will Put Up a Good Fight at Barcelona

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti promised his team will put up a good fight against LaLiga leaders Barcelona at the "El Clasico" next Sunday, as the defending…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/05 - 18:11

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FILE PHOTO: Atalanta fans unfurl banner for 26-year old Atalanta BC fan, Riccardo Claris who was stabbed to death during clashes with Inter Milan supporters, in Italian reading: "Claris is everywhere with us", during the match against AC Monza, in Monza, Italy, May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo /File Photo

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Atalanta Fan Stabbed to Death in Clashes with Inter Supporters

A 26-year-old fan of Italian Serie A team Atalanta was stabbed to death during clashes between Atalanta and Inter Milan supporters in the northern city of…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/05 - 18:01

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TikTok Vet Urges Social Media Users to Avoid Dangerous, Unfunny Trend Involving Cats

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TikTok Vet Urges Social Media Users to Avoid Dangerous, Unfunny Trend Involving Cats

A vet popular on TikTok has urged social media users to avoid taking part in a potentially dangerous and unfunny trend involving cats. UK-based veterinarian…

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Trump Orders 100% Tariff on Movies Produced Abroad

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the country. Trump said he was authorizing the relevant government…

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This handout photograph taken and released by the Maldives President Office on May 3, 2025 shows Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu speaking during a marathon press conference in Male. (Photo by Maldives President Office / AFP)

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Maldives President Holds Record 15-hour Press Conference

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday, claiming it broke a previous record held by…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/05 - 07:54

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Britain's Prince Harry departs after attending court for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, outside the High Court in London, Britain, April 9, 2025. (Reuters)

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Grievances and Forgiveness Were Both on Display in Prince Harry’s Raw TV Interview

The rift between Prince Harry and his family has burst into the open again with the prince’s raw television interview after losing a court case over his…

Saturday 03/05 - 16:26

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Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Nafti visits Saudi Arabia's Pavilion at the 39th Tunis International Book Fair - SPA

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Tunisian Foreign Minister Visits Saudi Pavilion at Tunis Book Fair

Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Nafti visited on Friday the Saudi Arabia's Pavilion at the 39th Tunis International Book Fair. Minister Nafti was…

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