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Iran Says an Arab Country Will Deliver Trump's Letter to Tehran

US President Donald Trump's letter to Iran's clerical establishment "will soon be delivered to Tehran by an Arab country," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…

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Al-Sudani alongside PMF Chairman Faleh Al-Fayyadh and Chief of Staff “Abu Fadak” (Archive - Government Media)

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Iraqi PM Suspends Popular Mobilization Forces Retirement Law

The Iraqi government has withdrawn the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Retirement Law from Parliament, pending amendments to reduce the number of PMF members…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) since 58 minutes

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A view shows an election poster, ahead of the Greenlandic parliamentary elections on March 11, in Nuuk, Greenland March 7, 2025. Ritzau Scanpix/Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS

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Center-right Party Wins Most Votes in Greenland's Parliamentary Election as Trump Seeks Control

The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland’s parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the…

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Paramilitary soldiers stand guard at a railway station in the Sibi district of southwestern Balochistan province on March 12, 2025, during a security operation against militants a day after they hijacked a passenger train. (Photo by Banaras KHAN / AFP)

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Pakistan Security Forces Battle to Free About 300 Hostages Aboard Train

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

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The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA

Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

The Saudi Cabinet has welcomed the talks held between the United States and Ukraine, hosted by the Kingdom as part of its efforts to resolve the conflict…

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US Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing as Ukraine Says It Is Open to a 30-Day Ceasefire Tuesday 11/03 - 19:23
At Crown Prince’s Directives, Saudi Arabia Committed to Supporting Efforts to Resolve Ukraine-Russia Crisis Tuesday 11/03 - 16:44
Mohammed bin Salman: We Support Solution to Ukraine Crisis, Peace Efforts Tuesday 11/03 - 05:57

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People celebrate, after the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which controls much of Syria's oil-rich northeast, signed a deal agreeing to integrate into Syria's new state institutions, the Syrian presidency said on Monday, in Qamishli, Syria, March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

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Türkiye’s Operations against Kurdish Groups in Northern Syria Continuing, Official Says

Operations by Türkiye's armed forces against Kurdish armed groups in northern Syria are continuing, including on Tuesday, a Turkish Defense Ministry official…

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

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Al-Sudani Orders Crackdown after Acts of Violence Against Syrians in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the formation of a security team to pursue those responsible for "committing disgraceful acts of violence"…

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Syria-Kurdish Deal: What Benefits Could Both Sides Gain?

From a march welcoming the agreement in Qamishli on Monday (Reuters)

Yemen's Houthis Say 'Any Israeli Vessel' in Nearby Waterways Again a Target

Houthi supporters carry weapons during a protest against Israel's blockade of Gaza aid in Sanaa, Yemen, 11 March 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Rubio Heads to Canada as Trump Wages Trade War

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media following meetings with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah on March 11, 2025. SAUL LOEB / POOL/AFP

EU to Impose Counter Tariffs on Over $28 Billion of US Goods

11 March 2025, France, Strasbourg: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks at the European Parliament. Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa

Saudi, US Defense Ministers Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Regional, Int’l Security

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman (SPA)

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Saudi Residential Real Estate Market Expected to Attract $1.22 Billion in 2025

Saudi Arabia Partners with Local, Global Firms to Market Investments

US and Russian foreign ministers during their meeting in Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Role as a Trusted Global Mediator

King Salman kissing the Saudi Flag (SPA)

Saudi Flag: A Symbol of Unity from Imam Muhammad bin Saud to King Salman

The Saudi flag has undergone several transformations throughout history, with its evolution marked by significant events and stories that extend beyond being a simple piece of fabric. File photo: Adnan Al-Turaif

Saudi Flag: A Symbol of Justice, Strength, and Growth for Three Centuries

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, at the Al-Nuseirat Camp, central Gaza, on February 22. (EPA)

Hamas to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Have Made No Commitment to Disarm

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Saudi Arabia Strengthens Role as a Trusted Global Mediator

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Saudi, US Defense Ministers Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Regional, Int’l Security

Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss Ways to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler in Jeddah. SPA

At Crown Prince’s Directives, Saudi Arabia Committed to Supporting Efforts to Resolve Ukraine-Russia Crisis

This handout photograph released in Jeddah by the official Telegram channel of Ukraine's Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak on March 11, 2025 shows Ukraine's Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak (R), Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha (2nd R), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L) and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz (L) posing at the beginning of the Ukrainian and US delegations meeting, amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis. (Handout / Telegram /@ermaka2022 / AFP)

Saudi Arabia, Korea Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Enhance Space Collaboration

The memorandum seeks to foster cooperation in space activities by facilitating the exchange of information and technologies - SPA

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Iraqi PM Suspends Popular Mobilization Forces Retirement Law

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) since 57 minutes

Sudan’s Burhan: No Return to Negotiations Until RSF is Defeated

Smoke rises near Khartoum International Airport, adjacent to the Army General Command headquarters (File photo - Reuters)

Türkiye’s Operations against Kurdish Groups in Northern Syria Continuing, Official Says

Al-Sudani Orders Crackdown after Acts of Violence Against Syrians in Iraq

Syria-Kurdish Deal: What Benefits Could Both Sides Gain?

Yemen's Houthis Say 'Any Israeli Vessel' in Nearby Waterways Again a Target

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US President Donald Trump waits to greet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the entrance of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2025. (Photo by Carl Court / POOL / AFP)

Iran Says an Arab Country Will Deliver Trump's Letter to Tehran

Asharq Al Awsat since 31 minutes

China, Russia, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Beijing on Friday

A general view of Tiananmen Square during the closing meeting of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China in Beijing, China, 11 March 2025. EPA/JESSICA LEE

Center-right Party Wins Most Votes in Greenland's Parliamentary Election as Trump Seeks Control

Pakistan Security Forces Battle to Free About 300 Hostages Aboard Train

Iran’s Branches of Government to Support Pezeshkian Against Sanctions

Rubio Heads to Canada as Trump Wages Trade War

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The Egyptian Prime Minister met with the Saudi private sector (Saudi Chambers Federation)

Egyptian Parliament Approves Investment Protection Agreement with Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al Awsat (Cairo) since 33 minutes

Saudi Residential Real Estate Market Expected to Attract $1.22 Billion in 2025

Saudi Arabia Partners with Local, Global Firms to Market Investments

Dollar on Defensive as Trump Tariffs Fuel Economic Worries

US Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

EU to Impose Counter Tariffs on Over $28 Billion of US Goods

Oil Prices Climb, but Recession Fears and Tariffs Limit Gains

FILE - Pump jacks extract oil from beneath the ground in North Dakota, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

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Saudi Arabia Participates in London Book Fair, Seeks to Promote Saudi Culture

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The fair is taking place from March 11 to 13 in the British capital. SPA

Saudi Arabia Participates in London Book Fair, Seeks to Promote Saudi Culture

Saudi Arabia is participating in the London Book Fair through the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. The fair is taking place from March 11…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) since 3 hours

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A historical mobile stairway that once provided access to the elevated door of the Holy Kaaba - SPA

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Rare Islamic Treasures Goes on Display at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah

The AlBidayah zone (The Beginning) at the Islamic Arts Biennale, themed "And all that is in Between," is held until May 25 at the Western Hajj Terminal of King…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 11/03 - 12:42

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A Rene Magritte painting sold for more than $121 million at Christie's, New York, an auction record for the artist. kena betancur / AFP

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Global Art Market Slumps as Chinese Auction Sales Plummet

The value of art sold at auctions globally fell by a third last year compared to 2023, with the Chinese market crashing by 63 percent, auction data published…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 10/03 - 09:37

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The second edition of the international conference Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects was held in Makkah. SPA

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Islamic Grand Muftis and Scholars Adopt ‘Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus’

Islamic Grand Muftis, scholars, and intellectuals from across the Muslim world have adopted the Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus and approved the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Makkah) Sunday 09/03 - 06:40

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

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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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PSG Ousts Liverpool from Champions League to Join Barcelona, Bayern and Inter in QF

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PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and teammates celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in Liverpool, Britain, 11 March 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

PSG Ousts Liverpool from Champions League to Join Barcelona, Bayern and Inter in QF

Gianluigi Donnarumma came through and Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool in a penalty shootout to join Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in the…

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FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Ferrari presents new driving pairing Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to the public - Milan, Italy - March 6, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during the presentation REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

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Hamilton Eyes Dream Ferrari Start as F1 Revs Up in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton will look to lay down an immediate marker against world champion Max Verstappen when the Briton makes his highly anticipated Ferrari debut at…

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A woman walks past murals depicting late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona outside Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, home of the Argentine football team Argentinos Juniors at La Paternal neighborhood in Buenos Aires on March 10, 2025. (AFP)

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Argentina Puts 7 of Maradona’s Healthcare Professionals on Trial

An Argentine court started on Tuesday its trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of football great Diego Maradona, at age…

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Soccer Football - Women's FA Cup - Quarter Final - Manchester City v Aston Villa - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 9, 2025 Manchester City players celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes/File Photo

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Man City Begin Work on 10-million-pound Training Facility for Women's Team

Manchester City will build a training facility for their Women's Super League side at the City Football Academy training center, the English club said on…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 11/03 - 12:24

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Cadillac F1 Team Has at Least Six Drivers on 2026 Short-list

The Cadillac team set to debut in Formula One next year has at least six names on a list of potential drivers and will decide on merit, principal Graeme Lowdon…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 11/03 - 12:20

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'Stranded' Astronauts Closer to Coming Home after Next ISS Launch

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This image provided by NASA shows four astronauts completing a countdown dress rehearsal on March 9, 20295, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ahead of their planned SpaceX launch. From left, Russia's Kirill Peskov, NASA's Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain, and Japan's Takuta Onishi. (NASA via AP)

'Stranded' Astronauts Closer to Coming Home after Next ISS Launch

A routine crew rotation at the International Space Station has taken on unusual significance: It paves the way for a pair of astronauts stranded for more than…

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In this image taken from video released by SpaceX, NASA's newest space telescope, Spherex, drifts off into space after separating from a SpaceX rocket's upper stage after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (SpaceX via AP)

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NASA's Newest Space Telescope Blasts Off to Map the Entire Sky, Millions of Galaxies

NASA’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

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This photo provided by Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium shows sea lion pup named Pepper on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. (Katie G. Cotterill/Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium via AP)

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Baby Sea Lion Performs Rhythmic Gymnastics Feats in Washington State

A baby sea lion toting an artificial kelp strip was filmed performing intricate rhythmic gymnastics-esque circles through the waters of an aquarium in…

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This undated handout photo released by the University of Queensland and received by AFP on March 12, 2025 shows palaeontologist Anthony Romilio inspecting a boulder sitting outside a school which contains dinosaur footprints, in the town of Biloela, in central Queensland. (Photo by Handout / UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND / AFP)

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Trove of Dinosaur Footprints Found at Australian School

A trove of fossilized dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said on Wednesday. The rock…

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Riyadh Season Receives Media Excellence Award

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary presented the General Entertainment Authority's Riyadh Season with the Media Excellence Award on Monday. This took…

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