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Amnesty Accuses Iran of 'Sinister Crackdown' after Deadly Port Blast

Amnesty International accused Iranian authorities Wednesday of carrying out a "sinister crackdown" on media outlets to conceal the truth about a deadly blast…

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Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

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Saudi Interior Ministry Enforces Penalties for Violating Hajj Permit Rules

Colonel Talal bin Shalhoub, Spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Interior, announced that penalties are now being implemented against those performing Hajj,…

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Taksim Square is a place of 'huge symbolic significance for the Turkish trade union and workers movements', Amnesty said. Ed JONES / AFP/File

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Istanbul Lockdown Aims to Prevent May Day Marches

Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralyzing Türkiye’s biggest city in a bid to prevent May Day…

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President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in 1st Quarter as Trump Says 'Be Patient'

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Americans should be patient in the face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs…

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Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

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Syrian security forces secure the area following armed clashes in Jaramana town, near Damascus, Syria, 29 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED AL RIFAI

Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

The Israeli military carried out a warning strike against "extremists" preparing to attack members of the Druze minority in the Syrian town of Sahnaya, Israeli…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 11:25

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FILED - 08 February 2025, Palestinian Territories, Deir al-Balah: Fighters of the Ezz al-Din Al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas form a corridor as Israeli hostages get delivered to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

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Switzerland to Enact Hamas Ban from May 15

A new Swiss law banning Hamas and related organizations will come into force on May 15, the government said on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the Palestinian…

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Palestinians stand at the site of an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced people, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

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At Least 12 Killed Overnight by Israeli Strikes in Gaza

At least 12 people including children were killed overnight in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital workers said Wednesday. The pre-dawn strikes hit three houses…

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Iran Executes a Man Convicted of Spying for the Mossad

People walk along a wall covered in mural paintings and a building in the distance bearing an anti-Israel billboard that reads 'Once again, a Pharaoh will drown' at Palestine Square in Tehran on April 26, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

NKorea's Kim Watches Missile Test-firings from Country's 1st Destroyer

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, front right, and his daughter visit to observe the test-firings, conducted on April 28 and April 29, 2025, of missiles from a newly launched destroyer "Choe Hyon" at an undisclosed place in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Trump Jokes that he'd Like to be the Next Pope

President Donald Trump exists Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Türkiye Jails 18 More Istanbul Municipal Officials

People gather outdoors following an earthquake shock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

UK Military Launches Airstrikes with US Targeting Yemen's Houthis

Flames rise from a position following alleged US airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 April 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

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A man provides fresh drinking water for his buffaloes, in the Chebayesh marshes of Dhi Qar province, Iraq, April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

Droughts in Iraq Endanger Buffalo, and Farmers' Livelihoods

Residential and commercial properties in the Saudi capital Riyadh (Reuters)

Riyadh Real Estate Awaits Impact of Measures to Curb Price Surge

Peshmerga forces during a celebration in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, in 2023 (AFP)

Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

$FILED - 26 August 2023, Lebanon, Kfrachouba: UN peacekeeping troops secure the Lebanese border side with Israel at the outskirts of the Lebanese southern village of Kfarchouba. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa$

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FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed at a jewellery store in Mumbai, India, March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

Enjoying a milder climate with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius cooler than neighboring cities, AlUla is an ideal destination for both remote work and leisure. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Launches Eventful ‘Summer Untold’ Program

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Saudi Interior Ministry Enforces Penalties for Violating Hajj Permit Rules

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Saudi Arabia, Jordan Discuss Preparations for Conference on Two-State Solution

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi, Finnish Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Escalation

Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

UAE Says it Thwarts Illegal Attempt to Transfer Ammunition to Sudan's Army

People walk around a bus stop in the capital Khartoum's southern neighbourhood of al-Kalakla on April 29, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Speaks with Palestinian Vice President

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Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 11:25

Lebanon Urges US Military to Put Pressure on Israel to Withdraw

This handout picture released by the Lebanese presidency shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (C) posing for a picture with outgoing US chairman of ceasefire monitoring committee MG Jasper Jeffers (L) and his successor, newly appointed US MG Michael Leeney (R) at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

At Least 12 Killed Overnight by Israeli Strikes in Gaza

Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

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Fake Audio Sparks Deadly Sectarian Clashes Near Damascus

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The explosion devastated the port. Planet Labs PBC/AFP

Amnesty Accuses Iran of 'Sinister Crackdown' after Deadly Port Blast

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2 Dead as Slow-moving Storms Flood Roads Across Oklahoma and Texas

Fallen trees from the stormy weather in Regent Square in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Samara McCallum/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Istanbul Lockdown Aims to Prevent May Day Marches

Switzerland to Enact Hamas Ban from May 15

Iran, UK, France, Germany to Hold Nuclear Talks on Friday

Women walk near a building bearing an anti-US mural with the slogan "Down with the USA" and skulls replacing the stars on the US flag, on Tehran's Karim Khan Zand avenue on April 26, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Iran Executes a Man Convicted of Spying for the Mossad

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US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in 1st Quarter as Trump Says 'Be Patient'

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GASTAT: Saudi Non-Oil Exports Rose by 13.1% in 2024

Riyadh Real Estate Awaits Impact of Measures to Curb Price Surge

WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Economic Partnership, Industrial Integration with Kuwaiti Ministers

The meetings in Kuwait were aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and supporting industrial integration. SPA

Gulf States Expand Tourism Footprint as Emerging Markets Gain Momentum at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Cultural Memory Center Attends Int'l Conference on Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

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The international conference “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in AlUla and Saudi Arabia” was held in Paris on April 29 and 30

Cultural Memory Center Attends Int'l Conference on Documentary Heritage for Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Cultural Memory Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, participated in the two-day international conference “Innovating Documentary…

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Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Talk on Conservation and Display of Artifacts, Art Collections

The Saudi Museums Commission has recently hosted an engaging open talk on “Conservation, Preservation, and Display of Artifacts and Art Collections,” as part…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/04 - 15:30

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The collaboration aims to exhibit thousands of exquisite pieces owned by Art of Heritage. SPA

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Misk Heritage Museum Signs Collaboration Agreement with Art of Heritage to Showcase Saudi Cultural Legacy

Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan,” a newly established museum dedicated to preserving and honoring Saudi heritage, has entered into a landmark 30-year agreement…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/04 - 14:08

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This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to implement strategic projects that contribute to preserving the district's urban heritage and boost its presence in the local and international cultural scene. (SPA)

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Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah

In a step that underscores its commitment to digital transformation, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched a dedicated application for the Jeddah Historic…

Tuesday 29/04 - 16:38

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Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque,…

Tuesday 29/04 - 09:46

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Swiatek Recovers from 0-6 Loss in 1st Set to Beat Keys in Madrid Quarterfinals

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Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Madison Keys of the US REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Swiatek Recovers from 0-6 Loss in 1st Set to Beat Keys in Madrid Quarterfinals

Iga Swiatek recovered after losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 14:51

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FILED - 26 April 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Sinsheim: Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann reacts to an injury during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund at PreZero Arena. Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa

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Baumann Says Concussion Shows Soccer Referees Need to Act Faster on Head Injuries

German goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been diagnosed with concussion after an incident which he says shows referees need to act swiftly to cut the risk of…

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FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

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Case Closed but Doping Still in Focus as Sinner Nears End of Ban

As Jannik Sinner nears the end of a three-month doping ban that shook the tennis world, players are flocking to anti-doping authorities seeking advice on how…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 10:06

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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Courier Says Djokovic's Rome Pullout a Worrying Sign

Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French…

Wednesday 30/04 - 06:27

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Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa)

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Firmino and Toney Score as Al-Ahli Reaches Asian Champions League Final

Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal…

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Jeddah’s City Walk Reopens with Expanded Entertainment Experience

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Jeddah’s City Walk Reopens with Expanded Entertainment Experience

The City Walk zone in Jeddah reopened on Wednesday, offering a wide array of entertainment options, interactive experiences, and family-friendly activities as…

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The initiative is part of ongoing national efforts to reintroduce native species into their natural habitats. SPA

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22 Endangered Wildlife Species Released in Madinah's Al-Bayda Park

Under the patronage of Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife, in collaboration with…

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Droughts in Iraq Endanger Buffalo, and Farmers' Livelihoods

Iraq’s buffalo population has more than halved in a decade as the country's two main rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, suffer severe droughts that endanger the…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 13:47

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FILE PHOTO: A Long March-2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sits at the launch pad before taking off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for a crewed mission to China's Tiangong space station, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo/File Photo

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3 Astronauts Return to Earth after 6 Months on China's Space Station

Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 08:40

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The 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral (Peru’s culture ministry)

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Rare Mummy Reveals Women’s Important Role in Oldest Center of Civilization in the Americas

Archaeologists in Peru announced they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, in an area which for decades was used as a…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 30/04 - 08:02

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