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World Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy departs after a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Ukrainians Rally Around Zelenskyy as after Oval Office Blowout

Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House on Friday after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump,…

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King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, described the month of Ramadan as a “great season of blessings,” urging people to seize the…

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World FILE PHOTO: A DeepSeek AI sign is seen at a building where the Chinese start-up's office is located in Beijing, China, February 19, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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China Reportedly Tells its AI Leaders to Avoid US Travel over Security Concerns

Chinese authorities are instructing the country's top artificial intelligence entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid travel to the United States, the Wall…

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World Israeli soldiers drive a tank towards the occupied West Bank of Jenin camp, during an ongoing army operation, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
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US Plans Emergency $3 Billion Israel Arms Deals

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of nearly $3 billion worth of bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel, the Pentagon said in…

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Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

Interviews Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the interview with Asharq Al-Awsat's editor-in-chief Ghassan Charbel. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon’s President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Decision of War and Peace Lies Solely with the State

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he wants to build a state that has the decision of war and peace and stressed he is committed to implementing Security…

Ghassan Charbel (Beirut)
World Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) talks with US President Donald Trump (C) and US Vice President JD Vance (R) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2025. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL
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Trump Cuts Short Talks with Zelenskyy after Oval Office Blow Up

President Donald Trump shouted at Ukraine's leader on Friday during an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office, berating President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for …

Asharq Al Awsat (Washington)
Arab World Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam checks a map surrounded by Lebanese army soldiers as he visits the sourthern village of Khiam near the border with Israel, on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)
Arab World

Lebanon's Salam Calls for 'Full Israeli Withdrawal' while Visiting Border Areas

Lebanon’s new prime minister, Nawaf Salam, used a tour on Friday of areas near the border with Israel that suffered wide destruction during the 14-month Israel…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)

Hamas Urges Pressure on Israel to Start Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

A Palestinian walks past graffiti and the rubble of buildings, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

Source: Trump to Make English Official US Language

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, February 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C., US Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

India and EU to Finalize Free Trade Agreement by Year-end

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) addresses a joint press briefing as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi listens, after their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

US Embassy Issues Security Alert in Thailand after Uyghurs' Deportation to China

Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shows a picture on his mobile phone of Uyghur refugees upon their arrival at a airport in China, during a press conference on the deportation of Uyghur refugees detained in Thailand to China, at the Justice Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, 27 February 2025. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

US Aid Cuts Force UNICEF to Scale Back Lebanon Nutrition Programs

FILE PHOTO: A baby looks on as he receives a medical check-up at a clinic in a school turned into a shelter for the displaced, where Relief International staff are providing healthcare and wellbeing services on-site, in the West Bekaa, Lebanon, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

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The Saudi Supreme Court declared that Saturday, March 1, 2025, corresponds to the first day of Ramadan (Majmaah University)

Saturday Marks Beginning of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and Other Arab Countries

People look for the position of the moon to determine the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Mount Qasioun in Damascus, Syria February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israel Lobbies US to Keep Russian Bases in a 'Weak' Syria

Maaden gold mine in Al-Ammar, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering

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Why and How Did al-Kadhimi Return to Baghdad?

The meeting of the Gulf Ministerial Council in Kuwait on December 26 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah to Host Gulf Ministerial Meeting with Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Jordan

A photo showing the extent of the drought affecting vast areas in southern Morocco (AFP)

Water Shortages Threaten Food and Social Security in North Africa

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Saudi Arabia Rejects a ‘Parallel Government’ in Sudan

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

Saturday Marks Beginning of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and Other Arab Countries

The Saudi Supreme Court declared that Saturday, March 1, 2025, corresponds to the first day of Ramadan (Majmaah University)

King Salman: Ramadan Reflects Spirit of Brotherhood Among Muslims

King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Makkah to Host Gulf Ministerial Meeting with Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Jordan

The meeting of the Gulf Ministerial Council in Kuwait on December 26 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah Prepares to Welcome Over 2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Ramadan

Ahead of the expected surge in pilgrim numbers, Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud approved the 1446 H (2025) Umrah security plan. SPA

Saudi-Syrian Meeting Discusses Cooperation in Combating Drug Trafficking

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud. SPA

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People look for the position of the moon to determine the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Mount Qasioun in Damascus, Syria February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israel Lobbies US to Keep Russian Bases in a 'Weak' Syria

Asharq Al Awsat

Lebanon's Salam Calls for 'Full Israeli Withdrawal' while Visiting Border Areas

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam checks a map surrounded by Lebanese army soldiers as he visits the sourthern village of Khiam near the border with Israel, on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)

Hamas Urges Pressure on Israel to Start Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

A Palestinian walks past graffiti and the rubble of buildings, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed

US Aid Cuts Force UNICEF to Scale Back Lebanon Nutrition Programs

FILE PHOTO: A baby looks on as he receives a medical check-up at a clinic in a school turned into a shelter for the displaced, where Relief International staff are providing healthcare and wellbeing services on-site, in the West Bekaa, Lebanon, November 7, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

Burhan’s Aide Announces Imminent Appointment of New Sudanese Prime Minister

Sudanese Army Commander General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan during a conference in Port Sudan (AFP)

Iraq’s Ruling Coalition to Discuss US Warnings

Leaders of the Coordination Framework during a periodic meeting in Baghdad (X)

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy departs after a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Ukrainians Rally Around Zelenskyy as after Oval Office Blowout

Asharq Al Awsat

North Korean Senior Official Meets with Putin in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of North Korea (WPK), Secretary of the WPK Central Committee Ri Hi-yong during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Sergei Bobylev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

China Reportedly Tells its AI Leaders to Avoid US Travel over Security Concerns

FILE PHOTO: A DeepSeek AI sign is seen at a building where the Chinese start-up's office is located in Beijing, China, February 19, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

US Plans Emergency $3 Billion Israel Arms Deals

Israeli soldiers drive a tank towards the occupied West Bank of Jenin camp, during an ongoing army operation, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Trump Cuts Short Talks with Zelenskyy after Oval Office Blow Up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) talks with US President Donald Trump (C) and US Vice President JD Vance (R) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 28 February 2025. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL

US Embassy Issues Security Alert in Thailand after Uyghurs' Deportation to China

Thai Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shows a picture on his mobile phone of Uyghur refugees upon their arrival at a airport in China, during a press conference on the deportation of Uyghur refugees detained in Thailand to China, at the Justice Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, 27 February 2025. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) addresses a joint press briefing as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi listens, after their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

India and EU to Finalize Free Trade Agreement by Year-end

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering

Maaden gold mine in Al-Ammar, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Türkiye 2024 GDP Growth 3.2%, Exceeding Forecast

People walk on the Galata Bridge after a snowfall in Istanbul, Türkiye, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

China Vows Response to Latest US Tariffs

FILE PHOTO: People walk past the headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

Crypto Prices Tumble as Trump-fueled Euphoria Fades

(FILES) This illustration photograph taken on November 22, 2024 in Istanbul shows coin imitations of Bitcoin. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Board Reconstituted by Royal Order

The newly formed board will serve until February 2028, led by Walid Abanumay as chairman. Photo: SCCA website

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches Community Campaign to Promote Sustainable Reading

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

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) 
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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
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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
Culture The events provided an opportunity to explore three centuries of Saudi history and culture. (SPA)
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More than 80,000 Visitors Attend Founding Day Events at Ithra

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran concluded its Founding Day celebrations, attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days,…

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Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

Sports FILE PHOTO: Former baseball player Pete Rose attends a book-signing session of his new book "My Prison Without Bars," in New York, January 9, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Morgan

Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would pardon baseball great Pete Rose, criticizing Major League Baseball for barring the all-time hit champion from…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Monaco's Danish forward #14 Mika Biereth runs for the ball during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
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Mika Biereth Scores 3rd Hat Trick this Month in Monaco Win over Reims

Mika Biereth is enjoying life in France. Biereth scored his third hat trick of the month when Monaco beat Reims 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday, The Associated Press…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports America's Uruguayan midfielder #07 Brian Rodriguez and Leon's Uruguayan midfielder #04 Nicolas Fonseca fight for the ball during the Liga MX Clausura football match between America and Leon at the Sports City Stadium in Mexico City on February 19, 2025. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)
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Uruguayan Midfielder Fonseca is Robbed and his Truck is Stolen in Mexico

Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás Fonseca was robbed and his truck was stolen near his Mexican club Leon. The club on Friday said Fonseca was not harmed and was…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (2L) and others during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on February 28, 2025. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP)
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Bayern Extends Bundesliga Lead to 11 Points after Coming from Behind Against Stuttgart

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1 and extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points on Friday. Bayern’s ninth win in its last 10…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference after a training session of the team in Madrid, Spain, 28 February 2025, on the eve of their LaLiga match against Betis. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR
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UEFA Fines Real Madrid 30,000 Euros for Discriminatory Behavior

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against…

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Elon Musk Has Another Child, a Boy

Varieties FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks with his son X Æ A-12, on the day he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Elon Musk Has Another Child, a Boy

Billionaire Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has another child, his 14th. His latest child, a son, is with Shivon Zilis, an…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, February 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C., US Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Source: Trump to Make English Official US Language

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official US language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday. The source…

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Varieties Visitors view items on display during a tour of the Jane Austen Center in Bath, Somerset on February 14, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
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Balls and Parades to Fete Jane Austen's 250th Birthday

Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of beloved literary icon…

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Varieties The elephant Ely bathes with sand at the San Juan de Aragon Zoo in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
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Mexico's Supreme Court Orders Zoo to Improve Conditions for Ely the Elephant

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ordered a zoo to improve the health of an African elephant named Ely, the first time the country’s highest court has made such a…

Varieties US President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 27, 2025. (Reuters)
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King Charles Invites Trump for Unprecedented Second UK State Visit

Donald Trump accepted an invitation from King Charles on Thursday to visit Britain, making the US President the first elected political leader in modern times…

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