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Egyptian Foreign Ministry to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Obstacles Hindering Dutch Embassy Operations

Arab World Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly last September (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

Egyptian Foreign Ministry to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Obstacles Hindering Dutch Embassy Operations

Egypt has seen no obstacles to the Dutch embassy's operations in Cairo, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday, after the mission closed to the public…

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo)
Arab World Government efforts to open a route for humanitarian aid deliveries in Taiz (local media)

Yemeni, Int’l Efforts Underway to Open Route into Besieged Taiz Within Days

Yemeni government officials are working with local authorities and humanitarian organizations to open a road through one of the main entrances to the city of…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Arab World Jordanian security personnel in the capital, Amman (Reuters/File Photo)

Terrorist Attack on Church in Jordan's Karak Leaves Dozens Dead, Wounded

Jordan's King Abdullah II vowed to impose the "harshest penalties" on those responsible for an attack on a church in Karak, southern Jordan, that left dozens…

Asharq Al Awsat (Amman)
Arab World Lebanon’s Military Court (National News Agency)

Lebanon: Judicial Warrants Target Suspects in Hezbollah Explosives Case

The investigation into a Hezbollah explosives shipment has widened, with Lebanese authorities issuing search notices for two people who went into hiding after…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Two Iraqi security personnel flash victory signs in Baghdad on September 30 to mark the withdrawal of US forces (EPA)

Baghdad Fears Armed Factions Could Join Potential US-Iran War

Iraq's push to bring armed factions under state control faces a critical test as fears mount of renewed war between the United States and Iran, raising the…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)

Arab World Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Majid Al-Nazili (SABA)

Yemeni Army Continues Strikes Against Houthis

Yemeni army spokesman Colonel Majid Al-Nazili said the Yemeni armed forces carried out 1,122 operations targeting the Houthi militias as part of a campaign to …

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World A meeting of the Coordination Framework attended by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (Iraqi News Agency) 

Al-Zaidi Warns Coordination Framework Over Failure to Bring Arms Under State Control

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has warned the Shiite Coordination Framework of the consequences of failing to meet agreed deadlines for bringing weapons…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World A collapsed mosque wall following a drone strike in Khartoum North, in Bahri city, Sudan on August 12, 2026. (Reuters) 

Strike on WFP Aid Trucks in Sudan Kills One

One person was killed in an airstrike targeting a convoy carrying aid supplies in Sudan’s South Kordofan region on Saturday, the World Food Program (WFP) said…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum)
Arab World Israeli soldiers during a reconnaissance operation in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights (Archive - Reuters)

Israeli Army Says It Killed ‘Assailant’ in Southern Syria

The Israeli military said early Monday it had killed an “assailant” at an army outpost in the area it occupies in southern Syria. The Israeli army said in a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Hezbollah supporter weeps during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the death of party leader Hassan Nasrallah . Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli air strike on September 27, 2024. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Who Are Hezbollah's Remaining Allies in Lebanon?

The second anniversary of the assassinations of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine exposed a grim reality facing…

Paul Astih (Beirut)
Arab World Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi (Saba)

Al-Alimi Announces Start of Full-Scale Military Campaign Against Houthis

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi on Sunday announced the start of military operations to reclaim the remaining territory of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Arab World Yemen government soldiers gather near the Jabal Han front, west of the city of Taiz, (Photo by AHMAD AL-BASHA / AFP)

Houthi Pressure Isolates Taiz from Its Southern Countryside Amid Fierce Resistance

The Iran-aligned Houthi group has deployed its full weight in the southwestern countryside of Taiz to seize the main roads linking the city with its southern…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Arab World  An Airbus A340-600 operated by Iran’s Mahan Air. (File photo/Reuters)

Baghdad Secures Limited US Approval for Iranian Flights

Under pressure from armed factions, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government secured US approval for Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily…

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad)
Arab World The presidential palace in Lebanon (National News Agency)

‘Between the Lines’: Lebanon’s Constitution Under the Microscope at 100

Lebanon’s Culture Ministry is putting the constitution under the microscope on its centenary, urging citizens, especially young people, to examine their rights…

Thaer Abbas (Beirut)
Arab World Palestinians inspect the rubble of a residential apartment following an Israeli air strike in the west of Gaza City on 03 October 2026. (EPA)

Israel Targets Top Hamas Leader in Deadly Gaza Strike on Anniversary

Israel said on Saturday that it attempted to kill Hamas's top leader in the Gaza Strip in an airstrike on an apartment that local officials said killed five…

Arab World Yemen government soldiers ride in a pick-up truck near the Jabal Han front, west of the city of Taiz on October 3, 2026. (AFP)

Yemen’s Armed Forces Say It Is Conducting Strikes Against Houthis in Sanaa

Yemen's armed forces said early on Sunday it was conducting strikes against the Iran-aligned Houthis in the capital Sanaa and the group's stronghold Saada. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Members of the Iraqi security forces stand guard near the Victory Arch monument during preparations for Sovereignty Day celebrations, marking the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq, October 2, 2026. (Reuters)

'National Day' Stirs Debate over Independence in Iraq

Senior officials in Iraq celebrated the National Day on October 3, which marks the country's independence from the British mandate and its entry into the…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Palestinians walk amid war-damaged buildings in Gaza City, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Hospital Says 5 People Killed in Gaza

Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza killed five people, according to al-Shifa Hospital, where the casualties were taken. Four women were among the dead. A mother…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with a delegation from the southern town of Deir Mimas (National News Agency). 

Aoun: Army, Security Forces Sole Authorities Responsible for Lebanese Security

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the army and state security forces alone were responsible for citizens’ security, as Israeli attacks continued across…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Arab World Sudanese army soldiers take part in a military parade in Gedaref on August 17 (AFP). 

Sudanese Army Expands Control in North Kordofan

The Sudanese army said Friday it had recaptured the strategic town of Al-Mazroub in North Kordofan, a week after retaking Sodari, as a deadly drone strike on…

Ahmed Younes (Kampala)
Arab World A Syrian Interior Ministry security officer on the outskirts of the village of al-Soura al-Saghira in the Sweida countryside on Sept. 15 (Reuters). 

Syria Security Incidents Raise Questions Over Who Benefits from Instability

A series of security incidents across Syria in recent days raised concerns over attempts to undermine the authorities and spread instability as Damascus…

Muwafaq Mohammed (Damascus)
Arab World A lecture hall at the College of Development and Technological Sciences with its roof collapsed after an attack attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, September 15, 2026. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

Drone Strikes on Dormitory, Shelter Kill 10 in Sudan's El-Obeid

Drone attacks on a university dormitory and a center sheltering displaced families in Sudan's central city of El-Obeid killed at least 10 people this week, a…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

UKMTO: Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile off Oman

The master of a crude oil tanker has reported ‌being ‌struck by ‌an ⁠unknown projectile 4 nautical ⁠miles east of Oman, ⁠the United &zwnj…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces parade in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to mark the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq (DPA)

Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

As Iraq’s government steps up celebrations marking the end of the international coalition’s mission and the US withdrawal, an Iran-aligned armed faction is…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Many displaced people in Yemen need treatment, while health facilities are out of their reach (UN)

Health Care: A New Struggle for Those Fleeing Houthi Attacks

Anwar Abdullah had no choice but to flee his home in Yemen’s western Hodeidah province with his wife and six children as Houthi attacks drew close on the night…

Mohammed Nasser (Aden)
Arab World Yemeni army troops fight fierce battles against the Houthis across the Taiz and western Lahj fronts (Military media)

From Air to Ground, Taiz Front Lines Repel Houthi Advance

Government forces intensified operations across Yemen’s Taiz province over the past few hours, targeting Houthi movements and reinforcements under heavy air…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden)
Arab World A Palestinian takes part in a community action to clear the area around the olive trees in preparation for the upcoming harvest season on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Birzeit, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in an area that, according to residents, they were unable to access last year due to Israeli army restrictions and settler attacks. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israeli Troops Block Olive Harvest in West Bank

Israeli soldiers have barred Palestinian farmers and activists from harvesting olives in the northern West Bank, according to video footage obtained by The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir inside a cage in a Khartoum court during his corruption trial on August 31, 2019 (Reuters)

Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir Seeks Treatment Abroad

Sudan's former president Omar al-Bashir is seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, his lawyer told AFP on Friday, saying the jailed ex-ruler…

Asharq Al Awsat (Khartoum)
Arab World Hezbollah supporters hold a portrait of former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on the second anniversary of his assassination in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Reuters). 

Hezbollah Seeks to Ease Supporters’ Anger With Pledge to Cover Displaced Families’ Rent

Hezbollah is seeking to ease growing anger among its supporters by pledging to contribute to housing costs for families who lost their homes in the war, nearly…

Paula Astih (Beirut)