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World The Treasury Department building is seen, March 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP)
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US Issues New Sanctions on Iran as Trump Seeks Talks

The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, two days after President Donald Trump announced the US planned…

Business A general view shows the Huangpu River and the financial district in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
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China Hits Back at Trump Tariff Hike, Raises Duties on US Goods

China hit back at US President Donald Trump singling out the world's second-largest economy for tariffs of more than 100% by raising additional duties on…

Business Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani receives the American business delegation. (Iraqi government)
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Iraq, US Sign Preliminary Deal on Projects Including 24,000 MW of Power Plants

Iraq and the United States signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding for projects in the country, including 24,000 megawatts of power plants, the Iraqi…

World A drone view shows the destroyed Sudzha gas metering station following an attack, what Russian military officials called a Ukrainian missile strike, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, Russia, in this still image taken from video released March 28, 2025. Russian Defense - Reuters
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Russia: Ukraine Violated Moratorium on Energy Infrastructure Strikes Six Times in Past Day

Russia's defense ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Ukraine had carried out six attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the past day, in…

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Gaza Rescuers Say 23 Killed in Israel Strike on Residential Block

Arab World A man walks amid the rubble of a building as Palestinian rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike on a residential area in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighborhood, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Gaza Rescuers Say 23 Killed in Israel Strike on Residential Block

Gaza's civil defense agency said an Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza City killed at least 23 people Wednesday, most of them children or women,…

Asharq Al Awsat
Interviews This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows a US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's Nimitz-class USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at sea on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Hunter DAY / DVIDS / AFP)
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Yemeni Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Lost Nearly 30% of their Military Capabilities

The Iran-backed Houthis are in disarray over escalating American strikes targeting military and security sites, as well as weapons depots belonging to them,…

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World 02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. (Iranian Presidency/dpa)
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Iran’s President Insists Tehran Does Not Seek a Nuclear Bomb and Dangles US Business Opportunities 

Iran's president again pledged Wednesday that his nation is "not after a nuclear bomb" ahead of talks between Tehran and the United States, going as far as…

Bombing Iran Will Not Pave the Way for Peace, Says Russia 

A woman walks past a mural depicting an Iranian official in civilian clothing sitting across the table from an American official wearing military fatigues painted on the outer walls of the former US embassy in Tehran, colloquially-referred to as the "Spy Den," on April 8, 2025. (AFP)

Beijing Rejects Ukraine’s Claim Significant Numbers of Chinese Troops Are Fighting Alongside Russia 

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, late 08 April 2025 (issued 09 April 2025), amid the ongoing Russian invasion. (EPA)

World Shares Deepen Losses, with Tokyo’s Nikkei Down Nearly 4%, as Latest US Tariffs Take Effect 

A person walks past a screen showing stock trading in Beijing on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

US Says It’s Aware of Palestinian American Teen’s Killing by Israeli Forces in West Bank 

Mourners carry the body of 14-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Mohammad Rabea, during his funeral at Turmus Ayya village near Ramallah , 07 April 2025. (EPA)

US Defense Secretary Says China Is a Threat to Panama Canal, Spurring a Fiery Response from Beijing 

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (C) poses for a picture next to Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez (L) during a visit to the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 8, 2025. (AFP)

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Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Reuters file photo

Saudi Energy Minister Announces New 8 Arabian Oil, 6 Natural Gas Discoveries

Syria's new authorities burn hundreds of tons of Captagon pills and bags of hashish at the headquarters of the Fourth Division in Damascus. (EPA)

Makeshift Captagon Labs Emerge in Syria from Rubble of Assad’s Narcotics Trade

Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah fighters, killed before the November 27 ceasefire with Israel, in southern Lebanese village of al-Taybeh, near the border with Israel on April 6, 2025. (AFP)

Facing Calls to Disarm, Hezbollah Ready to Discuss Weapons if Israel Withdraws, Senior Official Says 

A woman checks her glucose level at a hospital in Riyadh. (Healthcare company)

Saudi Healthcare Sector Posts $1.3 Billion in Profits for 2024 Amid Strong Growth

This composite image of asteroid 2024 YR4 was captured with the Gemini South telescope in Chile. (International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/M. Zamani via AP)

New Observations Show Asteroid Resembling a Spinning Hockey Puck

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meet at the Baabda presidential palace on Monday. (Lebanese Presidency)

Lebanese President Sponsors Dialogue with Hezbollah on its Weapons, State Monopoly over Arms 

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Saudi FM Meets with Italian Senate Foreign Affairs President

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Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in United States 

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 April 2024. (EPA)

Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry to Impose Fines on Hajj, Umrah Firms Failing to Report Overstays 

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that fines will be imposed on companies that delay reporting individuals who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorized stay. (SPA)

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Tunisians Protest Against President as Jailed Politicians Begin Hunger Strike

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Gaza Rescuers Say 23 Killed in Israel Strike on Residential Block

A man walks amid the rubble of a building as Palestinian rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike on a residential area in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighborhood, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Hamas Sources: Trump’s Displacement Remarks Inconsistent with US Messages

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on Monday. (Reuters)

US Says It’s Aware of Palestinian American Teen’s Killing by Israeli Forces in West Bank 

Mourners carry the body of 14-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Mohammad Rabea, during his funeral at Turmus Ayya village near Ramallah , 07 April 2025. (EPA)

Lebanese President Sponsors Dialogue with Hezbollah on its Weapons, State Monopoly over Arms 

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meet at the Baabda presidential palace on Monday. (Lebanese Presidency)

UN Chief Says Forcing Palestinians to Move Away Is against International Law

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a statement about the ongoing humanitarian situation and fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 08 April 2025. (EPA)

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends the Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC25), organized by Panama and the US Southern Command, in Panama City on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Hegseth Says China’s Military Presence in Western Hemisphere Is ‘Too Large’

US Issues New Sanctions on Iran as Trump Seeks Talks

The Treasury Department building is seen, March 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

Japan, Canada Agree to Cooperate on Market Stability

Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne attends the new cabinet's swearing-in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo

Russia: Ukraine Violated Moratorium on Energy Infrastructure Strikes Six Times in Past Day

A drone view shows the destroyed Sudzha gas metering station following an attack, what Russian military officials called a Ukrainian missile strike, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, Russia, in this still image taken from video released March 28, 2025. Russian Defense - Reuters

Iran’s President Insists Tehran Does Not Seek a Nuclear Bomb and Dangles US Business Opportunities 

02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. (Iranian Presidency/dpa)

Bombing Iran Will Not Pave the Way for Peace, Says Russia 

A woman walks past a mural depicting an Iranian official in civilian clothing sitting across the table from an American official wearing military fatigues painted on the outer walls of the former US embassy in Tehran, colloquially-referred to as the "Spy Den," on April 8, 2025. (AFP)

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A general view shows the Huangpu River and the financial district in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

China Hits Back at Trump Tariff Hike, Raises Duties on US Goods

Iraq, US Sign Preliminary Deal on Projects Including 24,000 MW of Power Plants

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani receives the American business delegation. (Iraqi government)

Saudi Energy Minister Announces New 8 Arabian Oil, 6 Natural Gas Discoveries

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Reuters file photo

Aramco, Sinopec and Yasref Sign Venture Framework Agreement for Petrochemical Expansion

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Erdogan: Türkiye Not Expecting Negative Trade, Export Situation After Tariffs 

Containers ship Hornise sails across the Bosphorus strait, on its way from China's Jingtang port to Russia's Novorossiysk port, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP)

World Shares Deepen Losses, with Tokyo’s Nikkei Down Nearly 4%, as Latest US Tariffs Take Effect 

A person walks past a screen showing stock trading in Beijing on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

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Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans

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Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans

Vibes AlUla has opened registration for its AlUla Rowad Camp, tailored for artisans and creatives in the fields of arts and handicrafts, SPA reported. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Spanning 28,000 square meters, the festival showcases the diverse cultures, heritage, fashion, and traditions of students from various countries
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International Cultural Festival in Madinah Highlights Global Traditions

The Islamic University of Madinah will host the 13th International Cultural Festival from April 13 to 19, featuring over 100 pavilions and more than 150…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Abu Dhabi Language Centre
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UAE: SZBA Announces Winners, Cultural Personality of Year for 19th Edition

Under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the winners and Cultural…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi)
Culture A woman holds an umbrella to shelter herself from the sun as she sits near the Colosseum amid a heatwave in Rome, Italy, June 20, 2024. (Reuters)
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Italy Fines Tour Operators Almost 20 Mln Euros over Colosseum Tickets Hoarding 

Italy's antitrust authority has fined a ticketing company and six tour operators nearly 20 million euros ($21.7 million) for ticket hoarding practices limiting…

Culture French artist Kader Attia presented captivating artworks exploring modern civilization and societal shifts by using fragments of broken mirrors. SPA
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JAX District Hosts Artworks at Art Week Riyadh

Art Week Riyadh, which is taking place in Riyadh's JAX District, showcases distinctive artworks, reflecting the Kingdom's cultural movement on a global…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Man City Freezes Ticket Prices amid Growing Fan Disgruntlement

Sports Soccer spectators attend the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leicester City at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Man City Freezes Ticket Prices amid Growing Fan Disgruntlement

Amid growing disgruntlement among its fans, Manchester City announced Wednesday the club is freezing ticket prices for the 2025-26 season. City said the price…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Football - Champions League - Quarter-final - First Leg - Arsenal v Real Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 8, 2025 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their third goal with Martin Odegaard. (Reuters)
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Arsenal’s Win over Real Ensures Five Premier League Teams in 2025-26 Champions League 

The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League edition following Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the…

Sports Veronica Ojeda (C), ex-wife of Diego Maradona and mother of Diego Fernando Maradona, arrives to attend the trial for Maradona's death at San Isidro court, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on April 3, 2025. (AFP)
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A Doctor Testifies That Maradona Should Have Been Admitted to a Clinic Instead of Being Sent Home 

Diego Maradona's ex-wife and a doctor testified Tuesday at the trial of seven medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of the soccer great,…

Sports Davide Frattesi of Inter (R) scores the 2-1 lead during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, 08 April 2025. (EPA)
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Inter’s Frattesi Pays Tribute to Late Grandmother After Win at Bayern 

Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi overcame personal heartbreak to net a late winner in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday after the…

Sports FILED - 07 March 2025, US, Indian Wells: German tennis player Alexander Zverev in action against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor during their men's singles round of 64 match of the Indian Wells Open tennis tournament. Photo: Maximilian Haupt/dpa
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Zverev's Monte Carlo Exit Assures Sinner of Top Rankings Spot on Tour Return

Jannik Sinner will return to the ATP Tour from his doping ban at next month's Rome Masters as world number one after the Italian's closest challenger Alexander…

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Queen Camilla Celebrates Anniversary with Italian Pizza and Ice Cream

Varieties Britain's Queen Camilla receives an ice cream as she leaves the Italian Lower House, where King Charles III addressed a joint session of the Italian Parliament during a special ceremony in front of both Chambers of the Italian Parliament, during their state visit to Italy, in Rome, Italy, 09 April 2025. (EPA)

Queen Camilla Celebrates Anniversary with Italian Pizza and Ice Cream

Italians offered pizza and ice cream to Britain's Queen Camilla to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of her wedding to King Charles during a state visit to…

Varieties This image provided by the Allen Institute on April 8, 2025, shows a digital representation of neurons in a section of a mouse's brain, part of a project to create the largest map to date of brain wiring and function, in Seattle, Wash. (Forrest Collman/Allen Institute via AP)
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Scientists Produce Painstaking Wiring Diagram of a Mouse’s Brain

Neuroscientists have produced the largest wiring diagram and functional map of a mammalian brain to date using tissue from a part of a mouse's cerebral cortex…

Varieties A selection of Lifestyle WD water bottles featuring animals are displayed at the Ambiente homewares trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany in Feb. 2025. (Kim Cook via AP)
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That Water Bottle You're Carrying Says a Lot More than 'Hydration'

If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you´ve got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10. (The collectors know who they are.) Whether…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Native to Saudi Arabia, the sand gazelle is one of 23 species chosen for reintroduction into their natural habitat. SPA
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Welcomes 1st Sand Gazelle Birth of 2025 Spring Season

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has celebrated the birth of the first sand gazelle of the 2025 spring season, raising the total number of births to 94…

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Varieties An expert keeper displays critically endangered Lord Howe Island stick insects, nicknamed "tree lobster," at the zoo in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Prague Zoo Joins Effort to Ensure Survival of Rare Insect

The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years. The zoo is…

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