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Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during his visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon Stress Importance of Bolstering Joint Arab Work, Full Implementation of Taif Accord

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held official talks in Riyadh on Monday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Aoun was on…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
World Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addresses a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart in Ankara on February 24, 2025. (AFP)

Iran Summons Türkiye's Ambassador Following Ankara’s Warning Regarding Syria 

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Türkiye's ambassador, state TV reported on Tuesday, after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Tehran against…

World Servicemen of the 14th Assault Brigade Chervona Kalyna of the Ukrainian National Guard fire an OTO Melara howitzer towards Russian troops at a position in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine March 3, 2025. (Reuters)

Kremlin Says Pause of US Military Aid to Ukraine Is Best Hope for Peace 

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that pausing US military aid to Ukraine would be the best contribution to the cause of peace, but cautioned that Russia needed to…

World US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. (Reuters)

Trump Pauses All US Military Aid to Ukraine After Angry Clash with Zelenskiy

US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week, a White House official…

Arab Leaders Meet in Egypt to Approve Counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza Plan 

Arab World A tent camp for displaced Palestinians is set up amid destroyed buildings in the west of Al-Shati camp, west of Gaza City, on Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP)

Arab Leaders Meet in Egypt to Approve Counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza Plan 

Arab leaders meeting in Egypt are set to approve a counterproposal to President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a…


World A drone view shows an image of Pope Francis displayed with a digital video-mapping at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Pope Resting, Back on Ventilation, After Respiratory Problems 

Pope Francis rested well overnight, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after the 88-year-old pontiff suffered a setback a day earlier as he battles double pneumonia…

World People walk on Khreschatyk street in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP)

Ukrainians Wake up to Trump’s Pause on All Military Aid 

Ukrainians woke up on Tuesday to news that the Trump administration has paused military aid for their fight against Russia's invasion, days after a disastrous…

Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Culture  People engage in activities during Ramadan celebrations in Makkah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Year after year, young residents of Makkah’s neighborhoods—particularly those surrounding the Grand Mosque—gain experience in organizing Ramadan celebrations,…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)

Culture 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)
Culture Under the slogan "Our Nights Have Returned," the ministry will decorate roads and public spaces with lights and installations

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)
Culture 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) 

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…

Culture AlUla Ramadan preparations - Photo by SPA

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

Leverkusen’s Frimpong Relishes ‘Intense’ Rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League 

Sports Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso (L) and Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong react after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Frankfurt on March 1, 2025. (AFP) 

Leverkusen’s Frimpong Relishes ‘Intense’ Rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League 

Get ready for games four and five this season in one of the most dynamic rivalries in European football. Bayer Leverkusen heads to Bayern Munich in the…


Sports A boat is seen beached after it was blown from its mooring on Bribie Island, Brisbane, Australia, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Cyclone Disrupts Several Australian Sporting Events 

A cyclone expected to hit the east coast of Australia this week has scrapped a golf event and prompted the Australian Football League (AFL) to postpone season…

Sports  Dortmund coach Niko Kovac gives a press conference in Dortmund, Germany, Monday March 3, 2025, ahead of their Champions League soccer match against OSC Lille. (AP)

Kovac Sees Steady Improvement at Dortmund Ahead of Lille Clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac knows his side are still a work in progress but sees signs of improvement as they prepare for a tough Champions League Round…

Sports Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone holds a press conference after the training session of the team at Majadahonda Sports City, Madrid, Spain, 03 March 2025. (EPA)

In-Form Atletico Madrid Looks to End Its Champions League Slump against City Rival Real Madrid

The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of…

Sports 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…

Asharq Al Awsat

Riyadh Metro: A New Way to Reach Home Before Iftar During Ramadan

Varieties Metro users flood in after work hours or finishing their shopping trips (Photo: Turki Al-Ogaili)

Riyadh Metro: A New Way to Reach Home Before Iftar During Ramadan

The Riyadh metro, a new addition to the city's transportation network, is becoming a preferred option for many residents. It helps them complete tasks and…

Omar al-Badawi (Riyadh)

Varieties A killer whale swims next to a grebe in the waters just off Seattle on Sunday, March 3, 2025, moments before the bird was taken under water. (Kersti Muul via AP)

Killer Whales Amaze Seattle Onlookers with a Rarely Seen Bird Hunt 

A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The…

Varieties Military and fire department helicopters have been trying to douse the wildfire. Handout / Japan's Ministry of Defense/AFP

Japan's Worst Wildfire in Half a Century Spreads

Firefighters were Tuesday battling Japan's worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Experts warn that climate change will create better conditions for malaria mosquitos. Olympia DE MAISMONT / AFP

Malaria Deaths Soar in Shadow of Ethiopia Conflict

Lema Tefera's voice broke as he described losing four children to malaria in just one month -- deaths that could likely have been prevented if not for the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties In this May 2011, photo provided by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood donor James Harrison, credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over decades, is giving blood at donation center in Sydney. (Australian Red Cross Lifeblood via AP)

Australia’s Most Generous Blood Plasma Donor Dies Aged 88 

An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died aged 88, his family…