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World US President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, DC, USA, 27 January 2025. (EPA)

Trump ‘Not 100% Sure’ He’s Barred from Third Term 

US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was "not 100 percent sure" he was barred from doing so under the…

World An Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system is seen in position near Ashdod, Israel May 13, 2023. (Reuters)

Trump Orders Planning for ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield for US 

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that…

Arab World Fighters from Syria's new leadership stand at a checkpoint near the entrance of the Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, December 29, 2024. (AFP)

Senior Russian Delegation to Visit Syria for Talks on Future Ties

An informed Russian source told Asharq Al-Awsat that a high-level Russian delegation is set to arrive in Damascus “in the near future” to initiate…

Raed Jaber (Moscow)
Features Displaced Palestinians arrive in the northern Gaza Strip, following Israel's decision to allow thousands of them to go back for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP)

Efforts that Averted the Collapse of the Gaza Ceasefire

The Gaza truce faced fresh challenges over the last two days as Israel refused to allow displaced Palestinians in southern and central Gaza to return to the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

Trump Reiterates Wish to Move Gazans to Egypt, Jordan 

Arab World Internally displaced Palestinians make their way from southern to northern Gaza along al-Rashid road, central Gaza Strip, 27 January 2025. (EPA)

Trump Reiterates Wish to Move Gazans to Egypt, Jordan 

US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his desire to move Palestinians from Gaza to "safer" locations such as Egypt or Jordan, and said he would meet…


World Rescuers of the State Emergency Service work to extinguish a fire in a building after a drone strike in Kharkiv, on January 28, 2025, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (AFP)

Russian Air Attacks Injure Several, Spark Fire in Kharkiv, Ukraine Officials Say 

An overnight Russian air attack injured four people, set a private business on fire and damaged several houses in Kharkiv, a city that has been under…

Business President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP)

Trump’s Copper, Aluminium Tariffs May Raise Costs for US Consumers 

President Donald Trump's vow of tariffs on US copper and aluminium imports would result in higher costs for local consumers because of a shortfall of domestic…

Macron to Speak on Louvre Future After Memo About Decay 

Culture The courtyard of the Louvre museum is pictured Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP)

Macron to Speak on Louvre Future After Memo About Decay 

French President Emmanuel Macron was set on Tuesday to visit the Louvre and make an announcement about its future, after the director of the world's most…


Culture Designed as a moving five-star destination, the train combines world-class hospitality with exquisite design, setting a new benchmark for premium rail travel. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Railways, Arsenale Unveil the Final Designs of 'Dream of the Desert' Luxury Train 

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italian hospitality company Arsenale officially unveiled the final designs of the Dream of the Desert train, the first five…

Culture This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)

Fire Damages a 19th Century District Town Hall in Paris, Leaving the Bell Tower at Risk of Collapse

Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. …

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture  The second phase builds upon a series of national initiatives dedicated to preserving the Kingdom's diverse cultural heritage. Photo via SPA

Heritage Commission Launches 2nd Phase of Red Sea Underwater Heritage Survey

The Heritage Commission has announced the launch of the project's second phase, which is focused on studying underwater cultural heritage sites along the Red…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture This photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows members of a lion dance troupe playing drums and percussions during a lion dance practice session in Shantou, in southern China's Guangdong province. (AFP)

Chinese Lion Dance Troupe Shrugs off Patriarchal Past 

Flinging her male teammate into the air, performer Lin Xinmeng practices China's world-famous lion dance with a troupe that is shrugging off centuries of…

‘No Way Back’ for Rashford at Man Utd, Says Ferdinand 

Sports Football - Europa League - Manchester United Training - Trafford Training Center, Carrington, Britain - January 22, 2025 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during training. (Action Images via Reuters)

‘No Way Back’ for Rashford at Man Utd, Says Ferdinand 

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Marcus Rashford has no future at the club after manager Ruben Amorim said he would rather have his…


Sports Football - Asian Champions League - Group B – Al-Ain v Al-Hilal - Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates - October 21, 2024 Al-Hilal's Neymar. (Reuters) 

Saudi Club Al-Hilal Says Contract with Neymar Has Been Terminated by Mutual Consent 

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said Monday it reached an agreement with striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent. Neither side confirmed…

Sports Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente monitors a training session in Donaueschingen, Germany, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, file)

Spain Extends Contract of National Team Coach Luis de la Fuente until 2028

Spain's national team coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2028 after leading the team to last year's European Championship title. The…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on January 26, 2025. (AFP)

Amorim Says He Would Have 63-Year-Old GK Coach on Bench for Man United Rather Than Rashford 

Ruben Amorim says he would rather have Manchester United’s goalkeeper coach in his squad than Marcus Rashford after appearing to question the 27-year-old’s…

Sports Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup the morning after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP)

Australian Open Champion Jannik Sinner’s Style Draws Comparisons to Novak Djokovic 

Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt…


Fast-Moving Fires Torch National Parks in Southeast Australia 

Varieties 27 January 2025, Australia: An aerial view of the Little Desert bushfire in Victoria. (State Control Center via AAP/dpa)

Fast-Moving Fires Torch National Parks in Southeast Australia 

Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands of acres of national park burned…


Varieties  This aerial image provided by KABC-TV shows a mud-covered road, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Topanga, Calif. (KABC-TV via AP)

Rain Helps Southern California Firefighters but Sends Ash and Mud Flowing Down Hillsides

Rain eased on Monday after Southern California's first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud…

Varieties People march during a mass demonstration against over tourism, which affects the local population with inaccessible housing, among other things, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Miguel Velasco Almendral, file)

No, Spain Isn't Banning Tourists. Here’s What to Know.

Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, making the Southern European nation famous for its Mediterranean coastline, sweeping landscapes and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Bottles of Coac Cola chill in a refrigerated case in Coors Field before fans arrive to watch the Seattle Mariners face the Colorado Rockies, April 19, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Coke Jumps on a Nostalgic Trend with New Coca-Cola Orange Cream Flavor

A year after the launch of the short-lived Coca-Cola Spiced, Coke is adding another new flavor to its lineup. Coca-Cola Orange Cream is scheduled to go on sale…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties FILE PHOTO: A decorated bracelet is displayed at the opening of "Antique Gold and Silver of Romania" exhibition at Romania's National History Museum in Bucharest December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo

‘Archaeological Masterpieces’ Stolen from Dutch Museum

Three gold bracelets and a helmet featured in an exhibition at The Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, were stolen on Friday night after thieves stormed the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Brussels)