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Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese PM Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Sunday with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Al-Safa…

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28 March 2025, Iran, Teheran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) attends a rally marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), that takes place annually on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Photo: Iranian Presidency/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Iran Says it Rejected Direct Negotiations with the US

Iran’s president said Sunday that Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its…

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A picture shows burnt vehicles in a southern neighbourhood of Khartoum on March 29, 2025, after the military recaptured the capital. (Photo by AFP)

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Hemedti Admits Forces Withdrew from Sudan Capital

The head of the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital but pledged the RSF…

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Firefighters manning a hose to put out a fire following a drone attack in Kharkiv on March 29, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by SERGEY BOBOK / AFP)

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2 People Killed, Dozens Wounded in Russian Attack on Kharkiv

Russian drones hit a military hospital, shopping center, apartment blocks and other buildings in Kharkiv late Saturday, killing two people and wounding 30…

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Hamas Says it Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

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Palestinians sit amid rubble of houses, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 29, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

Hamas Says it Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas said Saturday it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in “full…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 07:47

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People wait to board a train to travel to their hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Lahore Railway Station in Lahore, Pakistan, 28 March 2025. EPA/RAHAT DAR

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Pakistan Says it Killed 10 Civilians during Anti-militant Operation in Northwest

Pakistan said it killed 10 civilians during an anti-militant operation in the country’s northwest and promised to investigate the circumstances. Authorities…

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People gather for a protest outside the Embassy of the United States of America in Copenhagen, Denmark, 29 March 2025. EPA/NILS MEILVANG

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Trump Says Military Force Not Off the Table for Greenland

The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already…

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King Salman Congratulates Muslims on Eid, Receives Congratulations from Arab leaders

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Western Companies Accuse Baghdad, Erbil of Blocking Kurdistan Oil Exports

An oil field in Iraqi Kurdistan. Photo: Kurdistan government media

US Seeks to Persuade Lebanon to Start Talks with Israel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Friday, March 28, 2025. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool via AP)

Syria Swears in New Transitional Government

29 March 2025, Syria, Damascus: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the ceremony announcing the new Syrian government at the People's Palace. Photo: Moawia Atrash/dpa

Aid Rushes Into Myanmar after Quake Kills Over 1,600

A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

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An Iranian painter repaints one of the famous anti-US murals in Tehran, Iran, 29 March 2025. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Western Officials Warn Iran Could 'Risk War'

Children with Eid cookie trays (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Gaza’s Eid al-Fitr Overshadowed by War, Hardship

Operational challenges limited WFP's ability to reach around 1.5 million people only in 32 districts by mid-March (UN)

UN Expects Food Security to Worsen in Yemen's Houthi-Controlled Areas

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Orders Measures to Balance Riyadh’s Real Estate Market

Syrian Kurds celebrate in Qamishli the agreement between the Syrian administration and the SDF (Archive - Reuters).

Syrian Kurds Frustrated with Damascus Over Exclusion from Transitional Govt Formation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

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King performed Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday morning. SPA

Saudi King Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) since 3 hours

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Formation of New Syrian Government

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese PM Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon

The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Lebanese Prime Minister at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah. SPA

King Salman Congratulates Muslims on Eid, Receives Congratulations from Arab leaders

Saudi Arabia, Gulf Countries Declare Sunday First Day of Eid al-Fitr

The Supreme Court had called on Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday. (Majmaah University)

Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

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Hemedti Admits Forces Withdrew from Sudan Capital

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Israeli Army Says Intercepts Missile Fired from Yemen

Houthi supporters attend a protest against US airstrikes on Houthi positions, on Al-Quds Day in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 March 2025. EPA/OSAMAH YAHYA

Western Companies Accuse Baghdad, Erbil of Blocking Kurdistan Oil Exports

US Seeks to Persuade Lebanon to Start Talks with Israel

Hamas Says it Accepts New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

UN Expects Food Security to Worsen in Yemen's Houthi-Controlled Areas

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Iran Says it Rejected Direct Negotiations with the US

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Netanyahu Says to Visit Hungary Despite War Crimes Warrant

A portrait of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hangs on the sidewalk during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7 attacks by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, in front of the Israeli Defense Ministry in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

2 People Killed, Dozens Wounded in Russian Attack on Kharkiv

Pakistan Says it Killed 10 Civilians during Anti-militant Operation in Northwest

Trump Says Military Force Not Off the Table for Greenland

Western Officials Warn Iran Could 'Risk War'

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President Donald Trump waves to supporters from his limousine as he arrives at Trump International Golf Club, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump Says he 'Couldn't Care Less' if Car Makers Hike Prices Due to Tariffs

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 08:05

Saudi Crown Prince Orders Measures to Balance Riyadh’s Real Estate Market

South Korea, China, Japan Agree to Promote Regional Trade as Trump Tariffs Loom

South Korea's Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (C), Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (R) and China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao attend at the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting in Seoul on March 30, 2025. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

South Korea, China Industry Ministers Agree to Cooperate in Evolving Global Environment, Seoul Says

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao attends a meeting with global business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 28, 2025. (Reuters)

New Wave of Smaller, Cheaper Nuclear Reactors Sends US States Racing to Attract the Industry

A Last Energy prototype of a microreactor on display at the corner of 10th and V Street NW in Washington, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)

China, EU Discuss ‘Level Playing Field’ on Trade, EU’s Sefcovic Says

Maros Sefcovic, the nominee to become the European Union's trade and economic commissioner, holds a press conference after hearings, in Brussels, Belgium November 4, 2024. (Reuters)

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season Celebrates Traditional Crafts, Cultural Heritage

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season celebrates traditional crafts and cultural heritage. (SPA)

Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season Celebrates Traditional Crafts, Cultural Heritage

The Ramadan Season in Historic Jeddah highlights traditional handicrafts, celebrating their significant historical and cultural legacy. Visitors have the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 29/03 - 06:19

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Prophet's Mosque Library: Cognitive Masterpiece Combining Heritage, Digital Development

Combining tradition and innovation, the Prophet's Mosque Library stands as a beacon of knowledge, offering access to rare manuscripts and utilizing advanced…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 28/03 - 05:43

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The event will include a variety of concerts and educational and cultural initiatives. Photo: WAM

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Abu Dhabi Gears Up to Host International Jazz Day 2025 Celebrations

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day, a global event celebrated annually on April 30 in over 190 countries around the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Thursday 27/03 - 09:04

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The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra to Celebrate Eid with 25 Cultural Events

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran will host more than 25 events in celebration of Eid al-Fitr from March 31 to April 2, reported…

Wednesday 26/03 - 16:37

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Muslim men talk to each other after performing the Friday prayer at the Badjanani Mosque in Moroni, on January 12, 2024. (AFP)

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Comoros’ Prized Muslim Headgear Undercut by Chinese Copies

In the markets of the Comoros, the hand-embroidered kofia that is essential headwear for men and boys at Eid celebrations this month is facing fierce…

Wednesday 26/03 - 08:24

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Bayern Munich's Hiroki Itō Suffers Recurrence of Foot Injury

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Bayern Munich's Japanese defender #21 Hiroki Ito plays the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and St Pauli in Munich, southern Germany on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP)

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Itō Suffers Recurrence of Foot Injury

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Itō is out indefinitely with another serious foot injury, adding to the team’s defensive woes ahead of its Champions League…

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(FILES) Leipzig's German head coach Marco Rose reacts from the sidelines during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) quarter final football match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann / AFP)

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RB Leipzig Fire Coach Marco Rose

RB Leipzig have fired coach Marco Rose, days out from a German Cup semi-final clash at Stuttgart, the club said in a statement on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp, Head…

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Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer match between Inter Miami FC and Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP)

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Messi Quickly Scores in Return to Lineup, Inter Miami Tops Philadelphia Union 2-1

Lionel Messi made an immediate impact for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night, with what became the winning goal in a 2-1 victory that…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 08:17

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Aryna Sabalenka (C) holds the trophy, surrounded by the ball persons, after winning the women's final match of the 2024 Miami Open tennis tournament, in Miami, Florida, USA, 29 March 2025. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

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Sabalenka Beats Pegula in Miami Open Final for 19th Tour Title

Aryna Sabalenka entered the Miami Open final against Jessica Pegula with 18 career titles on her elite resume. The Miami Open crown had proved elusive until…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 06:45

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Bayern Munich's German forward #07 Serge Gnabry (L) and Bayern Munich's German forward #10 Leroy Sané react during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and St. Pauli in Munich, southern Germany on March 29, 2025. (AFP)

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Bayern Restores 6-Point Bundesliga Lead but Far from Impressive in Win over St. Pauli

Leroy Sané scored twice and Harry Kane added to his Bundesliga-best tally as Bayern Munich restored its six-point lead by beating St. Pauli 3-2 on Saturday. …

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Mexico Bans Junk Food Sales in Schools in Latest Salvo Against Child Obesity

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A child snacks on cotton candy at Chapultepec park in Mexico City, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexico Bans Junk Food Sales in Schools in Latest Salvo Against Child Obesity

A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 06:34

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Alexandra Water Warriors volunteers cleanup the Juksei river in the heart of Alexandra township from plastic pollution in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP)

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Plastics Are Seeping into Farm Fields, Food and Eventually Human Bodies. Can They Be Stopped?

In Uganda's Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. It's…

Saturday 29/03 - 17:12

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This photo provided by Thermasol, shows a Total Wellness Package Steam Shower. (Thermasol via AP)

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‘Wellness Rooms’ Are Claiming Space in Many Homes

Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may be where we work, they are certainly where we play, and in today’s stress-filled world, they’re…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 29/03 - 07:35

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A man arranges rolls of olive pomace at the grounds of start-up Bioheat, on March 3, 2025 in the town of Sanhaja near Tunis. (AFP)

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Tunisian Startup Turns Olive Waste into Clean Energy

In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy source in a country…

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An annular solar eclipse rises over the skyline of Toronto, June 10, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Partial Solar Eclipse to Cross Swathe of Northern Hemisphere

Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar…

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