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Italian MPs Protest at Egypt's Gaza Border Against War

Italian parliamentarians protested on Sunday in front of Egypt's Rafah border crossing with Gaza, calling for aid access and an end to the war in the…

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Thousands of people, some waving the Palestinian flag, gather against the Dutch government's Israel policy, as they protest on Malieveld, in The Hague on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

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Tens of Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza War

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through The Hague on Sunday demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza. …

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US Vice President JD Vance, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meet at the Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

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US Vice President Meets EU Commission Chief, Hopes to Move Forward Trade Talks

US Vice President JD Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday, and said he hoped their…

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A general view of shoes scattered near the site of a suicide bombing in Mogadishu on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

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Suicide Attacker in Somali Capital Kills 13 at a Military Recruitment Center

A suicide bomber in the Somali capital on Sunday targeted young recruits waiting to register at a military camp, killing at least 13 and wounded 21 others,…

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Israel Starts Gaza Ground Assault After Hundreds Killed, No Progress in Talks

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A picture taken from a position at the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing due to Israeli bombardment in the besieged Palestinian territory on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

Israel Starts Gaza Ground Assault After Hundreds Killed, No Progress in Talks

The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up a new campaign in the enclave where…

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives ahead of negotiations with the US, in Muscat, Oman, April 25, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters

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Iran Says Ready to Rebuild ‘Mutual Trust’ with Europe

Iran's top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready to rebuild trust with European powers considering whether to reimpose UN sanctions on the country under a…

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Pope Leo XIV's holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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Pope Leo to Meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican Says

Pope Leo will have a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Sunday following the pope's inaugural Mass, the Vatican said. Leo…

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Sudani Announces Fund for Arab Recovery

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad on May 17, 2025. (Photo by THAIER AL-SUDANI / POOL / AFP)

Syria Sets Deadline for ‘Small Groups’ to Join Defense Ministry

A member of Syrian security forces stands guard after being deployed in the village of Al-Soura al-Kubra, following clashes in the Sweida province, Syria, May 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Pope Leo XIV Formally Opens His Pontificate with Mass in St. Peter’s Square Before Tens of Thousands

Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St. Peter's square in The Vatican on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

Romanians Vote in Tense Presidential Runoff That Pits Nationalist Against Pro-EU Centrist

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan prepares to cast his ballot in the second round of the country's presidential election redo in Fagaras, Romania, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP)

British Police Charge Three Iranians as Part of Spying Probe

British police cordon off a house during the arrest of an Iranian man in the town of Rochdale near Manchester on Sunday (Getty).

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a news conference in Geneva on May 12, 2025, to give details of "substantial progress" following a two-day closed-door meeting between US and China top officials aimed at ending a devastating tariff war. (AFP)

US Treasury Chief Dismisses Moody’s Downgrade amid Trump Tax Cut Debate

A fan of Britain poses outside the venue for the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel, Switzerland, 17 May 2025. (EPA)

What Britain and the EU May Discuss at Monday Summit

Leaders attend the opening of the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)

Baghdad Summit Highlights Threat of ‘Parallel Entities’ in Yemen, Sudan

Libyan politicians and parliamentarians described talks about the "Washington plan" to displace the residents of Gaza to Libya "a red line". (Reuters)

Washington’s Alleged Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents to Libya Stirs Backlash

A man walks past an AI screen at the LEAP 25 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Labor Market

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

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Pilgrims traveling from Iraq arrive at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Human Resources Ministry Launches Initiative to Support Pilgrims During Hajj Season

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Al-Jubeir Stresses Saudi Support to Syria as Shaibani Warns of Attempts to Stoke Strife

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir at the Baghdad summit on Saturday.

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

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

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)

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

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Italian and European parliament members hold placards during a protest in front of the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, calling for an end to the war and for aid to be allowed into the Gaza Strip, on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

Italian MPs Protest at Egypt's Gaza Border Against War

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Suicide Attacker in Somali Capital Kills 13 at a Military Recruitment Center

Sudani Announces Fund for Arab Recovery

Syria Sets Deadline for ‘Small Groups’ to Join Defense Ministry

Baghdad Summit Highlights Threat of ‘Parallel Entities’ in Yemen, Sudan

Washington’s Alleged Plan to Relocate Gaza Residents to Libya Stirs Backlash

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Tens of Thousands Protest in The Hague Against Gaza War

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Pope Leo to Meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Sunday, Vatican Says

Iran Says Ready to Rebuild ‘Mutual Trust’ with Europe

Polish Presidential Vote Tests Whether PM’s European Vision Is Trump-Proof

A woman votes during the first round of Poland's presidential election at a polling station in Warsaw, Poland, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

Portuguese Head to the Polls in Election Unlikely to Yield Stable Government

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station during the general election in Espinho, Portugal, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

Romanians Vote in Tense Presidential Runoff That Pits Nationalist Against Pro-EU Centrist

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US Treasury Chief Dismisses Moody’s Downgrade amid Trump Tax Cut Debate

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US Vice President Meets EU Commission Chief, Hopes to Move Forward Trade Talks

China Slaps Anti-dumping Duties on Plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan

Motorists commute on a road in the Sanlitun business district in Beijing on May 14, 2025. (AFP)

Moody's Downgrade Intensifies Investor Worry about US Fiscal Path

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021/File Photo

Trump Pushes US Federal Reserve for Rate Cuts, Criticizes Powell

US President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn as he returns to the White House following a trip to the Middle East, in Washington, D.C., US May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Türkiye Finds New Natural Gas Reserve in Black Sea

Model of natural gas pipeline and Türkiye flag, July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Construction of Asaan Heritage Museum in Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Begins on International Museum Day

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The museum is an initiative of the Misk Foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting the diversity and authenticity of Saudi heritage. (SPA)

Construction of Asaan Heritage Museum in Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Begins on International Museum Day

The Misk Heritage Museum "Asaan" announced on Sunday the start of construction in the historic district of Diriyah during a special ceremony marking…

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US actor George Clooney arrives for the 78th Annual Tony Awards "Meet the Nominees" event in New York City on May 8, 2025. (AFP)

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Clooney Says Confident Parthenon Marbles Will Return to Greece

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney says he is certain the Parthenon Marbles will return to Greece, adding in an interview that their repatriation is a "family"…

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Makkah Library Draws Attention to Rich Saudi Heritage at Morocco Exhibition

The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance showcased a treasure trove of rare Islamic manuscripts and publications at the Makkah Library…

Asharq Al Awsat (Marrakesh) Saturday 17/05 - 05:37

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A view of the Parthenon temple as the Acropolis hill archaeological site is closed to visitors due to a heatwave hitting Athens, Greece, June 12, 2024. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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Greece Takes Legal Action over Drone Show Advertising Adidas near Acropolis

Greece has filed a lawsuit over the alleged violation of a law for the protection of antiquities by what appeared to be a drone show advertising sports…

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Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the international theatrical production Slava’s Snowshow, part of a cultural lineup running through…

Asharq Al Awsat Friday 16/05 - 14:49

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Vardy Scores Landmark Goal for Leicester in Final Game for Club

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Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal with Leicester City's Kasey McAteer. (Action Images via Reuters)

Vardy Scores Landmark Goal for Leicester in Final Game for Club

Jamie Vardy marked his 500th and final match for Leicester with a farewell goal — his 200th for the club he has represented for exactly 13 years. The 38-year…

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 18, 2025. (AFP)

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Verstappen Wins F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to End Piastri’s Streak

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defense a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday after a daring overtake on standings leader…

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Football - FA Cup - Final - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 17, 2025 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected after the match. (Reuters)

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Injury Fear Could Rule De Bruyne Out of Club World Cup

Kevin De Bruyne has cast doubt over whether he will play at the Club World Cup because he fears getting injured before he leaves Manchester City. The Belgian…

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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP)

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Colapinto Urges Fans to Show Respect After Online Abuse Against Tsunoda

Argentine Formula One rookie Franco Colapinto has urged his fans to be respectful after Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda received online abuse at the Emilia-Romagna…

Sunday 18/05 - 09:27

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Di Maria Says He Will Not Return for Benfica Next Season

Angel di Maria will not return for Benfica next season, the Argentine forward said after the club failed to win the Liga Portugal following a 1-1 draw at Braga…

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Thousands protest against Overtourism in Spain's Canary Islands

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People gather during a demonstration calling for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, May 18, 2025. (Reuters)

Thousands protest against Overtourism in Spain's Canary Islands

Thousands of people protested against mass tourism in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, urging authorities to limit the number of visitors to protect local…

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Participants wearing smurf (schtroumpf) costumes take part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of smurfs, in Landerneau, western France, on May 17, 2025. (AFP)

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French Town Breaks Smurf Number World Record

A small town in western France has set a world record for the greatest number of smurf-costumed people gathered in the same place, according to organizers, who…

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This photo released by Indian Space Research Organization shows the EOS-09 Earth observation satellite on board the PSLV-C61 launch vehicle at Sriharikota space center in southern India, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Indian Space Research Organization via AP)

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Indian Space Agency's Satellite Mission Fails Due to Technical Issue in Launch Vehicle

The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 18/05 - 09:23

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A worker pets a dog at a center for neutering and vaccinating strays dogs on the outskirts of Rabat, Morocco, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP)

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Morocco Unveils Policies It Hopes Bolster the Care and Management of Stray Dogs

A mutt with a blue tag clipped to her ear whimpers as she’s lifted from a cage and carried to a surgery table for a spay and a rabies vaccine, two critical…

Sunday 18/05 - 08:21

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SFC Announces World-Class Jax Film Studios Production Facility in Riyadh

The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) unveiled on Saturday Jax Film Studios, a state-of-the-art production complex in Riyadh, marking a milestone that reflects the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Saturday 17/05 - 17:03

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