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Iraq Agrees to Supply Lebanon with Fuel for Six Months

Iraq has agreed to supply Lebanon with fuel for six more months, the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement on Saturday,…

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Pope Francis appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Sunday, March 23, 2025, where he has been treated for bronchitis and bilateral pneumonia since Feb. 14. (AP)

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Doctor Cites the Pope's 'Surprising Improvement' after Surviving Life-Threatening Crises

Pope Francis has shown ''a truly surprising improvement'' since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double…

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The Supreme Court had called on Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday. (Majmaah University)

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Saudi Arabia, Gulf Countries Declare Sunday First Day of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates declared on Saturday that Sunday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy…

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US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. (Reuters)

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Danish FM Scolds Trump Administration for Its Criticism of Denmark and Greenland

The Danish foreign minister on Saturday scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already…

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Israeli Military Begins ‘Ground Activity’ to Extend ‘Security Zone’ in Southern Gaza

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Displaced Palestinians, who flee from Rafah amidst ongoing Israeli military operations following Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, arrive in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Military Begins ‘Ground Activity’ to Extend ‘Security Zone’ in Southern Gaza

The Israeli military said on Saturday it had begun "ground activity" in the Jneina neighborhood of Rafah to expand what it described as the security zone in…

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Israel’s Military Admits to Shooting at Ambulances in Gaza Saturday 29/03 - 10:44
Red Cross Gravely Concerned for Nine Missing Medics in Gaza since 1 hour

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People take part in a rally to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Türkiye, March 29, 2025. (Reuters)

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Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Istanbul in Support of Imprisoned Mayor

Hundreds of thousands of protesters again congregated in Istanbul Saturday to show their support for the city's imprisoned mayor and demand his release. …

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People sit by while others walk past a collapsed building in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Saturday, March 29, 2025, after an earthquake has rocked Myanmar on Friday. (AP)

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Myanmar Quake Death Toll Passes 1,600, as Junta Lets in Foreign Rescuers

Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural…

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Ukrainians Expect Russia to Launch a Fresh Offensive to Strengthen Its Negotiating Position

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian attack in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Ghalibaf: Any Attack on Iran Will Ignite the Entire Region

Iranians display cartoon models representing the US president and the Israeli prime minister during a march in Tehran on March 28, 2025 (AFP).

China Conducts Military Patrol in South China Sea, Warns Philippines

A China Navy Ship with bow number 574 observes the Philippines United States Japan Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity off a disputed South China Sea shoal on Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP)

Columbia University's Head Steps Down after Concessions Made in Feud with Trump over Funds

(FILES) Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through the Columbia University campus to mark one year of the war between Hamas and Israel in New York City on October 7, 2024. (Photo by kena betancur / AFP)

US Judge Halts Deportation of Turkish Student at Tufts

Hundreds of people gather in Somerville, Mass., on March 26, 2025, to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal agents Tuesday night. (AP)

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Syrian Kurds celebrate in Qamishli the agreement between the Syrian administration and the SDF (Archive - Reuters).

Syrian Kurds Frustrated with Damascus Over Exclusion from Transitional Govt Formation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

Prince Faisal bin Farhan during the meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee in Cairo last Sunday (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Agree on Need to Prevent Further Regional Escalation

A man arranges rolls of olive pomace at the grounds of start-up Bioheat, on March 3, 2025 in the town of Sanhaja near Tunis. (AFP)

Tunisian Startup Turns Olive Waste into Clean Energy

Rescuers spray water to reduce dust in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, March 29, 2025, while searching for victims at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after Friday's earthquake. (AP)

‘Blink of an Eye’: Survivor Tells of Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Horror

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr shows his ink-stained finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Najaf, Iraq, in May 2018. (Reuters)

Iraq’s Sadr to Boycott Elections, Says Doesn’t Want to Work with ‘Corrupt’ Figures

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Saudi Arabia, Gulf Countries Declare Sunday First Day of Eid al-Fitr

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Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Agree on Need to Prevent Further Regional Escalation

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Thai King over Bangkok Earthquake Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Mohammed bin Salman, Burhan Discuss Sudan Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meet in Makkah on Friday. (SPA)

Kuwait Education Minister Refers Seven Corruption Cases to Prosecutors

Kuwait’s Education Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei referred seven corruption cases to the public prosecutor... Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) referred supervisors at the National Council for Culture to the prosecutor (KUNA)

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Israeli Military Begins ‘Ground Activity’ to Extend ‘Security Zone’ in Southern Gaza

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Iraq Agrees to Supply Lebanon with Fuel for Six Months

Red Cross Gravely Concerned for Nine Missing Medics in Gaza

A Palestinian woman walks near the rubble of houses, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Israel’s Military Admits to Shooting at Ambulances in Gaza

Palestinians buy clothes in a shop next to a destroyed apartment building in preparation for Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Al-Rimal neighborhood in the center of Gaza City Friday March 28, 2025.(AP)

Syrian Kurds Frustrated with Damascus Over Exclusion from Transitional Govt Formation

Hopes for Temporary Agreement to Extend Gaza Truce During Eid

Palestinians buy food and presents in preparation for Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Al-Zawiya market in Gaza City Friday March 28, 2025.(AP)

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Doctor Cites the Pope's 'Surprising Improvement' after Surviving Life-Threatening Crises

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Ghalibaf: Any Attack on Iran Will Ignite the Entire Region

Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Istanbul in Support of Imprisoned Mayor

Rallies Grow in South Korea as Court Weighs President’s Fate

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attend a street rally in Seoul on March 29, 2025, ahead of the impeachment verdict for the President. (AFP)

Danish FM Scolds Trump Administration for Its Criticism of Denmark and Greenland

Indian Security Forces Kill 16 Maoist Rebels in Firefight

An Indian policeman uses tear gas to disperse protests (Reuters).

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South Korea, China Industry Ministers Agree to Cooperate in Evolving Global Environment, Seoul Says

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New Wave of Smaller, Cheaper Nuclear Reactors Sends US States Racing to Attract the Industry

A Last Energy prototype of a microreactor on display at the corner of 10th and V Street NW in Washington, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)

China, EU Discuss ‘Level Playing Field’ on Trade, EU’s Sefcovic Says

Maros Sefcovic, the nominee to become the European Union's trade and economic commissioner, holds a press conference after hearings, in Brussels, Belgium November 4, 2024. (Reuters)

Turkish Companies ‘Paying the Bill’ as Political Crisis Roils Economy

Cats watch as fishermen gather their catch at Besiktas neighborhood in Istanbul on March 28, 2024. (AFP)

Rise in Non-Oil Exports Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s Economic Diversification Efforts

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, east of Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Iraq Oil Exports Down 8.5% to 95,148 Million Barrels

An Iraqi flag is seen in front of oilfields (Reuters)

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season Celebrates Traditional Crafts, Cultural Heritage

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Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season celebrates traditional crafts and cultural heritage. (SPA)

Historic Jeddah Ramadan Season Celebrates Traditional Crafts, Cultural Heritage

The Ramadan Season in Historic Jeddah highlights traditional handicrafts, celebrating their significant historical and cultural legacy. Visitors have the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 29/03 - 06:19

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Prophet's Mosque Library: Cognitive Masterpiece Combining Heritage, Digital Development

Combining tradition and innovation, the Prophet's Mosque Library stands as a beacon of knowledge, offering access to rare manuscripts and utilizing advanced…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 28/03 - 05:43

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The event will include a variety of concerts and educational and cultural initiatives. Photo: WAM

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Abu Dhabi Gears Up to Host International Jazz Day 2025 Celebrations

Abu Dhabi is preparing to host the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day, a global event celebrated annually on April 30 in over 190 countries around the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Abu Dhabi) Thursday 27/03 - 09:04

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The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra to Celebrate Eid with 25 Cultural Events

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran will host more than 25 events in celebration of Eid al-Fitr from March 31 to April 2, reported…

Wednesday 26/03 - 16:37

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Muslim men talk to each other after performing the Friday prayer at the Badjanani Mosque in Moroni, on January 12, 2024. (AFP)

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Comoros’ Prized Muslim Headgear Undercut by Chinese Copies

In the markets of the Comoros, the hand-embroidered kofia that is essential headwear for men and boys at Eid celebrations this month is facing fierce…

Wednesday 26/03 - 08:24

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Bayern Restores 6-Point Bundesliga Lead but Far from Impressive in Win over St. Pauli

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Bayern Munich's German forward #07 Serge Gnabry (L) and Bayern Munich's German forward #10 Leroy Sané react during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and St. Pauli in Munich, southern Germany on March 29, 2025. (AFP)

Bayern Restores 6-Point Bundesliga Lead but Far from Impressive in Win over St. Pauli

Leroy Sané scored twice and Harry Kane added to his Bundesliga-best tally as Bayern Munich restored its six-point lead by beating St. Pauli 3-2 on Saturday. …

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Juventus new head coach Igor Tudor prior the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus FC and Genoa CFC, in Juventus, Italy, 29 March 2025. (EPA)

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Juventus Says It May Need More Cash, Secures $16 Million from the Agnellis

Juventus may need more money to steady its finances after parting ways with manager Thiago Motta, the Italian football club said, adding its top shareholder…

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Football - FA Cup - Quarterfinal - Fulham v Crystal Palace - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - March 29, 2025 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

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Mateta Returns for Crystal Palace Just Weeks after Needing 25 Stitches on Ear

Jean-Philippe Mateta made his Crystal Palace return Saturday for the first time since sustaining a serious head injury that required 25 stitches on a severely…

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Figure Skating - ISU World Championships - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US - March 28, 2025 Gold medallist Alysa Liu of the US celebrates with her medal after winning the Women’s Figure Skating World Championships. (Reuters)

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Alysa Liu Delivers the US Its First Women’s Figure Skating World Championship in Nearly 2 Decades

Alysa Liu skated around the ice in disbelief, her golden dress shimmering in the lights of TD Garden, and the appreciative roar from a sellout crowd reminded…

Saturday 29/03 - 07:58

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia attends a press conference after winning the Men’s Singles Semifinals at the 2025 Miami Open tennis tournament, in Miami, Florida, USA, 28 March 2025. (EPA)

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With Messi Watching, Djokovic Advances to Miami Open Final to Face Upstart Mensik

Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory. With Lionel Messi watching, Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded…

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Plastics Are Seeping into Farm Fields, Food and Eventually Human Bodies. Can They Be Stopped?

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Alexandra Water Warriors volunteers cleanup the Juksei river in the heart of Alexandra township from plastic pollution in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP)

Plastics Are Seeping into Farm Fields, Food and Eventually Human Bodies. Can They Be Stopped?

In Uganda's Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. It's…

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This photo provided by Thermasol, shows a Total Wellness Package Steam Shower. (Thermasol via AP)

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‘Wellness Rooms’ Are Claiming Space in Many Homes

Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may be where we work, they are certainly where we play, and in today’s stress-filled world, they’re…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 29/03 - 07:35

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Tunisian Startup Turns Olive Waste into Clean Energy

In a northern Tunisian olive grove, Yassine Khelifi's small workshop hums as a large machine turns olive waste into a valuable energy source in a country…

Saturday 29/03 - 07:03

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An annular solar eclipse rises over the skyline of Toronto, June 10, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Partial Solar Eclipse to Cross Swathe of Northern Hemisphere

Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar…

Saturday 29/03 - 06:42

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People ride on the boat near the blooming cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park in Tokyo on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

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Japan's Imperial Family to Start YouTube Account

Japan's ancient imperial family will launch a YouTube account next week, the government said Friday, in the latest attempt at public outreach by the tradition…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 28/03 - 08:45

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