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Lebanon Judiciary Issues New Indictments in TikTok Gang Case

The first investigating judge in Mount Lebanon, Judge Nicolas Mansour, begins interrogating 10 detainees from the TikTok gang involved in sexual assaults on…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Head of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq faction Qais al-Khazali. (AFP)

Asaib Ahl al-Haq Backs Sudani’s Stance on Withdrawal of US Forces from Iraq

Head of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq faction Qais al-Khazali expressed his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani’s stance on the withdrawal of American…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) Sunday 12/05 - 07:27

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Iranians walk in a street in Tehran, Iran March 3, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

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A Parliamentary Election Runoff Puts Hard-liners Firmly in Charge of Iran's Parliament

Iran's hard-liners won most of the remaining seats in an election run-off to give them full control over the country's parliament, authorities said Saturday,…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 05:50

Fighting Rages across Gaza as UN Chief Urges 'Immediate Ceasefire'

Internally displaced Palestinians arrive to Khan Younis after leaving Rafah following an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army, southern Gaza Strip, 11 May 2024. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

Fighting Rages across Gaza as UN Chief Urges 'Immediate Ceasefire'

Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops were battling Hamas in several areas of the Palestinian territory after an Israeli evacuation order sent hundreds of…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

El-Fasher has been rocked by fighting involving "heavy weaponry" - AFP

UN Voices Concern over Fighting in Sudan's Darfur Involving 'Heavy Weaponry'

A major city in Sudan's western region of Darfur has been rocked by fighting involving "heavy weaponry", a senior UN official said Saturday. Violence erupted…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 04:09

The agreement was signed by the Center’s Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs, Engineer Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, at the KSrelief's headquarters in Riyadh, SPA.

Saudi Arabia's KSrelief, IRVD Sign Deal to Operate Artificial Limbs, Rehabilitation Center in Yemen

TheKing Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a joint cooperation agreement this week with the international Wars and Disaster’s victims’…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 03:32

Tunisia Punishes Swimming Federation in Dispute Over Flag

Tunisian President Kais Saied shaking hands with Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani - (Presidency)

MWL Secretary-General Inaugurates Southeast Asian Scholars Council

Russia Claims Gains in Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Russian drone attacks started blazes in Kharkiv - AFP

China's Economy Signals Demand Recovery

Most China watchers say Beijing still has its work cut out - Photo by EPA

In Nigeria, Prince Harry Speaks of 'Brave Souls' Losing Lives in Conflict

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose on the day they attend a volleyball match played with wounded army veterans, at the Nigerian army officers' mess in Abuja, Nigeria May 11, 2024. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye

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Rafael Grossi speaking on May 7 at Vienna Airport after his return from Tehran. (EPA)

Iran’s Nuclear File Returns to the Forefront

Protesters stand and link arms during a demonstration in support of Palestinians, at the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, US May 7, 2024. (Reuters)

Campus Gaza Rallies May Subside, but Experts See Possible ‘Hot Summer of Protest’

Graduate students walk out of commencement in protest against the war in Gaza at the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Small Pro-Palestinian Protests Held Saturday During College Commencements

The Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture during his visit to Nigeria. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Explores Agricultural Investment Opportunities in Africa

A picture taken from a position by the northern Israeli border with Lebanon shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanese territory on May 10, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border tensions. (AFP)

Border War Depletes Hezbollah, Worries Israel

Yemen’s Chief of Staff Saghir bin Aziz meets with Daphnee Maret, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Yemen, in Marib. (Saba)

Yemen’s Bin Aziz: Dozens of Prisoners Died under Torture in Houthi Prisons

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is on a transformative journey toward environmental sustainability. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Embarks on Transformative Journey Toward Environmental Sustainability

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Armed Forces Participate in ‘Eager Lion 204’ Exercise in Jordan

The "Eager Lion 2024” military drill will be held in Jordan from May 12-23 - SPA

MWL Secretary-General Inaugurates Southeast Asian Scholars Council

Arab League: Arab Summit Convenes Amid Unprecedented Gaza Crisis

File photo of a previous meeting of the Arab League (Asharq Al-Awsat)

UAE Rejects Netanyahu Remarks that it Could Help Run Gaza

Palestinians check the rubble of a residential building destroyed in an Israeli strike in Al-Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip on May 11, 2024. (Photo by AFP)

Kuwait: Parliament Dissolved, Constitution Articles Suspended for Democratic Review

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (State TV)

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Notices to close stores in Nabatieh after a raid by the General Security (National News Agency)

Lebanon’s Security Authorities Adopt Strict Measures to Curb Violations Committed by Syrians

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut) since 1 hour

Lebanon Judiciary Issues New Indictments in TikTok Gang Case

Border War Depletes Hezbollah, Worries Israel

Asaib Ahl al-Haq Backs Sudani’s Stance on Withdrawal of US Forces from Iraq

Fighting Rages across Gaza as UN Chief Urges 'Immediate Ceasefire'

Yemen’s Bin Aziz: Dozens of Prisoners Died under Torture in Houthi Prisons

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Iran’s Nuclear File Returns to the Forefront

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Small Pro-Palestinian Protests Held Saturday During College Commencements

Ukrainian Shelling Kills 7 in Russian Apartment Block Collapse, Russia Says

A view shows damaged vehicles at the site of a recent military strike, what local authorities called a Ukrainian air attack, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in a location given as Belgorod, Russia, in this handout image released on May 11, 2024. (Governor of Russia's Belgorod Region Vyacheslav Gladkov via Telegram/Handout via Reuters)

Indonesia Floods, Landslides Kill 28, Four Missing

People inspect an area affected by flash flood in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP)

Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia Forces Thousands to Evacuate. Winds Push Smoke into Alberta

Representation photo: A firefighter sprays water on smoke grenades during a disaster risk training exercise to effectively deal with wildfires, in Athens, Greece, April 4, 2024. (Reuters)

A Parliamentary Election Runoff Puts Hard-liners Firmly in Charge of Iran's Parliament

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A representative of a foreign oil and gas company walks to drop his contract documents in the box during a ceremony of sixth licensing round for oil and gas projects at the Iraqi ministry of oil in Baghdad, Iraq, 11 May 2024. (EPA)

Chinese Companies Win More Bids to Explore for Iraq Oil and Gas

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Riyadh Explores Agricultural Investment Opportunities in Africa

Saudi Arabia, UK Boost Strategic Partnership Digital Govt. Sector

China's Economy Signals Demand Recovery

Saudi Arabia, Ghana Strengthen Collaboration in Agriculture, Food Security

Alfadley's tour of Africa included visits to Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Ghana - SPA

Iraq Launches Oil, Gas Licensing Round for 29 Projects

FILE PHOTO: Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani speaks during a press conference at Iraq's Majnoon oil field near Basra, Iraq, May 12, 2023. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo

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New York Gears Up for Major Spring Auctions after Soft 2023

At Sotheby's, the jewel in the sale crown is a Francis Bacon portrait estimated at $30-50 million. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

New York Gears Up for Major Spring Auctions after Soft 2023

New York's major auction houses were preparing for the start of their all-important Spring sales on Monday even as Christie's came under a cyberattack that…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Visitors from all over the world are flocking to the Hira Cultural District in Makkah. (SPA)

Hira Cultural District: A History, Culture, and Tourism Hub in Makkah

Visitors from all over the world are flocking to the Hira Cultural District in Makkah, a unique destination that blends cultural exploration, historical…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

The Saudi Film Festival is a prominent annual event featuring and celebrating diverse films and screenplays that have witnessed remarkable development over the years - SPA

Cultural Development Fund Concludes Participation in 10th Saudi Film Festival

The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) wrapped up its participation in the 10th annual Saudi Film Festival (SFF). The fund's third consecutive sponsorship of the…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 11/05 - 04:10

500 participating university students represented 95 countries worldwide in the festival - SPA

Cultures and Peoples' Festival at Islamic University of Madinah Concludes

The Islamic University of Madinah concluded the 12th annual Cultures and Peoples' Festival. The festival was organized under the slogan "Here is the World"…

Asharq Al Awsat Saturday 11/05 - 03:56

A crane lifts the bust of Abu Jafar Al-Mansur from the site of an explosion that targeted it in 2005 (AFP)

‘Al-Mansur’ Bust Divides Iraq

Iraq is debating whether to remove a statue of the Abbasid Caliph Abu Jafar Al-Mansur in central Baghdad. Some argue it’s a cherished symbol, while others say…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) Friday 10/05 - 09:03

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Terzic Fuming after Dortmund Suffer Defeat at Mainz

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Dortmund's German head coach Edin Terzic (C) reacts with players after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Mainz 05 and BVB Borussia Dortmund in Mainz, western Germany on May 11, 2024. (AFP)

Terzic Fuming after Dortmund Suffer Defeat at Mainz

Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund deserved their 3-0 defeat at Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga as they lack the drive to achieve consistency in their…

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The Grand Smash 2024 World Table Tennis Championship, "Saudi Smash", was organized by the Saudi Table Tennis Federation, supervised by the Ministry of Sport, in cooperation with the World Table Tennis Organization (WTT) (File photo by SPA)

First Edition of ‘Saudi Smash’ Championship 2024 Concludes

The Grand Smash 2024 World Table Tennis Championship, "Saudi Smash", which was organized by the Saudi Table Tennis Federation, supervised by the Ministry of…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 03:46

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Winners of the "Tabuk Toyota Rally 2024" were awarded on Saturday - SPA

Tabuk Deputy Governor Crowns Winners of ‘Tabuk Toyota Rally 2024’

Under the patronage of the Governor of Tabuk Region, Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of the Tabuk Region, Prince Khalid bin Saud bin…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 03:43

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Christian McFarlane was born in Essex before moving to New York. Photograph: New York City FC via The Guardian Sport

Christian McFarlane: Could England Gain a US-raised Star?

Down the years, it has been common for US Soccer to track young English talent who also hold American passports. From Fulham’s Antonee Robinson to Milan’s…

Will Unwin Sunday 12/05 - 02:39

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Erik ten Hag has overseen Manchester United’s worst defensive record since the 1970s. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

When Will the Manchester United Cycle Stop?

Erik ten Hag arrived at Manchester United promising to inspire flowing, thrilling transition football. And, you have to say, mission accomplished. You only had…

Jonathan Liew Sunday 12/05 - 02:32

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Second Night of Auroras Seen ‘Extreme’ Solar Storm

The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over Punta Arenas, Chile, on May 10, 2024. (AFP)

Second Night of Auroras Seen ‘Extreme’ Solar Storm

Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to…

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Representation photo: Fire at a factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 9, 2021. (Reuters)

A Fire Burns Down almost an Entire Shopping Center Housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

A fire broke out on Sunday morning in a vast shopping center housing 1,400 shops and service outlets in the Bialoleka district in Poland's capital. The fire…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

A handout photo made available by Seven Summit Trek shows tents set up on a glacier at a base camp, 5,364 m (17,598 ft) above sea level, of Mt. Everest in Nepal, 30 April 2024 (issued 12 May 2024). (EPA/Seven Summit Trek / Handout)

UK Mountaineer Logs Most Everest Climbs by a Foreigner, Nepali Makes 29th Ascent

A British climber and a Nepali guide have broken their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, hiking officials said on…

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The painting’s bridge, lake and rocks might have finally identified the landscape. Photograph: IanDagnall Computing/Alamy

Mystery of Where Mona Lisa was Painted Has Been Solved

A geologist and Renaissance art historian is claiming to have solved the centuries-old debate on the location of the Italian landscape behind Leonardo da Vinci…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 12/05 - 03:21

The Tabuk Toyota Rally Championship is currently held at King Khalid Sports City - SPA