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Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the border on June 8, 2024. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Retaliates

Two people were killed on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Aitaroun, Lebanon's state news agency NNA said on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) since 4 hours

US President Joe Biden (R) and France's President Emmanuel Macron take part in a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on June 8, 2024, during the US President's state visit to France. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Macron: France, US Intensify Efforts to Prevent Middle East Explosion

France and the United States will work harder to prevent a broader escalation in the Middle East with a key priority to calm the situation between Israel and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Saturday 08/06 - 17:18

Handout image shows Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) teams retriving dead bodies of migrants in body bags from the Mediterranean sea June 7, 2024. MSF/Frederic Seguin/Handout via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights

Death Toll Rises as Rescue Charity Spots Another Body in Sea off Libya

Another body was spotted off the coast of Libya on Saturday, a day after a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) rescue ship recovered the bodies of 11 migrants in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 15:41

Hamas Says it Still Has Large Number of Hostages and Can Increase It

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Hamas Says it Still Has Large Number of Hostages and Can Increase It

Hamas said on Saturday it still held the largest number of hostages and could increase it, after Israeli forces rescued four hostages held by the Palestinian…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 18:15

Benny Gantz Delays Statement after Four Hostages Were Rescued Saturday 08/06 - 14:15

Features

Iranian military investigators have released two statements on the crash, largely ruling out possibilities rather than offering a suspected cause. - The AP

Features

Iran Helicopter Crash Shows Tehran’s Reliance on an Aging Fleet

By the time Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi boarded his window seat on a helicopter ferrying him, the foreign minister and six others, thick clouds already had…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 15:01

A man holds his daughter, 3, who suffers from diabetes, a weakened immune system, and malnutrition, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, where she is receiving treatment, Saturday, June 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

UN to Declare that Both Israel, Hamas Are Violating Children's Rights

The UN chief will tell the Security Council next week that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights and leaving them exposed to danger in their…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 10:54

Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian Regions Leave 27 Dead

A firefighter works at a site of a household items shopping mall hit by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kherson, Ukraine June 6, 2024. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kherson region/Handout via REUTERS

Former Astronaut, who Took Iconic Earthrise Photo, Killed in US Plane Crash

FILE - This Dec. 24, 1968, file photo made available by NASA shows the Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. (William Anders/NASA via AP, File)

Russia Jails French Citizen Detained on Charges of Collecting Military Data

French citizen Laurent Vinatier, right, is escorted into a cage in a courtroom in the Zamoskvoretsky District Court in Moscow, Russia on Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Israel: Gaza Aid Through US Pier Will Resume in Coming Days

A Palestinian carries his belongings as he flees Rafah due to an Israeli military operation, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 7, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

SKorea on Alert for More Trash Balloons from the North

FILE - South Korean soldier wearing protective gears checks the trash from a balloon presumably sent by North Korea, in Incheon, South Korea, on June 2, 2024. (Im Sun-suk/Yonhap via AP, File)

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Turkish artillery targeted Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) elements who attempted to fire on the Euphrates Shield area in northern Syria (File photo - Turkish Ministry of Defense).

Reports Suggest Türkiye Plans Military Operation to Halt SDF Elections in Syria

Iranian Minister of Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili submits his candidacy papers for the elections (DPA)

Iran Election Secret Message Sparks Controversy

File photo of members of the Al-Nujaba movement during a military parade in Baghdad (Reuters)

Iraq: Imminent Strikes on Iran-Backed Factions

Ongoing arrest campaigns in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen (Local Media)

Houthis Arrest Dozens of UN, Aid Workers

Saudi Ministry of Tourism Records over 4,700 Violations in Makkah ahead of Hajj

Gulf

A Palestinian girl stands with her brother in the destroyed classroom at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which was hit during an Israeli army strike the day before, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on June 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (AFP)

GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Israeli Bombardment of UNRWA School in Gaza

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 04:52

Saudi Defense Ministry Completes Preparations to Support Security Services During Hajj Season

The Ministry of Defense is tasked with providing security support to the Ministry of Interior, implementing the general plan to maintain order - SPA

Al-Jubeir Heads Saudi Delegation at High-level Event on Ocean Action

Saudi Ministry of Tourism Records over 4,700 Violations in Makkah ahead of Hajj

Doha to Host Gulf-Türkiye, Gulf-Yemen Ministerial Meetings Sunday

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council receiving the Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs (GCC)

Kuwaiti Court Sentences Former Minister, Officials to 7 Years in Prison for Corruption

The Kuwaiti Court of Cassation sentenced former minister Mubarak Al-Aro and others to seven years in prison (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Arab World

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. dpa

Abbas Calls for Emergency Security Council Session on 'Bloody Massacre' in Gaza

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 18:14

Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Retaliates

Macron: France, US Intensify Efforts to Prevent Middle East Explosion

Hamas Says it Still Has Large Number of Hostages and Can Increase It

Death Toll Rises as Rescue Charity Spots Another Body in Sea off Libya

Sudan: Russia Wants Access to Red Sea

Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim (Reuters)

World

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz - Reuters

Benny Gantz Delays Statement after Four Hostages Were Rescued

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 14:15

Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian Regions Leave 27 Dead

Russia Jails French Citizen Detained on Charges of Collecting Military Data

Iran Election Secret Message Sparks Controversy

SKorea on Alert for More Trash Balloons from the North

Putin's Daughters Make Rare Appearance at Economic Forum

Member of the presidium of the Russian Association for the Promotion of Science Maria Vorontsova attends the Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg on June 7, 2024. (Photo by Olga MALTSEVA / AFP)

Business

A woman walks by as a man buys food from a kiosk near an electric-powered scooter wing mirror reflecting a construction site near office buildings in the Central Business District in Beijing, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Türkiye to Impose 40% Additional Tariff on Vehicle Imports from China

Asharq Al Awsat (Ankara) Saturday 08/06 - 06:39

US Job Gains Surge Past Expectations, Wage Growth Quickens

A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, US, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

China's Exports Rise Solidly, but Slower Imports Temper Outlook

Lines of trucks are seen at a container terminal of Ningbo Zhoushan port in Zhejiang province, China, August 15, 2021. Picture taken August 15, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS/file photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Oil Pares Gains after US Data Deflates Expectations of Near Term Rate Cut

An oil and gas industry worker walks during operations of a drilling rig at Zhetybay field in Kazakhstan (Reuters)

Aramco Announces Final Price for its Secondary Public Offering

Aramco has stated that the settlement process and delivery of the offering shares to the subscribing institutions will take place through negotiated trades outside the market. - File Photo/AAWSAT

Energy Minister: Saudi Arabia to Boost Oil Capacity to 12.3 Mln BPD by 2028

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman (Reuters)

Culture

Meloni Joins Cultural Elite Celebrating Italian Opera's Recognition as World Treasure

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

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…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 06:15

DCT Abu Dhabi has announced the recipients of this year’s Urban Treasures awards. WAM

UAE: DCT Abu Dhabi Honors 15 Establishments with Urban Treasures Accolade

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in the United Arab Emirates has announced the recipients of this year’s Urban Treasures…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Saturday 08/06 - 05:52

This dictionary includes over 1,500 terms in eight energy fields in both Arabic and English. SPA

Saudi Energy Ministry Launches Dictionary in Collaboration with King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language

The Energy Ministry, in collaboration with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), launched on Thursday the Energy Terminology Dictionary…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 06/06 - 16:33

Since the beginning of the year, the world has witnessed a massive coral bleaching episode in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Luis ACOSTA / AFP

Colombian Underwater 'Art Gallery' Serves as Coral Home

On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 06/06 - 06:28

The antiquities, also known as the Elgin Marbles, were removed in the early 19th century by Lord Elgin - The AP

Greece is Buoyed by Turkish Official's Comments about Parthenon Sculptures Taken by Britain

One of the world’s most intractable cultural disputes is back in the spotlight after a Turkish official cast doubt on the existence of proof long cited by…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 05/06 - 16:27

Sports

Test of Nerves for Alcaraz as Prodigy Bids for Maiden French Open Title

Sports

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2024 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Purchase Licensing Rights

Test of Nerves for Alcaraz as Prodigy Bids for Maiden French Open Title

Carlos Alcaraz will face a major test of nerves when he takes on Alexander Zverev in a potentially high-octane French Open men's singles final as both players…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 15:21

Sports

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 8, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Swiatek Wins Third Consecutive French Open Women's Title

For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek kept making mistakes and got…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 17:08

Sports

Foden has taken some time to break through to world-class level - The AP

Foden, Wirtz and Yamal Among the Players Who Could Light up Euro 2024

PHIL FODEN (ENGLAND) Nurtured with care by Pep Guardiola, Foden has taken some time to break through to world-class level. He's there now — and the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 14:55

Sports

James Maddison flickered when he came on against Bosnia and Herzegovina but will not be going to Euro 2024. Photograph: Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images

England Cut will Devastate Maddison but Case for Inclusion was Weak

As James Maddison digests the shattering news, as he comes to terms with how Gareth Southgate has cut him from the England squad for Euro 2024, it was…

David Hytner Saturday 08/06 - 05:07

Sports

What could Enzo Maresca achieve at Chelsea with a fit Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer at his disposal? Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Chelsea’s Temporary Vision Has Led to Shopping in the Championship Aisle

Perhaps it should be no surprise the club has started signing managers like they sign players. Enzo Maresca knows his fate. Seriously, Behdad: it’s going fine…

Jonathan Liew Saturday 08/06 - 05:02

Varieties

Virgin Galactic Spaceplane Takes Tourists on Flight

FILE PHOTO: Crew members from Italy hug each other after their return from Virgin Galactic's rocket plane first commercial flight to the edge of space, at the Spaceport America facility, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, US, June 29, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo

Virgin Galactic Spaceplane Takes Tourists on Flight

Virgin Galactic flew four tourists to the edge of space and back aboard its spaceplane, marking the second flight this year, the Richard Branson-founded…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 18:28

A World War II Veteran Just Married His Bride Near Normandy's D-Day Beaches. He's 100, She's 96

Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 08/06 - 14:51

A person holds a letter from Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, to the Irish Guards, at an unknown location, in this handout image released June 8, 2024. Irish Guards via X/Handout via REUTERS

Princess of Wales Apologizes for Missing Irish Guards Final Rehearsal before King's Parade

Kate, the Princess of Wales, wished the Irish Guards good luck on their final rehearsal Saturday before the Trooping of the Color parade in honor of the king's…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Saturday 08/06 - 12:53

Former Astronaut, who Took Iconic Earthrise Photo, Killed in US Plane Crash

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed…

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington) Saturday 08/06 - 06:03

US rules provide for the exchange of damaged banknotes -- provided that they are not the result of laundering or crime - AFP