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KSrelief, WHO Launch Phase Two of Malaria Control Project in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a $12 million joint cooperation agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to…

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A Palestinian family walk between tents in a sprawling tent camp adjacent to destroyed homes and buildings in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 1, 2025 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Hamas Says 'No Progress' on 2nd Ceasefire Phase in Indirect Talks with Israel

The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made no progress so far, and it was unclear whether the talks would…

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King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, described the month of Ramadan as a “great season of blessings,” urging people to seize the…

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Supporters react after jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan called on the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and dissolve itself in Diyarbakir, southeastern Türkiye, on February 27, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP)

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PKK Declares Ceasefire, Heeding Leader's Call

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party declared a ceasefire on Saturday, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm. The statement from the…

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Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's editor-in-chief Ghassan Charbel. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he wants to build a state that has the decision of war and peace and stressed he is committed to implementing Security…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut) Friday 28/02 - 17:54

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28 February 2025, France, Saint-Paul: Pedestrians and French gendarmerie officers stand next to a flooded road after cyclone "Garance" hit the French overseas island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean. Photo: Richard Bouhet/AFP/dpa

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Cyclone Death Toll Rises to Four on Ravaged French Island

French authorities said Saturday that at least four people died in Cyclone Garance's devastating crossing of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion. The body…

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A general view shows the Gemelli University Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia, in Rome on March 01, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

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Vatican: Pope Francis, after Setback, Had a Peaceful Night

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for just over two weeks fighting double pneumonia, had a peaceful night and is resting, the Vatican said on Saturday…

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Ukrainians Rally Around Zelenskyy as after Oval Office Blowout

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy departs after a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

China Reportedly Tells its AI Leaders to Avoid US Travel over Security Concerns

FILE PHOTO: A DeepSeek AI sign is seen at a building where the Chinese start-up's office is located in Beijing, China, February 19, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

US Plans Emergency $3 Billion Israel Arms Deals

Israeli soldiers drive a tank towards the occupied West Bank of Jenin camp, during an ongoing army operation, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Trump Cuts Short Talks with Zelenskyy after Oval Office Blow Up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) talks with US President Donald Trump (C) and US Vice President JD Vance (R) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2025. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL

Lebanon's Salam Calls for 'Full Israeli Withdrawal' while Visiting Border Areas

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam checks a map surrounded by Lebanese army soldiers as he visits the sourthern village of Khiam near the border with Israel, on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

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Lebanon Foils Money Smuggling Operation from Iran to Hezbollah via Türkiye

The Saudi Supreme Court declared that Saturday, March 1, 2025, corresponds to the first day of Ramadan (Majmaah University)

Saturday Marks Beginning of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and Other Arab Countries

People look for the position of the moon to determine the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Mount Qasioun in Damascus, Syria February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israel Lobbies US to Keep Russian Bases in a 'Weak' Syria

Maaden gold mine in Al-Ammar, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering

Why and How Did al-Kadhimi Return to Baghdad?

Makkah to Host Gulf Ministerial Meeting with Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Jordan

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KSrelief, WHO Launch Phase Two of Malaria Control Project in Yemen

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ocalan’s Call to Dissolve PKK

FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds a picture of Abdullah Ocalan February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar/File Photo/File Photo

Saudi Arabia Rejects a ‘Parallel Government’ in Sudan

Saturday Marks Beginning of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and Other Arab Countries

King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

Makkah to Host Gulf Ministerial Meeting with Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Jordan

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Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) deployed in the streets of Qamishli, in Al-Hasakah province, northeastern Syria (AFP)

Türkiye Urges US to End Support for Kurdish Fighters in Syria

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Hamas Says 'No Progress' on 2nd Ceasefire Phase in Indirect Talks with Israel

Lebanon Foils Money Smuggling Operation from Iran to Hezbollah via Türkiye

Israel Lobbies US to Keep Russian Bases in a 'Weak' Syria

Lebanon's Salam Calls for 'Full Israeli Withdrawal' while Visiting Border Areas

Hamas Urges Pressure on Israel to Start Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

A Palestinian walks past graffiti and the rubble of buildings, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

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A Kashmiri woman walks along a snow laden path, on the outskirts of Srinagar on February 28, 2025. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP)

At Least 4 Construction Workers Killed in India Avalanche

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Cyclone Death Toll Rises to Four on Ravaged French Island

PKK Declares Ceasefire, Heeding Leader's Call

Vatican: Pope Francis, after Setback, Had a Peaceful Night

Ukrainians Rally Around Zelenskyy as after Oval Office Blowout

North Korean Senior Official Meets with Putin in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea (WPK), Secretary of the WPK Central Committee Ri Hi-yong during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sergei Bobylev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Ukrainian rescuers evacuate patients from a damaged clinic following a drone attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 01 March 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

Norway Says Plans to Raise Financial Support for Ukraine

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Saudi Banks Poised to Benefit as Local Aircraft Deals Surpass $100 Billion

Flynas announced on Thursday a Murabaha financing agreement with Bank AlJazira. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

India and EU to Finalize Free Trade Agreement by Year-end

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) addresses a joint press briefing as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi listens, after their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering

Türkiye 2024 GDP Growth 3.2%, Exceeding Forecast

People walk on the Galata Bridge after a snowfall in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

China Vows Response to Latest US Tariffs

FILE PHOTO: People walk past the headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

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Held under the theme ‘Knowledge Illuminates Our Community’, the initiative falls in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Community’. WAM

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC) has launched the first phase of its community campaign to promote sustainable reading, covering the first half of…

Asharq Al Awsat ( Abu Dhabi) Friday 28/02 - 07:20

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Under the slogan "Our Nights Have Returned," the ministry will decorate roads and public spaces with lights and installations

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Culture Ministry Announces 'Ramadan Season' Across Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host "Ramadan Season 1446 AH" in cities nationwide. The initiative features cultural and community events highlighting…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 28/02 - 06:28

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Examples of Benin bronzes which, together with collections such as the Parthenon sculptures, are the subject of talks of their return to countries of origin, are displayed at the British Museum in London, Britain, January 25, 2023. (Reuters)

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Nigeria’s Museum Agrees with Royal Ruler on Custody of Benin Bronzes

Nigeria's national museum commission will be responsible for retrieving and keeping priceless Benin Bronzes, taking on the task with the assent of the royal…

Wednesday 26/02 - 08:29

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AlUla Ramadan preparations - Photo by SPA

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AlUla Prepares to Welcome Visitors in Ramadan with Unique Experiences

AlUla Governorate is set to welcome visitors during Ramadan with unique experiences that blend the spiritual essence of the month with the captivating beauty…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 25/02 - 14:23

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More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran concluded its Founding Day celebrations, attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days,…

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Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

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FILE PHOTO: Former baseball player Pete Rose attends a book-signing session of his new book "My Prison Without Bars," in New York, January 9, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Morgan

Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would pardon baseball great Pete Rose, criticizing Major League Baseball for barring the all-time hit champion from…

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Monaco's Danish forward #14 Mika Biereth runs for the ball during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

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Mika Biereth Scores 3rd Hat Trick this Month in Monaco Win over Reims

Mika Biereth is enjoying life in France. Biereth scored his third hat trick of the month when Monaco beat Reims 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday, The Associated Press…

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America's Uruguayan midfielder #07 Brian Rodriguez and Leon's Uruguayan midfielder #04 Nicolas Fonseca fight for the ball during the Liga MX Clausura football match between America and Leon at the Sports City Stadium in Mexico City on February 19, 2025. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)

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Uruguayan Midfielder Fonseca is Robbed and his Truck is Stolen in Mexico

Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás Fonseca was robbed and his truck was stolen near his Mexican club Leon. The club on Friday said Fonseca was not harmed and was…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 06:26

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Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (2L) and others during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on February 28, 2025. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP)

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Bayern Extends Bundesliga Lead to 11 Points after Coming from Behind Against Stuttgart

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1 and extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points on Friday. Bayern’s ninth win in its last 10…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 06:06

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Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference after a training session of the team in Madrid, Spain, 28 February 2025, on the eve of their LaLiga match against Betis. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

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UEFA Fines Real Madrid 30,000 Euros for Discriminatory Behavior

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against…

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European Satellite Launcher Set for First Commercial Blast Off

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This handout satellite image made available on February 11, 2025 by the European Space Agency and captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on April 02, 2024, shows the Amsterdam Island, that is part of France's French Southern and Antarctic Lands in the Indian Ocean. (Photo by Handout / COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2 / AFP)

European Satellite Launcher Set for First Commercial Blast Off

After several postponements, Europe's Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday when it puts a French military intelligence…

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FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks with his son X Æ A-12, on the day he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

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Elon Musk Has Another Child, a Boy

Billionaire Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has another child, his 14th. His latest child, a son, is with Shivon Zilis, an…

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Source: Trump to Make English Official US Language

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The source…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 28/02 - 14:55

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Visitors view items on display during a tour of the Jane Austen Center in Bath, Somerset on February 14, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

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Balls and Parades to Fete Jane Austen's 250th Birthday

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Friday 28/02 - 08:06

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The elephant Ely bathes with sand at the San Juan de Aragon Zoo in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

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Mexico's Supreme Court Orders Zoo to Improve Conditions for Ely the Elephant

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a…

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