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World US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Says US, Iran Set for Direct Nuclear Talks; Tehran Says They Will Be Indirect 

President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Monday that the United States and Iran were poised to begin direct talks on Tehran's nuclear program,…

Arab World UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen speaks at a press conference in Geneva in September 2021. (Reuters)
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UN Envoy, Sharaa Discuss Political Transition in Syria

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said on Monday he held talks with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the political transition in the country…

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Business Shoppers walk browsing for items along the alley of Damascus' Hamidiya covered market on March 29, 2025 as Muslims prepare ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (AFP)
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Syria’s President Appoints Former EY Partner as Central Bank Governor 

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Abdelkader Husrieh as the country's new central bank governor, according to a statement by the president's office,…

Gulf Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA) and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (Reuters)
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Saudi, American Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a telephone call from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The officials…

Trump, Hosting Netanyahu, Urges End to Gaza War, Thinks That Is Not ‘Too Distant’ 

Arab World US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump, Hosting Netanyahu, Urges End to Gaza War, Thinks That Is Not ‘Too Distant’ 

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would like the war in Gaza to stop and thinks that will happen relatively soon, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister…

Arab World A USAID flag flutters outside, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, DC, US, February 3, 2025. (Reuters)
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Trump Administration Ends Some USAID Contracts Providing Lifesaving Aid across the Middle East

The Trump administration has notified the World Food Program and other partners that it has terminated some of the last remaining lifesaving humanitarian…

Arab World Mourners carry the bodies of 8 Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP)
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Red Crescent Says Israeli Troops Shot Gaza Crew ‘with Intent to Kill'

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said on Monday that 15 medics and rescuers killed by Israeli forces last month in Gaza were shot in the upper body with …

Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Plunge

An employee works at the ArcelorMittal company in the Spanish Basque city of Sestao on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

Macron Rejects Any Hamas Role in Post-war Gaza

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron for a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)

France Signs Deals to Help Egypt’s Economy in Volatile Regional Climate

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) attend the Egypt-France Business Forum, in Cairo, on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

As Sudan's Army Retakes Ground, Some Displaced Residents Return to Ravaged Capital

Plumes of smoke rise during clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan, September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

US Crypto Stocks Plunge as Bitcoin Hits New 2025 Low

Souvenir tokens representing cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunge into water in this illustration taken May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Soldiers sit on top of APC's, at the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Israeli Soldiers Describe Clearance of 'Kill Zone' on Gaza's Edge

A screen displaying the closing Hang Seng Index at Central district, in Hong Kong, China, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)

The Worst Market Crashes Since 1929 

Destroyed buildings are seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP)

Israel Controls 50% of Gaza as Palestinians Get Squeezed into Shrinking Wedges of Land 

This photo taken on March 29, 2025 shows cracks on the exterior of a residential condominium building in Bangkok after the March 28 earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. (AFP)

‘Fear and Anxiety’: Bangkok Residents Seek Quake-Proof Homes 

Two Israeli soldiers stand next to a military vehicle during an operation in Jenin, West Bank, March 4, 2025 (Reuters). 

Israel Seeks to Fragment the West Bank as It Has in Gaza

Yuliia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's Minister of Economy answers on journalists questions during an interview with The Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP)

Ukraine Will Send Team to US Next Week for Talks on New Draft Mineral Deal

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The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that fines will be imposed on companies that delay reporting individuals who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorized stay. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry to Impose Fines on Hajj, Umrah Firms Failing to Report Overstays 

Saudi, Dutch Foreign Ministries Hold Fifth Round of Political Consultations in The Hague

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Saudi, American Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments 

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA) and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (Reuters)

OIC Condemns Israeli Bombing of Journalists' Tent in Gaza

A Palestinian journalist inspects the debris and damage after an Israeli strike hit a tent used by journalists in the southern city of Khan Younis on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Concludes Third IMFC Deputies Meeting

The Kingdom's chairmanship of the IMFC is a testament to its strong commitment to promoting multilateralism and reflects its leading role in supporting regional and global economic growth. - SPA

Saudi, Egypt FMs Hold Talks on De-escalating Tensions in the Region

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meet in Cairo in September. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Friday, March 28, 2025. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool via AP)

Aoun Says Lebanon Committed to Implementing Reforms, Disarming Hezbollah

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Trump, Hosting Netanyahu, Urges End to Gaza War, Thinks That Is Not ‘Too Distant’ 

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)

UN Envoy, Sharaa Discuss Political Transition in Syria

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen speaks at a press conference in Geneva in September 2021. (Reuters)

Trump Administration Ends Some USAID Contracts Providing Lifesaving Aid across the Middle East

A USAID flag flutters outside, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, DC, US, February 3, 2025. (Reuters)

Red Crescent Says Israeli Troops Shot Gaza Crew ‘with Intent to Kill'

Mourners carry the bodies of 8 Red Crescent emergency responders, recovered in Rafah a week after an Israeli attack, as they are transported for burial from a hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Forces Seen Building Positions in Gaza as They Take More Ground

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern Israel, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP)

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US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Says US, Iran Set for Direct Nuclear Talks; Tehran Says They Will Be Indirect 

Dutch Tighten Controls on Military and Dual Use Exports to Israel

Containers in the Port of Rotterdam are seen in Rotterdam, Netherlands, November 1, 2022. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

Rescue Efforts from Myanmar's Deadly Earthquake Wind Down as Death Toll Exceeds 3,500

A damaged lying Buddhist statue is pictured inside a pagoda following a strong earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Pakistani Security Forces Kill 9 Militants in a Raid near the Afghan Border

Pakistani security officials control the entrance to the capital of Balochistan province, as the opposition party Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) holds a march in Quetta, Pakistan, 06 April 2025. EPA/FAYYAZ AHMED

Russia Says Ukraine Attacked Its Energy Infrastructure Six Times in Past Day

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian attack in Sumy, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Netanyahu and Trump to Talk Tariffs, Iran and Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington direct from a visit to Hungary. Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP

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Shoppers walk browsing for items along the alley of Damascus' Hamidiya covered market on March 29, 2025 as Muslims prepare ahead of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (AFP)

Syria’s President Appoints Former EY Partner as Central Bank Governor 

France Signs Deals to Help Egypt’s Economy in Volatile Regional Climate

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) attend the Egypt-France Business Forum, in Cairo, on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Plunge

An employee works at the ArcelorMittal company in the Spanish Basque city of Sestao on April 7, 2025. (AFP)

US Crypto Stocks Plunge as Bitcoin Hits New 2025 Low

Souvenir tokens representing cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunge into water in this illustration taken May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Mawani Adds New 'Milaha Inta Gulf Express' Shipping Service to Dammam Port

Mawani Adds New 'Milaha Inta Gulf Express' Shipping Service to Dammam Port

Libya to Offer Production Sharing Contracts under New Oil Bid Round

A view shows El Feel oil field near Murzuq, Libya, July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Aidan Lewis/File Photo

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Ithra Showcases Art Collection for the First Time at Art Week Riyadh

Culture Ithra showcases art collection for the first time at Art Week Riyadh. (SPA)

Ithra Showcases Art Collection for the First Time at Art Week Riyadh

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced in a press release Monday its participation as an Exhibition Partner at the inaugural edition of…

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Saudi Visual Arts Commission to Inaugurate Art Week Riyadh

The Saudi Visual Arts Commission has unveiled the program and participants for the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, to be held from April 6 to 13. The…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Culture King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program
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King Salman Academy, Indiana University Partner on Arabic Language Program

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) and Indiana University have launched a specialized academic program as part of the academy's Arabic…

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Culture This photograph shows antiques on display during the installation of the archaeological heritage exhibition "Treasures saved from Gaza - 5000 years of history" (Tresors sauves de Gaza - 5000 ans d'histoire) at the Institut du Monde Arabe, in Paris, on March 31, 2025. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
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Gaza Heritage and Destruction on Display in Paris

A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose…

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Culture Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children's book ‘House of Wisdom’ (WAM)
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Bodour Al Qasimi Becomes 1st Woman from the Gulf to Win BolognaRagazzi Award

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious…

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Rublev Eyes Long Coaching Partnership with Idol Safin

Sports Russia's Andrey Rublev (R) hits a return to USA's Ben Shelton during the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) tournament in the Nimes arenas on April 4, 2025. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

Rublev Eyes Long Coaching Partnership with Idol Safin

World number nine Andrey Rublev has added two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin to his coaching team ahead of the European claycourt swing but the Russian…

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Sports Officials are seen at the launch of the Sports Investment Forum in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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First Sports Investment Forum Kicks Off in Riyadh

The first edition of the Sports Investment Forum (SIF), sponsored by the Ministries of Sport and Investment, kicked off in Riyadh on Monday with over 140…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Arsenal - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - April 5, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts REUTERS/Scott Heppell
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Arsenal Will Go for it Against Real Madrid, Says Arteta

Arsenal have not made it past the Champions League semi-finals since 2009, but manager Mikel Arteta wants his side to write their own history when they host…

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Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands gets a pit service during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP)
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Verstappen Proves a Point at Suzuka but Challenges Remain 

World champion Max Verstappen exploded the idea that McLaren might absolutely dominate the Formula One season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix at the…

Sports Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves to Jakub Mensik, of Czech Republic, in the men's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP)
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Djokovic Motivated Again After Miami Run but Keeping Expectations Low 

Novak Djokovic said reaching his first final of the 2025 season at the Miami Open helped him find the motivation to continue his quest for more titles as the…

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Prince Harry Appeals the Loss of His UK Security Detail 

Varieties Britain's Prince Harry speaks during a high level event sponsored by Lesotho at UN headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP)

Prince Harry Appeals the Loss of His UK Security Detail 

Prince Harry wants his British security detail restored and is taking his case to an appeals court. Harry, whose titles include the Duke of Sussex, lost his…

Varieties This handout photo taken from the Facebook account of Channel Nicor of C.N. Photography on April 8, 2025 shows Mount Kanlaon erupting as seen from a village in La Castellana, Negros Occidental Province, central Philippines. (Photo by Handout / Channel Nicor of C.N. Photography Facebook account / AFP)
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Philippine Volcano Spews Ash Plume Into the Sky, Prompting School Closures

A restive Philippine volcano briefly erupted Tuesday on a central island, sending a 4-kilometer (2.4-mile) plume of ash and debris into the sky and forcing…

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Varieties The rising waters of Cedar Creek and the Kentucky River overflow their banks, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Monterey, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Swollen Rivers Flood Towns in US South after Dayslong Deluge of Rain

Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms that killed at least 18 people worsened flooding as some rivers rose to near-record levels and inundated towns across…

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Varieties FILE – Clouds hang over the North Sentinel Island, in India’s southeastern Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nov. 14, 2005. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh, File)
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American YouTuber Who Left a Diet Coke Can for Reclusive Tribe on an Island is Arrested in India

Indian police have arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left an offering of a Diet Coke can and a…

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Varieties Zen, an avalanche Border Collie, attends a training with the Italian National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps in Col Gallina, near Cortina D’Ampezzo, northern Italy, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Zen the Border Collie Teaches Other Dogs How to Rescue People in Italy's Avalanche-prone Dolomites

Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, circled friskily around a mound of snow as he picked up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone was…

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