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Trump Faces Midterm Verdict with Control of Congress at Stake

American voters will deliver a verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump's second term in Tuesday's midterm elections, with polls and…

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This US Navy handout photograph released by US Naval Forces Central Command shows an F-35C Lightning II preparing to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington on October 30, 2026. (Handout / US Navy / AFP)

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US Strikes Iranian Island in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched limited strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, US media reported, as Iranian media reported five…

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

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Qatar Says Remains ‘Hopeful’ of a US-Iran Deal

Qatar said on Tuesday it remained hopeful that an interim deal could be reached between the United States and Iran as both sides review proposals put forward…

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A Russian and Chinese national flag flutter near Tiananmen Gate, in Beijing, China, May 16, 2024. (AP)

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Russian Defense Minister Hails ‘Unprecedented’ Beijing Ties on China Visit

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said Moscow's strategic partnership with Beijing has reached "an unprecedentedly high level" as he visited China for…

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Coalition Says Drone Intercepted and Destroyed in Makkah Region

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Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition Says Drone Intercepted and Destroyed in Makkah Region

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Tuesday that a drone was intercepted and destroyed…

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Yemen Urges Int’l Pressure to Dry Sources of Houthi Funding, Weapons Monday 02/11 - 17:21

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Oil rigs operating in the Atyrau region's Irankol field in Kazakhstan (Reuters)

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Oil Rises as Peace Prospects Dim after US Hits Iran's Qeshm Island

Oil prices rose more than $1 on Tuesday, as an Iranian official said a deal to the end the war was far off, while the United States struck Iran's Qeshm Island,…

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meets Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem in New York on September 24 (UN).

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Sudan Files Complaint Against Ethiopia at UN Security Council Over Drone Attacks

Sudan has filed complaints against Ethiopia with the UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council over what Khartoum described as…

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Iranian Police Officer Killed in Attack in Restive Southeast

A member of IRGC at a military training center for ordinary citizens at Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Lebanese Army Rejects Direct Coordination with Israel Before Withdrawal from South

The entrance to the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in South Lebanon as the Lebanese Army deployed following the withdrawal of Israeli forces on July 21, 2026. (Reuters)

Iraq’s Ruling Coordination Framework Faces Growing Risk of Split

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi with Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq leader Humam Hamoudi (Prime Minister’s Media Office).

Saudi Crown Prince and Jordanian Counterpart Review Historic Ties During Riyadh Meeting

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received Crown Prince of Jordan Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II, in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Aramco Profits Surge 34.6% in Third Quarter

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David Solomon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Big-Ticket Tech Deals Need to Keep Pace with AI Boom but Risks Remain High, Financial Leaders Say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters during a Likud party election event in Jerusalem, 28 October 2026. (EPA)

Netanyahu Is Pressing Trump to Attack Iran After the Midterms, Officials Say

Strength of Saudi Arabia's External Position Supports Economy Despite Challenges of War

Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a statement at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development headquarters, ahead of the ''Argentina Week'', an event aimed at promoting investment and business opportunities, in Paris, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP)

Argentina’s Milei Pitches a Regulation-Free AI Haven at the End of the World

Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. (Reuters)

Israeli Reports Heighten Lebanese Fears of Another War

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi at the headquarters of the Iraqi Intelligence Service on October 29, 2026. (INA)

Al-Zaidi’s Regional Visits Aim to Reshape Iraq’s Foreign Relations

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Coalition Says Drone Intercepted and Destroyed in Makkah Region

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Saudi Crown Prince and Jordanian Counterpart Review Historic Ties During Riyadh Meeting

Saudi Chief of Staff Awards Greek Counterpart the 'King Abdulaziz Medal'

Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili presented Greek Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Gen. Dimitrios Choupis with the King Abdulaziz Medal. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Houthi Attacks with US, South Korean Counterparts

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince Sends Message to China's President on Bilateral Ties

Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban delivered the message - SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

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File: Israeli heavy machinery bulldozes houses in Mansouri, as seen from Hinniyeh, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026. (Reuters)

French Judges Probe War Crimes Complaint against Israeli Army in Lebanon

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Sudan Files Complaint Against Ethiopia at UN Security Council Over Drone Attacks

Lebanese Army Rejects Direct Coordination with Israel Before Withdrawal from South

Iraq’s Ruling Coordination Framework Faces Growing Risk of Split

Arab Parliament Reaffirms Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People

Lebanon’s EDL Begins Cutting Power to Ministries, Municipalities and Public Institutions over Unpaid Dues

The offices of Electricite du Liban in Beirut on August 17, 2024. (EPA)

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Qatar Says Remains ‘Hopeful’ of a US-Iran Deal

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Russian Defense Minister Hails ‘Unprecedented’ Beijing Ties on China Visit

Bomb Threat Alert Forces Passenger Plane from London to Make Unplanned Landing in Poland

File photo: A plane prepares ahead of taking-off, after radar failure led to the suspension of outbound flights across the UK, at Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, London, Britain, July 30, 2025. (Reuters)

Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers Escorting Polio Workers in Pakistan

FILED - 28 February 2026, Afghanistan, Torkham: FILE PHOTO - A Taliban fighter checks his weapon next to an armoured vehicle at a checkpoint near Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Photo: Sami Jan/dpa

Spanish Police Dismantle Madrid Housing Protest Camp

Over time, the Sol camp mushroomed into a sprawling warren of tents and tarpaulin. Oscar DEL POZO / AFP

Iran Hangs Two Men Over Involvement in Killing Police Officers

An Iranian woman walks past a portrait of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, in a street of Tehran, Iran, 31 October 2026. (EPA)

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A fountain near the US Capitol glows blue before sunrise on the day of the US midterm elections in Washington, DC, US, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Investors Ready for Possible Shake-up in Congress as Election Day Arrives

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Europe Entering Winter with Lowest Gas Reserves Since 2013, Says IEA

07 July 2025, Rehden: Technical facilities for the injection and withdrawal of natural gas, including several process water tanks, are located on the grounds of the Rehden natural gas storage facility operated by SEFE Storage GmbH. (dpa)

Turkish Inflation Rises to 2.58% in October, Driven by Clothing and Food Prices

People shop at Eminonu district in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 4, 2022. (Reuters)

German Auto Crisis Deepens as Supplier Announces Job Cuts, Site Closures

05 November 2024, Bavaria, Herzogenaurach: A view of the headquarters of automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler in Franconia. (dpa)

Oil Rises as Peace Prospects Dim after US Hits Iran's Qeshm Island

Strength of Saudi Arabia's External Position Supports Economy Despite Challenges of War

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Egyptian Mummy Portraits Show Antiquity's Piercing Gaze in New Rome Show

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Some of the masterpieces in the Rome exhibition were allowed to leave Egypt for the first time. Andreas SOLARO / AFP

Egyptian Mummy Portraits Show Antiquity's Piercing Gaze in New Rome Show

An elegant woman gazes out from her portrait with expressive eyes, a gilded wreath worn in her hair and a gentle, questioning look on her face. She is one of…

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“Betonte Ecken” is guaranteed to set an auction record for Kandinsky's work when it goes on sale at Christie's later this month. (Christie's)

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Museum Sold Kandinsky for $62,000. It May Fetch $80 Million At Auction

Some 15 years after Solomon R. Guggenheim died, the foundation managing his extensive art collection concluded that it owned more Wassily Kandinsky paintings…

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Some contemporary designs are also reviving the internal courtyard, a key feature of traditional Makkah homes - SPA

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Makkah Heritage Returns to Home Designs with Traditional Architectural Details and a Modern Touch

More Makkah residents are turning to the city’s traditional architectural style for inspiration when designing homes and villas, reflecting the community’s…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 15:32

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The initiative targets films that have completed filming or are nearing completion - SPA

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Jazan Cinema Club Launches Film Accelerator to Support Filmmakers

Jazan Cinema Club has launched a film accelerator initiative to help filmmakers complete their projects and improve their technical readiness, increasing their…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 15:27

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AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15. (SPA)

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AlUla Hosts Nature-Inspired Experiences in November

AlUla will host a series of experiences from November 6 to 15, inviting visitors to explore its natural landscapes, ancient heritage, and extraordinary scenery…

Asharq Al Awsat Monday 02/11 - 05:40

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West Ham Sack Head Coach Nuno After Poor Start to Championship Season

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11 September 2026, United Kingdom, London: File Photo - West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts during the Championship match between West Ham United and Wrexham at the London Stadium. (dpa)

West Ham Sack Head Coach Nuno After Poor Start to Championship Season

West Ham sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after a disappointing start to the Championship season. The 52-year-old Portuguese manager oversaw…

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03 November 2026, Spain, Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary I: A view of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital façade in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. (Europa Press Canarias/dpa)

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Spanish Football Player Dies from Cardiac Arrest After Collision in Second-Division Match

Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died after he suffered cardiac arrest from an on-field collision in a Spanish second-division match, his club said Tuesday…

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The new dates will be submitted to FIFA for approval. (AFC)

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AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia Postponed to December 2027

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of the conflict in the Middle East. The AFC issued a statement…

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Can PSG Win a Third Straight Champions League without Injured Kvaratskhelia?

As Paris Saint-Germain head to Spain to face Villarreal on Tuesday, the French club's quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title is under threat…

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Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after being crowned the new Formula 1 world champion, having finished third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, 01 November 2026. (EPA)

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Superstitious Antonelli to Shun F1 Champion’s Number One Next Year

Kimi Antonelli will &zwnj;not have the number one on his car next year out of superstition and humility, the 20-year-old Italian explained after becoming…

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Hong Kong Logs Hottest October on Record

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An evening view of the financial Central district and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, China, May 9, 2023. (Reuters)

Hong Kong Logs Hottest October on Record

Hong Kong experienced its hottest October since records began, data from the city's weather service showed on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Observatory logged a…

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Monarch butterflies rest on their way to Mexico, Sept. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP)

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Monarch Butterflies Get Tiny Trackers to Help Scientists Follow Their Mysterious Migration

As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night's rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she…

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North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the central Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, May 23, 2013. Kiribati consists of a chain of 33 atolls and islands that stand just meters above sea level, spread over a huge expanse of otherwise empty ocean. (Reuters)

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After Months Lost at Sea on a Small Boat, 5 People Are Rescued in the Island Nation of Kiribati

Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot…

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Pedestrians walk amid smog at the Kartavya Path near India gate in New Delhi on November 3, 2026. (AFP)

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Lahore, Delhi Choke as Air Pollution Spikes in Parts of South Asia

Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of northern India and adjoining Pakistan on Tuesday, with the onset of pre-winter smog making Lahore the world's most…

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul on November 2, 2026. Lee Jin-man / POOL/AFP

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South Korea Investigates Online Leak of President's Passport Details

South Korea is investigating an online leak of passport details belonging to President Lee Jae Myung and more than 160 other officials, a government minister…

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