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Shiny and Deadly, Unexploded Munitions a Threat to Gaza Children

War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to…

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OIC Condemns Israeli Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued a strong condemnation of the recent storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an extremist Israeli minister and…

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A dinghy transporting dozens of refugees and migrants is pulled towards Greece's Lesbos island after being rescued by a war ship during their sea crossing between Türkiye and Greece on February 29, 2020. Aris Messinis, AFP/File picture

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Bodies of Four Migrants Found as Boat Sinks off Greek Island of Lesbos

The bodies of four migrants - one boy, one girl and two women - have been recovered from a sinking boat off the Greek island of Lesbos while another 23…

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US' Secretary of State Marco Rubio steps off the plane as they arrive for a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL / AFP)

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Rubio Arrives for NATO Talks as Allies Wait to Learn of US Plans for a Likely Drawdown in Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration’s new envoy to NATO arrived Thursday in Brussels, where the alliance’s top diplomats are hoping…

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Trump Escalates Trade War with Sweeping Global Tariffs

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US President Donald Trump holds a "Foreign Trade Barriers" document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Trump Escalates Trade War with Sweeping Global Tariffs

US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a…

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Akitu holiday celebrators carrying a flag for the Assyrians in Iraq (AP).

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Iraqi Kurdistan: Assailant of Assyrian Celebration Attack Affiliated with ISIS

Authorities in Duhok, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, announced on Wednesday that the attack carried out by a Syrian national during a Christian celebration in the…

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A US fighter jet takes off from the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman to strike Houthis (AP)

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US Campaign Against Houthis Expected to Expand

The US campaign against the Houthis, launched by President Donald Trump, entered its third week with new airstrikes targeting the group’s strongholds. Late…

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Israel Pressures Lebanon with US Cover

UNIFIL vehicles conduct a military patrol in a border area between Lebanon and Israel (DPA).

UN’s Tetteh Urges Libyan, Int’l Support for Advisory Committee

The head of the United Nations mission in Libya Hanna Tetteh and Egypt's Ambassador to Libya, Tamer El-Hefny (UN)

Syria Says Deadly Israeli Strikes a 'Blatant Violation'

This picture taken from Israel-annexed Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koayiah during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Israel's Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Defying ICC Warrant

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters next to the US house speaker at the US Capitol in Washington, US, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Minister's Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Turkish-made Hisar air defense system (Turkish Defense Industries website).

Türkiye Intensifies Steps to Establish Air Base East of Homs

Palestinians inspect a United Nations building after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on April 2, 2025 (Associated Press)

Israel Expands ‘Security Annexation’ in Gaza

Saudi Arabia Enacts Reforms to Boost Business Climate, Investment Appeal

Alexander Ionov, a member of Russia’s Human Rights Council under President Vladimir Putin (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Russian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Mining Concessions Dependent on Ukraine Talks Progress

Egyptian army chief Ahmed Khalifa inspects troops near Israel's border late last year. (Military spokesman)

Israel Wary of Egypt's 'Military Infrastructure' in Sinai: Peace Treaty at Risk?

Men stand at the scene of an Israeli strike on a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 1, 2025. (AFP)

Israel’s Messages Behind Strikes on Beirut’s Southern Suburb

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OIC Condemns Israeli Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Emir of Kuwait, Iranian President Discuss Regional Developments

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. (KUNA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Far-Right Israeli Minister’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

A general view of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as Muslim worshippers attend the last Friday prayers of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Jerusalem, March 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Tripartite Border Agreement Between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

Trump Says May Visit Saudi Arabia Next Month

US President Donald Trump takes part in a signing of an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 31 March 2025. (EPA)

Two Holy Mosques Welcome Over 122 Million Visitors During Ramadan

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

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Many casualties are children desperate for something to do or searching through the rubble. Eyad BABA / AFP/File

Shiny and Deadly, Unexploded Munitions a Threat to Gaza Children

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Türkiye Intensifies Steps to Establish Air Base East of Homs

Iraqi Kurdistan: Assailant of Assyrian Celebration Attack Affiliated with ISIS

US Campaign Against Houthis Expected to Expand

Israel Expands ‘Security Annexation’ in Gaza

Israel Pressures Lebanon with US Cover

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Bodies of Four Migrants Found as Boat Sinks off Greek Island of Lesbos

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Rubio Arrives for NATO Talks as Allies Wait to Learn of US Plans for a Likely Drawdown in Europe

World Leaders React to Trump's Tariffs

Shipping containers are prepared for transport at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, USA, 02 April 2025. EPA/ALLISON DINNER

Israel's Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Defying ICC Warrant

Netanyahu Takes Witness Stand Again in His Trial for Corruption

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP)

Danish PM Arrives in Greenland for Three-Day Visit amid Trump Pressure

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, right, and her husband Bo Tengberg is greeted by Greenland's Acting Head of Government, Múte B. Egede after arriving at Nuuk airport, Greenland, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

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Gold bars at a gold shop in Bangkok, Thailand, 01 April 2025. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

Gold Eases from Record Peak on Profit-taking; Trump's Tariffs in Focus

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European Shares Sink as Trump's Aggressive Tariffs Escalate Trade War

Representation photo: The German share price index, DAX board, is seen at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Staff/Remote

Saudi Arabia Enacts Reforms to Boost Business Climate, Investment Appeal

Trump Escalates Trade War with Sweeping Global Tariffs

Oil Steadies as Market Awaits Fresh US Tariffs

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

Egypt Makes Progress in its Nuclear Energy Project

Construction work at the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. (Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority)

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King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Spain 2025

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The academy's expansion into Spain follows successful programs in several countries

King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Month in Spain 2025

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is hosting the Arabic Language Month program in Spain throughout April 2025. This program, designed to…

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A view of the entrance of the Sudan National Museum in the capital Khartoum. (AFP file photo)

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Sudan Accuses RSF of Looting Museums, Antiquities

Sudan's Foreign Ministry accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of looting and destroying museums, including the National Museum, when they were…

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Tourists Explore Al-Ahsa's Rich Heritage During Eid Celebrations

During Eid al-Fitr, the archaeological and historical landmarks of Al-Ahsa Governorate emerge as popular destinations for citizens, residents, and visitors…

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Rob de Heer talks next to his artwork, one of 60 pieces exhibited and inspired by the famous "Girl with a Pearl Earring," painting by Johannes Vermeer, at The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)

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From Orange Peels to Bottle Caps: Thousands of Artists Create Their Own ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’

After sending its most famous work to be featured in Amsterdam’s blockbuster 2023 exhibition of nearly every work by Johannes Vermeer, the Mauritshuis museum…

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This event is designed to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Makkah's residents and visitors. SPA

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Hira Cultural District Hosts 'Makkah Greets Us' Event to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the launch of the third edition of the Makkah Greets Us event, scheduled to take place from the…

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Verstappen Not Happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull Swap

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Max Verstappen tells reporters at Suzuka that it was "not a mistake" that he put a "like" on a social media post criticizing Red Bull's driver switch. Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP

Verstappen Not Happy with Tsunoda-Lawson Red Bull Swap

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix, saying his endorsement of a social media…

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Paris Saint-Germain Looks to Clinch a Record-extending 13th French League Title

The one-sided Ligue 1 title race could end on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain needing only a draw at home against Angers to clinch a record-extending 13th…

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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground, Nottingham, England, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Mike Egerton/P via AP)

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Man United Needs Near Perfect End to Season to Avoid its Worst Premier League Points Total

Manchester United needs to win seven of its eight remaining Premier League games this season just to match its worst-ever points total in the modern era. That…

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Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) arrives to stand trial over alleged tax fraud, in Madrid, Spain, 02 April 2025. EPA/JJ GUILLEN

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Tax Evasion Trial for Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Opens in Spain

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti arrived at a Spanish court Wednesday for the opening of his trial on tax evasion charges. Spanish prosecutors have accused…

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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan smiles during a press conference in Tokyo, ahead of the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, Wednesday, April 2, 2025.(Kyodo News via AP)

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All Eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP After Ruthless Red Bull Move

Yuki Tsunoda will be center of attention at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after joining Max Verstappen at a Red Bull team desperate to reel in…

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Australia Sweats Through Hottest 12 Months on Record

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Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a period of drenching floods, tropical cyclones and mass coral bleaching. DAVID GRAY / AFP/File

Australia Sweats Through Hottest 12 Months on Record

Australia has just sweltered through its hottest 12 months on record, a weather official said Thursday, a period of drenching floods, tropical cyclones and…

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Yael Van Der Wouden arrives at the Booker Prize award dinner in London, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (ΑΡ Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

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Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July are Among Finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction

American authors Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists announced Wednesday for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, alongside four debut novelists…

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Sooty terns fill the skies as they return to Johnston Island within the Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to establish their breeding colony in July 2021. Eric Baker/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Handout via REUTERS

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SpaceX Rocket Cargo Project Puts Pacific Seabirds in Jeopardy

A project proposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and the US Air Force to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a remote Pacific atoll could harm the many…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 02/04 - 11:29

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This image provided by Skylar Young-Bayer shows a trail camera catching a glimpse of the dog Jackie near a trap on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (Skylar Young-Bayer via AP)

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Cheeseburgers and Chicken So Far Fail to Entice a Rescue Dog Who’s Spent Weeks on the Run in Alaska

In the days after wildfires devastated the Los Angeles area, a formerly stray dog named Jackie lucked into a new life. She was rescued from an overburdened…

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01 April 2025, United Kingdom, Richmond: Guy Burgess' passport and briefcase are displayed during a preview of the MI5: Official Secrets exhibition at the National Archives in Kew. (Jonathan Brady/PA Wire/dpa)

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Secrets, Spy Tools and a 110-Year-Old Lemon Are on Show in an Exhibition from Britain’s MI5

A desiccated 110-year-old lemon that played a key role in espionage history is one of the star attractions of a London exhibition drawn from the files of MI5,…

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