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A jeweller shows a gold bar at his shop in downtown Kuwait City on May 20, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Gold Prices Dip on Profit-taking as Rate Cut Bets Ease

Gold prices slipped on Tuesday with investors booking profits after a recent rally, amid pressure from the reduced probability of Federal Reserve rate cuts,…

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The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant

Oil Steadies as OPEC+ Restraint Balances Interest Rate Concerns

Global oil prices steadied on Tuesday as the prospect of OPEC+ maintaining oil supply curbs at its June 2 meeting and hopes of strong US summer fuel demand…

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Houthi supporters hold up their weapons during a protest in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Sanaa, Yemen, 24 May 2024. (EPA)

Ship Attacked, Takes on Water in Red Sea off Coast of Yemen, Authorities Say

A ship came under attack Tuesday in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, with a private security firm saying radio traffic suggested the vessel took on water…

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Israeli Tanks Hit Evacuation Zone West of Rafah, 21 Dead

May 6, 2024 | Displaced Palestinians from Rafah, following Israeli evacuation orders, arrive at Khan Yunis, Gaza. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)

Israeli Tanks Hit Evacuation Zone West of Rafah, 21 Dead

Israeli strikes on a tent camp in an evacuation area west of Rafah killed at least 21 on Tuesday, Gaza health authorities said. Two days after an Israeli…

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Spain, Ireland and Norway Officially Recognize Palestinian Statehood since 1 hour

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The late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Shamkhani during a government meeting (Mehr)

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Iran: News Emerge about Shamkhani Taking over Nuclear Talks amid Foreign Ministry’s Silence

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani remained silent regarding reports that Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to the Iranian leader, was assigned to…

Asharq Al Awsat (London ) Asharq Al Awsat (Tehran) Tuesday 28/05 - 11:26

The Syrian flag is flown at half-mast in Damascus on May 20, 2024, after the country announced three days of national mourning following the death of Iran's President alongside his Foreign Minister and others in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. (AFP)

EU Extends Sanctions Against Syria Until June 2025

The European Union on Tuesday said it had extended its sanctions against the Syrian government and its supporters until June 2025. EU countries said they…

Tuesday 28/05 - 10:58

Hamdok Calls for Roundtable Talks, Demands Immediate End to War in Sudan

Head of Sudan's Coordination of Civil and Democratic Forces (Taqaddum), former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. (AFP file photo)

Mustafa: Five European Countries to Soon Recognize Palestinian State

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa speaks during the ministerial meeting of international partners on Palestine in Brussels on Sunday. (dpa)

Britain’s Cameron Says Israel Must Launch Swift Probe into Rafah Air Strikes

27 May 2024, Palestinian Territories, Rafah: Palestinians inspect a burnt car after an Israeli air strike, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, in the Al-Mawasi area, which was bombed with a number of missiles on the tents of displaced people west of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. (dpa)

Iran: Absence of Raisi Casts Shadow Over Parliament Opening Session

Iranian lawmakers attend the inauguration session for the new Parliament in Tehran on May 27, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

China Calls for Red Sea Attacks on Civilian Ships to End

File photo: The USS Carney shot down 14 drones launched by Houthis on Saturday. Aaron Lau / US Department of Defense/AFP

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French leftist La France Insoumise (LFI) party member of parliament Sebastien Delogu waves a Palestinian national flag during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris on May 28, 2024. (AFP)

French Parliament Session Halted after MP Waves Palestinian Flag

Technicians lay a submarine cable. (Reuters)

20% Milestone Reached in Egypt-Saudi Electrical Link Project

The Saudi ESCO 2024 forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Turky Al-Agili)

New Initiatives Target Energy Efficiency Growth in Saudi Arabia

The Swedish delegation visited “The Garage” to support startups within the campus of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sweden Explores Cooperation, Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Displaced Palestinians of Salman family ride in a vehicle loaded with their belongings as they prepare to flee Rafah following a nearby Israeli strike on an area designated for displaced, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, May 27, 2024. (Reuters)

‘We Have Nothing.’ As Israel Attacks Rafah, Palestinians Are Living in Tents and Scrounging for Food

(L-R) Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares and Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth speak during a press conference on the recognition of Palestinian statehood, at the Spanish representation office in Brussels, Belgium, 27 May 2024. (EPA)

EU and Israel in War of Words as Ties Nosedive Ahead of Spain, Ireland Recognizing Palestinian State

Gulf

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in Kuwait on Monday. (KUNA)

Emir of Kuwait Holds Talks with Saudi Minister of State

Tuesday 28/05 - 06:26

Saudi Leadership Conveys Condolences to Papua New Guinea over Landslide 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 of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's KSrelief Sends Two Relief Ships for People in Need in Palestine, Sudan

KSrelief sent on Monday two relief ships from Jeddah Islamic Port for the Palestinian and Sudanese people. (SPA)

GCC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attack on Tents of Displaced Palestinians in Rafah

Palestinians put out a fire at the site of an Israeli strike on an area designated for displaced people, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 27, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Displaced Palestinians in Rafah

Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a camp for internally displaced people in Rafah on May 27, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas group. (AFP)

Saudi Hajj Ministry Targets Fraudulent Companies Globally

Undersecretary of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj Affairs Dr. Ayed Algwinm.

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Israeli Tanks Hit Evacuation Zone West of Rafah, 21 Dead

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Spain, Ireland and Norway Officially Recognize Palestinian Statehood

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is pictured as he delivers a speech on TV over the recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, in Madrid on May 28, 2024. (AFP)

Ship Attacked, Takes on Water in Red Sea off Coast of Yemen, Authorities Say

EU Extends Sanctions Against Syria Until June 2025

Hamdok Calls for Roundtable Talks, Demands Immediate End to War in Sudan

Mustafa: Five European Countries to Soon Recognize Palestinian State

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Students gather near banners at an encampment at the University of Copenhagen's City Campus, at the old Municipal Hospital amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, in Copenhagen, Denmark, May 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Danish Parliament Rejects Proposal to Recognize Palestinian State

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French Parliament Session Halted after MP Waves Palestinian Flag

Iran: News Emerge about Shamkhani Taking over Nuclear Talks amid Foreign Ministry’s Silence

Iran: Absence of Raisi Casts Shadow Over Parliament Opening Session

China Calls for Red Sea Attacks on Civilian Ships to End

EU Tries to Drum up Military Support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy Tours Spain, Belgium and Portugal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint news conference with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, May 27, 2024. (AP)

Business

A soldier installs an Israeli flag on a tank during a military drill near Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel, October 26, 2023. (Reuters)

Israeli Defense Company Elbit Q1 Profit Rise on Gaza War Demand

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Oil Steadies as OPEC+ Restraint Balances Interest Rate Concerns

Gold Prices Dip on Profit-taking as Rate Cut Bets Ease

20% Milestone Reached in Egypt-Saudi Electrical Link Project

New Initiatives Target Energy Efficiency Growth in Saudi Arabia

Sweden Explores Cooperation, Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

Culture

Culinary Arts Commission to Participate in 'Taste London' Exhibition in June

Culinary Arts Commission to Participate in 'Taste London' Exhibition in June

The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission will participate in the 'Taste London' food festival and exhibition for the second consecutive time. The event, scheduled…

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A man walks past the entrance of the Kunsthaus Zurich art museum on March 14, 2023. (AFP)

Mystery Persists as Missing Swiss Paintings Reappear

One of the Switzerland's top art museums announced Sunday the return of two paintings that went missing last year, refusing to provide details in a case still…

Tuesday 28/05 - 07:21

Bahrain’s Information Minister, Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Bahrain Information Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: ‘Al Dana Drama Award’ Boosts Gulf TV Productions

Bahrain’s Information Minister, Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, said the “Al Dana Drama Award” award, the Gulf’s first for TV series, aims to support Gulf…

Mirza al-Khuweildi (Manama) Monday 27/05 - 09:17

Dr. Balu Natarajan, right, from Hinsdale, Ill., poses for a photograph with his son Atman Balakrishnan, 12, at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP)

US Spelling Bee Reflects Economic Success, Cultural Impact of Immigrants from India

When Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1985, a headline on an Associated Press article read, …

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King Saud University Signs Academic MoU with University of Tokyo

King Saud University and the University of Tokyo have signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic collaboration in physics,…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 25/05 - 22:57

Sports

Teenagers Yamal and Cubarsi Included in Young Spain Squad for European Championship

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Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal celebrates during the LaLiga match FC Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, in Barcelona, Spain, 19 May 2024. (EPA)

Teenagers Yamal and Cubarsi Included in Young Spain Squad for European Championship

Spain is set to take a young squad to the European Championship, with teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi among the players picked by coach Luis de la…

Tuesday 28/05 - 07:12

Sports

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad - Al-Awwal Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 27, 2024 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

Sports

Ronaldo Sets Saudi Pro League Season Scoring Record While Al-Hilal Finishes Unbeaten

Cristiano Ronaldo finished the Saudi Pro League by setting the season goal-scoring record on Monday. Ronaldo scored twice in Riyadh as Al-Nassr defeated Al…

Tuesday 28/05 - 07:08

Sports

Aston Villa's Spanish head coach Unai Emery looks on ahead of kick-off in the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park in south London on May 19, 2024. (AFP)

Sports

Unai Emery Signs New Contract at Aston Villa Until 2029

Unai Emery signed a new contract with Aston Villa on Monday that keeps him at the Premier League club until 2029. Emery took charge in October 2022 with…

Tuesday 28/05 - 07:04

Sports

Serbia's Novak Djokovic listen to a question during a press conference ahead his first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP)

Sports

Djokovic Doubters Await as Title Defense Begins at Roland Garros

World number one Novak Djokovic will be the main attraction at Roland Garros on Tuesday when he begins his French Open title defense against Pierre-Hugues…

Tuesday 28/05 - 07:00

Sports

Saudi U-23 National Team Participates in Toulon Tournament in France

The Saudi under-23 national team will participate in the Maurice Revello Tournament Toulon Tournament, in France from June 1 to 16, the Saudi Press Agency said…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 28/05 - 06:28

Varieties

Hollywood Movies Rarely Reflect Climate Change Crisis. These Researchers Want to Change That

This image released by Netflix shows Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy and Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky in a scene from "Don't Look Up." (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

Hollywood Movies Rarely Reflect Climate Change Crisis. These Researchers Want to Change That

Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That's one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to…

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Cyclone Remal in Bangladesh lasted about 34 hours, a longer-than-normal duration experts say is part of a trend. Munir Uz Zaman / AFP

Deadly Bangladesh Cyclone One of Longest Seen

Bangladeshi weather experts said Tuesday that a deadly cyclone that carved a swathe of destruction was one of the quickest-forming and longest-lasting they'd…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 28/05 - 09:07

Homes destroyed by the sea are seen in the community of El Bosque in southern Mexico. Yuri CORTEZ / AFP

Submerged Homes, Heat Waves Fuel Mexico Climate Angst

Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village slowly being swallowed by the sea -- a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil…

Asharq Al Awsat Tuesday 28/05 - 08:33

In this photo taken on December 27, 2023 a man works on an excavator at a waste recovery facility in Paranaque, Metro Manila. (AFP)

Philippines Deploys River Rangers in Battle Against Plastic

Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he wades through a foul…

Tuesday 28/05 - 06:49

A worker sets up a huge black screen on a stretch of sidewalk at Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi prefecture, central Japan Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Kyodo News via AP)