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Mourners grieve during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, May 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Israel Launches Strikes Across Gaza

Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight, residents said. Israel has been pushing into the southern city of Rafah that it says…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 10:06

A general view shows Libya's Sharara oilfield. (File photo: Reuters)

Libya Begins Operating Pipeline from North Hamada Oilfield

Libya has begun operating the new pipeline from its North Hamada oilfield with initial transfer capacity expected at 2,000 barrels per day (bpd), the National…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 16:08

Tunisia's President Kais Saied gives a speech at the government's swearing-in ceremony at the Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2020. (Reuters)

Hundreds Rally in Support of Tunisia President Amid Series of Arrests

Hundreds of people rallied Sunday in downtown Tunis in support of President Kais Saied amid the recent arrests of journalists, lawyers, and other public…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 16:06

Khamenei Tells Iranians to 'Not Worry' After President's Helicopter Accident

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Khamenei Tells Iranians to 'Not Worry' After President's Helicopter Accident

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei urged Iranians on Sunday to "not worry" for the country after state media said a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi…

Asharq Al Awsat since 11 minutes

Saudi Arabia Says Following Reports About Raisi Helicopter with ‘Great Concern’ since 4 hours

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US President Joe Biden looks on as he speaks to the media, before departing the White House for Florida, in Washington, US, January 30, 2024. (Reuters)

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Senior Republican Close to Trump Criticizes Biden's Arms Holdup in Speech to Israeli Parliament

Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate, delivered a speech before Israel's parliament on Sunday in…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 14:26

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The pack of riders cross the Chain Bridge over River Danube during the fourth stage of the 45th Tour de Hongrie, a cycling race over 167 km between Budapest and Etyek, Hungary, 11 May 2024. EPA/ZOLTAN MATHE HUNGARY OUT

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2 Dead, 5 Missing after Boat Collision on Danube in Hungary

Two people were killed and five others were missing after a suspected collision involving a small motor boat and a cruise ship on the Danube River north of…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 12:17

Jordan Demands Investigation of 'War Crimes' in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, May 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Britain's Cameron: Violence in Darfur May be Crime Against Humanity

Internally displaced women wait in a queue to collect aid from a group at a camp in Gadaref on May 12, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

Slovak PM Fico No Longer in Immediate Danger but Condition Serious, Deputy Says

Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak addresses a press conference in front of the F D Roosevelt University Hospital in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia on May 19, 2024. (Photo by FERENC ISZA / AFP)

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in South Gaza

Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 19, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

Ukraine, Russia Exchange Drone Attacks

An FPV suicide drone launched by Ukrainian servicemen of the Achilles Battalion of the 92nd Assault Brigade flies towards Russian positions, in the Kharkiv region, on May 16, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)

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A handout picture provided by the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF) shows a displaced Syrian child in the Rukban camp, in a no-man's land in southern Syria © - / Syrian Emergency Task Force/AFP

'Can't Leave': 10 Years on, Thousands Forgotten in Syria Desert Camp

Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Abdel Wahid Mohamed Nur of the Sudan Liberation Movement in Paris (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Hamdok, Abdul Wahid Nur Sign Declaration Urging Sudan War Halt

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

A civilian aircraft flies over the skies of the Saudi capital (Riyadh Air)

Saudi Aviation Sector Contributes $53 Bln to Economy

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof poses on May 19, 2017 during a photocall for the film “Lerd” (A Man of Integrity) at the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. (AFP)

Report: Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Fled Iran on Foot

Demonstrators stand as workers dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas continues, at DePaul university in Chicago, Illinois, US, May 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Gaza War Protesters Temporarily Take over Building on University of Chicago Campus

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Saudi Flag fluttering - File Photo/Reuters

King Salman to Undergo Treatment Program at Al-Salam Palace

Asharq Al Awsat since 46 minutes

Saudi Arabia Says Following Reports About Raisi Helicopter with ‘Great Concern’

Rescue vehicles are seen following a crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Varzaqan, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, May 19, 2024. Azin Haghighi/Moj News Agency/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Saudi Foreign Minister Makes Phone Call to Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi King to Undergo Tests at Al Salam Palace Royal Clinics in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince, US National Security Adviser Discuss Strategic Agreements Between the 2 Countries

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with UAE President in al-Khobar

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan meet at the al-Aziziya Palace in al-Khobar. (Bader Al Asaker on X)

Arab World

Libya Begins Operating Pipeline from North Hamada Oilfield

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 16:08

Hundreds Rally in Support of Tunisia President Amid Series of Arrests

Jordan Demands Investigation of 'War Crimes' in Gaza

Britain's Cameron: Violence in Darfur May be Crime Against Humanity

Israel Launches Strikes Across Gaza

Hamdok, Abdul Wahid Nur Sign Declaration Urging Sudan War Halt

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Khamenei Tells Iranians to 'Not Worry' After President's Helicopter Accident

Asharq Al Awsat since 11 minutes

Helicopter Carrying Iran's President Suffers 'Hard Landing,' State TV Says

In this photo released on Monday, March 20, 2023, by the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Ebrahim Raisi gives a televised new year message to the nation at the presidency office in Tehran, Iran. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

Senior Republican Close to Trump Criticizes Biden's Arms Holdup in Speech to Israeli Parliament

Congolese Army Says it Has Foiled a Coup

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi.(File/Reuters)

2 Dead, 5 Missing after Boat Collision on Danube in Hungary

Slovak PM Fico No Longer in Immediate Danger but Condition Serious, Deputy Says

Business

Qatari flag flutters in Doha - AAWSAT/File

Qatar Posts $549 Mln First-quarter Budget Surplus

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 14:57

Saudi Staffing Company SMASCO Announces Final IPO Price at 7.50 Riyals Per Share

Saudi Aviation Sector Contributes $53 Bln to Economy

Saudi Rasan to Sell Shares on Tadawul

Rasan’s pavilion at the Leap 24 international conference in Riyadh (from the company’s account on X)

Russian Court Seizes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank Assets

FILE PHOTO: An exterior view shows an office building, which houses the Russian headquarters of Deutsche Bank, in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2015. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev/File Photo

Minister of Environment Leads Saudi Delegation at 10th World Water Forum

Culture

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

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 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

Hoor Al Qasimi Appointed Artistic Director of 25th Biennale of Sydney

Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney, scheduled to take place from March 7 to June 8, 2026, Emirates…

Asharq Al Awsat (Sharjah) Sunday 19/05 - 06:07

Yemeni Minister Praises Saudi Support in Boosting Efforts to Preserve Heritage

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Muammar Al-Eryani has lauded Saudi Arabia for its support to Yemen’s government to protect local heritage…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) Sunday 19/05 - 04:29

FILE- The world's largest mud-brick building, the Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali, awaits its annual replastering, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Moustapha Diallo, File)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mali's Historic City of Djenné Mourns Lack of Visitors

Kola Bah used to earn a living as a tour guide in Mali's historic city of Djenné, known for the sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 18/05 - 09:06

Sports

Zverev Serves his Way to Italian Open Title

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Germany's Alexander Zverev holds the trophy after winning the Men's final against Chile's Nicolas Jarry at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 19, 2024. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Zverev Serves his Way to Italian Open Title

Alexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title Sunday and earn his biggest…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 18:47

Sports

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 19, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

Verstappen Holds Off Norris to Win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and Extend F1 Lead

In the real world or the virtual world, Max Verstappen remains the driver to beat. The defending Formula 1 champion held off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 17:30

Sports

The Dakar Rally’s fifth edition in Saudi Arabia will be held from January 5 to 19, 2024. (Dakar Rally)

Motorsport Company Reveals Details of 6th Edition of Saudi Dakar Rally

Saudi Motorsport Company, operating under the umbrella of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, has announced the details of the sixth edition of the…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 15:28

Sports

Juventus' head coach Massimiliano Allegri, left, shouts during a Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Udinese, in Turin, Italy, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 (AP)

Juventus Appoints Montero as Interim Coach for Final 2 Matches after Allegri Fired

Juventus Under-19 coach Paolo Montero will take charge of the senior team for the final two matches of the season after Massimiliano Allegri was fired last…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 15:21

Sports

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola - AFP

History-chasing Man City Eye Premier League Title 'Destiny'

Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to seize their chance to make English football history on Sunday as the battle for Premier League supremacy reaches a…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 15:13

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Comet Fragment Lights up Sky over Spain, Portugal 'Like a Movie'

FILE PHOTO: A section of the Tarantula Nebula, located within the Large Magellanic Cloud. REUTERS/NASA/ESA/Hubble | October 21, 2014

Comet Fragment Lights up Sky over Spain, Portugal 'Like a Movie'

A bright comet fragment lit up the skies over parts of Spain and Portugal late on Saturday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA), with one Lisbon…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 14:59

According to Qurban, researchers from NCW have uncovered in the Kingdom's caves some of the world's rarest bat species alongside the remains of extinct animals. SPA

Saudi Arabia: NCW Launches Cave Exploration Program in Northern Border Area

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) is embarking on a groundbreaking exploration program focused on caves in the Northern Borders, the Saudi Press Agency …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 19/05 - 12:09

A train makes its way down the tracks along the Kanda river in the Ochanomizu area of Tokyo at sunset on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Japanese Authorities Urge Caution after Wild Bears Attack Several People

Japanese authorities have warned residents Saturday to be aware of wild bears in the country's northeast after several people were attacked, including police…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 19/05 - 07:59

Anne Jones completed the cycle in six hours. Photo: PA Media

British Woman, 82, Bikes Up Mont Ventoux to Raise Gaza Aid Funds

An 82-year-old British grandmother has taken on one of the Tour de France's most famous mountains to raise funds for aid to Gaza, the BBC reported. Anne Jones…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Sunday 19/05 - 05:07

Lightning appears amid a storm as Mount Ibu spews volcanic material during an eruption, as seen from Gam Ici in West Halmahera, North Maluku province, Indonesia, May 18, 2024 in this handout image. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG)/Handout via REUTERS