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Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
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King Salman: Saudi Arabia Has Worked Tirelessly to Support Peace in the World

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud stressed on Thursday that Saudi Arabia has made “persistent efforts to support global peace…

Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Say Iran’s Attacks in Gulf Threat to Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held…

Arab World Fighters from Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades in Rafah, southern Gaza. (Reuters, file)
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Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Meshaal Contacts Gaza Factions on Fate of Weapons

Hamas is holding internal talks and consulting Palestinian factions on the fate of weapons in Gaza, an issue central to US President Donald Trump’s plan, which…

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)
Arab World Smoke rises from Khiam, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from northern Israel, March 18, 2026. (Reuters)
Arab World

Lebanon’s Electricity Authority Says Israeli Attack Put a Main Substation in South Out of Service

The Lebanese state electricity company said on Thursday that Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon earlier that day ‌had put ‌a main ‌power …

Trump Says Not Putting US Troops in Region Amid Iran War

World Plumes of smoke rise from the site of a strike in Tehran on March 16, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Not Putting US Troops in Region Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he was not looking at deploying soldiers to the Middle East with the Iran war heading toward a fourth week. …

Arab World Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre's Al Hosh neighborhood, on March 19, 2026. (AFP)
Arab World

Salam: Tying Lebanon to Regional Crises Gives Israel Pretext for Aggression

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday that tying Lebanon to regional calculations would give Israel a "pretext to expand its aggression" against…

Arab World A man stands by a damaged car, at the site of a drone strike targeting a car in Ramlet al-Baida at Corniche Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Arab World

Russia Accuses Israel of ‘Deliberate and Targeted’ Strike on TV Crew in Lebanon

Russia on Thursday blamed Israel for what it called a "targeted" airstrike that wounded a TV crew from state-run RT in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli strikes and…

Asharq Al Awsat

IMF Team in Paris Meeting with Lebanese Authorities on Iran War's Impact

People carry national flags as they hold a moment of silence marking the one-year anniversary of Beirut's port blast, near the site of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

Qatar PM Says Gas Hub Attack 'Clear Proof' Iran Not Only Targeting US Interests

This picture shows the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the capital Doha, on February 6, 2017.(Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion in Additional Funds for the Iran War

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Treasury Chief Says US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped

Ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

What Cargo Ships are Passing Hormuz Strait?

Commercial vessels offshore in Dubai last week © - / AFP/File

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12 October 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Beirut. (Hassan Ibrahim/Lebanese Parliament/dpa)

Ghalibaf: Iran’s New Strongman Running War Effort

Family members mourn the death of one of the three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attacks, in Beit Awa town near the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Palestinians Were Bystanders to the Iran War. Now They’re Victims Too

People who work as delivery drivers for the Toters delivery app stand outside a delivery center in Beirut, Lebanon, March 18, 2026. (Reuters)

As Israel Expands Strikes on Beirut, Delivery Drivers Steer Clear of Danger

Brig. Gen. Nasser Bousleib, the Interior Ministry’s official spokesperson. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kuwait Arrests Hezbollah Cell Plotting Attacks on Key Facilities

Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi (L), speaks during a Security Council meeting discussing Syria and the Middle East at United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 18 March 2026. (EPA)

Syria Unveils Plan to Eliminate Assad’s Chemical Weapons

Damage after a rocket fired by Hezbollah toward Nahariya (Reuters)

What Remains of Hezbollah’s Military Arsenal?

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South Lebanon Is Reshaping the Eastern Mediterranean

Huda al-Husseini
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Europe Has Had Enough

Suleiman Jawda
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Will Trump Abandon the War and Drag the Gulf into It?

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Reflections On Conditions in Lebanon

Hazem Saghieh
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The War on Iran and the Gulf Economy

Alaa Shahine Salha
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Trump and the Fallacies of the Iran War

Mamdouh al-Muhainy
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The Middle East… Navigating the Straits of Ideology

Yousef Al-Dayni
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Iran War and the Alleged Plot against China

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed
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Is Lebanon Now Living Its Last Chance?

Eyad Abu Shakra
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War and the Price of Image

Ghassan Charbel
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Hormuz in the Spotlight

Jumah Boukleb
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South Lebanon’s Communities: ‘The Arabs of 26?’

Mustafa Fahs
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Say Iran’s Attacks in Gulf Threat to Regional Security

King Salman: Saudi Arabia Has Worked Tirelessly to Support Peace in the World

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Qatar PM Says Gas Hub Attack 'Clear Proof' Iran Not Only Targeting US Interests

This picture shows the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the capital Doha, on February 6, 2017.(Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Muslim World League Welcomes Joint Statement of Arab-Islamic Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh

Muslim World League Welcomes Joint Statement of Arab-Islamic Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh

Kuwait Arrests Hezbollah Cell Plotting Attacks on Key Facilities

Brig. Gen. Nasser Bousleib, the Interior Ministry’s official spokesperson. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Defenses Destroy Ballistic Missiles, Drones Fired at Riyadh, Eastern Region

Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Malki. (SPA)

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Fighters from Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades in Rafah, southern Gaza. (Reuters, file)

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Meshaal Contacts Gaza Factions on Fate of Weapons

Asharq Al Awsat (Gaza)

Lebanon’s Electricity Authority Says Israeli Attack Put a Main Substation in South Out of Service

Smoke rises from Khiam, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from northern Israel, March 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Palestinians Were Bystanders to the Iran War. Now They’re Victims Too

Family members mourn the death of one of the three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attacks, in Beit Awa town near the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Salam: Tying Lebanon to Regional Crises Gives Israel Pretext for Aggression

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre's Al Hosh neighborhood, on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Russia Accuses Israel of ‘Deliberate and Targeted’ Strike on TV Crew in Lebanon

A man stands by a damaged car, at the site of a drone strike targeting a car in Ramlet al-Baida at Corniche Beirut, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

IMF Team in Paris Meeting with Lebanese Authorities on Iran War's Impact

People carry national flags as they hold a moment of silence marking the one-year anniversary of Beirut's port blast, near the site of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

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Excess gas is burned at the oil refinery in Israel's northern city of Haifa late on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Iranian Attack Hits Israeli Oil Refinery in Haifa, Some Damage Reported

Trump Says Not Putting US Troops in Region Amid Iran War

Plumes of smoke rise from the site of a strike in Tehran on March 16, 2026. (AFP)

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion in Additional Funds for the Iran War

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., US, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

What Cargo Ships are Passing Hormuz Strait?

Commercial vessels offshore in Dubai last week © - / AFP/File

Iran Reportedly Arrests 97 People Accused of Working with Israel

People walk in Tehran Bazaar, ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 18, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

‘Hollywood-Style’ Narrative in Assassination Campaign Against Iranian Leaders

Israeli F-35 (“Adir”) aircraft during their participation in military operations against Iran (Israeli military)

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An American Flag on the US Capitol Building is seen in Washington, US, August 31, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm/File Photo

IMF Says it's Updating Assessment of US Economy to Reflect Impact of Iran War

Asharq Al Awsat

Czech Central Bank Keeping Options open as Iran War Clouds Rate Prospects

People leave the Czech National Bank building in central Prague December 9, 2011. REUTERS/Petr Josek/File Photo

King Khalid International Airport Wins World’s Most Improved Airport at Skytrax Awards 2026

The recognition was announced during the Skytrax World Airport Awards ceremony, London - SPA

Treasury Chief Says US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped

Ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

UK Wage Growth Slows to Weakest in 5 Years

FILED - 17 February 2016, United Kingdom, London: A Job Centre Plus is pictured in this file photo from February 17, 2016. Photo: Philip Toscano/PA Wire/dpa

Morgan Stanley Joins Peers in Pushing Back Fed Cut Forecasts on Inflation Fears

FILE PHOTO: Morgan Stanley logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historical Al-Saidan Mosque in Al-Jouf Region

Culture The renovation uses traditional Al-Jouf mud-brick techniques and natural materials - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project Restores Historical Al-Saidan Mosque in Al-Jouf Region

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques has commenced the restoration of Al-Saidan Mosque in Dumat Al-Jandal, Al-Jouf…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The inauguration of the new layout and archaeological area of the southern ambulacra of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, 17 March 2026. (EPA)
Culture

Rome’s Colosseum Gets a Fresh Look That Recreates the Footprints of Long-Gone Columns

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago…

Culture The study documented human settlement at the site dating back about 13,500 years. (Saudi Ministry of Culture)
Culture

Northern Arabia Archaeological Site Reveals 13,500-Year-Old Human Settlement

The Saudi Heritage Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commissions under the Ministry of Culture, announced findings documenting archaeological evidence of…

Culture The Qasr Al-Shariah Mosque in Al-Haytham, Al-Kharj Governorate.(SPA)
Culture

Qasr Al-Shariah Mosque: An Architectural and Cultural Landmark

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques focuses on preserving and restoring historical mosques across Saudi Arabia while…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Culture

Royal Order Issued on Establishment of Riyadh University of Arts

A royal order has been issued approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)

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Morocco Fans Celebrate ‘Justice’ After AFCON Title Decision, but Appeal Worries Linger

Sports A man holds a Moroccan newspapers following CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Rabat on March 18, 2026. (AFP)

Morocco Fans Celebrate ‘Justice’ After AFCON Title Decision, but Appeal Worries Linger

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's ‌controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some urged caution as Senegal prepare to…

Sports 16 March 2026, United Kingdom, Manchester: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold with team mates practice during a training session at the Etihad Stadium, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match against Manchester City. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/dpa
Sports

Real Madrid Faces Atletico in Key La Liga Derby as it Tries to catch Barcelona

Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekend. Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid on…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Manchester United Manager Michael Carrick in action during the English Premier League match of Manchester United against Aston Villa, in Manchester, Britain, 15 March 2026. (EPA)
Sports

Man Utd Boss Carrick Expects Hard Test Against Resolute Bournemouth

Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their…

Sports Liverpool's Mohamed Salah leaves the field after substitution during the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 soccer match between Liverpool and Galatasaray, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP)
Sports

Mohamed Salah Sets up Liverpool Against PSG Showdown in the Champions League

It has been a season to forget for Mohamed Salah. But the Egyptian icon fired Liverpool into the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring…

Sports President of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj and Mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani stand next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran September 1, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
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Iran Continuing World Cup Preparations but Will Not Play in US, Says Football Chief

The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not…

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Air Pollution to Rise over Europe in Coming Days

Varieties This picture taken on December 9, 2025, shows buildings engulfed in dense smog due to severe air pollution in Islamabad. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)

Air Pollution to Rise over Europe in Coming Days

Air quality is expected to deteriorate across parts of Europe in the coming days, driven by an increase in microscopic polluting particles, the EU's earth…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Photo by SPA
Varieties

AlUla Ready for Eid Al-Fitr with Three Days of Cultural and Festive Events

The Royal Commission for AlUla has finalized preparations for a three-day Eid Al-Fitr celebration, featuring a comprehensive range of services and events…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties People wait in long lines outside a center in San Diego, California, USA, for coronavirus testing during the outbreak, January 10, 2022. (Reuters)
Varieties

More Than 150,000 Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Occurred Early in the Pandemic, Study Finds

The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the…

Varieties Flowering cherry blossoms and buds from a sample cherry tree, Somei Yoshino species, for phenological observation conducted by the Tokyo Regional Headquarters of the Japan Meteorological Agency, are seen at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026. (AFP)
Varieties

Tokyo’s Dazzling Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins

Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor…

Varieties A seven month-old male Japanese macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, sits with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)
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Baby Monkey Punch Acclimatizing, Making New friends at Japan zoo

Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a…

Asharq Al Awsat

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