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12 May 2024, Palestinian Territories, Deir al-Balah: Tents for displaced people are crowded west of Deir al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip after thousands of Palestinians fled Rafah after the Israeli army announced the start of a military operation there. Photo: Saher Alghorra/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Israeli Forces Step Up Attacks on Gaza's Jabalia Camp, Rafah

Israeli tanks, under cover from heavy fire from air and ground, pushed further into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, residents and Hamas media…

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Israel’s Army Chief Says ‘Fully Responsible’ for Oct 7 Attack

Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Herzi Halevi attends a wreath-laying ceremony marking Israel's national Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, in Jerusalem, 06 May 2024. (EPA)

Israel’s Army Chief Says ‘Fully Responsible’ for Oct 7 Attack

Israel’s army chief Herzi Halevi said on Sunday he was "fully responsible" for what happened on October 7 when Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on…

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Israel Lacks ‘Credible Plan’ to Safeguard Rafah Civilians, Says Blinken Sunday 12/05 - 16:25

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Pakistani police carry a motorcycle during clashes with people protesting the arrest of committee leaders and activists in night raids in Muzaffarabad on Wednesday (EPA)

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Seven Killed in Attack on Pakistan Army Post near Afghan Border

Seven members of the Pakistani security forces were killed in two separate attacks near the Afghan border, the Pakistani Army said on Sunday. The Army said in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Islamabad) since 4 hours

Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari welcomes his Syrian counterpart, Muhammad Khaled Al-Rahmoun in Baghdad (Iraqi Interior Ministry)

Iraq and Syria Sign Memorandum for Security Cooperation

Iraq and Syria inked on Sunday a memorandum of understanding for security cooperation in various areas, including combating terrorism. “The agreement included…

Fadhel al-Nashmi (Baghdad) since 4 hours

Türkiye Erdogan Says US, Europe Not Doing Enough to Pressure Israel into Gaza Truce

FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference during his visit, in Baghdad, Iraq April 22, 2024. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/Pool/File Photo

At Least 27 Killed in Renewed Clashes in Sudan's Al-Fasher

Internally displaced women wait in a queue to collect aid from a group at a camp in Gadaref on May 12, 2024. (AFP)

Sultan of Oman to Kick off Official Visit to Kuwait

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq (L) and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. (KUNA file photo)

Pro-Palestinian Protests Dwindle on Campuses as US College Graduations Are Marked by Defiant Acts

This photo provided by Duke University shows commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld, front row second from left, on stage during the school's graduation ceremony, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Durham, NC. (Duke University via AP)

Putin Replaces Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as He Starts His 5th Term

In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state owned Sputnik agency Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visit the military Patriot Park in Kubinka, outside Moscow, on September 19, 2018. (AFP/Sputnik)

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Trading screen in the Saudi financial market (Reuters)

Tadawul Attracts Six New Listings in May

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) arrives to attend the Victory Day military parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2024. Russia celebrates the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (AFP)

Russia Ready if West Wants to Fight for Ukraine, Lavrov Says

The Jazan region is known for the Saudi coffee plant. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Coffee Co. to Open its First Factory in Jazan

Saudi Arabia Registers Highest PMI Performance among G20 in December

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’

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Aboul Gheit: Arab Summit in Bahrain is Key in Shaping Unified Arab Stance

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Sultan of Oman to Kick off Official Visit to Kuwait

OIC Calls for Urgent Assistance for Afghanistan Flood Victims

An Afghan boy walks along a flooded street in Sheikh Jalal, Baghlan province, Afghanistan May 12, 2024. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia Embarks on Transformative Journey Toward Environmental Sustainability

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

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

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Maronite Patriarch Beshara el-Rahi. (Reuters)

Lebanon: Rahi Says EU Exploiting Syrian Refugee Crisis for Political Ends

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Israeli Forces Step Up Attacks on Gaza's Jabalia Camp, Rafah

Iraq and Syria Sign Memorandum for Security Cooperation

Türkiye Erdogan Says US, Europe Not Doing Enough to Pressure Israel into Gaza Truce

At Least 27 Killed in Renewed Clashes in Sudan's Al-Fasher

Israel’s Army Chief Says ‘Fully Responsible’ for Oct 7 Attack

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Russia Ready if West Wants to Fight for Ukraine, Lavrov Says

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says His Army Is Locked in ‘Fierce’ Border Battles Amid a Russian Assault

US Sanctions Test China's 'No Limits' Friendship with Russia

President Vladimir Putin is due to visit Beijing in May. Alexander NEMENOV / AFP

Seven Killed in Attack on Pakistan Army Post near Afghan Border

IAEA Team to Visit Tehran in Coming Days

Head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, visits Isfahan last Tuesday. (dpa)

Pro-Palestinian Protests Dwindle on Campuses as US College Graduations Are Marked by Defiant Acts

Business

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani during his participation in the licensing round for 29 oil and gas exploration areas on Saturday. (Reuters)

Iraq Stresses Commitment to OPEC+, Does Not Oppose Extending Production Cuts

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Tadawul Attracts Six New Listings in May

Saudi Coffee Co. to Open its First Factory in Jazan

Saudi Arabia Registers Highest PMI Performance among G20 in December

Oil Extends Fall on Signs of Weak Fuel Demand, Strong Dollar

FILE PHOTO: Oil pump jacks are seen at the Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas deposit in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo

Unemployment Down, Number of Women up in Saudi Labor Market in 2023

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images)

Culture

King Salman Science Oasis Signs MoU with the Science Museum Group in London

Executive Director of the King Salman Science Oasis (KSSO) Dr. Khalid Taher signed a memorandum of understanding with Director and Chief Executive of the Science Museum Group (SMG) Ian Blatchford. (SPA)

King Salman Science Oasis Signs MoU with the Science Museum Group in London

Executive Director of the King Salman Science Oasis (KSSO) Dr. Khalid Taher signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh with Director and Chief…

Asharq Al Awsat since 55 minutes

Lyse Amissah (c) celebrates her 2024 victory. (AFP)

French Miss Africa Contests Proudly Celebrate Dual Cultures in Paris

The recent scene in a Paris theatre was loud and tumultuous with hundreds of spectators backing their favorites in the Miss Ivory Coast/France 2024 contest,…

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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 Sunday 12/05 - 10:50

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 Sunday 12/05 - 09:56

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

Sports

Mbappe Gets Mixed Reception from Fans in Last PSG Home Game Before Scoring in 3-1 Loss

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PSG's Kylian Mbappe, center, celebrates with his teammates PSG's French League One title after the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP)

Mbappe Gets Mixed Reception from Fans in Last PSG Home Game Before Scoring in 3-1 Loss

Kylian Mbappe got a mixed reception from Paris Saint-Germain fans in his last home game for the club before scoring in a 3-1 home defeat against Toulouse in…

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Sports

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo at the Men's ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2024. (AFP)

Djokovic’s Rome Exit Opens Door for Sinner to Grab Top Ranking at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open on Sunday could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot, as the top-ranked…

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Sports

Football - Premier League - Fulham v Manchester City - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 11, 2024 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates scoring their third goal with Phil Foden. (Reuters)

Gvardiol Proving His Worth After Early Struggles, Says Guardiola

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol struggled to find his feet at the Premier League club but is now growing in confidence after his goal-scoring exploits…

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Sports

Eric ten Hag manager of Manchester United salute supporters after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal in Manchester, Britain, 12 May 2024. (EPA)

Ten Hag Laments Man Utd’s Injuries After Home Loss to Arsenal

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag blamed an injury crisis at the Old Trafford club for a poor campaign after his side fell to a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the…

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Sports

Leverkusen supporters celebrate the team being 50 matches unbeaten in all competitions this season after the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Bochum and Bayer Leverkusen in Bochum, Germany, 12 May 2024. (EPA)

Leverkusen Beats Bochum 5-0 to Extend 50-Game Unbeaten Run

Bayer Leverkusen erased memories of its last defeat almost a year ago by beating Bochum 5-0 away in the Bundesliga to stretch its unbeaten start to the season…

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Varieties

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu Erupts, Spewing Thick Ash and Dark Clouds Into the Sky

Mount Ibu spews thick smoke in Gam Ici, North Maluku, on May 13, 2024. (AFP)

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu Erupts, Spewing Thick Ash and Dark Clouds Into the Sky

Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky…

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"It is so hot this year, no rains, and we have no water to water the pepper plants," says farmer Chhim Laem. TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP

Cambodia's Famed Kampot Pepper Withers in Scorching Heatwave

Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between long rows of dead bushes, their brown leaves scorched by heat and drought that have devastated Cambodia's…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

The Saudi Science and Engineering Team is undergoing an intensive four-day training program in preparation for the upcoming Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2024) competition. (SPA)

Saudi Science and Engineering Team Gears up for Regeneron ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles

The Saudi Science and Engineering Team is undergoing an intensive four-day training program in preparation for the upcoming Regeneron International Science and…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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)