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Amnesty Accuses Israel of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of West Bank Bedouins

Amnesty International accused Israel on Wednesday of conducting an "ethnic cleansing" campaign against Bedouin and herding communities in the occupied West…

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President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv, as Israel's President Isaac Herzog watches at left. (AP)

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Netanyahu to Run for Re-Election, His Party Says, After Trump Raises Doubts

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party announced on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump said he wasn't sure if the Israeli prime…

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A Houthi fighter stands guard during a sectarian rally in Sanaa, Yemen, 04 June 2026. (EPA)

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Houthis Use ‘Espionage’ Charges against Relief Agencies to Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Yemen

The Iran-backed Houthi group’s campaign against United Nations personnel and aid workers has become a major factor deepening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and…

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05 February 2025, Jordan, Amman: A view of numerous buildings in the city center. (dpa)

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Jordan Military Says Shot Down 5 Missiles from Iran

Jordanian forces intercepted five missiles launched from Iran on Wednesday, the army said, as Tehran and Washington exchanged retaliatory strikes after the…

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Iran, US Trade Blows as Middle East Peace Deal Draws No Nearer

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A man walks near an anti-US mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, June 9, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran, US Trade Blows as Middle East Peace Deal Draws No Nearer

Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter…

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28 February 2026, Afghanistan, Torkham: A Taliban fighter checks his weapon next to an armored vehicle at a checkpoint near Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. (dpa)

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Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 13 People, Taliban Official Says

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of…

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Members of Asaib Ahl al-Haq take part in a Quds Day march in Baghdad on July 1, 2016. (AP)

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War Fears Cloud Iraq’s Drive to Bring Arms Under State Control

The issue of weapons outside state control has returned to the center of Iraq’s political and security scene after Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Harakat…

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North Korea Says Xi’s Visit Produced ‘Far-Reaching Blueprint’ for Ties

This picture taken on June 9, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 10, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) seeing off China's President Xi Jinping (R) during the latter's departure from Pyongyang International Airport. (KCNA via KNS / AFP)

Death Toll From Philippines Quake Rises to 46

People sit outside their house on an earthquake-cracked street a day after the magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, southern Philippines, June 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia and Senegal End Scoreless in Final World Cup Friendly

Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais delivered a remarkable performance during the match (Saudi National Team)

British Army: Guards on Cargo Ship off Yemen’s Aden Exchange Fire with Gunmen in Small Boat

27 January 2024, Yemen, Gulf of Aden: The Marlin Luanda vessel on fire in the Gulf of Aden after it was reportedly struck by an anti-ship missile fired from a Houthi controlled area of Yemen. (Indian Navy via ZUMA Wire/dpa)

Eight Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanon’s Tyre

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the southern city of Tyre on June 9, 2026. (AFP)

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

Saudi Economy Demonstrates Competitive Strength, Expands 3% in First Quarter

This picture shows a view of the minaret of a mosque in the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, on June 6, 2026. (AFP)

Israel Is Tightening Its Grip on East Jerusalem with Evictions of Palestinians, Demolitions

Tuesday's agreement was signed by Minister of Electricity and Energy Eng. Adnan Al-Kaf and Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and SDRPY General Supervisor Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Yemen Sign $150 Mn Petroleum Supply Deal to Support Energy Sector, Power Plants

Riyadh Air’s new aircraft enters Saudi airspace (X)

Riyadh Air Eyes Gradual Expansion as New Aircraft Arrive

Al-Jasser and Uraloglu shake hands after signing the MoUs. (X)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Sign MoUs on Railway and Logistics Cooperation, Connecting Gulf with Europe

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard. (Turky Al-Agili)

Swedish FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Stand in Full Solidarity with Saudi amid these Difficult Times

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Bahrain to Host Gulf Ministerial Meeting to Discuss Regional Developments

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Saudi Arabia, Yemen Sign $150 Mn Petroleum Supply Deal to Support Energy Sector, Power Plants

OIC Condemns Israel’s Withholding of Palestinian Tax Revenues

Israeli military excavators demolish a Palestinian building in the town of Jabaa in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, near Jerusalem June 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Saudi, Swedish FMs Stress Importance of Intensifying Int’l Efforts to End Regional Escalation

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Swedish FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Stand in Full Solidarity with Saudi amid these Difficult Times

Oman, Kuwait Support Stability, Dialogue to Tackle Regional Challenges

Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah sign the MoU during their meeting on Monday. (ONA)

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FILED - 30 October 2025, Türkiye, Ankara: FILE PHOTO - Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye, speaks at the presidential palace. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

Erdogan: Israel's Attacks on Syria, Lebanon Threaten Türkiye Too

Asharq Al Awsat since 9 minutes

Russia Says it is Discussing 'Reformatting' of Military Facilities in Syria

People rest outside the Kremlin on a warm summer day in downtown Moscow, Russia, 05 June 2026. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Amnesty Accuses Israel of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of West Bank Bedouins

An aerial view shows the Bedouin hamlet of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP)

Israeli Concerns over Egypt’s Jabbar 150 Drone

The Egyptian-made Jabbar 150 drone, produced by Amstone International Group, on display at the EDEX defense exhibition on Dec. 3, 2025 (Reuters)

Houthis Use ‘Espionage’ Charges against Relief Agencies to Cripple Humanitarian Aid in Yemen

British Army: Guards on Cargo Ship off Yemen’s Aden Exchange Fire with Gunmen in Small Boat

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Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 09 June 2026. (EPA)

Kyiv Hit Russian Military Plant Using Ukrainian-Made Missile, Says Zelensky

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Netanyahu to Run for Re-Election, His Party Says, After Trump Raises Doubts

Iran Says US Strikes Damage Diplomatic Efforts

Iranians walk past a large billboard featuring late Iranian Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran, 10 June 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Gunmen Shoot Dead 12 Near Johannesburg

Relatives of school children, who died when the minibus they were riding in collided with a truck, weep at the scene of the crash in Vanderbijlpark, South of Johannesburg, South Africa, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (AP)

China Urges Against Escalation of Middle East War

A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 13 People, Taliban Official Says

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Princess Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Asharq Al-Awsat file photo)

FII Institute Names Princess Maha bint Mishari Al Saud as CEO

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 41 minutes

Egypt Clears Arrears to Oil and Gas Companies

People walk past a shop selling football jerseys in Khan el-Khalily Bazar in Cairo on June 9, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Economy Demonstrates Competitive Strength, Expands 3% in First Quarter

Malaysia Says it is Seeking New Sources of Fuel Amid Energy Crunch

Men practice kayaking at Titiwangsa Lake against the city skyline in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 June 2026. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Gold Falls to 11-week Low as Oil Rises on Fresh US-Iran Hostilities

A worker displays a one-kilogram gold bar at a refinery in Sydney (AFP)

Saudi Industry Minister Reviews Gold Processing Technologies at Tau-Ken Altyn Refinery in Kazakhstan

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and other officials are seen during the tour of the gold refinery in Astana on Tuesday. (SPA)

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Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

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The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites. (SPA)

Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers 1,774 Archaeological Finds in Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al Mahd Governorate, Madinah Region, documenting 1,774…

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This photograph shows a general view of the ruins of the ancient city of Troy in Canakkale on June 2, 2026. (AFP)

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Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a Source of Turkish Pride

A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Türkiye. First…

Tuesday 09/06 - 09:12

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A bookseller holds a book while standing at a book shop in the GUM department store, during the annual Red Square Book Festival, celebrating Alexander Pushkin's birthday in Moscow, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP)

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Seven Georgians Tried in France over Theft of Rare Russian Books

Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries,…

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An artisan weaves horsehair sieves, a mesh known as a “cedazo,” in Guangopolo, Ecuador, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP)

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Ecuadorian Artisans Working to Preserve the Traditional Craft of Weaving Horsehair Strainers

In her modest home in Guangopolo, east of Ecuador’s capital, Ligia Ipiales carefully separates strands from a horse’s tail, weaving a mesh as fine as gauze for…

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The projects form part of a broader range of initiatives launched by the Heritage Commission - SPA

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Aseer’s Traditional Mud Houses Stand as Symbols of Cultural Heritage

Mud houses in Aseer Region represent one of the most distinctive elements of the region's traditional architectural heritage, and they have been closely…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 08/06 - 15:02

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Adidas, Real Madrid Extend Partnership for 8 Years

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Adidas, Real Madrid Extend Partnership for 8 Years

Germany's Adidas said on Wednesday it signed ⁠an eight-year ⁠extension ⁠of its sponsoring partnership with Real Madrid, covering soccer and basketball. …

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Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan gestures during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. (AFP)

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Somali Referee Says World Cup ‘Dream’ Ruined

Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup…

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Iraq's forward #11 Ahmed Qasim runs with the ball past Venezuela's midfielder #05 Ted Quintero during the international friendly football match between Iraq and Venezuela at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois on June 9, 2026. (AFP)

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Iraq Conclude World Cup Preparations with a Defeat to Venezuela

Iraq lost 2-0 to Venezuela on Wednesday in their final warm-up friendly before the World Cup. Midfielder Cristian Casseres opened the scoring for the South…

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In this photo taken on June 5, 2026, a worker packs merchandise of Lionel Messi of Argentina's national football team, which will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, at the All Star Partner factory in Yiwu in eastern China's Zhejiang province.(AFP)

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Messi Plushies See Roaring Trade as China Firms Get World Cup Boost

Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in China, where sellers are betting on the…

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Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - England v Serbia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 13, 2025 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

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Tuchel Says England’s Saka Still Recovering from Injury, Needs Managing for World Cup

Bukayo Saka is still &zwnj;recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel said. …

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Italian Astronaut Expects Home Flavors on Artemis III Menu

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ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut pilot Luca Parmitano speaks during an interview after a press conference announcing announcing the crew for the Artemis III mission at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on June 9, 2026. (EPA)

Italian Astronaut Expects Home Flavors on Artemis III Menu

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot near Earth in 2027 to test two lunar…

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FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows people using kayaks and paddle boards in the River Thames at Teddington Lock, London’s first official river bathing water site, as temperatures climb over the bank holiday weekend due to a heat dome spreading across the region, in London, Britain, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

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EU Scientists: May Was World's Second-hottest on Record

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push up…

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A squirrel eats on a barrier closing off the National Mall on June 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

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Woolly Mammoth Among Trove of Ancient DNA Found in Squirrel Poo

A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel feces in Canada's remote Yukon…

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Encouraging Trial Results for AstraZeneca's New Weight-Loss Pill

A new pill developed by the British pharma firm AstraZeneca appears to help people lose a similar amount of weight to other GLP-1 oral drugs, trial results…

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Police officers with shields and sticks search for a bear at a residential area after a black bear was spotted in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, June 9, 2026. (Reuters)

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Wild Black Bear in Japan Captured After Multi-Day Hunt Captures the Nation’s Attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search that gripped the nation, as local schools closed and…

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