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NATO's Rutte Calls on Zelenskiy to Mend his Relationship with Trump

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Saturday he told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he needs to find a way to restore his relationship with US…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:58

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US soldiers walk while on patrol by the Suwaydiyah oil fields in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province on February 13, 2021. (AFP)

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US Military Says it Killed Senior Al-Qaeda Leader in Syria

US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday said it had carried out a precision airstrike in Syria, targeting and killing a senior leader in an Al-Qaeda affiliate…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:50

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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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KSrelief Signs Cooperation Agreement with ICRC to Provide Relief to Palestinians

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a joint cooperation agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:59

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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/File Photo

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Swiss to Host Conference on Occupied Palestinian Territories

Switzerland said it will host an international conference on March 7 on the protection of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories, as called for in a…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:09

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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A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo Purchase

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Ramadan in War-torn Sudan Eclipsed by Famine, Inflation

In the safety of Sudan's eastern coast, residents preparing for Ramadan were struggling to afford basic holiday staples as the war raging elsewhere in the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 14:38

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Other plaintiffs include two more US citizens who have sponsored immigrants, Sandra McAnany and Wilhen Pierre Victor, and the Haitian Bridge Alliance, a California-based organization that assists immigrants with legal advice. (photo by The AP)

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Trump Cutoff of Humanitarian Parole for Immigrants from Ukraine

A group of American citizens and immigrants is suing the Trump administration for ending a long-standing legal tool presidents have used to allow people from…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 14:47

USAID Cuts are Already Hitting Countries Around the World

In Ethiopia, food assistance stopped for more than 1 million people (The AP)

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

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)

King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

PKK Declares Ceasefire, Heeding Leader's Call

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)

Cyclone Death Toll Rises to Four on Ravaged French Island

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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A plane takes off from Beirut airport. Reuters file photo

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 Signs Cooperation Agreement with ICRC to Provide Relief to Palestinians

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:59

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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US Military Says it Killed Senior Al-Qaeda Leader in Syria

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:50

Swiss to Host Conference on Occupied Palestinian Territories

Ramadan in War-torn Sudan Eclipsed by Famine, Inflation

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

Türkiye Urges US to End Support for Kurdish Fighters in Syria

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

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

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FILE PHOTO: A US military member stands near a section of the border wall between the United States and Mexico, after the visit of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in Sunland Park, New Mexico, February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo

Pentagon is Sending About 3,000 More Active-duty Troops to US-Mexico Border

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 19:09

Macron Says Ready to Discuss Nuclear Deterrence for Europe

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the closing session of the Franco-Portuguese Business Forum in Porto, on the second day of a state visit to Portugal, on February 28, 2025. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing Following Bird Strike, Engine Fire

In this photo provided by Kenneth Hoffman, a FedEx cargo plane makes an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Newark, N.J. (Kenneth Hoffman via AP)

NATO's Rutte Calls on Zelenskiy to Mend his Relationship with Trump

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attends a joint press conference at the summit of the Baltic Sea NATO countries, at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland January 14, 2025. Lehtikuva/Antti Aimo-Koivisto via REUTERS/File photo

Romania Finds Russian Drone Fragments, Detonates Explosives on Board

A Russian service member stands in front of a Pantsir anti-aircraft missile system on combat duty in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Luhansk region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, January 25, 2023 - Reuters

USAID Cuts are Already Hitting Countries Around the World

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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

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 11:33

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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Tsitsipas Beats Auger-Aliassime to Win Dubai Championships

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Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas poses with the trophy on the podium after winning the final match of the ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai on March 1, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)

Tsitsipas Beats Auger-Aliassime to Win Dubai Championships

Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his first ATP 500 title by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships final on Saturday. The 11th-ranked…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 17:58

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An Australian flag is pictured at its embassy in Beijing, China January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee

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Australia's A-League to Have Ramadan Breaks again this Season

Australia's A-League will this season again allow a 90-second pause in play for Muslim players to break their fast during the month of Ramadan if evening…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:02

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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

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 07:07

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 06:49

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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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Delhi Bans Old Cars from Refueling to Help Tackle Pollution

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Traffic passes by flowers in bloom at a roundabout in New Delhi, India, 25 February 2025. EPA/HARISH TYAGI

Delhi Bans Old Cars from Refueling to Help Tackle Pollution

Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refueling in New Delhi, the city's government said Saturday, as part of measures to reduce the Indian…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 17:42

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People break their fasts during the Muslim’s holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a rooftop restaurant near the historical Badshahi mosque, in background, in Lahore, Pakistan, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary, File)

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How to Practice Healthy Fasting during Ramadan

Manal Elfakhani looks back fondly on childhood memories from the month of Ramadan. She would break her fast at the mosque with family and snack on sweet…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 14:10

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Activists of "Just Stop Oil" glue their hands to the wall after throwing soup at a van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" at the National Gallery in London, Britain October 14, 2022. Just Stop Oil/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

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Van Gogh Museum Presents LEGO Bricks Version of Sunflowers

Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum has joined forces with the Danish toy brick-maker LEGO to create a build-your-own version of Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers". …

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 14:49

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

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King Salman's Spouse to Crown Holy Quran Award Female Winners on Sunday

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hathleen, spouse of the Custodian of…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 15:42

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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)

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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…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 01/03 - 09:43

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