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US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in 1st Quarter as Trump Says 'Be Patient'

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Americans should be patient in the face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 17:10

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FILED - 08 February 2025, Palestinian Territories, Deir al-Balah: Fighters of the Ezz al-Din Al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas form a corridor as Israeli hostages get delivered to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa

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Switzerland to Enact Hamas Ban from May 15

A new Swiss law banning Hamas and related organizations will come into force on May 15, the government said on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the Palestinian…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 14:38

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Palestinians stand at the site of an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced people, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

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At Least 12 Killed Overnight by Israeli Strikes in Gaza

At least 12 people including children were killed overnight in Gaza by Israeli strikes, hospital workers said Wednesday. The pre-dawn strikes hit three houses…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 10:55

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People walk along a wall covered in mural paintings and a building in the distance bearing an anti-Israel billboard that reads 'Once again, a Pharaoh will drown' at Palestine Square in Tehran on April 26, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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Iran Executes a Man Convicted of Spying for the Mossad

Iran executed Wednesday a man it said worked for Israel's foreign intelligence agency and played a role in the 2022 killing of a Revolutionary Guard colonel in…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 10:14

Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

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Syrian security forces secure the area following armed clashes in Jaramana town, near Damascus, Syria, 29 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMMED AL RIFAI

Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

The Israeli military carried out a warning strike against "extremists" preparing to attack members of the Druze minority in the Syrian town of Sahnaya, Israeli…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 11:25

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In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, front right, and his daughter visit to observe the test-firings, conducted on April 28 and April 29, 2025, of missiles from a newly launched destroyer "Choe Hyon" at an undisclosed place in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

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NKorea's Kim Watches Missile Test-firings from Country's 1st Destroyer

North Korea said Wednesday leader Kim Jong Un observed the test-firings of missiles from a recently launched destroyer — the first such warship for the North —…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 09:46

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President Donald Trump exists Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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Trump Jokes that he'd Like to be the Next Pope

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who died last week at the age of 88. Trump, asked about whom he'd like…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 08:52

Türkiye Jails 18 More Istanbul Municipal Officials

People gather outdoors following an earthquake shock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

UK Military Launches Airstrikes with US Targeting Yemen's Houthis

Flames rise from a position following alleged US airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 28 April 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Fire Tears Through Hotel in India’s Kolkata, at Least 14 Dead

Firefighters inspect the aftermath of a hotel fire that killed several people in Kolkata, India, April 30, 2025. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary

Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers Meet, Chair Coordination Council Meeting

The Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers co-chaired a meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council’s executive committee in Doha. SPA

Saudi Arabia: Regional Security Demands Swift Implementation of Fair Solution to Palestinian Cause

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

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A man provides fresh drinking water for his buffaloes, in the Chebayesh marshes of Dhi Qar province, Iraq, April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

Droughts in Iraq Endanger Buffalo, and Farmers' Livelihoods

Residential and commercial properties in the Saudi capital Riyadh (Reuters)

Riyadh Real Estate Awaits Impact of Measures to Curb Price Surge

Peshmerga forces during a celebration in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, in 2023 (AFP)

Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

$FILED - 26 August 2023, Lebanon, Kfrachouba: UN peacekeeping troops secure the Lebanese border side with Israel at the outskirts of the Lebanese southern village of Kfarchouba. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa$

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FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed at a jewellery store in Mumbai, India, March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

Enjoying a milder climate with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius cooler than neighboring cities, AlUla is an ideal destination for both remote work and leisure. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Launches Eventful ‘Summer Untold’ Program

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi, Finnish Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/04 - 16:55

Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Escalation

Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

UAE Says it Thwarts Illegal Attempt to Transfer Ammunition to Sudan's Army

People walk around a bus stop in the capital Khartoum's southern neighbourhood of al-Kalakla on April 29, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Speaks with Palestinian Vice President

Saudi and Qatari Foreign Ministers Meet, Chair Coordination Council Meeting

Saudi Arabia: Regional Security Demands Swift Implementation of Fair Solution to Palestinian Cause

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Israel Says it Carried Out Warning Strike on 'Extremists' in Syria Threatening Druze

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 11:25

Lebanon Urges US Military to Put Pressure on Israel to Withdraw

This handout picture released by the Lebanese presidency shows Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun (C) posing for a picture with outgoing US chairman of ceasefire monitoring committee MG Jasper Jeffers (L) and his successor, newly appointed US MG Michael Leeney (R) at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency / AFP)

At Least 12 Killed Overnight by Israeli Strikes in Gaza

Kurdistan Region Blames ‘Terrorist Group’ for Peshmerga Attack

What’s Behind the UNIFIL Attacks?

Fake Audio Sparks Deadly Sectarian Clashes Near Damascus

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Switzerland to Enact Hamas Ban from May 15

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 14:38

Iran, UK, France, Germany to Hold Nuclear Talks on Friday

Women walk near a building bearing an anti-US mural with the slogan "Down with the USA" and skulls replacing the stars on the US flag, on Tehran's Karim Khan Zand avenue on April 26, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Iran Executes a Man Convicted of Spying for the Mossad

NKorea's Kim Watches Missile Test-firings from Country's 1st Destroyer

Trump Jokes that he'd Like to be the Next Pope

Türkiye Jails 18 More Istanbul Municipal Officials

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President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US Economy Shrinks 0.3% in 1st Quarter as Trump Says 'Be Patient'

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 17:10

GASTAT: Saudi Non-Oil Exports Rose by 13.1% in 2024

Riyadh Real Estate Awaits Impact of Measures to Curb Price Surge

WGC: Gold Investment Hits 3-year High in 1st Quarter on Trade Turmoil

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Economic Partnership, Industrial Integration with Kuwaiti Ministers

The meetings in Kuwait were aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and supporting industrial integration. SPA

Gulf States Expand Tourism Footprint as Emerging Markets Gain Momentum at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Talk on Conservation and Display of Artifacts, Art Collections

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Saudi Museums Commission Hosts Talk on Conservation and Display of Artifacts, Art Collections

The Saudi Museums Commission has recently hosted an engaging open talk on “Conservation, Preservation, and Display of Artifacts and Art Collections,” as part…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/04 - 15:30

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The collaboration aims to exhibit thousands of exquisite pieces owned by Art of Heritage. SPA

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Misk Heritage Museum Signs Collaboration Agreement with Art of Heritage to Showcase Saudi Cultural Legacy

Misk Heritage Museum “Asaan,” a newly established museum dedicated to preserving and honoring Saudi heritage, has entered into a landmark 30-year agreement…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Wednesday 30/04 - 14:08

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This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to implement strategic projects that contribute to preserving the district's urban heritage and boost its presence in the local and international cultural scene. (SPA)

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Saudi Ministry of Culture Launches New App for Visitors to Historic Jeddah

In a step that underscores its commitment to digital transformation, the Saudi Ministry of Culture launched a dedicated application for the Jeddah Historic…

Tuesday 29/04 - 16:38

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Saudi Hajj Ministry Organizes Two Holy Mosques and Nusuk Exhibition in London

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque,…

Tuesday 29/04 - 09:46

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Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with UNESCO, launched its international conference titled “Innovating Documentary Heritage for Sustainable…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 29/04 - 07:59

Sports

Swiatek Recovers from 0-6 Loss in 1st Set to Beat Keys in Madrid Quarterfinals

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Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her quarter final match against Madison Keys of the US REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Swiatek Recovers from 0-6 Loss in 1st Set to Beat Keys in Madrid Quarterfinals

Iga Swiatek recovered after losing the first six games of the match to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 14:51

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FILED - 26 April 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Sinsheim: Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann reacts to an injury during the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund at PreZero Arena. Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa

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Baumann Says Concussion Shows Soccer Referees Need to Act Faster on Head Injuries

German goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been diagnosed with concussion after an incident which he says shows referees need to act swiftly to cut the risk of…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 14:46

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FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

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Case Closed but Doping Still in Focus as Sinner Nears End of Ban

As Jannik Sinner nears the end of a three-month doping ban that shook the tennis world, players are flocking to anti-doping authorities seeking advice on how…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 10:06

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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Courier Says Djokovic's Rome Pullout a Worrying Sign

Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French…

Wednesday 30/04 - 06:27

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Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa)

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Firmino and Toney Score as Al-Ahli Reaches Asian Champions League Final

Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 05:57

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Droughts in Iraq Endanger Buffalo, and Farmers' Livelihoods

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Droughts in Iraq Endanger Buffalo, and Farmers' Livelihoods

Iraq’s buffalo population has more than halved in a decade as the country's two main rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, suffer severe droughts that endanger the…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 13:47

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FILE PHOTO: A Long March-2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft sits at the launch pad before taking off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for a crewed mission to China's Tiangong space station, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China October 30, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo/File Photo

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3 Astronauts Return to Earth after 6 Months on China's Space Station

Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 08:40

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The 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral (Peru’s culture ministry)

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Rare Mummy Reveals Women’s Important Role in Oldest Center of Civilization in the Americas

Archaeologists in Peru announced they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, in an area which for decades was used as a…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Wednesday 30/04 - 08:02

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A runaway kangaroo moves down a stretch of interstate in Tuskegee, Ala., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Austin Andrew Price via AP)

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Runaway Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of interstate in Alabama on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the wayward…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 30/04 - 06:54

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The screenings will take place at Red Sea Mall cinemas in Jeddah from April 30 to May 3

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Red Sea Film Foundation to Host Screenings as Part of 'Directors' Program'

The Red Sea Film Foundation will organize a special film screening series showcasing works by acclaimed international directors, reaffirming its commitment to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Wednesday 30/04 - 06:10

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