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Kremlin Says Someone Needs to Force Zelenskiy to Make Peace after Clash with Trump

The Kremlin said on Monday that someone needed to force Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to make peace after a clash with US President Donald Trump in…

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Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, December 6, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

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UN Rights Chief Deeply Worried about 'Fundamental Shift in Direction' in US under Trump

The rights chief of the United Nations expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President Donald…

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FILE - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends a news conference in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

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Iran's Zarif Resigns from VP Post

Iran's former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who negotiated the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, has resigned as vice president, state…

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Busan, South Korea, June 22, 2024. Song Kyung-Seok/Pool via REUTERS

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US Aircraft Carrier Visits South Korea in Show of Force against North Korea

The US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived at the southern port city of Busan in South Korea on Sunday as a show of force against North Korea, South Korea…

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Israeli Officials: 1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Stabbing Attack in Haifa

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Members of Israeli security and emergency services deploy at the site of a stabbing attack at a central bus station in Haifa on March 3, 2025. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)

Israeli Officials: 1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Stabbing Attack in Haifa

A man in his 60s was killed and four other people were wounded in a stabbing attack Monday in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, police said. Israeli…

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Netanyahu Thanks Trump for Weapons to ‘Finish the Job’ against Iran Axis since 3 hours

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President Donald Trump waves and talks on the phone as he arrives at the Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump Downplays 'Worrying' over Putin Rapprochement

US President Donald Trump responded Sunday to criticism over his increasing closeness to Russia on Ukraine, saying the United States should worry "less" about…

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French President Emmanuel Macron said in a newspaper interview that France and Britain wanted to propose a partial one-month truce. JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL/AFP

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Zelensky and European Allies Cement Cooperation after Trump Row

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to present to the United States, after…

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Saudi Arabia Denounces Israel’s Decision to Halt Humanitarian Aid Access into the Gaza Strip

Muslim World League, Arab Parliament Condemn Israel's Gaza Aid Blockade

Trucks line up at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip after Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohamed Arafat)

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

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

Syria Forms Committee to Draft Transitional Constitutional Declaration

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa talks to attendees during a national dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

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

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Saudi Fashion Commission Launches Initiative to Promote Fashion Recycling

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Lebanese Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Holding Municipal Elections on Time

The SDRPY has established and equipped more than 30 model schools in various Yemeni governorates. SPA

SDRPY Comprehensive Support Strengthens Education in Yemen

Egypt Kuwait Holding Set to Launch First Commercial Project in Saudi Arabia

Folk Maritime containers. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Folk Maritime CEO Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Location Boosts Trade, Shipping

Stephan Sakalian, ICRC Head of Delegation in Syria, speaks with relatives of missing persons in Syria. (ICRC)

ICRC in Syria to Asharq Al-Awsat: Some Mass Graves May Remain Undiscovered

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Muslim World League, Arab Parliament Condemn Israel's Gaza Aid Blockade

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SDRPY Comprehensive Support Strengthens Education in Yemen

Saudi Arabia Denounces Israel’s Decision to Halt Humanitarian Aid Access into the Gaza Strip

Saudi, Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

SFDA, Saudi Municipalities Ministry Launch Ramadan Food Safety Campaign

KSrelief Signs Cooperation Agreement with ICRC to Provide Relief to Palestinians

This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts, carried out through KSrelief in collaboration with international humanitarian organizations, to provide vital aid to Palestinians - SPA

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FILE - A volunteer distributes free juice ahead of Iftar, the evening meal breaking the Ramadan fast, at El-Gamaliyya district in Cairo, Egypt Friday, April 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Egypt and EU Agree 90 Million Euro Deal to Boost Food Security

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Israeli Fire Kills Two Palestinians in Gaza

As the sun sets, Palestinians sit at a large table surrounded by the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings as they gather for iftar on the first day of Ramadan in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip,Saturday, March 1, 2025 (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Rahi Calls for Reconciliation among Lebanese Based on Nationalism

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi (Maronite Patriarchy)

Lebanese Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Holding Municipal Elections on Time

Prominent Lebanese Druze Leader Says He Will Visit Syria Soon as Tensions with Israel Simmer

Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt shakes hands with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, next to Jumblatt's son Taymur, after the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Syria Forms Committee to Draft Transitional Constitutional Declaration

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Pope Appears to be Overcoming Setback in Recovery from Pneumonia

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Kremlin Says Someone Needs to Force Zelenskiy to Make Peace after Clash with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin attending a press statement following talks with Iranian President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 17, 2025. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

UN Rights Chief Deeply Worried about 'Fundamental Shift in Direction' in US under Trump

Philippines Confident Trump Will Continue Military Patrols to Keep China in Check in Disputed Sea

File photo:In this handout photo provided by Public Affairs Office Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Navy personnel watch the Canadian vessel HMCS Montreal (FFH336) during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity being held in the West Philippine Sea, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (Private First Class Carmelotes/Public Affairs Office Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP, File)

Iran's Zarif Resigns from VP Post

Israeli Officials: 1 Killed, 4 Wounded in Stabbing Attack in Haifa

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A general view shows Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt July 13, 2020. (Reuters)

Egypt's Net Foreign Assets Jump in January

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Bitcoin Jumps 20% after Trump Hints at New Strategic Reserve

Representation of bitcoin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken January 11, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Banks Ban WhatsApp for Customer Communication

A Ministry of Commerce employee communicates with customers via the “Live Chat” service (SPA)

Gold Firms on Weaker Dollar, Ukraine Peace Uncertainty

A view shows ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File photo

PMI: Turkish Manufacturing Shrinks at Slower Pace in February

Children pose for a picture next to the lighting decorations in a square on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Mexico, Canada Tariffs Coming Tuesday, but Trump Will Set Exact Levels, Says US Commerce Head

US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. (Reuters)

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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…

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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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Barcelona Routs 10-man Real Sociedad 4-0 to Go Top in Spain

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FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 2-0 lead during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Montjuic Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, 02 March 2025. EPA/Andreu Dalmau

Barcelona Routs 10-man Real Sociedad 4-0 to Go Top in Spain

Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 rout of 10-man Real Sociedad to regain the lead in Spain on Sunday. Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski…

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Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno makes a save during the English FA Cup soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

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Man United Crashes Out of FA Cup

Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday after losing on penalties to Fulham. Rather than bemoan the latest blow in a miserable season, though,…

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Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

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Messi Leads Renewed Argentina Against Uruguay, Brazil in World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has selected a preliminary list of 33 players led by Lionel Messi for South American qualifying matches against Uruguay and…

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Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Lille - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 1, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique. (Reuters)

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PSG’s Enrique Shifts Focus to Liverpool Test after Dominant Win over Lille

Saturday's 4-1 win over Lille was a test for Paris St Germain ahead of the Champions League round of 16 clash with Liverpool, PSG coach Luis Enrique said. …

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Spain's rider Marc Marquez steers his motorcycle during Thailand's MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP)

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Marc Marquez Beats Brother Alex to Win Season-Opening Thailand GP

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start with factory Ducati as he completed a weekend double at the season-opening Thailand Grand…

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Teen Heir to Japanese Throne Says Marriage Not on his Mind

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Japan's Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Fumihito and second in line to the throne, takes part in his first press conference to mark his coming-of-age at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo on March 3, 2025. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP) / Japan OUT

Teen Heir to Japanese Throne Says Marriage Not on his Mind

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on…

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MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 02: Firefighters attend to a flare-up in the Carolina Forest neighborhood on March 2, 2025 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. AFP

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Crews Battle Wildfires in North, South Carolina amid Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds

Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The…

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The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to new research. Juan BARRETO / AFP

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Study: Melting Ice Could Slow Vital Antarctic Ocean Current

The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned…

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In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force Australian Navy sailors from HMAS Choules used an inflatable boat to rescue Lithuanian rower Aurimas Mockus, second right, Monday, March 3, 2025. (CPOIS Helen Frank/Australian Defense Force via AP)

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Australian Navy Rescues Adventurer who Hit a Cyclone while Rowing Across Pacific

An Australian warship on Monday rescued a Lithuanian solo rower who had encountered a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from…

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An aerial views shows a forest fire on a mountain in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, February 28, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. (Kyodo/via Reuters)

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Thousands Flee after Japan’s Biggest Wildfire in Decades

Thousands of people evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country's largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated Sunday after killing at least one…

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