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Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Southern Gaza amid Push for Ceasefire Extension

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, medical sources said, as mediators pushed ahead with talks to…

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In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attends a ceremony meeting a group of officials, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

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Iran’s Khamenei Slams ‘Bullying’ after Trump Threats

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday slammed what he described as bullying tactics a day after US President Donald Trump threatened military action. …

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This photograph shows the Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalised, in Rome, on March 8, 2025.

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Pope Francis, Starting Fourth Week in Hospital, Showing Improvement, Vatican Says

Pope Francis is showing a "good response" to his treatment in hospital for double pneumonia and his overall condition is gradually improving, the Vatican said…

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A drone view shows houses destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, March 5, 2025. (Reuters)

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Hamas Says Gaza Aid Block Impacts Israeli Hostages

Hamas accused Israel Saturday of "committing the war crime of collective punishment" by halting aid to Gaza for a seventh day, saying it also impacted Israeli…

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Syria Forces Beef up Security to Prevent Reprisals

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This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on March 8, 2025, shows a member of the Syrian forces checking the identity card of a driver at a checkpoint in the coastal city of Latakia. (SANA/AFP)

Syria Forces Beef up Security to Prevent Reprisals

Syrian security forces deployed heavily on the Mediterranean coast on Saturday, after clashes erupted between the new authorities and remnants of the ousted…

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Arab League Expresses Deep Concern Over Security Developments in Syria since 3 hours

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Diplomats attend an Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah on March 7, 2025. (AFP)

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OIC Adopts Arab Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation formally adopted early Saturday an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza…

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Türkiye, Jordan, Syria, Iraq to Discuss Security Cooperation in Amman

High-level delegations from Türkiye, Jordan, Syria and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, a Turkish…

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Damascus Restores Control over Coast after Clashes with Regime Remnants

Syrian security forces stand on a tank and hold a Syrian flag as they take part in an operation following attacks carried out against Syrian security forces, in Latakia, Syria, 07 March 2025. (EPA)

Canada Liberals Vote to Replace Trudeau as PM

(FILES) Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau speaks at a press conference in the Old Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on February 19, 2025. (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP)

Russia Claims Advances in Kursk as Zelensky Says ‘Committed’ to Talks

A Ukrainian serviceman patrols an area in the controlled by Ukrainian army town of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia August 16, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

The dossier was presented to BIE Secretary-General Dimitri Kerkentzes by Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily. (SPA)

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Released from Prison

South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol reacts outside the Seoul detention center after his release, in Uiwang, South Korea, March 8, 2025. (Reuters)

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Dell Drives Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia Through 3 Decades of Innovation

Iraqi Ambassador to Riyadh Safia Al Souhail. (Turky al-Agili)

Iraq Parliament Nears Approval of Saudi Investment Protection Law

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting US-Ukraine Meeting Next Week

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. (AFP file)

Syria’s Sharaa to Regime Remnants: You Have Committed an Unforgivable Act, Lay Down Arms Before it’s Too Late

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

RSF Says Arrangements Complete for Formation of Parallel Govt in Sudan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince Donate SAR70 Mln to National Charity Campaign

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Hosting US-Ukraine Meeting Next Week

Jubair Alansari (Riyadh) Saturday 08/03 - 09:40

OIC Adopts Arab Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince Donate SAR70 Mln to National Charity Campaign

Albudaiwi: GCC Support All Efforts by Syria to Ensure Security and Stability

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi foreign minister meets with his Iranian counterpart. (SPA)

Saudi King Approves Launch of 5th National Charity Campaign via Ehsan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

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This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows members of the Syrian security forces entering the western city of Baniyas in Syria's coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, on March 7, 2025. (SANA / AFP / Handout)

Arab League Expresses Deep Concern Over Security Developments in Syria

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Two in Southern Gaza amid Push for Ceasefire Extension

A boy walks down a street covered by the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip, Thursday March 6, 2025 (AP)

Hamas Says Gaza Aid Block Impacts Israeli Hostages

Syria Forces Beef up Security to Prevent Reprisals

Türkiye, Jordan, Syria, Iraq to Discuss Security Cooperation in Amman

Trump Selects Michel Issa to Be US Ambassador to Lebanon

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Pope Francis, Starting Fourth Week in Hospital, Showing Improvement, Vatican Says

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Iran’s Khamenei Slams ‘Bullying’ after Trump Threats

Canada Liberals Vote to Replace Trudeau as PM

Russia Claims Advances in Kursk as Zelensky Says ‘Committed’ to Talks

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Released from Prison

Rubio Tells Ukraine That Trump Wants to End War ‘As Soon as Possible’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks while attending a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2025. (EPA)

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Dell Drives Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia Through 3 Decades of Innovation

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Iraq Parliament Nears Approval of Saudi Investment Protection Law

China Hits Back at Canada with Fresh Agriculture Tariffs

A worker transfers steel cables at a steel factory in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province, on June 8, 2018. (AP)

US Treasury Secretary: Economy May Slow as We Move Away from Public to Private Spending

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent makes remarks at The White House Digital Assets (Crypto) Summit in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 07 March 2025. (EPA)

WTO Chief Calls for Calm amid Mounting Trade War

World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during the IC Forum at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 27 February 2025. EPA/TIL BUERGY

World Bank Estimates $11 Billion Needed for Reconstruction in Lebanon

A vehicle drives past buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes during the latest war, near the border wall in the southern Lebanese village of Ramia on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)

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Culture Ministry Launches Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year

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This cultural year marks a significant step in enhancing bilateral cultural exchange

Culture Ministry Launches Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 in China, highlighting the strong, decades-long friendship and…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 07/03 - 09:23

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Saudi Arabia to Take Part in London Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead Saudi Arabia’s participation in the London Book Fair, taking place from March 11 to 13. The…

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A visitor tours the Grand Egyptian Museum, in Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo on February 7, 2025, set to open fully on July 3, following a partial opening in October. (AFP)

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Egypt’s Gem of a Museum Gears up for Grand Opening

Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more…

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Holy Quran Museum Opens in Makkah's Hira Cultural District

Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District,…

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Diriyah Biennale Foundation Launches ‘Biennale Nights’ Ramadan Program

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced the launch of the "Biennale Nights" Ramadan program as part of the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale,…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 04/03 - 15:15

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Mitrovic Scores in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal’s Win after Returning from Injury

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Mitrovic Scores in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal’s Win after Returning from Injury

Aleksandar Mitrovic marked his return to action following a two-month injury layoff by scoring a late goal in Al-Hilal's 2-0 win at Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro…

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Elina Svitolina wife of Gael Monfils of France as she watches him play against Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in their first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 06, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Svitolina Delivers ‘Little Wins’ for Ukraine with Indian Wells Victory

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina thanked the Indian Wells crowd for their support of her tennis and her country after beating American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1 7-6(8) 6-3…

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Iga Swiatek of Poland waves to the crowd after her straight sets victory against Caroline Garcia of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Iga Swiatek Rolls to Start Indian Wells Title Defense

Second-seeded Iga Swiatek, who has yet to win a tournament this year, got off to a strong start in her title defense at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday in…

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Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Crystal Palace v Millwall - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - March 1, 2025 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is carried away in a stretcher after sustaining an injury. (Reuters)

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Palace Boss Glasner Hopeful of Mateta’s Return for FA Cup Quarters after Horror Injury

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hopes to have striker Jean-Philippe Mateta back for their FA Cup quarter-final at Fulham on March 29 after suffering a…

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Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in action against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 07 March 2025. (EPA)

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Top Seed Alexander Zverev Beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in 2nd Round at Indian Wells

Tallon Griekspoor upset No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in a second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. The loss came eight days…

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Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

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Saudi Arabia Submits Expo 2030 Riyadh Registration Dossier to BIE

Saudi Arabia submitted its official registration dossier for World Expo 2030 Riyadh to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), reaffirming its…

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A man stands on a yacht as he prepares to move in high winds opposite the Mariner's Cove Marina on the Gold Coast on March 8, 2025. (AFP)

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1 Dead and Several Injured as Tropical Low Tracks West across Australian East Coast

Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone…

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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost's shadow is seen on the moon's surface after touching down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (NASA/Firefly Aerospace via AP)

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Private Lunar Lander is Declared Dead after Landing Sideways in Crater Near Moon's South Pole

A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 07/03 - 15:26

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FILE - A painted lady butterfly feeds on Sedum flowers in Omaha, Neb., Sept. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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First National Analysis Finds America's Butterflies are Disappearing at 'Catastrophic' Rate

America's butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 07/03 - 07:42

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Members of the public study 'Samson and Delilah', a 1610 oil painting attributed to Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens in the National Gallery in London. HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP

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'Fake' Rubens Masterpiece Debate Reignited by New Book

Gaudy colors, messy brushwork, even a set of missing toes. The debate about the authenticity of a Rubens's masterpiece "Samson and Delilah" will be reignited…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 07/03 - 06:27

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