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Syrian refugee Hassan Jaber al-Salloum sells vegetables at the roadside in the Lebanese village of Minyara. JOSEPH EID / AFP

Syria Refugees Face Lebanon Expulsion

For weeks, refugee Maryam Janhat has been living in fear of deportation as Lebanon cracks down on Syrians, with politicians ramping up calls for them to be…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 24/05 - 11:25

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US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen addresses the audience as she attends a press conference in Stresa on May 23, 2024, on the eve of the G7 finance ministers meeting. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

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US Pushes For Ukraine Aid, United Front Against China's Trade Practices at G7 Finance Meeting

The US sought to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets and for uniting against China’s aggressive trade practices as…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 24/05 - 10:02

Smoke billows after an explosion in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel on May 21, 2024. (AP)

Israel Says Bodies of 3 More Hostages Killed on Oct 7. Recovered Overnight from Gaza

The bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel's army said Friday. The bodies of Hanan Yablonka, Michel…

Friday 24/05 - 09:39

Top UN Court Orders Israel to Halt Military Offensive in Rafah

Magistrates arrive at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hear South Africa's request for a Gaza ceasefire, in The Hague, on May 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas movement. (AFP)

Top UN Court Orders Israel to Halt Military Offensive in Rafah

The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah — but stopped short of…

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World Court Ruling Shows Consensus to End Israel’s War in Gaza, Palestinian Authority Says since 25 minutes

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A person holds a candle in front of photo of Iran's late president Ebrahim Raisi, at the Khana-e-Farhang Iranian culture center in Peshawar, Pakistan, 23 May 2024. (EPA)

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Iran’s Military Says Raisi’s Helicopter Caught Fire Soon After Crash and There Was No Sign of Attack

The helicopter carrying Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi caught fire soon after it crashed into a mountain and there was no sign it was attacked, state…

Friday 24/05 - 09:27

HANDOUT - 23 May 2024, Israel, Safed: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Israel's Northern Command Headquarters. Photo: Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO/dpa

Netanyahu Says Israel has ‘Surprising’ Plans for Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has “surprising” military plans for Lebanon, adding that Israel has been able to eliminate …

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 24/05 - 08:51

Gaza Ceasefire… Egypt Doubts Israel’s Intention to Conclude Deal

Palestinian women walk next to destroyed houses following Israeli military operation in Al Maghazi refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 17 February 2024. (EPA)

Three US Troops Have Non-combat Injuries during Gaza Pier Operation

Ships appear near the pier established by the US in Gaza (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Non-oil Exports Rise 3.3% in Q1 of 2024

The Saudi government continues to support non-oil activities to achieve economic growth (Asharq Al-Awsat)

China Launches 'Punishment' War Games around Taiwan

A screen showing Chinese maneuvers around Taiwan on a street in Beijing (EPA)

Nikki Haley Says She 'Will be Voting for Trump'

Former US President Donald Trump talking with former Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley during a Security Council session in September 2018 (AFP)

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Smoke rises during an Israeli air strike, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 24, 2024. (Reuters)

Reaction to World Court’s Order for Israel to Halt Rafah Assault in Gaza

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell waits for the start of the EU-Moldova Association Council at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP)

EU's Borrell Says Some European Countries Are Trying to Intimidate ICC Judges

Asharq Network won 117 awards, including 12 gold, 49 silver, and 56 bronze, at the prestigious Telly Awards. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Asharq Network Wins Telly Company of the Year for 2024

Warm applause from members of the Spanish government for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez after he announced recognition of the State of Palestine (AFP)

Palestinian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: European Recognitions a First Step towards Statehood

The Air Connectivity Program pavilion during the annual meeting of the International Aviation Council in Riyadh (Photo by: Turky Al-Agili)

Saudi Arabia Explores Untapped Markets to Expand Global Flight Connections

From Wedding Photographer to Water Queue: Gaza Mother Mourns Lost Dream Life

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Iran’s Interim President for Late President Raisi

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King of Bahrain Says No Reason to Delay Normalizing Ties with Iran

King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow on Thursday. (AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Austrian Counterpart

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met on Thursday with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg. SPA

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets with British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Emperor of Japan

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Hajj Test Run Includes 36,000 Trips to Transport 1.2 Mln Pilgrims

Part of the results of the Hajj Simulation initiative launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah with the participation of 40 governmental entities (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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A displaced Palestinians boy carries pieces of scrap metal as he walks between destroyed buildings in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas movement. (AFP)

World Court Ruling Shows Consensus to End Israel’s War in Gaza, Palestinian Authority Says

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Reaction to World Court’s Order for Israel to Halt Rafah Assault in Gaza

Top UN Court Orders Israel to Halt Military Offensive in Rafah

Syria Refugees Face Lebanon Expulsion

Palestinian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: European Recognitions a First Step towards Statehood

Israel Says Bodies of 3 More Hostages Killed on Oct 7. Recovered Overnight from Gaza

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A MONUSCO (The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) armed vehicle drives along the Beni-Kasindi road, stronghold of the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces, an armed group originally from Uganda that pledged allegiance to ISIS in 2019 and operates in eastern DRC), on May 9, 2024 in Beni territory, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. (AFP)

Security Council Approves Resolution Decrying Attacks on UN and Aid Workers

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Syrian Kurdish Authorities Hand over British Woman, 3 Children Linked to ISIS to UK Delegation

A British woman and three children linked to the extremist ISIS group in Syria were handed over to a UK delegation that visited the region this week, Syrian Kurdish-led authorities said Friday. (AFP)

North Korea Preparing to Launch Military Satellite, South Says

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what the country said is the launch of the Malligyong-1, a military spy satellite, into orbit on Nov. 21, 2023. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)

US Pushes For Ukraine Aid, United Front Against China's Trade Practices at G7 Finance Meeting

Azerbaijan Takes Control of Four Villages on Border With Armenia as Part of Deal

Representation photo: A still image taken from a handout video made available by the Russian Defense Ministry Press-Service shows the beginning of the process of withdrawal from Azerbaijan of the Russian peacekeeping contingent stationed in Karabakh, Kalbajar district, Azerbaijan, 17 April 2024.

Iran’s Military Says Raisi’s Helicopter Caught Fire Soon After Crash and There Was No Sign of Attack

Business

German's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks to Ukrainian minister of energy German Galushchenko during official visit to a thermal power plant which was destroyed by a Russian rocket attack in Ukraine, Monday, May 21, 2024. (AP)

Ukraine in Talks with EU to Maximize Electricity Imports, Minister Says

Friday 24/05 - 11:42

Türkiye Invites Arab Countries to Sign Bilateral Free Trade Agreements

Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Simsek speaking during the Arab-Turkish Banking Summit in Istanbul. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Explores Untapped Markets to Expand Global Flight Connections

Saudi Arabia’s Non-oil Exports Rise 3.3% in Q1 of 2024

Egypt: Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rates Unchanged

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the new headquarters of Central Bank of Egypt, at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt December 8, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

GACA President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We are Moving towards Automating Saudi Airports

The Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdulaziz Al-Duailej (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Culture

Unknown Bust of the Architect Who Designed the Florence Cathedral Dome Found After 700 Years

This image released by the Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore on Thursday, May 23, 2024, shows a terracotta portrait of Florence landmark cathedral's architect Filippo Brunelleschi dating back to the early Renaissance, which was recently found among the furnishings of an historic residence near the Tuscan capital. (Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore via AP, HO)

Unknown Bust of the Architect Who Designed the Florence Cathedral Dome Found After 700 Years

A previously unknown terracotta bust of the famed early Renaissance architect who designed the Florence Cathedral dome was unveiled Thursday in the Tuscan…

Friday 24/05 - 08:28

Translation has become an urgent necessity to keep pace with civilizational progress and exchange of knowledge (SPA)

Saudi Translation Movement Witnesses Surge in Publications

A Saudi initiative has translated ancient Arabic poems into Italian, making them accessible to a wider audience in an effort to showcase Arab literary heritage…

Omar al-Badwi (Riyadh) Thursday 23/05 - 09:45

DCT Abu Dhabi reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025. WAM

Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi on Track for Completion in 2025

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Thursday 23/05 - 05:57

Quality of Life Program CEO: ‘Cultural Houses’ Are Integrated Hubs for Advancing the Saudi Cultural Scene

CEO of the Quality of Life Program Center Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Baker commended on Tuesday the Cultural Houses established by the Libraries Commission in…

Wednesday 22/05 - 07:57

Saudi Minister of Culture Meets Japanese Counterpart in Tokyo

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud held talks on Tuesday with Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and…

Wednesday 22/05 - 07:30

Sports

Chris Evert Thinks Iga Swiatek Could Surpass Her Record of 7 French Open Titles

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French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 10, 2023 Poland's Iga Swiatek poses with her Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova. (Reuters)

Chris Evert Thinks Iga Swiatek Could Surpass Her Record of 7 French Open Titles

No less an authority on clay-court tennis than Chris Evert thinks her record of seven French Open championships could be surpassed by Iga Swiatek. …

Friday 24/05 - 11:27

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AC Milan's French forward #09 Olivier Giroud waves to fans after winning 3-0 the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Lecce at San Siro Stadium, in Milan on April 6, 2024. (AFP)

France’s All-Time Leading Scorer Olivier Giroud Plans to End International Career After Euro

France's all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud says he plans to end his international career after the European Championship next month. The 37-year-old…

Friday 24/05 - 09:32

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Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari SF-24 arrives for the Qualifying of the Formula One Grand Prix of the Emilia Romagna in Imola, Italy, 18 May 2024. (EPA)

Report: Carlos Sainz in Talks with Williams

Williams has emerged as a surprise contender to sign Carlos Sainz, who will depart Ferrari's Formula 1 team after this season. Sainz has reportedly received…

Friday 24/05 - 07:46

Sports

Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 19, 2024 Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Man Utd Not Afraid of City’s Dominance, Says Dalot

Manchester United are not afraid of Manchester City's dominance and will leverage their underdog status in their bid to lift the FA Cup, defender Diogo Dalot…

Friday 24/05 - 07:41

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Paris Saint-Germain's Costa Rican Goalkeeper #01 Keylor Navas (L) holds the ball during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on May 19, 2024. (AFP)

Navas Announces Retirement from Costa Rica National Team After 16 Years and 3 World Cups

Veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas announced on Thursday he plans to retire from the Costa Rica national team after 16 years and over 100 international matches,…

Friday 24/05 - 07:30

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Thai Town Maddened by Marauding Monkeys Launches Plan to Lock Them up and Send Them Away

A worker chases monkeys away from a customer in front of an auto-part shop in Lopburi Province, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, May 24, 2024. (AP)

Thai Town Maddened by Marauding Monkeys Launches Plan to Lock Them up and Send Them Away

A Thai town, run ragged by its ever-growing population of marauding wild monkeys, launched an offensive against the simian raiders on Friday, using trickery…

Friday 24/05 - 11:39

Asharq Network Wins Telly Company of the Year for 2024

Asharq Network has won 117 awards, including 12 gold, 49 silver, and 56 bronze, at the prestigious Telly Awards. The network was also named Telly Company of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 24/05 - 11:32

Britain's King Charles III meets members of the public during his visit the Discovery Center and Auld School Close to hear more about the 3.3million pound (4.1 million US dollars) energy efficient housing project in the area, in Tomintoul, Scotland, on Sept. 13, 2023. (AP)

King Charles III Won’t Be out and About Much Over the Next Six Weeks Amid Election Campaign

King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks — and it’s not because of his ongoing cancer treatments. Shortly after UK Prime Minister…

Friday 24/05 - 11:18

Hong Kong has more than 550 buildings that are at least 150 meters (492 feet) tall. Dale DE LA REY / AFP

Soaring Towers Shape Hong Kong's Urban Landscape

Home to some of the world's densest living districts and tallest skyscrapers, Hong Kong has for decades mesmerized locals and visitors alike with its famed…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 24/05 - 07:39

Gliese 12 b's distance of 40 lights years away means it is too far away to experience more closely (NASA)