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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Arrives in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Summit with US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia for a visit ahead of his team's meeting with America's top diplomat. While Zelenskyy…

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

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Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Hopes Tuesday’s Meeting with Ukrainians Will Go Well

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of Tuesday's planned meeting between US officials and Ukrainians in Jeddah. He…

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UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini adjusts his glasses during a press conference on the situation in the Palestinian Gaza strip, at the United Nations offices in Geneva on March 10, 2025. (AFP)

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Gaza Hunger Crisis Could Return If Israeli Aid Restrictions Continue, Head of UN Relief Agency Says

There is a risk that Gaza experiences another hunger crisis if Israel continues to block aid, the head of the UN Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) in Gaza said…

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the Malaysia-Türkiye Business Forum during his working visit to Malaysia, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 11, 2025. (Reuters)

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Türkiye Backs Sharaa’s Stability Efforts, Erdogan Says amid Syrian Violence

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Türkiye was advising Syrian authorities to help ease tensions and welcomed interim Syrian President…

Monday 10/03 - 16:37

Syria Reaches Deal to Integrate SDF within State Institutions, Presidency Says

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A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) shaking the hand of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi after the signing of an agreement, to integrate the SDF into the state institutions, in the Syrian capital Damascus on March 10, 2025. (SANA / AFP)

Syria Reaches Deal to Integrate SDF within State Institutions, Presidency Says

The Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which controls much of Syria's oil-rich northeast, has signed a deal agreeing to integrate into…

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Syrian Defense Ministry Announces Completion of Military Operations Against Assad Loyalists Monday 10/03 - 10:26
Syria’s Sharaa Says Killings of Alawites Threaten Unity, Vows Justice Monday 10/03 - 17:03
Syria’s Neighboring Foreign Ministers Call for Lifting Sanctions and Reconciliation Monday 10/03 - 05:37

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A flag flies at the British embassy in Moscow, Russia September 13, 2024. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

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Russia Expels Two UK Diplomats as it Negotiates to Restore US Ties

Russia accused two British diplomats on Monday of spying and gave them two weeks to leave the country, reinforcing the downward trajectory of Moscow's…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 10/03 - 10:56

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A Palestinian man uses the door of a refrigerator as a makeshift rowing boat to catch fish at the port of Gaza City on March 9, 2025. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP)

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Hamas Says It Awaits Outcomes of Mediators' Talks on Gaza Ceasefire with Israel

Hamas said on Monday that it is showing flexibility in talks with mediators and is awaiting the outcome of efforts from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 10/03 - 09:53

China Vows Utmost Efforts for ‘Peaceful Reunification’ with Taiwan

A man walks past a hoisted Taiwanese flag at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei on October 15, 2024. (AFP)

Russia Trying to Gain Foothold in Ukraine’s Sumy Region, Border Guard Says

Firefighters work at the site of a warehouse hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine March 6, 2025. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Sumy region/Handout via Reuters)

Iran, Russia and China Hold Joint Naval Exercises in Gulf of Oman

An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy missile corvette at sea during the “Maritime Security Belt 2024” combined naval exercise between Iran, Russia, and China in the Gulf of Oman, March 12, 2024. (Iranian Army office/AFP)

Iran Considers Talks with US to Ensure ‘Peaceful’ Nature of its Nuclear Program

Army Defuses Tensions in Northern Lebanon Caused by Syrian Coast Unrest

Lebanese soldiers are deployed in Beirut. (Reuters file)

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A general view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Bank Loans to the Private Sector Reach Record Highs

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Saudi Homeownership Rate Approaches 2030 Target

Vehicles drive during heavy rainfall in Baghdad, Iraq, March 8, 2025. (Reuters)

Iraq Turns to Gulf for Alternative to Gas from Iran

The Malaysian Foreign Minister attending the recent OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Makkah (Asharq Al-Awsat).

Malaysia Calls for Rejection of Forced Palestinian Displacement Plan

GASTAT: Saudi Economy Experienced Highest Quarterly Growth in 2 Years

Oman has developed an integrated economic zone in Dhahirah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Oman’s Dhahirah: A Strategic Gateway Strengthening Trade with Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attends the 163rd GCC Ministerial Council meeting with Egypt in Makkah on March 6, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi FM, UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Process Discuss Gaza

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Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Hopes Tuesday’s Meeting with Ukrainians Will Go Well

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Arrives in Saudi Arabia Ahead of Summit with US

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center left, meets with Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy governor of Saudi Arabia's Makkah region, center right, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

OIC Secretary-General Welcomes Syria's Resumption of OIC Membership

Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Eritrean President on Bilateral Ties

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Syria Reaches Deal to Integrate SDF within State Institutions, Presidency Says

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Rubio Says US Hostage Envoy’s Direct Meeting with Hamas Was ‘One-Off’

Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler speaks during a US hostage and wrongful detainee flag raising ceremony at the State Department in Washington, DC, on March 6, 2025. (AFP)

Gaza Hunger Crisis Could Return If Israeli Aid Restrictions Continue, Head of UN Relief Agency Says

Syria’s Sharaa Says Killings of Alawites Threaten Unity, Vows Justice

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Türkiye Backs Sharaa’s Stability Efforts, Erdogan Says amid Syrian Violence

Hamas Says It Awaits Outcomes of Mediators' Talks on Gaza Ceasefire with Israel

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Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, in New York City, US, June 1, 2024. (Reuters)

Leader of Student Protests at Columbia Facing Deportation after Arrest by Immigration Officials

Monday 10/03 - 17:07

Tanker with Jet Fuel Cargo Ablaze after Collision with Container Ship off UK Coast

A vessel waits by the quayside at the Port of Grimsby, after a fuel tanker, operated by US company Crowley and owned by Stena, and a container vessel named Solong were involved in a collision off the coast of northeast England, in Grimsby, Britain, March 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Russia Expels Two UK Diplomats as it Negotiates to Restore US Ties

Kremlin, Asked if It Consulted Iran Over Trump’s Nuclear Letter, Says Tehran Makes Its Own Decisions

A woman uses her mobile telephone as she walks past a mural painted on the outer wall of the former US Embassy in Tehran, dubbed the "Den of Espionage", on March 8, 2025. (AFP)

South Korean Police Prepare for ‘Worst-Case Scenarios’ Ahead of Yoon Impeachment Ruling

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol gets out of the Presidential Security Service vehicle as he arrives in front his official residence after being released from detention, in Seoul, South Korea, 08 March 2025. (Yonhap/EPA)

China Vows Utmost Efforts for ‘Peaceful Reunification’ with Taiwan

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PIF Launches Al Waha, First Saudi-Owned Duty-Free Retailer

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Gold Steady as Firm Dollar Offsets Safe-haven Demand

FILE PHOTO: Gold bullions are displayed at GoldSilver Central's office in Singapore June 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

South Korea Seeks to Resolve Any ‘Misunderstanding’ with US about Tariff Rates

South Korea's acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok speaks during the 106th Independence Movement Day ceremony at Soongeui Women's University in Seoul on March 1, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Bank Loans to the Private Sector Reach Record Highs

Saudi Homeownership Rate Approaches 2030 Target

GASTAT: Saudi Economy Experienced Highest Quarterly Growth in 2 Years

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Global Art Market Slumps as Chinese Auction Sales Plummet

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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

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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Saudi Arabia to Take Part in London Book Fair

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission will lead Saudi Arabia’s participation in the London Book Fair, taking place from March 11 to 13. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 06/03 - 13:10

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A visitor tours the Grand Egyptian Museum, in Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo on February 7, 2025, set to open fully on July 3, following a partial opening in October. (AFP)

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Egypt’s Gem of a Museum Gears up for Grand Opening

Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more…

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Saudi Arabia’s Sports Boulevard to Showcase Transformative Urban Development at MIPIM 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s Sports Boulevard to Showcase Transformative Urban Development at MIPIM 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Sports Boulevard Foundation announced its participation in MIPIM 2025, the world’s leading real estate investment event, taking place in Cannes,…

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Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta. (Reuters)

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Juventus Coach Motta Faces Sleepless Night After Atalanta Thrashing

Juventus coach Thiago Motta said it would be difficult to sleep after his team were hammered 4-0 at home by Atalanta on Sunday in a major blow to their slim…

Monday 10/03 - 10:16

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Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United greets supporters after the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC, in Manchester, Britain, 09 March 2025. (EPA)

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Man United’s Amorim Lauds Garnacho’s ‘Complete Game’ in Arsenal Draw

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was impressed by Alejandro Garnacho's performance as the winger put in a hard shift at Old Trafford during Sunday's 1-1…

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Iga Swiatek of Poland plays a backhand in her match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Swiatek and Rybakina Serve up Bagels en Route to Victories at Indian Wells

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain's Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the…

Monday 10/03 - 10:12

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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-1 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC, in Liverpool, Britain, 08 March 2025. (EPA)

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Liverpool Sign Multi-Year Deal with Adidas to Replace Nike

Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas beginning next season that will replace sportswear manufacturer Nike, in what British media reports say…

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Study Says Climate Change Will Even Make Earth’s Orbit a Mess

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In this satellite image provided by CSU/CIRA & NOAA taken 1:10 GMT on Feb. 25, 2025, shows three cyclones, from left, Alfred, Seru and Rae east of Australia in the South Pacific. (CSU/CIRA & NOAA via AP, File)

Study Says Climate Change Will Even Make Earth’s Orbit a Mess

Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds. MIT…

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Zookeeper Laura Carpenter of the Cincinnati Zoo observes 5-year-old female ocelot Milla after the wild cat underwent an in vitro fertilization procedure at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, US, December 9, 2024. (Reuters)

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There Are Fewer Than 100 Ocelots in the US - These Scientists Are Trying to Save Them

In the race to save the endangered ocelot, scientists are trekking the United States, pursuing fertility treatments and striving to kickstart a new generation…

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Renos-Pantelis, with a GPS tracking device glued on its back is seen at the Attica Zoological Park, in eastern Athens, Greece, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (AP)

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Rare Mediterranean Monk Seals Are Cared for in a Greek Rehab Center

Panagis hauls himself out of the pool at a rehabilitation center in Greece and scurries over for a delectable lunch: whole mackerel. It’s been about three…

Monday 10/03 - 09:12

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Flooded houses are seen in Oxley, in Brisbane, Australia, 10 March 2025. (EPA)

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Floodwaters Still Threaten Parts of Australia’s East Coast as Tropical Storm Cleanup Begins

Australia's prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained…

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Jeddah Historic District Welcomes 1 Million Visitors in First Week of Ramadan Season 2025

Over 1 million visitors flocked to the Jeddah Historic District in the first week of Ramadan Season 2025, marking an unprecedented turnout. The Ramadan Season,…

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