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KSGAAL Signs MoU with Jordan Academy of Arabic

As part of its fifth annual international conference, themed "Arabic Language and Culture: Intersections and Dimensions," King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Academy of Arabic. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in serving the Arabic language and its associated disciplines. It also establishes a framework for joint action to facilitate the exchange of expertise and integration of capabilities between the two academies.

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Sports

Arsenal Plot Football Domination after Title Win, Says CEO Garlick

Arsenal are in a strong position to dominate men's football for years to come, CEO Richard Garlick said on Wednesday, minutes after the club announced they had agreed a new long-term deal for manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta ended the club's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May and has extended his contract to 2030. The club also reached the Champions League final, losing on penalties to Paris St Germain, and posted club-record revenue. Garlick said, however, they were not resting on their laurels as they seek to build on a stellar campaign on and off the pitch.

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Lifestyle

Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and Hovering Cars See Paris Fashion Week Go Out on a High

Coco Chanel designed her postwar suit so women could move. Seven decades later, designer Matthieu Blazy has made it stretch. Suits in a new “smocked tweed” anchored Blazy’s spring-summer 2027 collection for Chanel, shown Monday night at the Grand Palais beneath a flock of illuminated birds as Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Pedro Pascal watched from the front row. The fabric gives like sportswear, but the idea is old. Chanel built its name by changing how women dressed, and a year after his debut as its designer, Blazy is applying that principle to the house’s own uniform.

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Business

Stocks Slide as Oil Climbs on Mideast Flareup

Oil prices rose Wednesday on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, weighing on stock markets. Crude futures had steadied Tuesday, helping Wall Street to fresh highs, with a large amount of the support coming from a rush back into the AI trade that saw chip titan Nvidia push towards a $6-trillion market value.

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Culture

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Center Promotes Arabic Calligraphy Through Specialized Training

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy is conducting a series of specialized training programs and courses in Arabic calligraphy during the last quarter of 2026 across Madinah, Riyadh, and Dammam. These initiatives support the center's efforts to develop the skills of practitioners and enthusiasts while promoting the art form as a key component of the Kingdom's cultural identity, SPA reported.

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Makkah's Traditional Architecture Inspires Modern Urban Identity

Makkah's architecture reflects a long history in which an identity closely linked to the city's religious stature was formed, shaped by its geographical, climatic, and social environment to produce a distinct style that combines functionality and beauty. Among the most prominent features of the traditional Makkah house are the Rawashin, projecting wooden windows and balconies that regulated light and air, reduced solar glare, ensured privacy, and gave facades their aesthetic character, SPA reported.

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Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones and Missiles, At Least 19 Dead

Russia pounded Ukraine with waves of missiles and drones on Wednesday, killing at least 19 people and hitting residential buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. One Russian missile slammed into an apartment block in the northern city of Pryluky, killing at least 13 people including four children, regional governor Vyacheslav Chaus said. Dozens of rescuers picked through the rubble at the site where several sections of the five-story building collapsed, Reuters video showed.

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Health

WHO Says No Obesity Drugs, Surgery for Under-10s

Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Releasing its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, the WHO instead strongly recommended structured diets, physical activity and behavior changes. "WHO does not recommend pharmacological treatment, bariatric surgery (surgery that changes the stomach or digestive tract) or weight-loss devices for children aged 0-9 years," AFP quoted it as saying.

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Business

Iraq Central Bank Devalues Dinar after Mideast War Hurts Oil Exports

Iraq's central bank devalued the dinar currency against the dollar on Wednesday, with the country facing a deepening crisis brought on by the Middle East war. Crude oil sales account for nearly 90 percent of Iraq's revenue but its exports have been hurt by the outbreak in February of the conflict between Iran and the United States, which choked off the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Consumer prices have also risen, while Iraq's foreign currency reserves have fallen by around $20 billion.

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Sports

Khaleeji 27 Trophy Presented to Saudi National Team

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under whose patronage the tournament was held, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz presented the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) trophy to the Saudi national team on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia beat the United Arab Emirates 2–0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, winning the Kingdom's fourth Gulf Cup title.

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Business

Chinese Independent Refiners Boost Iraqi Oil Purchases, Traders Say

Chinese independent refiners have stepped up purchases of crude from Iraq and Qatar for October and November delivery to replace dwindling Iranian supplies, as exports from other Gulf producers through the Strait of Hormuz recover, traders said. Strong demand for non-sanctioned Gulf crude from private refiners has helped support the market after supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to Reuters.

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News

Stability in Southern Lebanon Tops Agenda for Next Round of Talks with Israel

Preparations for the next round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Tampa, Florida, have stirred debate in Lebanon: Do they mark a shift from political negotiations over withdrawal and sovereignty to military administration of the south? Lebanese sources following the talks reject that interpretation, saying the focus is on resolving outstanding military and security issues. A ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat that those issues require decisions and action on the ground before other tracks can advance.

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Health

Trump Says Nobody Knows Who Is Running Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that nobody knew who was running Iran during the US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its eighth month. "Their leaders are gone, their second group of leaders are gone, and the biggest problem I have is nobody knows who the hell is running the country," Trump said. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said on Sunday Washington ⁠knows very well ⁠who their counterpart is in Iran and how the decision-making system in Iran works.

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Vance Says Iran Must Cut Enrichment to End War

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations.

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Sports

Merino Double Helps Spain Beat Croatia, Reach Nations League Quarters

Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday. Ivan Perisic put hosts Croatia ahead but substitute Merino equalized for Spain early in the second half. Perisic was sent off with 10 minutes remaining for a second yellow card and Merino helped Spain capitalize with a fine finish to reach the last eight with two matches to spare.

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Kane Eyes Ronaldo Record After Matching England Cap Mark

Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equaling 125th England cap. The captain matched Peter Shilton's men's record at Wembley on Tuesday, scoring his 90th and 91st international goals in a 3-0 win -- and has no intention of retiring any time soon. Ronaldo, 41, tops the global all-time charts with 146 goals for Portugal.

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Sports

Ronaldo Says Portugal Coach Broke Promises, Apologizes for Walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country. In a statement of nearly 2,000 words, the 41-year-old superstar apologized for walking out on the national team and said he would serve a suspension if necessary. "I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team," Ronaldo said.

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