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Photo published by loyalist media of huge explosion in Ibn al-Haytham Base in south east Homs city.

Six Hezbollah Fighters Killed in Israeli Strikes on Homs

At least six Hezbollah fighters were killed Monday in Israeli strikes in Syria near the Lebanese border. “Four of the Hezbollah fighters are Lebanese and two…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 1 hour

Iran to Hold Raisi's Funeral Procession On Wednesday In Tehran

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Iranian authorities announced Monday that the funeral procession for President Ebrahim Raisi - (photo by Reuters)

Iran to Hold Raisi's Funeral Procession On Wednesday In Tehran

Iranian authorities announced Monday that the funeral procession for President Ebrahim Raisi would be held in Tehran Wednesday, following his death in a…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 21/05 - 01:40

What's Next for Iran's Government after Death of its President in Helicopter Crash? since 4 hours
US Says it Was 'Unable' to Provide Iran Assistance after Helicopter Crash since 4 hours

This handout satellite image courtesy of Maxar Technologies shows tents and shelters for Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas at the Mawasi camp near Rafah in the south of the Palestinian territory on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Satellite image 2024 Maxar Technologies / AFP)

CENTOM: More Than 569 Tons of Aid Delivered Across Floating Pier Into Gaza

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday more than 569 metric tons of humanitarian assistance has been delivered so far across a temporary floating…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Gulf

GCC Sec-Gen Affirms Support to All International Efforts to Achieve Stability in Yemen

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, stressed that the GCC countries support all international efforts that…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Masam Project Clears over 2,000 Explosives in Yemen in 2nd Week of May

Since the start of the project, a total of 442,077 explosives have been cleared - SPA Photo.

North Korea's Kim Sends Condolence Message to Iran

This picture taken on December 27, 2022 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on December 28, 2022 shows North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un giving a report on the second day of the 6th expanded plenary session of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, at the Party Central Committee headquarters in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

UN Security Council Rejects Russia-backed Resolution on Banning Weapons in Space

Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia attends a meeting on Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons with members of the U.N. Security Council , Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Biden Says Request for War Crimes Arrest Warrant for Israeli Leaders Is ‘Outrageous’

US President Joe Biden delivers a commencement address during Morehouse College's graduation ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19, 2024. (AFP)

What Happens after ICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants in Israel-Gaza Conflict?

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Pilgrims arrive via King Abdulaziz International Airport (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Entry Points Enhance Pilgrim Experience with Technology, Efficiency

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei receives President Ebrahim Raisi and members of the government in August. (dpa)

Death of Iran’s Raisi Could Stir Race for Khamenei Succession, Insiders Say

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and WTA announced a multi-year partnership that will support their shared ambition to grow women’s professional tennis and inspire more women and girls around the world to take up the game. (PIF)

Saudi PIF, WTA Sign Multi-Year Partnership to Accelerate Growth of Women’s Tennis Globally

The Iranian national flag flies at half-mast at the Iranian consulate, following the deaths of Iran's President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, in Karachi, Pakistan, 20 May 2024. (EPA)

Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, a Hard-Line Diplomat, Dies in Helicopter Crash

A woman mourns the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash at Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 20, 2024. (AFP)

What We Know So Far about the Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran’s President and Others

As per the agreement, Pasqal will install, maintain, and operate a 200-qubit quantum computer, which is scheduled for deployment in the second half of 2025. SPA

Aramco Signs Agreement with Pasqal to Deploy 1st Quantum Computer in Saudi Arabia

Gulf

Saudi Entry Points Enhance Pilgrim Experience with Technology, Efficiency

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah) since 32 minutes

Saudi FM Condoles Acting Iran FM on Deaths of Raisi, Abdollahian

Sultan of Oman Kicks off Visit to Jordan on Wednesday

GCC Sec-Gen Affirms Support to All International Efforts to Achieve Stability in Yemen

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Discuss Military, Security Coordination

The Saudi and Qatari delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi FM Discusses Ties with Japanese Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

Arab World

An aerial view shows the Conciergerie building (bottom R) and the Palais de Justice, or courthouse, on the Ile de la Cite along the river Seine in central Paris July 14, 2013. (Reuters)

Three Senior Syrian Officials Face War Crimes Trial in Absentia in France

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Six Hezbollah Fighters Killed in Israeli Strikes on Homs

Lebanon: Hezbollah Targets Israel's al-Raheb Military Outpost

FILE - Israeli security forces examine the site hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon, in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

CENTOM: More Than 569 Tons of Aid Delivered Across Floating Pier Into Gaza

Masam Project Clears over 2,000 Explosives in Yemen in 2nd Week of May

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli, Hamas Leaders, including Netanyahu

FILE PHOTO: An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

World

28 March 2024, Poland, Warsaw: Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacts during a joint press conference with Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Smyhal (not pictured). Photo: Attila Husejnow/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Poland Arrests Nine on Charges of Russian-ordered Sabotage

Asharq Al Awsat since 54 minutes

Greece to Deport 9 European Nationals Over Pro-Palestinian Protest

Student stage a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Athens (AFP)

White House: Raisi Had ‘Blood on his Hands’

Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gestures after casting his vote during presidential elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran June 18, 2021 (Reuters)

France Backs ICC after Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel's Netanyahu

Yale Graduates Stage Pro-Palestinian Walkout of Commencement

Graduates protest the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during the commencement at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, US, May 20, 2024. (Reuters)

US Says it Was 'Unable' to Provide Iran Assistance after Helicopter Crash

People pray for President Ebrahim Raisi in a ceremony at Vali-e-Asr square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 19, 2024. © Vahid Salemi, AP

Business

A jeweller shows a gold bar at his shop in downtown Kuwait City on May 20, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Gold Slips from Record Levels as Dollar Holds Ground

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Oil Prices Fall on Fear of High US Interest Rates Depressing Demand

The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant

Saudi Arabia’s National Carrier Orders More than 100 New Airbus Jets

Saudia said it is increasing flights and seat capacity across its existing 100-plus destinations to meet the country's goal of attracting more than 150 million tourists by 2030. (AFP file)

Saudi Arabia Crude Exports Rise to 6.413 Mln bpd in March

FILE PHOTO: A gas flame is seen in the desert near the Khurais oilfield, about 160 km from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia June 23, 2008. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji/File Photo

ADNOC Buys Stake in NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG, Inks Supply Deal

FILE PHOTO: Logos of ADNOC are seen at Gastech, the world's biggest expo for the gas industry, in Chiba, Japan, April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo

Aramco Signs Agreement with Pasqal to Deploy 1st Quantum Computer in Saudi Arabia

Culture

ALECSO General Conference Praises Saudi Arabia's 'Gifted Arabs' Initiative

The Gifted Arabs initiative is organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in collaboration with ALECSO. (SPA)

ALECSO General Conference Praises Saudi Arabia's 'Gifted Arabs' Initiative

The Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) praised on Monday the Gifted Arabs Initiative that has played a significant role in…

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This agreement continues the tradition of cultural exchange between the two museums. WAM

Louvre Abu Dhabi, Oman's National Museum Continue Cultural Exchange

Louvre Abu Dhabi and the National Museum of Sultanate of Oman (NM) have signed a new loan agreement, through which two distinguished pieces from Louvre Abu…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) since 2 hours

Ministry of Culture, ALECSO Launch Arabic Observatory of Translation

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission at the Ministry of Culture has joined forces with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 20/05 - 14:34

Saudi Arabia, UK Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Cultural and Architectural Design

The Saudi Architecture and Design Commission has said that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal College of Art in the United Kingdom. The…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 19/05 - 17:47

Saudi representative Hani Al-Moqbil was re-elected as the Chairman of the Executive Council of ALECSO from 2024 to 2026 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Overwhelmingly Leads ALECSO Executive Council Until 2026

Saudi Arabia won Saturday the chairmanship of the Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) for the third…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Sunday 19/05 - 09:27

Sports

Saudi PIF, WTA Sign Multi-Year Partnership to Accelerate Growth of Women’s Tennis Globally

Sports

Saudi PIF, WTA Sign Multi-Year Partnership to Accelerate Growth of Women’s Tennis Globally

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and WTA announced on Monday a multi-year partnership that will support their shared ambition to grow women’s…

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Sports

Saudi Sports for All Federation Delegation Meets with Greek Sports Executives

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) concluded a visit to Athens, Greece, from May 7 to 10. The visit focused on exchanging expertise, exploring…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Sports

Tickets for Whittaker vs. Chimaev at UFC's First Event in Saudi Arabia Now on Sale

The capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, is set to host the first event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world's premier mixed martial arts…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Sports

Saudi National Team Participates in World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Peru

The Saudi weightlifting team will participate in the World Youth Weightlifting Championship Under 17, which will be held in Lima, Peru, from May 22-26, 2024…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Sports

Sports

Saudi Karate Team Wins 5 Medals in World Youth League Championship in Spain

The Saudi karate team concluded participation in the World Youth League Championship of the International Karate Federation, SPA reported. The event featured…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

Varieties

Sick of Tourists, Japan Town Blocks View of Mt Fuji

Workers install a barrier to block the sight of Japan's Mount Fuji emerging from behind a convenience store to deter badly behaved tourists, in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi prefecture on May 21, 2024. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Sick of Tourists, Japan Town Blocks View of Mt Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists,…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Tourism Authority Launches Saudi Summer Program 2024

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) launched the Kingdom's summer program for 2024, in an event held under the patronage of the Minister of Tourism and Chairman…

Asharq Al Awsat since 4 hours

On World Bee Day, the program revealed that the Kingdom's honey production in the previous year reached 3,120 tons - SPA

'Reef Saudi' Celebrates World Bee Day with Notable Achievements in Saudi Honey Sector

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program "Reef Saudi" has announced significant achievements in supporting the honey sector. Since 2020, the…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 21/05 - 03:41

Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley - SPA

Saudi Arabia Participates in the 10th World Water Forum

Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley said that the world faces significant challenges endangering…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 21/05 - 03:36

It's what hands are for: Inventor Erno Rubik gets to grip with his famous cube - AFP