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In Türkiye, Mass Protests Give Vent to Long Simmering Anger

The massive street protests gripping Türkiye may have been triggered by the arrest of Istanbul's popular opposition mayor, but they reflect a much broader…

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Riyadh Municipality Introduces Investment Opportunities for Private Sector

The Riyadh Municipality has introduced a range of investment opportunities for 2025 through the electronic platform "FURAS," which serves as the primary source…

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In this Oct. 24, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis carries his coat and documents as he leaves after a morning session of the last day of the Synod of bishops, at the Vatican. (AP)

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Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital on Sunday, Doctor Says

Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday and will need two months of rest at the Vatican, one of the doctors treating him said on Saturday. …

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Sudan's army soldiers celebrate after they took the Republican Palace in Khartoum, Sudan, Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo)

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Sudanese Army Seizes Control over Main Headquarters of Central Bank

The Sudanese army seized control of the main headquarters of the country's central bank, two military sources told Reuters on Saturday, as the army continues…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 22/03 - 06:27

Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Cross-Border Rocket Fire

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Smoke billows from the site of Israeli artillery shelling that targeted the area of the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor on March 22, 2025. (AFP)

Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Cross-Border Rocket Fire

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky…

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Aoun Condemns Attempts to Drag Lebanon Anew into Violence Saturday 22/03 - 10:23

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Families, including children, in al-Hol camp await transfer to Iraq – camp administration

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Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

Iraq said around 16,000 of its citizens remain in Syria’s al-Hol camp, which houses families linked to ISIS. Ali Abdullah, an official at the National…

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An emergency psychologist responds to assist a resident at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

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3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

Three people were killed and 12 wounded in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, in an attack that…

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Trump Envoy Says US Trying to Win Iran’s Trust

Steve Witkoff, White House special envoy, speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP)

As Russia Retakes Kursk, Ukrainians Ask, 'Was it Worth it?'

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, March 14, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

UK, France, Germany Urge Gaza Ceasefire, Ask Israel to Restore Humanitarian Access

Displaced Palestinians sit next to tents at a camp set up in a garbage dump in the Yarmouk area of Gaza City, the Gaza Strip, 21 March 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for the northern areas of the city. (EPA)

South Korea FM Says North Should Not Be Rewarded for Wrongdoings in Ukraine

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul (2-L) attends a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (not pictured) after the 11th Japan-China-South Korea (Japan-China-ROK) Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, 22 March 2025. (EPA)

Trump Pulls Security Clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit, Dec. 9, 2024, at the Department of the Interior in Washington. (AP)

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People wait at the Paddington railway station, after a fire at a electrical substation wiped out power at the Heathrow International Airport, in London, Britain, March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

UK Govt Orders Probe into Heathrow Shutdown That Sparked Concern over Energy Resilience

The border between Egypt and Israel. (Reuters)

Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

Protesters clash with Turkish anti-riot police as they use tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, in Ankara on March 21, 2025. (AFP)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

A view of Rome's Trevi fountain is seen through a window of its old water flow control room, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP)

A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

A weapons cache in the Homs countryside. (Syrian Interior Ministry)

Syrian Security Forces Intensify Operations against Remnants of Ousted Regime

The pro-Iran factions in Iraq have for weeks been toning down their rhetoric and hostile activity after coming under international pressure and given the American strikes against the Houthis. (Reuters file)

Sources: Qaani Warns Iraqi Factions against Provoking the Americans

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Riyadh Municipality Introduces Investment Opportunities for Private Sector

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Saudi Arabia to Host Talks between US, Russian, Ukrainian Officials on Monday

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gestures as he attends a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 12, 2025. (Reuters)

Bahrain Praises Saudi Arabia's Endeavors to End Russia-Ukraine Crisis

GASTAT: Number of Umrah Performers Rose by 31% in Q4 2024

Kuwait Praises Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Hosting US-Russia Talks

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Tunisia on Independence Day

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)

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FILED - 17 January 2025, Lebanon, Baabda: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during a press conference at Baabda Palace. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

Aoun Condemns Attempts to Drag Lebanon Anew into Violence

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 22/03 - 10:23

Egypt Rejects Israeli Claims of Relocating Gazans to Sinai

Iraq Counts Citizens in Syria’s Al-Hol, Plans Reintegration Efforts

UK, France, Germany Urge Gaza Ceasefire, Ask Israel to Restore Humanitarian Access

ICC ‘Ready to Freeze’ Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant (Reuters)

Israel Strikes Lebanon in Response to Cross-Border Rocket Fire

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Abandoned military helmets that belonged to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) are seen at Goma airport after the town was seized by the M23 rebels, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, March 19, 2025. (Reuters)

Congo M23 Rebels Say They Will Withdraw from Seized Town to Support Peace Push

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Pope Francis to Be Discharged from Hospital on Sunday, Doctor Says

Ethiopia's Army Says It Killed More than 300 Fano Militiamen in Two Days of Fighting

Ethiopia and Eritrea on warpath. (Reuters)

Detained Istanbul Mayor Faces 2nd Day of Questioning as Protests Intensify

3 People Killed in Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Despite Limited Truce

Trump Envoy Says US Trying to Win Iran’s Trust

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Carton of eggs are seen in a box during a free eggs give away in New York City, on March 21, 2025. (Getty Images/AFP)

United States Imports Eggs from Korea, Türkiye to Help Ease Prices

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China Slams US Sanctions on Oil Refinery in Shandong

Türkiye's Stock Market Hit Hard after Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Police officers intervene as flames rise from a fire in a dustbin during a protest by students against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Oil Heads Towards Second Consecutive Weekly Gain on Supply Concerns

An Oil refinery is seen from Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela on March 19, 2025. (AFP)

Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 3% in February, Keeps Alive BOJ Rate-Hike Bets

Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori street in the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan March 10, 2025. (Reuters)

UN Report Urges Entrepreneurs to Leverage AI in Tourism

Shibara Island, one of the Red Sea projects in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

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A Rare Peek at the Hidden Waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most famous, has graced screens for decades, from Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” to Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.” Each year,…

Saturday 22/03 - 07:17

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The head of a griffin, that was repatriated from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP)

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Ancient Bronze Griffin Head Is Returned to Greece from New York in Major Repatriation Move

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has returned an ancient bronze griffin head stolen nearly a century ago to a museum in southern Greece, the latest…

Friday 21/03 - 18:28

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This photograph taken on March 21, 2025, shows a recently discovered painting by Italian artist Lavinia Fontana, entitled “Portrait of a Gentleman, his Daughter and a Maid” (C) on display at the Museum de la Chartreuse in Douai, northern France. (AFP)

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French Museum Uncovers in Storage Picture by Renaissance Woman Master

A provincial museum in northern France on Friday showed off a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance, Lavinia…

Friday 21/03 - 17:11

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This marks the third consecutive year the CDF has hosted the "Storytellers" event. SPA

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Saudi Arabia’s CDF Brings Together Cultural Leaders, Influencers at ‘Storytellers’ Suhoor

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) hosted the 2025 "Storytellers" Suhoor, bringing together high-ranking officials, cultural and development sector leaders,…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Friday 21/03 - 06:16

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SDRPY works to preserve heritage and restore historic buildings - SPA

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SDRPY Funds Sayun Palace Restoration to Safeguard Yemen's Heritage

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has funded the restoration of Sayun Palace, a historic landmark in Hadhramaut. Over 500…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 20/03 - 15:24

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Former Algerian International Djamel Menad Dies Aged 64

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Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad. (Algerian media)

Former Algerian International Djamel Menad Dies Aged 64

Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad has died aged 64 following a short illness, his ex-club JS Kabylie announced on Saturday. "The wider Algerian football…

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David Goffin of Belgium returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Goffin Stuns Alcaraz, Djokovic Makes Winning Miami Return

Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-7 6-4 6-3 to Belgian David Goffin in the Miami Open second round on Friday while Novak Djokovic tied Rafa Nadal for most ATP Masters 1000…

Saturday 22/03 - 08:13

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Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)

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Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday's 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the…

Saturday 22/03 - 08:10

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Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates a goal during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Uruguay and Argentina in Montevideo, Uruguay, 21 March 2025. (EPA)

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Argentina without Messi Wins at Uruguay, Needs a Draw with Brazil to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American…

Saturday 22/03 - 07:51

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Former heavyweight champion George Foreman reacts during a news conference in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994. (AP)

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George Foreman, the Fearsome Heavyweight Who Became a Beloved Champion, Dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing…

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Paris Residents to Vote on Making 500 More Streets Pedestrian

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A view shows streets Rue Ferdinand Flocon, one of the pedestrianized streets, ahead of the March 23 citywide vote on a proposition from city hall to pedestrianize 500 streets, in Paris, France, March 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Paris Residents to Vote on Making 500 More Streets Pedestrian

Parisians vote in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether an extra 500 of the city's streets should be pedestrianized and greened, in a new push by the French…

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Former Russian KGB Colonel Oleg Gordievsky receives the Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and Saint George from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London, October 18, 2007. (AFP)

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Oleg Gordievsky, Britain’s Most Valuable Cold War Spy inside the KGB, Dies at 86

Oleg Gordievsky, a Soviet KGB officer who helped change the course of the Cold War by covertly passing secrets to Britain, has died. He was 86. Gordievsky…

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A scientific researcher extracts the RNA from embryonic stem cells in a laboratory. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Stem Cell Treatment Helped Improve Spinal Cord Injuries, Say Japan Scientists

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese…

Saturday 22/03 - 08:22

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This image made available by NASA shows an artist's rendering of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. (Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP, File)

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A NASA Spacecraft Will Make Another Close Pass of the Sun

A NASA spacecraft will make another close brush with the sun, the second of three planned encounters through the sizzling solar atmosphere. The Parker Solar…

Friday 21/03 - 16:43

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A handout photo made available by the Vulcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources shows the Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano spewing volcanic materials during an eruption, in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 21 March 2025. (EPA/PVMBG / Handout)

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Erupts, Prompting Alert Level to Be Raised

The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 meters (26,200 feet) high and…

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