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Business A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed Opec logo in this illustration picture, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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OPEC Sticks to 2024 Oil Demand Growth Forecast but Trims Q1 View

OPEC on Tuesday stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024, despite lower-than-expected use in the first quarter, saying…

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Gulf Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 2023. (AP)
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Saudi Public Security: Unauthorized Vehicles Will Be Denied Entry to Holy Sites During Hajj 

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security announced on Tuesday stricter measures to ensure a smooth and secure Hajj this year. Unauthorized vehicles will be prohibited…

Gulf The Saudi and Russian delegations meet in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Means to Boost Cooperation 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Monday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on means to boost…

World German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pose for a picture during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, Germany, June 11, 2024. (Reuters)
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Germany Hosts Recovery Conference for Ukraine Before a Peace Summit in Switzerland 

Germany is hosting a conference on Tuesday to gather support for Ukraine's recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia's war, sending a new signal of…

Hamas Says It Accepts UN-Backed Gaza Truce Plan, US Cites ‘Hopeful Sign’ 

Arab World Palestinian boys transport water containers past buildings destroyed during previous Israeli bombardment, in Gaza City on June 10, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Hamas Says It Accepts UN-Backed Gaza Truce Plan, US Cites ‘Hopeful Sign’ 

Hamas accepts a UN resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian armed…

Business The Iranian flag is pictured in front of Iran's Foreign Ministry building in Tehran November 23, 2009. (Reuters)
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Kremlin Says Russia and Iran Continuing Work on Cooperation Pact, Schedule May Shift 

Moscow and Tehran are continuing their work on a comprehensive bilateral cooperation agreement, although the schedule of specific events may shift, Kremlin…

Interviews Fakhri Karim, senior adviser to late Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Fakhri Karim: My Complaint to Sistani on Corruption Spurred Suggestion of Saddam-Era Minister

In post-Saddam Hussein Iraq, the prime minister's office gained significant power. It became customary for the prime minister to be Shiite, the president…

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Four American Educators Stabbed in Park in Northeast China, Say US Media and Officials 

People visit a business street on a hot day in Beijing on June 11, 2024. (AFP)

South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border 

North Korean soldiers stand near their military guard post as a North Korean flag flutters in the wind, seen from Paju, South Korea, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (AP)

Sudani Contains New Wave of Protests in Southern Iraq

PM Sudani receives the delegation from the al-Muthanna province on Sunday. (Prime Minister’s Office)

US Will Store Aid on Secure Beach in Gaza as UN Pauses Distribution from Pier 

A truck carries humanitarian aid across Trident Pier, a temporary pier to deliver aid, off the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, near the Gaza coast, May 19, 2024. (US Army Central Command/Handout via Reuters)

Angry Scenes as Israeli Parliament Votes on Conscription Law 

A view of the Knesset plenum vote on the ultra-Orthodox conscription to military service law, in the Knesset, Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, 10 June 2024. (EPA) 

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People inspect the destruction outside a charred building hit by an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese town of Wadi Jilo, east of Tyre, on June 6, 2024. (AFP)

What Are the Challenges Faced by Hezbollah after 8 Months of Fighting Israel?

Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary  inaugurates the first version of the “Hajj Media Hub” initiative on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Media Launches Hajj Media Hub Initiative in Makkah 

The Riyadh Golf Club is preparing to host the Saudi International golf tournament, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) with a total prize pool of US$5 million. (Riyadh Golf Club)

PIF Saudi International to Debut at Riyadh Golf Club in December 

Muslim pilgrims shade themselves with umbrellas as they walk outside the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah on June 4, 2024 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP)

500 Civilian Security Personnel at Grand Mosque Ensure Smooth Hajj Services, Crowd Management 

Members of the Saudi forces for Hajj and Umrah perform during a military parade in preparation for the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP)

Saudi Security Forces at Hajj Ready to Maintain Safety of Pilgrims

Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches Camel Studies Grant

Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches Camel Studies Grant

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Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Nazism’s ‘Departure’ but it’s Coming Back! 

Eyad Abu Shakra
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The Travelers Headed towards the Abyss 

Ghassan Charbel
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The UK Corporate Crisis Has Gone From Bad to Worse

Chris Hughes
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Europe and Us: Forms of Mutual Influence

Hazem Saghieh
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Non-Secretive Negotiations

Tariq Al-Homayed
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From Iraq to Lebanon... The Path of the Ruling Elites

Mustafa Fahs
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Talisman Of Great Expurgation

Amir Taheri
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Fatah, Hamas, and The Absurdity of Their Conflict

Nabil Amr
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What About the Palestinian Authority?  

Tariq Al-Homayed
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And They Keep Rambling on About Cultural Colonialism and Invasions 

Hazem Saghieh
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Trumpism Is Stronger Than Judicial Verdicts and Democratic Norms

Eyad Abu Shakra
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What Medical Stories Do We Trust?

Ross Douthat
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Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 2023. (AP)

Saudi Public Security: Unauthorized Vehicles Will Be Denied Entry to Holy Sites During Hajj 

Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Means to Boost Cooperation 

The Saudi and Russian delegations meet in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza 

General view of the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters on June 10, 2024 in New York. (AFP)

500 Civilian Security Personnel at Grand Mosque Ensure Smooth Hajj Services, Crowd Management 

Muslim pilgrims shade themselves with umbrellas as they walk outside the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah on June 4, 2024 ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia, UN Sign Agreement to Finance Riyadh Initiative ‘GlobE’ 

Nazaha Chairman Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous and UNODC Executive Director Ghada Wali sign the agreement on Monday, (SPA)

Saudi Security Forces at Hajj Ready to Maintain Safety of Pilgrims

Members of the Saudi forces for Hajj and Umrah perform during a military parade in preparation for the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP)

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Palestinian boys transport water containers past buildings destroyed during previous Israeli bombardment, in Gaza City on June 10, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

Hamas Says It Accepts UN-Backed Gaza Truce Plan, US Cites ‘Hopeful Sign’ 

Sudani Contains New Wave of Protests in Southern Iraq

PM Sudani receives the delegation from the al-Muthanna province on Sunday. (Prime Minister’s Office)

Israeli Forces Kill Four Palestinians in West Bank Arrest Raid 

A Palestinian walks past burnt out vehicles in a car park following an reported Israeli settlers attack in the town of Burqah, east of the West Bank city of Ramallah on June 7, 2024. (AFP)

US Will Store Aid on Secure Beach in Gaza as UN Pauses Distribution from Pier 

A truck carries humanitarian aid across Trident Pier, a temporary pier to deliver aid, off the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, near the Gaza coast, May 19, 2024. (US Army Central Command/Handout via Reuters)

Blinken Welcomes UN Vote in Favor of Gaza Ceasefire Plan

In this photo provided by the United Nations, members of the UN Security Council vote to approve its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Monday, June 10, 2024. (Eskinder Debebe/United Nations via AP)

Hamas, Palestinian Authority Welcome UN Security Council Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire 

Palestinians inspect the damage and debris a day after an operation by the Israeli Special Forces in the Nuseirat camp, in the central Gaza Strip on June 9, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas. (AFP)

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In this photo taken from video on Monday, June 10, 2024, and released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Russian troops prepare a missile launcher for joint Russian-Belarusian drills intended to train the military to use tactical nuclear weapons. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Russia, Belarus Launch Second Stage of Drills to Train Troops in Tactical Nuclear Weapons 

China’s Defense Ministry Says Dutch Ship Incident ‘Heinous’ 

The Dutch warship HNLMS Tromp was patrolling the East China Sea on Friday in support of UN sanctions against North Korea when it was circled several times by two Chinese fighter jets. (Reuters)

Germany Hosts Recovery Conference for Ukraine Before a Peace Summit in Switzerland 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pose for a picture during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, Germany, June 11, 2024. (Reuters)

Four American Educators Stabbed in Park in Northeast China, Say US Media and Officials 

People visit a business street on a hot day in Beijing on June 11, 2024. (AFP)

South Korean Troops Fired Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Briefly Crossed Land Border 

North Korean soldiers stand near their military guard post as a North Korean flag flutters in the wind, seen from Paju, South Korea, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (AP)

Angry Scenes as Israeli Parliament Votes on Conscription Law 

A view of the Knesset plenum vote on the ultra-Orthodox conscription to military service law, in the Knesset, Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, 10 June 2024. (EPA) 

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A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed Opec logo in this illustration picture, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

OPEC Sticks to 2024 Oil Demand Growth Forecast but Trims Q1 View

Asharq Al Awsat

Kremlin Says Russia and Iran Continuing Work on Cooperation Pact, Schedule May Shift 

The Iranian flag is pictured in front of Iran's Foreign Ministry building in Tehran November 23, 2009. (Reuters)

Moody’s Issues France Credit Rating Warning Over Snap Elections 

Activists and demonstrators take part in an “antifascist rally" following the European election results, in Toulouse, France, on June 10, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Bans Working Under Peak Sun Hours Starting Saturday 

The move stems from the keenness on ensuring the safety and health of private sector workers. (SPA)

IsDB Signs Agreement Worth $150 Million for Rogun Hydroelectric Power Station in Tajikistan

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Mohammad Al-Jasser and Tajik Minister of Finance Fayzuddin Qahrizoda sign the agreement on Monday. (SPA)

SAMA: Total Assets of Saudi Finance Companies Sector Grows by 13% in 2023

SAMA: Total Assets of Saudi Finance Companies Sector Grows by 13% in 2023

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King and Queen of the Netherlands Pay Tribute to MLK During Visit to Atlanta 

Culture King Willem-Alexander, center, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands place a wreath at the tombs of Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King as the King's daughter Bernice King, left, looks on during a visit to the King Center, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP)

King and Queen of the Netherlands Pay Tribute to MLK During Visit to Atlanta 

The king and queen of the Netherlands began a four-day tour of the US on Monday in Atlanta, where they paid tribute to the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr…

Culture Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi in Washington, DC, stands on the red carpet before the James Beard Awards ceremony Monday, June 10, 2024, in Chicago. Rafidi won the James Beard award for Outstanding Chef. (AP)
Culture

Palestinian DC Chef, Senegalese Restaurant in New Orleans Win Coveted James Beard Awards 

A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an upscale Thai restaurant in Oregon won coveted James Beard…

Culture Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches Camel Studies Grant
Culture

Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches Camel Studies Grant

The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, launched the Camel Studies Grant, which aims to shine a…

Culture Dragon boat crew members participate in a traditional Chinese dragon boat race in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, June 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Culture

Taiwan Nighttime Dragon Boat Racing Puts Modern Twist on Ancient Tradition

Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. But change is afoot, most recently in central Taiwan…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture A handout picture, provided by Arena di Verona Foundation Press Office, shows a moment of the celebratory evening for 'La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell'Umanita' (The Great Italian Opera World Heritage Site), the Arena di Verona, in Verona, Italy, 07 June 2024, conducted by Riccardo Muti. EPA/Arena di Verona Foundation Press Office HANDOUTEDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
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Meloni Joins Cultural Elite Celebrating Italian Opera's Recognition as World Treasure

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined top political and cultural figures at Verona’s ancient Arena amphitheater Friday night for an open-air celebration of…

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Why Germany's 2006 World Cup Patriotic Fervor is Unlikely to Repeat at Euro 2024

Sports While the national team could yet coax reluctant Germans to celebrate, the country itself is going through difficult times politically (The AP)

Why Germany's 2006 World Cup Patriotic Fervor is Unlikely to Repeat at Euro 2024

When Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, it unleashed an unexpected burst of national pride across the country. For many Germans, it was the first time they…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports The most feared striker in Europe won’t be playing at the European Championship. ( The AP)
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Euro 2024 Won't Feature Europe's Top Striker. Who Else is Missing?

Goalkeepers and defenders: Exhale. The most feared striker in Europe won’t be playing at the European Championship. That’s because Erling Haaland’s…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Ian Maatsen of Dortmund in action during the UEFA Champions League final match of Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid, in London, Britain, 01 June 2024. (EPA)
Sports

Koeman Calls up Maatsen to Replace Injured De Jong in Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad 

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman called up versatile Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen on Tuesday to replace midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was cut from…

Sports French Open Preview - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 17, 2022 General view of outside courts ahead of the French Open. (Reuters)
Sports

Roland Garros in Race to Finish Paris 2024 Makeover 

As the sun set on the French Open and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrated Sunday's triumph a new race got underway at Roland Garros to transform the iconic red…

Sports The Riyadh Golf Club is preparing to host the Saudi International golf tournament, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) with a total prize pool of US$5 million. (Riyadh Golf Club)
Sports

PIF Saudi International to Debut at Riyadh Golf Club in December 

The Riyadh Golf Club is preparing to host the Saudi International golf tournament, presented by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) with a total prize pool of US…

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African Elephants Call Each other by Unique Names, New Study Shows

Varieties Scientists believe that animals with complex social structures and family groups that separate and then reunite often may be more likely to use individual names. - The AP

African Elephants Call Each other by Unique Names, New Study Shows

African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Animal rights groups say that while the number is significantly lower than in previous years, the decision to allow the practice to continue is inhumane and disappointing - The AP
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Iceland Issues License for 128 Fin Whales to be Hunted this Year

Iceland's government said Tuesday that it has issued a license to the North Atlantic nation's last fin whaling company to hunt and kill 128 fin whales this…

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Varieties One of the dogs traveled nearly four miles to the campsite where the man was staying with family (The AP)
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A Dog Helped His Owner Get Rescued after Car Crash in Remote, Steep Ravine

A dog has helped his owner get rescued after a car crash in a steep ravine in mountainous northeastern Oregon, authorities said. A man was driving with his…

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Varieties This screen grab of a video footage taken and released on June 9, 2024 on the Narendra Modi YouTube Channel shows an animal (C, top) prowling around during the oath-taking ceremony at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi. (Narendra Modi YouTube Channel/AFP)
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Spotted? Indian Police Say Leopard-Like Animal at Swearing-in Was Cat 

As India's government took the oath of office at the presidential palace flanked by honor guards, a fleeting sight was spotted -- an apparently leopard-like…

Varieties Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary  inaugurates the first version of the “Hajj Media Hub” initiative on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Media Launches Hajj Media Hub Initiative in Makkah 

Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary inaugurated on Monday the first version of the “Hajj Media Hub” initiative, held in Makkah from June 10…

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