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Investors Eye Syria After Trump Sanctions Move

An end to US sanctions on Syria is expected to mark a new era for an economy devastated by 13 years of war, opening the way for investment flows from the…

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A military convoy maneuvers inside Gaza, as seen from Israel, May 15, 2025. (Reuters)

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 20 People in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Friday morning, as US President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East visit. An Associated Press…

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Palestinians wait for their food rations outside a distribution center in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 15, 2025. (AFP)

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Rubio Speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu, Says US Troubled by Gaza Humanitarian Situation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that Washington is troubled by the…

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the NEST International Convention Center, in Antalya on May 15, 2025. (AFP)

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US Top Diplomat Meets Syrian Counterpart; Discuss End of Iran’s Influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Türkiye on Thursday, the State Department said in a statement. …

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Russian Delegation Arrives in Türkiye for Ukraine War Talks without Putin but Zelenskyy is on His Way

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Vladimir Putin has called for direct Moscow-Kyiv talks but it's unclear if he or Donald Trump will travel to Türkiye to meet Volodymyr Zelensky. SAUL LOEB, Maxim Shemetov / AFP/File

Russian Delegation Arrives in Türkiye for Ukraine War Talks without Putin but Zelenskyy is on His Way

Russia's delegation arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday, and a Ukrainian…

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Smoke rises following Israeli strikes, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, May 15, 2025. (Reuters)

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UN Will Not Take Part in US-Backed Aid Effort in Gaza

The United Nations said on Thursday it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in Gaza because it is not impartial, neutral or independent,…

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers his speech inside a Naval base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 16 May 2025. (EPA)

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Taiwan President Rallies the Troops Ahead of Possible Chinese Drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered his support and encouragement to the armed forces on Friday ahead of what the government has warned could be a new round…

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Yemen PM, EU Discuss Future Partnership

Yemeni Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik meets with European officials on Wednesday. (Saba)

Iran, European Powers to Hold Nuclear Talks in Türkiye

US President Donald Trump has said a nuclear deal with Iran was 'getting close'. ATTA KENARE / AFP

Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Khan Younis

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In this photo released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, shakes hands with President Donald Trump, center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. At right is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.(Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)

Foreign Fighters in Syria: Problem or Part of the Solution?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a cancer center opening in Ramallah on Wednesday (AFP)

Abbas Seeks Direct, Intensive Talks with Hamas

Buildings are seen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 18, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser/ File Photo

Saudi Arabia Draws Silicon Valley with $21 Bn Investment Deals

Heads of companies investing in the energy fund (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Energy Fund to Boost Saudi-US Strategic Investments

Photo shows President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince with companies signing investment deals at the Saudi-US Investment Forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Experts Say US Partnership to Boost Saudi Economy to $2.6 Trillion

An image released by the Israeli military last December shows Mohammed al-Sinwar inside a vehicle in one of Hamas’ tunnels in northern Gaza (Israeli military/Reuters)

Elusive Assassination Target, ‘Shadow Unit’ Founder: Who Is Mohammed al-Sinwar?

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President Trump speaks on stage during a tour of the Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025, in Doha, Qatar (Getty)

Trump Visits Al Udeid, Says Qatar Will Invest $10 Billion in Air Base

Asharq Al Awsat (Doha) since 36 minutes

Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion Investments in the US

Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and US President Donald Trump meet in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (AP)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Persistent Aggression against Defenseless Civilians in Gaza

MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on European Hospital in Khan Younis

Saudi Defense Minister, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

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Syrian watch a televised speech of President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a café in Aleppo (AFP)

Investors Eye Syria After Trump Sanctions Move

Asharq Al Awsat (Dubai ) since 9 minutes

Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 20 People in Gaza

Rubio Speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu, Says US Troubled by Gaza Humanitarian Situation

UN Will Not Take Part in US-Backed Aid Effort in Gaza

US Top Diplomat Meets Syrian Counterpart; Discuss End of Iran’s Influence

Yemen PM, EU Discuss Future Partnership

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Taiwan President Rallies the Troops Ahead of Possible Chinese Drills

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Iran, European Powers to Hold Nuclear Talks in Türkiye

Al Qaeda Affiliate: 200 Soldiers Killed in Attack on Burkina Military Base

FILE - People ride their scooters in the Gounghin district of Ouagadougou, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Sophie Garcia, File)

China Allows Visa-free Entry for 5 Latin American Nations to Boost Ties

FILE PHOTO: Tourists use their phones as they visit the Forbidden City in Beijing, China February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Pandemic Accord, Tightened Budget on Menu at Big WHO Meet

The World Health Assembly is taking place at WHO headquarters in Geneva from May 19 to 27. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Spain to Limit Access to Madrid Airport for Nontravelers Because of Homeless Encampment Problem

A person sleeps on the floor of Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, Monday, May 12, 2025. (Diego Radames/Europa Press via AP)

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Aerial view of the Saudi capital showing the Public Investment Fund (PIF) tower (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Announces New Leadership Appointments

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) since 20 minutes

GASTAT: Saudi Inflation Rate 2.3% in April

This rate positions the Kingdom among the G20 nations with the lowest inflation

Saudi Arabia Draws Silicon Valley with $21 Bn Investment Deals

Energy Fund to Boost Saudi-US Strategic Investments

Experts Say US Partnership to Boost Saudi Economy to $2.6 Trillion

EU and US Have Agreed to Intensify Contact on Trade Talks

FILE PHOTO: An EU flag flutters. Reuters

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

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Saudi Arabia’s RCU Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art to Promote Cultural Heritage

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art to foster knowledge exchange and raise…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 15/05 - 15:05

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This photo taken on March 30, 2025 shows farmers working in fields in a village where tobacco is commonly grown in Yuxi, in China's southwest Yunnan province. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

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Chinese Cultural Event in Riyadh Highlights Heritage of Yunnan Province

A Chinese cultural event titled 'A Life Called Yunnan' was held in Riyadh, marking a significant occasion in the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025 initiative. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 15/05 - 14:54

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Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Donald Trump at Diriyah. (SPA)

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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Tour Diriyah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, accompanied on Tuesday US President Donald Trump on a tour of Diriyah. The…

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The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in Riyadh has inaugurated the Arabic Language Exhibition. SPA

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King Salman Academy Launches Arabic Language Exhibition in Riyadh

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in Riyadh has inaugurated the Arabic Language Exhibition, attended by CEO of the Human Capability…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 13/05 - 11:15

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Saudi National Museum to Mark International Museum Day with 3-Day Program

In celebration of International Museum Day 2025, the National Museum of Saudi Arabia will host a three-day cultural program from May 15 to 17 under the theme …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Tuesday 13/05 - 05:56

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Barcelona Clinches its 28th La Liga Title

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Barcelona fans celebrate in the street after their team won the Spanish La Liga soccer championship in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Barcelona Clinches its 28th La Liga Title

This was Lamine Yamal's season. So it just had to be the teenage phenom who scored the decisive goal to clinch Barcelona's 28th Spanish league title. And…

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(FILES) Brazil's Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues delivers a speech during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 10, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

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Judge Removes Brazil Soccer President from Office Days after Ancelotti Hired

A Rio de Janeiro judge removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as Brazilian soccer confederation president on Thursday and ordered new elections “as soon as possible.” The…

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Jasmine Paolini of Italy celebrates after winning the semi-final tennis match against Peyton Stearns of the United States at the Italian Open at the Foro Italico, in Rome, Thursday, May 15, 2025, (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Paolini Becomes First Italian in 11 Years to Reach Rome Final

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 15/05 - 17:10

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 2, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

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Haaland: Man City Players Not 'Good Enough' in 'Horrific Season'

Reaching a third straight FA Cup final with Champions League qualification within reach is not enough for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who said the…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 15/05 - 09:29

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Leicester City - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - May 11, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi reacts after sustaining an injury as Jota Silva looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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Reports: Forest's Awoniyi Out of Induced Coma after Surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma after undergoing surgery following a serious abdominal injury, British media reports said…

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Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii after Quitting his Job Turns a Man with a Cat into Social Media Star

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In this screengrab taken from a video posted on Oliver Widger's Instagram account on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Widger talks to the camera somewhere in the Pacific Ocean as he and his cat, Phoenix, sail from Oregon to Hawaii. (Oliver Widger via AP)

Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii after Quitting his Job Turns a Man with a Cat into Social Media Star

Midway while sailing across the Pacific with just his cat named Phoenix, Oliver Widger reflected on why he thinks his many followers — more than a million on…

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This photo provided by Colorado Gators shows Matt Jordan, employee at Colorado Gators, as he pulls the tail of Morris the alligator, in Mosca, Colo., June 9, 2024. (Jay Young/Colorado Gators via AP)

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Alligator that Appeared in Films Dies of Old Age in Colorado

An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore,” has died at a gator…

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The procedure was carried out by a dedicated team of 36 consultants and specialists from multiple disciplines. SPA

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Saudi Medical Team Separates Conjoined Twins in Groundbreaking 15-Hour Surgery

The medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program successfully separated on Wednesday Eritrean twins Asma and Someya, who were joined at the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 15/05 - 11:27

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This handout photo taken on March 29, 2025 and released on May 15, 2025 by OzFish shows a dead ornate cowfish washed ashore at Victor Harbor in South Australia. (Photo by Brad MARTIN / OZFISH / AFP)

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Toxic Algae Killing Marine Life Off Australian Coast

A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Thursday 15/05 - 09:04

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