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Drone Attack on Iraq Gas Field Kills 4 Yemenis

A drone attack Friday on a gas field in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq killed four Yemeni workers and wounded three others, the regional…

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Houthi supporters chant slogans during a protest against the US and Israel, and in solidarity with the Palestinians, in Sana'a, Yemen, 26 April 2024. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

US: Houthis Fired Missiles Toward Two Ships in Red Sea

The US military said on Friday that Iran-backed Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea from Yemen causing minor damage to one…

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Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Harfa near the border on April 26, 2024. (Photo by KAWNAT HAJU / AFP)

Israeli Drone Strike Kills 2 in Eastern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike on a car in eastern Lebanon killed two people Friday, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said. The Israeli military said it…

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Hamas Says it Received Israel's Response to Ceasefire Proposal

A woman dressed in military clothing walks with a suitcase past posters with pictures of hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Hamas Says it Received Israel's Response to Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal and will study it before submitting its reply, the group's…

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Displaced Palestinians, who fled their homes due to Israeli strikes, wash clothes as they shelter in a UNRWA-affiliated school, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip April 23, 2024. (Reuters)

UN Gives Update on 19 Staff Accused by Israel of Oct. 7 Involvement

UN investigators examining Israeli accusations that 12 staff from the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA took part in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks have closed one…

Friday 26/04 - 17:57

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Israeli soldiers patrol near the West Bank city of Tulkarm where two Palestinians were reportedly killed during clashes with Israeli forces on October 5, 2023. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)

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US Says It’s Reviewing New Information about Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses before War in Gaza

The US has determined that an Israeli military unit committed gross human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza began, but…

Friday 26/04 - 17:31

48th Saudi Relief Airplane with Aid for Palestinians in Gaza Arrives in Egypt

The assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's humanitarian role in supporting the brotherly Palestinian people in times of crisis. (SPA)

Gaza Baby Rescued from Dead Mother’s Womb Dies

Uncle of Sabreen al-Rouh, a Palestinian baby girl, who died a few days after she was saved from the womb of her dying mother Sabreen al-Sheikh (al-Sakani), killed in an Israeli strike along with her husband Shukri and her daughter Malak, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, crouches next to her grave in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, April 26, 2024. (Reuters)

Netanyahu Says ICC Decisions Will Not Affect Israel’s Actions

23 May 2023, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement in the Knesset. (dpa)

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Fires engulf a livestock market in Al-Fashir, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, as a result of previous battles (AFP)

Sudan’s Al-Fashir on Edge: Fear of Imminent Rapid Support Forces Assault

The annual report for Vision 2030 showed tremendous achievements in all programs and initiatives. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Ministers: Saudi Arabia Continues its Transformational Journey at Accelerated Pace

Vision 2030 was launched on April 25, 2016. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Vision 2030: Historic Economic Transformation through Diversity, Growth

Azour during his talk to Asharq Al-Awsat (Photo: Turki Al-Aqili)

Azour to Asharq Al-Awsat: Political Developments Put Pressure on the Region’s Economies

The United States vetoed last week a United Nations Security Council resolution that recommended Palestine's full membership in the world body. (AFP)

European Countries Prepared to Recognize Palestinian State amid Ongoing Saudi Pressure

This satellite picture taken by Planet Labs PBC show the construction of a new aid port near Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

A US-led Effort to Bring Aid to Gaza by Sea Is Moving Forward. But Big Concerns Remain

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Najaf Airport will begin receiving direct flights from Dammam starting early June (INA)

Najaf Becomes Third Saudi Air Route to Iraq

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Saudi Arabia Warns of Fake Hajj Schemes

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirms that getting a Hajj visa is through official channels or via the “Nusuk Hajj” platform for those without local offices (Photo by Mohammed Al-Mana)

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Yemeni Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen. SPA

48th Saudi Relief Airplane with Aid for Palestinians in Gaza Arrives in Egypt

European Countries Prepared to Recognize Palestinian State amid Ongoing Saudi Pressure

Emir of Qatar, Bahrain FM Discuss Developing Bilateral Ties

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani meets with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani in Doha on Thursday. (Qatar News Agency)

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A picture taken on April 2, 2024, shows a United Nations peacekeepers observation point near the Quneitra border crossing with Syria in the Israeli annexed-Golan Heights. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Syria Strives to Stay Out of Gaza War: Experts

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Sudan’s Al-Fashir on Edge: Fear of Imminent Rapid Support Forces Assault

UN: Debris in War-Ravaged Gaza Could Take 14 Years to Clear

Debris of more than 400,000 buildings have completely or partially filled the Gaza Strip (Arab World Press)

Israeli Drone Strike Kills 2 in Eastern Lebanon

Hamas Says it Received Israel's Response to Ceasefire Proposal

Drone Attack on Iraq Gas Field Kills 4 Yemenis

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Ukrainian rescuers work on the site after a glide bomb hit a private building in Derhachi city in the Kharkiv area, northeastern Ukraine, 26 April 2024, amid the Russian invasion. EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

Russian Missiles Hit Ukrainian Energy Facilities

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US to Withdraw Troops from Chad in Wake of Niger Exit

Nigeriens gather to protest against the US military presence, in Agadez, Niger, April 21, 2024 (Reuters)

Tehran Eyes ‘Stronger Military Cooperation’ with Beijing, Moscow

Defense ministers of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China take a photo on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meetings. (Reuters)

Woman Stabbed in Israel and National Security Minister Hurt in Car Crash

The car of Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is seen upturned after an accident in Ramle, Israel April 26, 2024 REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

US Says It’s Reviewing New Information about Israeli Unit Accused of Abuses before War in Gaza

Türkiye’s Erdogan Postpones Tentative White House Visit, Sources Say

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference with German President following their meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, on April 24, 2024. (AFP)

Business

EWEC Announces Partners to Develop 1.5GW Solar Project in Abu Dhabi

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Ministers: Saudi Arabia Continues its Transformational Journey at Accelerated Pace

Saudi Vision 2030: Historic Economic Transformation through Diversity, Growth

Azour to Asharq Al-Awsat: Political Developments Put Pressure on the Region’s Economies

Gold on Track for First Weekly Dip in Six; Focus on US Inflation Data

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Morocco Tenders for 400 MW Wind Farm

The project comprises a 150 MW wind project in the northern provinces of Fahs Anjra M'diq-Fnideq and a 250 MW wind farm in the provinces of Tangier and Tetouan.

Culture

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Casa Árabe Cultural Personality of the Year

The award’s Board of Trustees and Scientific Committee decision to name Casa Árabe as this year's Cultural Personality of the Year was unanimous. WAM

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Casa Árabe Cultural Personality of the Year

Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT), the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has named…

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Baker Xavier Netry poses at his bakery named "Utopie" in Paris on April 26, 2024, after being awarded best baguette 2024 of the city of Paris (Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Francaise de la Ville De Paris). (AFP)

Paris Crowns a New King of the Crusty Baguette in Its Annual Bread-Baking Prize

Paris has a new king of the crusty baguette. Baker Xavier Netry was chosen this week as the 31st winner of Paris' annual “Grand Prix de la baguette” prize. …

Friday 26/04 - 16:25

"Hima" Protected Areas Forum and its exhibition concluded its four-day activities in Riyadh. (SPA)

Protected Areas Forum ‘Hima’ Concludes in Riyadh

"Hima" Protected Areas Forum and its exhibition, organized by the National Center for Wildlife (NCW), concluded its four-day activities in Riyadh that began…

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Saudi Culture Ministry Participates in AlUla Camel Cup with Pavilion on Year of Camel Initiative

The Saudi Ministry of Culture is taking part in the AlUla Camel Cup, organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) from April 24-27 in AlUla. It has set…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 25/04 - 11:02

People take part in a rehearsal of "Les visites sportives", an experience proposed by artist and choreographer Mehdi Kerkouche in the Cour Marly at the Louvre Museum in Paris on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

Louvre in Paris Offers Olympic Sport Sessions as Part of Cultural Program

The Louvre museum in Paris has announced that it planned to organize yoga and sport sessions in its famed galleries as part of a city-wide cultural program…

Asharq Al Awsat (Paris) Thursday 25/04 - 06:24

Sports

Nico Hülkenberg to Leave Haas for Sauber Next Year Ahead of Audi’s Arrival in F1

Sports

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - April 18, 2024 Haas' Nico Hülkenberg during a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. (Reuters)

Nico Hülkenberg to Leave Haas for Sauber Next Year Ahead of Audi’s Arrival in F1

Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg is leaving Haas for Sauber at the end of the year, giving the team a German presence on the grid when it rebrands to Audi for…

Friday 26/04 - 10:46

Sports

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating US' Darwin Blanch during the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at Caja Magica in Madrid on April 25, 2024. (AFP)

Nadal Wishes He Could Play Long Enough for His Son to Remember Him on Court

Rafa Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on…

Friday 26/04 - 09:30

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Bayer Leverkusen's Nigerian forward #22 Victor Boniface sits after an interview with AFP at the BayArena in Leverkusen, western Germany, on April 24, 2024. (AFP)

Victor Boniface: Leverkusen Boss Alonso Makes You ‘Up Your Game’

Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on the training pitch. "Imagine you're…

Friday 26/04 - 09:16

Sports

Athletic Bilbao knocked Atletico Madrid out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals and have beaten them three times this season. Ander Gillenea / AFP

Atletico Face Bilbao Challenge in Champions League Race

Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League when the sides meet on Saturday in La…

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Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 23, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez looks dejected after Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores their fourth goal. (Reuters)

Enzo Fernandez Has Undergone Surgery and Will Miss the Rest of Chelsea’s Season

Enzo Fernandez has undergone surgery and will miss the remainder of Chelsea's season. The Premier League club posted an injury update on social media Friday…

Friday 26/04 - 07:54

Varieties

Britain's King Charles to Resume Public Duties Next Week after Cancer Treatment

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla appear in Buckingham Palace Gardens the day after their 19th wedding anniversary, in London, Britain, April 10, 2024, in this handout picture released by the Buckingham Palace on April 26, 2024. Millie Pilkington/Buckingham Palace/Handout via REUTERS

Britain's King Charles to Resume Public Duties Next Week after Cancer Treatment

Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed…

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The mayor of Taif, Eng. Abdullah bin Khamis Al-Zaidi, has overseen preparations for the 2024 Taif Rose Festival. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Taif Rose Festival to Start Sunday

The mayor of Taif, Eng. Abdullah bin Khamis Al-Zaidi, has overseen preparations for the 2024 Taif Rose Festival, which will begin on Sunday at the Al Raddaf…

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A two-year-old female orca calf swims in Little Espinosa Inlet near Zeballos, British Columbia, Friday, April 19, 2024. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press via AP)

Orca Calf Swims Out of Canadian Lagoon Where it Had Been Trapped

A young killer whale that was trapped for more than a month in a lagoon on Vancouver Island swam past a bottleneck at high tide early Friday, reaching an inlet…

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The face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Juneau, Alaska. AP

1 Climber Dead, Another Seriously Hurt after 305-meter Fall on Alaska Peak

A climber is dead and another seriously injured after falling about 1,000 feet (305 meters) while on a steep, technical route on Mount Johnson in Alaska’s…

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) talks with Yuxuan Zhou during a visit to Li-Pi record store in Beijing on April 26, 2024. (AFP)