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Russia, US Discussing Rare Earth Metals Projects, Putin Envoy Says

Russia and the United States have started talks on joint rare earth metals and other projects in Russia, and some companies have already expressed an interest…

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Myanmar and Indian rescuers search for victims at the U Hla Thein Buddhist monastery after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, 31 March 2025. EPA/NYEIN CHAN NAING

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Deaths from Devastating Myanmar Quake Climb Past 1,700

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led…

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Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haikal and troops inspect the border with Israel. (Army Command)

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Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Linked to Rocket Attack against Israel

The Lebanese army arrested a number of suspects linked to the firing of rockets towards Israel. Israel on Friday launched the broadest attack against Lebanon…

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An Iranian demonstrator holds up an anti-US placard and a poster of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with a quotation of him against Israel during the annual anti-Israeli Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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Iran Supreme Leader: US Will Receive Blow if it Acts on Trump's Threats

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Monday the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump's threat of bombing if the country…

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Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Most of Gaza’s Southern City of Rafah

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Palestinians set out to Khan Younis with their belongings, from Rafah's Tel al-Sultan area after it was encircled by Israeli forces on March 23, 2025. (AFP)

Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Most of Gaza’s Southern City of Rafah

The Israeli military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the…

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Israel’s Netanyahu Nominates New Domestic Security Chief since 20 minutes
Hamas Calms Gazan Public Anger but Faces Administrative Challenges since 1 hour

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A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on March 30, 2025, shows Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (6th-R) and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sahibani (6th-L) posing for a picture with the new transitional government in Damascus. (SANA / AFP)

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Autonomous Administration Refuses to Implement Decisions of New Syrian Govt

The Kurdish Autonomous Administration in northeastern Syria criticized on Sunday the new Syrian transitional government, saying it does not reflect the…

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A Palestinian woman is reflected in a bulletproof window at an Israeli checkpoint in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on March 28, 2025, as she arrives to travel to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City for the last Friday noon prayer of Ramadan. (AFP)

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Israel Approves Controversial Project in West Bank

The Israeli security Cabinet approved on Sunday the construction of a road for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Critics say it will open the door for…

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‘Eid of Sadness’: Palestinians in Gaza Mark Holiday with Dwindling Food and No End to War

A Palestinian carries traditional cookies back to his family during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Gaza City on March 30, 2025. (AFP)

US Airstrikes Pound Yemen’s Capital Overnight, Killing at Least 1

In this image made from video, smoke rises after a blast in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP)

Trump Says he's Considering Ways to Serve 3rd Term as President

FILE - President Donald Trump walks after a news conference at Trump National Golf Club, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)

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

2 People Killed, Dozens Wounded in Russian Attack on Kharkiv

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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Palestinians queue outside a bakery during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Gaza City on March 30, 2025. (AFP)

Gaza’s Bakeries Could Shut Down within a Week under Israel’s Blockade of All Food and Supplies

Destroyed buildings in the southern neighborhood of Khartoum (AFP)

Sudanese War Escalates as Army and RSF Leaders Vow to Fight Till the End

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

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Jjoining the Crown Prince in the prayer were Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, along with princes, scholars, ministers, and senior officials. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer and Receives Princes, Senior Officials

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 30/03 - 18:40

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

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

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Formation of New Syrian Government

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese PM Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon

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

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

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)

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Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Most of Gaza’s Southern City of Rafah

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Sudanese War Escalates as Army and RSF Leaders Vow to Fight Till the End

Hamas Calms Gazan Public Anger but Faces Administrative Challenges

Elements of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas (Reuters file photo)

Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Linked to Rocket Attack against Israel

Autonomous Administration Refuses to Implement Decisions of New Syrian Govt

Israel Approves Controversial Project in West Bank

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Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev (C) and VTB Bank President and Chairman of the Management Board Andrey Kostin (R) attend a meeting held by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the development of the Russia's Arctic zone and the Arctic transport corridor, in Murmansk, Russia, 27 March 2025. (EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin)

Russia, US Discussing Rare Earth Metals Projects, Putin Envoy Says

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Israel’s Netanyahu Nominates New Domestic Security Chief

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem, Israel, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP)

Deaths from Devastating Myanmar Quake Climb Past 1,700

Iran Supreme Leader: US Will Receive Blow if it Acts on Trump's Threats

7.0 Quake Causes Slight Damage in Tonga and Brief Tsunami Evacuations

Trump Threatens Bombing if Iran Does Not Make Nuclear Deal

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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde arrives to address a press conference on the Eurozone's monetary policy, at the central bank's headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on January 30, 2025. (AFP)

Trump’s Tariffs Mean Europe Must Take Control of Its Future, Says ECB's Lagarde

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Doha to Host Islamic Finance Conference on April 8

The 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference on April 8 is set to explore the development of decentralized financial platforms that align with Islamic economic principles (QNA)

Trade War Woes Propel Gold to Record High

A miner filters with water the soil extracted from gold quarries in Paso Yobai, Guaira Department, Paraguay, on February 11, 2025. (Photo by Daniel DUARTE / AFP)

Eni Confirms US Will No Longer Allow Oil Payments from Venezuela

A view of buildings in the dark due to a power outage, in a neighborhood in Maracaibo, Venezuela, March 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Issac Bula Urrutia

China Discovers Major Oilfield in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying containers is seen near the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China May 17, 2020. REUTERS/Martin Pollard/File Photo

Scholz: EU Ready to Respond to US on Trade Tariffs

30 March 2025, Lower Saxony, Hanover: Acting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe 2025 industrial trade fair at the Hannover Congress Centrum HCC. Photo: Michael Matthey/dpa

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Hira Cultural District Hosts 'Makkah Greets Us' Event to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

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This event is designed to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Makkah's residents and visitors. SPA

Hira Cultural District Hosts 'Makkah Greets Us' Event to Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the launch of the third edition of the Makkah Greets Us event, scheduled to take place from the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 30/03 - 18:45

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

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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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Aston Martin Gets Further $68 Million Funding, to Sell Stake in F1 Team

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Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll drives during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (AFP)

Aston Martin Gets Further $68 Million Funding, to Sell Stake in F1 Team

Aston Martin said on Monday Chairman Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree Consortium would invest a further 52.5 million pounds ($67.98 million) in the luxury carmaker…

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Jakub Mensik (R) of Czechia holds the champions trophy, while standing next to Novak Djokovic (L) of Serbia, after Mensik won the Men’s Singles Final at the 2025 Miami Open tennis tournament at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, 30 March 2025. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

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Mensik Prevents Djokovic from his 100th Title

Novak Djokovic faced a series of obstacles Sunday in the Miami Open final: a delay of more than 5 1/2 hours before the match, an eye infection and a slippery…

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30 March 2025, United Kingdom, Bournemouth: Manchester City's Erling Haaland (R) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English FA Cup quarter final soccer match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa

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Haaland Hurts Ankle in Man City's Win in FA Cup

Erling Haaland was substituted with an ankle injury in the 60th minute of Manchester City's FA Cup quarterfinal match against Bournemouth on Sunday. The Norway…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 19:01

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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)

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 11:09

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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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Private European Aerospace Startup Completes 1st Test Flight of Orbital Launch Vehicle

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In this photo taken from video provided by Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen Media, Isar Aerospace test rocket "Spectrum" explodes felling back down after the launch at Andoya Spaceport in Nordmela, on Andøya island, Norway, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen Media via AP)

Private European Aerospace Startup Completes 1st Test Flight of Orbital Launch Vehicle

A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later. Despite the short test flight, Isar…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 30/03 - 19:08

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

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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…

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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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