Saturday, 31 March 2018

Palestinians Call for Revenge after 16 Killed in Friday Gaza Clashes

Syrian Mother Hopes to Reunite Family Shattered by War

Clash Between Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker

Moscow Cuts UK Diplomats As Spy Crisis Deepens

For the First Time: Hijabi Dreams of Winning Miss World

Egypt’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate, Government Sets Realistic Expectations for EGP

Latin America's Fight Against Corruption Isn't Free

Crown Prince Meets with Amazon CEO

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Missile over Najran

International Football: Talking Points from the Latest Friendlies

New Stamp Issued by LibanPost in Honor of Elie Saab

Protests in Tripoli to Demand End of Transitional Phase

When Teachers Become Street Vendors in Sanaa

Turkey's Threats to Intervene in Iraq's Sinjar Raise Concerns

Israeli Surveillance Drone Crashes in South Lebanon

Houthi Militias Accused of Looting 500,000 Oil Barrels

British Concern over Iran’s Destabilizing Activities

Yemen: Houthi Tank Rams 12 Citizens in Baidaa

Lebanon: 9 Competing Lists in Beirut 2 Threaten Hariri’s Ticket

Unemployed Russian Citizens Victims of Fancy Car, Cash Robberies

Kurdish Officials' Visit to Elysee Triggers French-Turkish Crisis

Friday, 30 March 2018

Russia Expels Dozens of Diplomats in Ongoing Spy Spat

More Syrians Leave Ghouta as Talks over Emptying Last Pocket Stall

ISIS Claims Suicide Bombing against Haftar Forces in Eastern Libya

Lebanon Approves 2018 Budget

Massive Protest Marks 'Land Day', at Least 10 Palestinians Killed

Israeli Forces Kill 7 Palestinians on Gaza Border

Two Coalition Personnel Killed, 5 Wounded by Explosive Device in Syria

Non Elections … Lebanese-Style

Regulation Could Power a New Era of Silicon Valley Growth

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Representatives of Five Permanent Members of Security Council

Saudi Crown Prince: Houthis' Missiles Sign of Weakness, Muslim Brotherhood an Incubator for Terrorists

Crown Prince Holds Talks with Chairmen of Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan

New Case Doubles Legal Troubles for Sarkozy

Russia Expels 60 US Diplomats, Closes US Consulate in St. Petersburg

Maleki: Saudi Arabia is Most Subject to Ballistic Missiles

World Cup Worries XI: Key Men with Cause to Fret over Russia 2018

Barry Douglas: ‘I Don’t Take Anything for Granted. I’ve Experienced the Real World’

Trump and the Fading Ghost of an Illusion

Displaced Citizens from Ghouta Arrive in Damascus

Iran: Protests in Ahwaz against Discrimination

Preliminary Results Show Sisi Winning with 92% of Vote

Promises about Gulf Tourists Returning to Lebanon this Summer

US Ambassador Retreats Threats to Replace Abbas

US Differences Concerning 'Soon' Withdrawal from Syria

Crown Prince Meets Bill Clinton, John Kerry

US Charge d'Affaires in Riyadh: Change in Saudi Arabia Calls for New US Participation

Thursday, 29 March 2018

First Women's Yoga Training Center Opens Doors in Gaza

French Police Arrest Man After Driving Car at Soldiers

40% of Home Genetic Tests Could Be Giving You False Results

Houthi Missiles Accelerate Europe's Sanctions Against Iran

New Deal on Douma, Tal Rifaat to Divide Syria

Iran Trains Two Saudis to Target Oil Pipelines

UAE Expects Increase of Non-Oil Sector Contribution to GDP

Streets of Syria’s 'Neutral' Suwaida are Free of Assad’s Photos

On Easter, Israel Prevents Christian Gaza Youth From Entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Saudi Arabia Joins FTSE Russell with Forecasts of $5 Billion Investments

Early Estimates Say Sisi is On Course for Big Election Win

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Former King of Spain

Security Minister: Britain to Introduce New Counter-terrorism Legislation

SoftBank's CEO: Vision 2030 Is Consistent with Our Vision

Iraq Wants to Stay Out of US-Iran Conflict

Give Us a Break: Why a Few Days in the Sun Can Be Crucial for a Season’s Run-in

UN Security Council: Houthi Missiles Are Serious Threat to KSA, Regional Security

World’s Biggest Solar Power Project in Saudi Arabia

Lebanon: Civil Society Runs for Elections With 66 Candidates in 9 Electoral Districts

Steven Reid: ‘Roy Hodgson is an Inspiration – Working with Him Fits Perfectly’

BDL Governor: Talks about Bankruptcy are Political Exaggeration

Hadi Calls on Stopping Iran’s Interferences in Region

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Kuwait to Host Global Conference on Islamic Finance in May

Yemen Calls on UNESCO to Save Architectural Treasures from Houthis

Saudi Arabia Ranks 7th in Efficiency of Government Spending, WEForum

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Sign Air Transport Agreement

Turkish Forces, FSA Take Control over Tal Rifaat

Kim Jong Un ‘Looking Forward’ to Meeting Trump

Russia Vows to Respond to Western Expulsion of Diplomats

White Banners Movement Ignites War of Words Among Iraqi Factions

EU Gives Facebook 2 Weeks to Answer Questions, Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress

Financial Reward for All Saudi Students Studying Abroad

Moroccan FM Visits Al-Aqsa, Underlines Support for Palestinian Cause

Saudi Arabia Signs MoU on World’s Biggest Solar Power Project

Survivors of Sinai’s ‘Worshipers Attack’ Vote in Hopes of Rooting Out ISIS

Crown Prince Attends Saudi-US CEO Forum Dinner

Lebanon: Exchange of Accusations, Insults Used as Main Electoral Weapons

Crown Prince Stresses Commitment to Political Solution to Mideast Crises

Saudi Senior Scholars Warn Channels Spreading Misguidance, Sedition

Egyptian Man Arrested in Italy over ISIS Links

New App to Discover Special Places in Cities You Visit

Syria: A Long Bus Ride and Hours of Waiting

Saudi-US CEO Forum Sees Signing of Agreements Worth $20 Billion

Turkey Central Bank’s Net Profit Soars by 92.5% in 2017

London Police Detain Man who Attacked Cars with Gulf-registered Plate Numbers

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Saudi Crown Prince: OPEC, Russia Consider 10-20 Year Oil Cooperation

Saudi Cabinet Lauds Air Force for Intercepting Houthi Missiles

Bahrain Files Complaint against Qatar to ICAO

Libya: Haftar Refuses to Overthrow Aqila Saleh

Qatar Officially Stops Supporting Gaza Municipal Projects

Saudi National Tried for Communicating with Iranian Intelligence

Iran Currency Hits Record Low

ADNOC Awards Samsung Two Contracts to Boost Output of Ruwais Refinery

John Bolton and the Policy of Confusion

Confusion in Lebanon’s Baalbek-Hermel Benefits Hezbollah, Amal

Regime Forces Carry Out Field Executions in Syria’s Ghouta

Crown Prince Discusses Syria, Yemen, Palestine with UN Chief

German Foreign Minister from Ramallah: We See No Progress without the Americans

Putin Says 'Criminal Negligence' Behind Fire that Killed 41 Children

Egyptian Presidential Election Regulator Confirms High Turnout, Average Voting Rates in Northern Sinai

Chelsea Racism Claims Could Be Just the Tip of the Iceberg

King Salman Honors Winners of King Faisal Int'l Prize

Turkey Pushes 10 km Deep into Iraqi Kurdistan Territory

10 Underrated Premier League Players

Iran Warns of Dire Regional Consequences if Nuclear Deal is Canceled

Tripartite Committee to Confront Iran’s Malign Influence

Iranian Missiles on the Anniversary of the Yemen war

UAE: Barakah's First Nuclear Power Plant Completed

Saudi Ambassador to US: Iran’s Record is One of Death and Destruction

Bahrain: Military Court Examines Appeals on Army Chief Assassination Attempt

Yemen’s PM: We’ll Call for Lifting Sanctions on Ahmed Saleh, Turn the Page of Disputes

King Salman Asserts Saudi Arabia‘s Firm Stance on Any Hostile Attempts against its Security

High Turnout of Women in First Day of Egyptian Presidential Election

Monday, 26 March 2018

Coalition Provides Evidence on Iranian Role in Houthi Attacks, Reserves Right to Respond

UN Chief Condemns Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Moscow Vows Retaliation as US, Europe Expel Russian Diplomats

First Eurovision Winner Dies at 94

Iran Builds Facilities in Syria Close to Russian Bases to Avoid Being Attacked

Morocco’s FM to Meet Abbas, Visit Aqsa Mosque

Iraq Summons 620 Candidates for Background Probe

Economic Forum in Riyadh Discusses Enhancing Competitiveness, Governance

Houthi Attacks Widely Condemned amid Solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Tunisia Announces Economic Roadmap

Are Brighton the Premier League’s Shrewdest Buyers?

Why Zlatan's Move to LA Galaxy Is Bad for Major League Soccer

Haftar Rejects Sarraj Offer to Share Power

Behind 'Trade War' Slogans, a Few Routes to Peace

Egypt: 6 Militants Linked to Alexandria Bombing Killed in Raid

UNICEF Official Overlooks Child Recruitment in Yemen

Lebanon Prepares for Brussels Conference, Sets Refugee’s Return as Priority

A Natural Part of the World

Erdogan: Tal Rifaat Next Target of Operation Olive Branch

Political, Economic Meetings on Saudi Crown Prince's Agenda in New York

Egyptians Head to Polls amid Heightened Security

Arab Coalition to Prove Iran’s Involvement in Smuggling Missiles

Bolton’s Plan to Kill the Iran Nuclear Deal

Sunday, 25 March 2018

Multiple Casualties in Blast Near Mosque in Afghan City of Herat

Will Trump Let Assad Get Away With Using Chemical Weapons in Syria?

US Airstrike Kills Two Qaeda 'Terrorists' in Southern Libya

Big Tech May Be Monopolistic, But It's Good for Consumers

Hamas to Accuse PA Parties of Involvement in PM Assassination Attempt

Parsons Green Tube Bombing: Teenager Ahmed Hassan Jailed for 34 Years

Use Your Brain: Artificial Intelligence Isn't Close to Replacing It

‘Aleppo’s Artery’: A Route Paved with Death, A Money Well for Pro-Regime Militias

US Weighs Recommendation to Expel Russian Diplomats

Football’s Latest Arms Race: The Battle for Europe’s Best Youngsters Intensifies

Buying Votes Threatens Iraq's Electoral Code of Ethics

Manchester City Title Stroll Should not Distract from Strength of Competition

Lebanese PM Hariri Leads Election Campaign Against Hezbollah

Terrorism in Alexandria Ahead of Egypt's Presidential Elections

AED40 Bn in Trade Between Dubai, Germany in 2017

Syrian Rebels Depart Syria’s Ghouta, Douma Stands Alone

Saudi Crown Prince Oversees ‘Destination of the Future’ NEOM Agreements in Boston

Yemeni Army Liberates Strategic Taiba Camp

World Cities Go Dark for Earth Hour to Highlight Climate Change

Saturday, 24 March 2018

Volunteers Save 5 of Over 150 Stranded Pilot Whales in Australia

Libyan Official Holds Sarraj Responsible for Failing to Unite Army at Cairo Talks

British Investigators Raid Cambridge Analytica Offices over Facebook Data Breach

Malaysia Arrests 7 Men with ISIS Links Over Attacks Plot

Two Koreas Hold Talks Next Week ahead of April Summit between Leaders

Griffiths Chooses Aden as First Stop Before Meeting Insurgents

Egypt FM: We Look Forward to Counter-Terrorism Coordination with India

Oil Prices Rise in Strongest Showing since July 2017

Head of Alexandria Security Directorate Escapes Bombing

Underground Railroad Refuge for Hundreds of Slaves Discovered in Philadelphia

Aoun: No One Can Disrupt Relations with Saudi Arabia

Jack Wilshere: Wenger Just Said if you Can Get a Contract Elsewhere you Can Go

Bolton: Trump Should Insist on Libya-style Denuclearization for North Korea

Election Silence in Egypt

The Russia World Cup Has to Save International Football from Crisis

Policeman, who Traded Places with Hostage in France Shooting, Dies from Injuries

Morocco: Managem Profits Rise 204% in 2017

Jamali: The West is Blatantly Interfering in Libya…. Parties’ Differences are Not Fundamental

Lebanese President Warns of Country’s ‘Bankruptcy’

7 Arrested in Bahrain over Arson Attack at Police Patrol

Houthi Militias Accused of Killing 8 Women, 8 Children in Taiz in February

Trump's War Cabinet … Against Whom?

Exclusive: UN-Sponsored Iraqi Electoral Code of Ethics

Saudi Federation for Cyber Security Signs Deals with Northrop Grumman, Lockhe Martin

American Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Security is US Priority

Saudi FM Urges Iran to Stop Supporting Terror: We Do Not Need Anyone to Defend us

Syria: Russian Army Firms Grip on Ghouta

Friday, 23 March 2018

Saudi Crown Prince Meets US Vice President in Washington

Egypt’s Sisi Visits Airbase in Sinai

Turkey Partially Reopens Airspace to Flights from Kurdistan

John Bolton, New US National Security Advisor, in his own Words

Tunisia Cast Net Wide to Bolster World Cup Squad

US Blames Iran for Major Hacking Scheme Targeting Universities

At Least 10 Dead in Car Bomb in Afghanistan

Rome: Negotiations with Riyadh to Cooperate in Nationalization of Military Industries

Scientists Develop Brain Scanner in a Helmet

A Blood Test to Screen for Cancer May Be Just Around the Corner

At Least 13 Killed, 27 Wounded in Apartment Block Fire in Vietnam

Bukhari: Saudi-Lebanese Relations Will Return to Their Golden Age

Spirited SPAL Frustrate Juve and Shake up the Bottom – and Top – of Serie A

Saudi Stocks Score Highest Closure in 31 Months

Eastern Ghouta Evacuees Arrive in Idlib, More Civilians Killed in Air Strikes

Saudi Cyber Security and Programming Federation Establishes Specialized AI College

ISIS-Linked Woman Stands Trial in Saudi Arabia for Playing Part in Mosque Bombing

The Last Days of Toys `R' Us

Suspected ISIS Gunman Takes Hostages at Supermarket in France

Azerbaijan Seeks Saudi Partnership in Satellite Technology, Petrochemicals

British Ambassador to Yemen: The West Has Forgotten the Reason of War

Yemeni Human Rights Minister Reports Intensifying Houthi Violations to OHCHR

UK Diplomats Leave Moscow as EU Nations Mull Measures against Russia

Saudi Energy Minister: Aramco IPO May Happen in 2018

Valve Replacement: Mechanical or Tissue?

Chris Mepham: It’s Surreal that Ryan Giggs Wants to Have a Chat with you

Saudi-US Relations Voyage Beyond Oil Sales

‘Palmyra’: A Likely Winner in the Race to Name New Russian Nuclear-Capable Missile

Abbas Says Hamas Will Bear Consequences of Gaza Security Control

Iran May Seek Beijing, Moscow Economic Rapprochement to Counter Western Sanctions

Lebanon: Dispute Rages Between Judges, Justice Minister

Crown Prince Attends First Annual Saudi-US Partnership Dinner in Washington

Yemen PM Stresses Need to End Iranian Meddling

Saudi FM: We Have Other Options if Washington Abandons Nuclear Deal

The Real Cost of Afrin

Doha Releases Terror List Comprised Mostly of Qataris

US Delegation in Manbij to Reassure Kurds, Challenge Ankara

US Congress Plans to Approve $1 Bln Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

New US-Funded Counterterrorism Training Center in Jordan

Trump Appoints Bolton as National Security Adviser to Replace McMaster

Bloody Scenes of Life Under ISIS Haunt Mosul Returnees

Thursday, 22 March 2018

White House: Trump, Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Relations

White House: Trump to Impose Tariffs on $50 Bln in Chinese Imports

Syrian Rebels, Families Begin Evacuation from Eastern Ghouta's Harasta

At Least 14 Killed in Bombing in Somalia Capital

UAE Minister: Qatar Terrorism List Confirms Evidence against it

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Meets US Secretary of Defense at Pentagon

Suspect in Palestinian PM Assassination Attempt Dies after Hamas Gunbattle

Khartoum: UN Human Settlement Program to Aid 185,000 Refugees

EU International Donors Sponsor Gaza Water Treatment Plant

Women Rally in Sanaa Agitates Houthi Militias, Recalls Dec. 4 Unrest

Iraq Detains over 19,000 ISIS Suspects, Sentences 3,000 to Death

Khamenei Criticizes ‘Political Tribalism’, Failure to Fight Corruption

Turkey Targets PKK in Northern Iraq despite Warning

Qatar Liquidates Assets in Southeast Asia

6 Dead in Czech Chemical Factory Explosion

Moscow Calls Johnson Likening Putin to Hitler 'Disgusting'

Sarkozy Slams Lack of Evidence in Gaddafi Probe

Lebanon: Bill on Women’s Right to Children Naturalization Excludes Syrians, Palestinians

Hariri: Lebanon’s Economy is a Priority for the Government

German-Algerian Man Charged over ISIS Links

Egypt Intervenes to Prevent Abbas from Declaring Gaza ‘Rebel Territory’

Saudi Arabia Combats Radical Ideology by Reforming National Curriculum

SAMA Permits Online Purchases for Mada Cardholders

Shaw May Play Long Game despite his Perplexing Treatment by Mourinho

UN Envoy to Libya Makes Final Push to Amend Skhirat Agreement

Yemeni Official Warns of ‘Qatari Plot’ to Weaken Hadi

Why I was Wrong over Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's Egyptian King

‘Tragic’ Conditions for Displaced from Syria’s Eastern Ghouta

West Jerusalem Mayor to Announce Knesset Candidacy

US, Europe Negotiate on Nuclear Deal to Force Iran to Stop Supporting Terrorism

Kuwait Plans $6.6 Bn Industrial City

Japanese FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia is Key to Middle East’s Stability, Prosperity

Iraq Announces 'Absolute Rejection' of Turkish Cross-Border Infiltration

Egypt Investigates 30 People over ISIS Links

African Countries Set to Establish Largest Continental Free-Trade Zone

Center of Excellence for NEOM Research at KAUST

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Palestinian Ahed Tamimi Reaches Plea Deal, Sentenced to 8 Months in Jail

Saudi Cyber Security and Programming Federation Signs MoU with Booz Allen Hamilton

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Envoy to Middle East, Senators on Second Day of US Visit

Arab Coalition Jet Targeted by Missile in Yemen, Escapes Unharmed

Saudi Cyber Security and Programming Federation Signs MoU with University of Draper

Saudi General Investment Authority: US Investments in Kingdom Exceed SR207 Bln

Saudi, US Forces Conclude Joint Military Drill

Authorities Return 101 Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria

Texas ‘Serial Bomber’ Blows himself up after Police Close in

Claudia Cardinale Stars as Tunisia Opens City of Culture

Syria’s Manbij: Dividing Line for External Conflicts

Flob Farrago Shows Pundits Helped Turn Beautiful Game into Love Island

Blast Kills at Least 29 Near Sakhi Shrine in Afghan Capital

Man Sentenced to Death for Shooting Security Patrols, Sites

Winning Is No Longer Enough for Managers – They Must Do It with Style

PA Calls on Hamas to Hand Over Gaza Strip ‘All at Once’

Economic Stops in Crown Prince's Visit to US

European Ambassadors in Sanaa to Pressure Insurgents in Coordination with Legitimate Government

Gulf Financial Deficit Drops 52%

US Poll: 6 in 10 Citizens Favor Strengthening Relations with Saudi Arabia

KSA, US: Strategic Partnership Between Two Global Economic Powers

Libyan Speaker: Qatar and Turkey Violated Sovereignty of Our Country

US Optimistic on Crown Prince's Visit Opening New Areas of Cooperation

Lebanon: Electoral Breakup Between Future, Lebanese Forces

Bin Salman in Washington- Huge Investments, Meeting with Congress Leaders

US-Turkish 'Knots' Complicate Agreement Over Syria’s Manbij

UN Envoy Promises New Political Process in Yemen

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Saudi Arabia to Host Arab League Summit on April 15

Trump Telephones Putin to Congratulate him on Re-Election

Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince to White House Work Lunch

Egypt Halts Operation of Uber, Careem Ride-Sharing Apps

Teenager Killed by Police after Shooting 2 Students at Maryland High School

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Trump, Discusses Investment, ‘Deep’ Ties with US

Dubai's Non-Oil Foreign Trade Rises to $354 Bn

Jordan’s Public Debt Amounts to $38.69 Bn

Saudi King Salman Discusses Bilateral Ties with Kuwait Emir

Saudi Arabia: SEEC Stresses Importance of Vehicle Care for Energy Saving

Saudi Govt. Looks forward to Crown Prince’s Talks with Trump, US Officials

World Bank: Saudi Arabia is a Gulf Pioneer in Economic Transformation

Expelled Russian Diplomats Leave UK after Spy Attack

ISIS Militants Seize Damascus Neighborhood in Surprise Attack

Belgian Women Among ISIS Widows in North Syria Camp

WIL Economic Forum Discusses Role of Banks in Financing Women's Projects

Homemade Bomb Goes off in Texas, Fifth in a Month

Egypt’s National Budget Deficit Falls to 4.2 % in H1 of 2017-18

1st-Come 1st-Served: EU Calls on Towns to Bid for Free WiFi Cash

Possibility of Tripoli Clashes Stokes Fear amid Talks to Unite Libya’s Military

Ex-French President Sarkozy Held by Police over Illegal Financing from Libya

Warned of Boko Haram, Nigerian Army Fails to Act Before Schoolgirls' Abduction: Amnesty

Hariri: CEDAR Stresses International Commitment to Lebanon’s Stability

Ahmadinejad Criticizes IRGC Intervention in the Economy

UN Rights Chief Slams Syrian Regime’s War Crimes as 15 Children Killed in Strike

Saif al-Islam Presents His Program for Presidential Elections

Tehran Refuses to Engage in Negotiations over Ballistic Missile Program

Saudi Arabia Embraces Change - and the United States Can Help

India: 39 Workers Abducted by ISIS in Iraq Are Confirmed Dead

How Did José Mourinho Turn £89m Pogba into the Anti-Scott McTominay?

Morocco: Trial of Detainees Held over Jerada Unrest Kicks off

The Crown Prince’s US Visit and the Yemen War

Algeria’s Bouteflika Promotes More Competition in Upcoming Presidential Elections

Jailbird Militants, a Security Threat for Europe

Lebanon: Disputes Complicate Creation of March 8 Electoral Lists

Tillerson’s Insubordination Meant He Had to Go

Yemeni President Renews Conditions for Negotiations with Houthis

Abbas Accuses Hamas of Involvement in Hamdallah Assassination Attempt

Saudi FM: Crown Prince to Tackle Important Files, Primarily Iran’s Nefarious Activities

Adrien Silva: ‘I Will Never Understand Fifa’s Decision. We’re Talking Seconds’

New Device Allows Users to Defy Gravity

Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Washington on Official Visit

Moscow, Damascus Compete over Ghouta ‘Victory’

American Media Shows Great Interest in Saudi Crown Prince’s US Visit

Monday, 19 March 2018

Palestinian President Blames Hamas for Attack on PM’s Convoy

Baghdad to Pay Salaries of Peshmerga, Civil Servants in Kurdistan

Development Bank EBRD Upbeat on Lebanon, Seeks Continued Reform

Tunisian Man Blows Himself up during Police Chase

Saudi Ambassador to US: Iran Wants to Form Another ‘Hezbollah’ in Yemen

Iranian Protester Sentenced to Death for Running over Policemen

Egypt, Sudan Stress Joint Work to Preserve Mutual National Security

Saudi Crown Prince Departs Kingdom for US

Foreigners Pumped $365 Mn in Saudi Stock

Libyan Army Officers Discuss Unifying Military Institution in Cairo

OIC Seeks Intensified International Cooperation Against Extremism, Terrorism

UK-Russia War of Words Escalates, OPCW Inspectors Begin Work

EU Criticizes Turkey over Afrin Offensive as Ankara Says Stay Not Permanent

Paris Urges Tough EU Approach on Iran

Christie's to Auction Rare Watch once Owned by Egypt’s King Farouk

MiSK Foundation Organizes 3 Events in Washington, New York, Los Angeles

ADNOC Signs Major Offshore Concession Agreements with Total

Saudi Arabia: Joint Gulf Shield Drills Commence

Issa: Provocation of Religious Sentiment in ‘Religiophobia’ Motivates Extremism

French Citizen Arrested in Israel for Smuggling Arms from Gaza

Rouhani Defends Government's Economic Performance

Iran Seeks 'Regional Coordination' with Oman

Iraq: SOMO Chief Expects Stable Oil Rates in 2018

Egypt: 4 Soldiers, 36 Militants Killed in Sinai Battle

Exclusive - Iraqi Universities Refuse Being Ruffled by Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

Jewish Town Halts Tender After Arabs Buy Half Plots of Land

James Bond in Stalin’s Bed

Israel Prepares to Face 'Two Busy Months'

Houthis Seize Yahya Saleh's Money

Philippine Hotel Blaze Kills at Least Five

Saudi Interior Minister Meets Senior Philippine Officials

King Salman Appoints, Promotes 24 Judges at the Court of Grievances

Uefa Shows Bite to Besiktas but is a Pussycat over Danny Welbeck Dive

Putin Claims Landslide Victory to Earn Fourth Term in Office

Saudi Crown Prince: Bin Laden Sought to Create Rift between Riyadh, Washington

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Measures in Damascus Anticipating US Strike

Saudi Arabia Provides Yemeni Hospitals with Fuel, without Discrimination

Mustaqbal-Lebanese Forces Dispute Threatens Their Electoral Alliance

Saudi Crown Prince in US on Monday, Meets Trump Tuesday

The Justification for a Saudi Nuclear Bomb

Egypt, UAE Committed to Arab Boycott of Qatar

Brexit Hurts Europe, But Hurts the UK More

Nigerian Emir Wants to Take his Ancient City Into Modern Era

Prominent US Senator Predicts Trump’s Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal

Sunday, 18 March 2018

UAE FM Meets Egyptian Counterpart: Qatar Providing Platform for Extremism, Hatred

Salah Celebrated as he Becomes Europe’s Top Scorer

Abu Dhabi Signs $1.45B Offshore Deal with Total

Bomber Killed, 5 Wounded in Failed Attack in Kabul

Syrian Regimes Given Deadline to Hrasta as Evacuations Continue in Eastern Ghouta

Riyadh and Washington Ready to Face off against Iran

3 Killed in Fire at Philippine Hotel

Gaza Factions Announce Marches for the Palestinian Right of Return

Israel Destroys Hamas Tunnel in Gaza

Champions League Quarter-Finals: Tie-by-Tie Analysis

Mark Hughes Looks a Big Gamble for Southampton – but it Could Pay off

Seven Ways Iran Spends its Money in the Syrian War

Abadi Vows to Achieve Political Majority in Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections

Putin Victory Expected as Russians Vote in Presidential Elections

Egypt Presidential Elections: Expatriate Voting Ends as Saudi Arabia Records Highest Turnout

Asharq Al-Awsat Tours Eastern Aleppo amid Ravages of War

Sunni Vote in Limbo as Shi’ite Parties to Sweep Parliamentary Seats in Southern Lebanese District

Erdogan: Turkish Forces Have Complete Control of Afrin Center

Muslim World League Signs Agreement on Regulating Halal Products in Japan

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia Keen on Emptying Ghouta of Armed Factions

Omani FM in Tehran, Denies Mediation with US

Iranian Authorities Arrest Close Ally of Former President Ahmadinejad

Sudan President Meets Egypt’s Sisi on Monday

Saudi Crown Prince to Hold Talks with Trump, Senior Official on Upcoming US Trip

Belgian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Have Taken All Measures to Avert New Attacks

Saturday, 17 March 2018

Yemen Govt. Names Half-Brother of Ex-President Saleh to Head Army Reserve

Xi Unanimously Given Second Term as China President

Morocco Desert Stallion Race Pushes Limits of Endurance

Morocco Estimates $16 Billion Needed to Host World Cup

Syria Opposition Warns of Genocide in Ghouta

Tunisian Judiciary Vows to Investigate Espionage Case Led by French Businessman

At Least 16 Dead As Migrant Boat Sinks off Greek Island

Iraqi PM Welcomes FIFA decision to lift ban on Iraqi stadiums

'So Much Money, So Poor' – Spanish Press Lays Into Manchester United

Houthi Vehicles Destroyed Off Saudi Borders

Egyptian Security Delegation Discusses Reconciliation File in Ramallah

EU Mulls Sanctions on Iran's Ballistic Missiles

$63 Million E-Commerce in Tunisia

Egyptian Presidency: High Turnout at Elections Abroad

More People Flee Afrin, Civilians Killed in Turkish Airstrike

Morocco: Calls for Protests Monday to Support Jerada Detainees

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Ramming Attack

Saudi Arabia to Open Foreign Investment to Recruitment Agencies

Small Plane Crashes Outside Philippine Capital, 10 Dead

Gaza’s Bombing: Does it Destroy Reconciliation?

José Mourinho is Pretty Much Cooked as a Champions League Force

UAE Official: Saudi Arabia Moves Forward While Iran Sticks to Past

OIC Secretary General Meets Pope Francis

UN Chief Expresses ‘Serious Concern’ over ‘Hezbollah’ Arms

Yemen Central Bank Receives $2 Billion Deposit

Trump’s Five Demands from Tehran Shake the Mullahs

Saudi Minister of Interior Discusses Regional Issues with Singapore's President

Russia Expels UK Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

Nasrallah Accuses Electoral Opponents of Backing ISIS, Nusra

Euro Zone Inflation Lags in February As Food Prices Fall

EU Court Bans Restaurant Chain from Trademarking 'Mafia' Name

Taliban Claims Deadly Kabul Car Bombing

Bacteria Settles in 70% of Brits Beds

Political Storm in Germany over Islam

Queen Elizabeth’s Grandson Dreams of Being a Policeman

Friday, 16 March 2018

Merkel, Macron Voice Solidarity with Britain over Ex-Spy Poisoning

Lebanon Central Bank: IMF Criticism Valid, but Budget a Good Start

Seoul, Washington Talk of ‘Brighter Future’ for N. Korea after Kim, Trump Summit

UN Appeals for $1 Billion for Rohingya Refugees

Crown Prince: Saudi Arabia is Washington’s Oldest Ally in Middle East

Saudi Arabia Allocates Over 21,000 Housing, Financing Products

Egypt: Investment Bank Issues 246.9 Mn shares in 2018

Khamenei Attacks Those Who Depreciate His Comprehensive War

100 Days after Saleh's Death Bring Back Controversy on Future of GPC

World Bank Warns of Imminent Collapse in Gaza

Athens Rejects Turkish Request to Extradite 8 Soldiers

Rex Tillerson’s Firing Was Necessary to National Security

Dozens Killed in Air Strikes on Syria's Eastern Ghouta

EgyptAir to Resume Moscow Flights Next Month

Algeria's Economy Slacks in 2017

Iraqi Teen Guilty of London Tube Bombing

Paris Opens €400 mln Credit Line for Lebanon’s Army, Security Forces

US Looks to Protect Afghan Capital Against Taliban Bombings

Turkish Forces Try to Storm Afrin, Urge Kurds to Surrender

Saudi Arabia Delivers 300 Tons of Medical Aid to Yemen

Saudi Arabia: SAIPR to Build Knowledge-based Economy

Saudi Arabia Calls for Supporting Lebanese Army As Sole Legitimate Power

Tillerson’s Sacking ‘Complicates’ European Mediation in Iran Nuclear Deal

Lavrov: Moscow Will Expel British Diplomats

UNRWA Gets $100M in New Funds After US Cuts

Sisi Vows to Continue Fight against Terrorists

Mattis: Iran 'Mucking Around' in Iraq Elections

Exclusive – US Seeks Counter-Terrorism Role to UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

US Military Helicopter Crashes in Iraq

Morocco: Detentions, Injuries in Jerada Protests

Southampton’s Misery Stems from Losing Identity and Transfer Touch

UN Probe Accuses Syrian Regime of 'Systematic' Rape

Delusions of Stadium Grandeur Haunt West Ham, Club’s owners

Pentagon Accuses Iran of Continuing to Fuel Regional Chaos

The Boy From Petersburg Who Became The Man From Moscow

Half of Israel’s Arms Exports Go to India

Thursday, 15 March 2018

French Interior Minister Visits Algeria, Discusses Immigration, Organized Crime

Egyptian FM Heads to Rome to Chair UNRWA Meeting

Houthi Militias Recruited 15 Children in Mahwit in February

Stable Outlook for Saudi Banking System, Moody's

Israel’s Knesset Bans Arab Lawmakers from Trip to US, Europe

Ankara Says Will Take Afrin Center in 'Very Short Time'

Crown Prince Says Saudi will Develop Nuclear Bomb if Iran Does

Thousands Flee Syria’s Eastern Ghouta as Aid Convoy Enters Enclave

Saudi Nationals Tried for Targeting Danish Resident, Security Officials

IsDB Holds Annual Meeting in Tunis, Offers Platform for Decision Makers to Discuss Challenges

Calls for More Efforts in Morocco Consumer Protection

Russia Warns of Retaliation in Row with UK over Spy Attack

Hamas Forms High-Level Committee to Investigate Bomb Targeting PM Convoy

Raqqa Residents Push Reconstruction Efforts, Dust off Their City

Impact of Tillerson's Exit on Iran Deal, Korea Talks

Rome 2 Conference Kicks Off to Rally Support for Lebanon’s Army, Security Services

Libya: Chairman of High Council Survives Assassination Attempt

West Ham Ready to Pay for Huge Police Presence at London Stadium

Bahrain Education Minister: We are Seeking to Attract Foreign Universities

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Moscow Coordinates with Ankara, Tehran for 'Post-Ghouta' Phase

From Faster Decisions to Less Panic: Five Ways VAR could be Improved

Navy Jet Crashes Off Florida, Killing 2 Crew Members

Iran: Concerns Over Fate of Nuclear Deal after Tillerson’s Departure