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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's condolences at Lusail Palace Doha

From Riyadh to Rome, World Leaders Converge on Doha to Mourn Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from more than 15 nations arrived in Doha over two days to pay condolences following the death of Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The scale of the

July 15, 2026

Government and Politics·News

IRGC Operation Nasr 2 strike on US military logistics hub at Mina Abdullah Kuwait July 2026

Iran’s IRGC Strikes US Military Hubs in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in Operation Nasr 2

Iran's IRGC struck US military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan simultaneously on Wednesday in Operation Nasr 2, targeting logistics hubs, the Fifth Fleet headquarters, and fighter jet hangars at Al-Azraq —

July 15, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran power plants and bridges in Fox News interview

Trump Vows to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants and Bridges by Next Week in Fox News Ultimatum

Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges by next week unless Tehran returns to talks, the first explicit threat to civilian infrastructure since the conflict began. Iran launched a

July 15, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Norwegian chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium on fire following projectile strike off Oman

Norwegian Chemical Tanker Stolt Magnesium Hit by Projectile Off Oman’s Coast

Three commercial vessels were struck off Oman's coast on July 14, 2026, leaving six crew members injured and three missing. Norwegian chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium was the first hit, struck by an

July 15, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Tanker ships navigate the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict disrupts oil shipping routes

Oil Prices Hit $85.92 as US-Iran War Drains Strategic Reserve Buffer

Brent crude settled at $85.92 a barrel on Tuesday, its highest mark since June 15, as US-Iran fighting depleted strategic petroleum reserves and Strait of Hormuz shipping held at just 57 transits

July 14, 2026

Business·Economy·Markets·News

Riyadh King Abdullah Financial District skyline with Kingdom Tower, Saudi Arabia

World Bank Names Saudi Arabia a Development Knowledge Exporter as Unemployment Hits 2.8%

The World Bank's chief knowledge officer told Asharq Al-Awsat that Saudi Arabia has become a net exporter of development knowledge, with a 2.8% unemployment rate, 67.1% labor force participation, and a new

July 14, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Buildings destroyed in northern Gaza amid Israeli military operations

Israel Katz Says Gaza’s Obliteration Gives Him a ‘Good Feeling,’ Plans Settlements

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Gaza's destruction gives him a 'good feeling' and announced plans for three Nahal military outposts in northern Gaza. The remarks are the most explicit official acknowledgment

July 14, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Smoke and damage at Sanaa International Airport after the Yemeni government struck the runway on July 13, 2026, triggering Houthi retaliatory missile and drone strikes against Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport with Ballistic Missiles and Drones

Yemen's Houthi movement struck Abha International Airport with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, the first direct attack on Saudi territory in years. The strikes came after Saudi-aligned forces bombed Sanaa's runway

July 14, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Residents walk past a billboard of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, July 13, 2026, as the US and Iran resumed military hostilities

Trump Reinstates Iran Naval Blockade and Declares US Guardian of Hormuz

Donald Trump formally notified Congress under the War Powers Resolution that Iran military action has resumed, while reinstating the naval blockade. He declared the US will charge a 20% toll on all

July 14, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Iraqi authorities display 375 kilograms of seized gold linked to former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili

Iraq Seizes 375kg of Gold in Corruption Crackdown Targeting Former Oil Ministry Official

Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council seized 375 kilograms of gold belonging to former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili, the largest financial recovery in modern Iraqi corruption proceedings. The haul is the first major

July 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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From Riyadh to Rome, World Leaders Converge on Doha to Mourn Sheikh Hamad

Iran’s IRGC Strikes US Military Hubs in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in Operation Nasr 2

Trump Vows to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants and Bridges by Next Week in Fox News Ultimatum

Norwegian Chemical Tanker Stolt Magnesium Hit by Projectile Off Oman’s Coast

Oil Prices Hit $85.92 as US-Iran War Drains Strategic Reserve Buffer

World Bank Names Saudi Arabia a Development Knowledge Exporter as Unemployment Hits 2.8%

Israel Katz Says Gaza’s Obliteration Gives Him a ‘Good Feeling,’ Plans Settlements

Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport with Ballistic Missiles and Drones

Trump Reinstates Iran Naval Blockade and Declares US Guardian of Hormuz

Iraq Seizes 375kg of Gold in Corruption Crackdown Targeting Former Oil Ministry Official

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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