Taiwan is bracing for Typhoon Champi, which is causing flight cancelations and warnings for severe weather conditions as it approaches the island’s northeast coast.

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Dosari praised on Wednesday the Lebanese government’s efforts to preserve the state and its national institutions. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received Ambassador Al-Dosari at the Grand Serail with the ambassador conveying the greetings of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said a statement from the PM’s office. The officials discussed bilateral relations and ways to boost cooperation between Saudi Arabia a

DUBAI: Saudi athletes Ali Al-Nakhli and Thamer Al-Zahrani each claimed gold at the fifth Asian Para Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) on Wednesday. The tournament, in Japan, runs until Oct. 24. Al-Nakhli’s medal came in the 100-meter T37 event, which he won with a time of 11.31 seconds, while his teammate Al-Zahrani added the second gold by taking the honors in the 400-meter T37 with a time of 55.74 seconds. Saudi athletes competing in other disciplines included Hani Al-Nakhli, who was unable to complet

A Druze source in Syria's southern Sweida province who opposes the policies of Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri has dismissed reports of plans to establish an Israeli military base in the province's southeastern countryside. The source also denied reports that the so-called National Guard was preparing to launch a major offensive against areas under Syrian government control and neighboring Daraa province, telling Asharq Al-Awsat that the claims were “media rumors with no basis on

 Lebanon's Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to pursue an investigation into a shipment of Hezbollah explosives to the end, saying the probe was expanding as he pressed for the case to be referred to the Judicial Council on national security grounds. “There are no limits to the investigation,” Nassar told Asharq Al-Awsat, insisting that political pressure would not interfere with the judiciary’s work. Nassar said the scale of the case and the dangers posed by the explosives justified re

King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has resumed normal operations following an attack on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident, as well as injuries to eight others. Additionally, a drone attack targeting the Shaybah oil field caused two fatalities and further injuries, but did not disrupt operations at the facility.

DOHA: Lusail International Circuit is gearing up to host the MotoGP Grand Prix of QATAR from Nov. 6 to 8 and the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix from Nov. 27 to 29. The circuit’s managers are adding the finishing touches across grandstands, hospitality areas and wider event infrastructure for the races sponsored by Qatar Airways. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Muhannadi, CEO of the circuit, said: “Our preparations are nearing completion, with our teams focused on ensuring that every aspect of the venue is ready

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel ‌on Thursday after more Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over a broader escalation of conflict and further disruptions to supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 1.77 percent, to $110.75 a barrel at 07:42 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.43, or 1.47 percent, to $98.58. ​Brent had settled largely unchanged on Wednesday, while WTI had eased 67 cents. “Oil prices remain well bid

The fifth edition of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will be held from January 30 to February 6, 2027, at the International Tennis Centre, featuring 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for a $1.2 million prize fund. This WTA 500 tournament has grown significantly in popularity, drawing over 60,000 attendees in 2026, and aims to inspire community engagement and promote tennis participation through various initiatives.

The upcoming Israeli election might result in a change of leadership, but its policies toward Iran are expected to remain the same. Experts believe that regardless of the election outcome, Iran will continue to be seen as a primary adversary.

DUBAI: For years, Kuwaiti artist Aseel AlYaqoub worked without a gallery, a grant, or any certainty that her research-heavy work was reaching people. Winning the seventh Ithra Art Prize this month, she tells Arab News, gave her validation she did not realize she had been seeking. AlYaqoub won for “Flora Incognita,” an installation of invented hybrid desert plants escaping the colonial-era archives that named them. The prize comes with a $100,000 grant, and the work will join the permanent coll

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's ATHR Gallery will show works by six artists at the prestigious fair, running from Oct. 23-25. Mohammad Alfaraj ‘The Storyteller’ ‘The Storyteller.’ (Supplied) “Every time we put together a booth (for an art fair), it feels less like curating and more like assembling fragments of a larger story, one that’s been unfolding across generations of Saudi artists long before I was paying attention, and one I hope continues long after,” Hamza Serafi, co-founder of Athr

DUBAI: Ukrainian content creator and producer Vlada Bulhakova, who has lived in Dubai for eight years, built a following with short-form comedy skits before moving into longer productions. She is currently working on a feature film. She studied theater in South Africa. She said acting was her first passion, but Hollywood-style productions were out of reach from her hometown there. After moving to Dubai, she worked a regular job before turning to social media. “I used social as a bridge, because

An Ebola outbreak originating in the Congo has rapidly expanded to four additional countries, including Nigeria. This outbreak has spread more widely across Africa than previous ones.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed concern over Bukayo Saka’s injury sustained during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Saka left the pitch early due to a sharp pain in his quadriceps.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reported that seven vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf were damaged, warning the US of possible further actions if provocations continue.

Walter dos Santos, who overcame hunger and hardship in Brazil’s northeast, attributes his family’s progress to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. His daughter and son have achieved academic success, a testament to Lula’s impact.

Max Verstappen aims to delay Kimi Antonelli’s potential championship win by securing a victory at the United States Grand Prix. Verstappen has recently demonstrated strong performances, winning in Bahrain and Singapore.

A lawyer defending Dr. Leopoldo Luque argued that he was unfairly made a scapegoat for the death of football icon Diego Maradona, emphasizing the unpredictability of Maradona’s heart attack.

In Saudi Arabia's Jazan region, the ancient oral tradition of "Tarwi’at Al-Ra’i" preserves critical pastoral knowledge, utilizing distinct herder's calls to communicate with livestock across its diverse landscapes. With over 7.8 million animals and 23,405 herders, this practice is integral to local livelihoods and food security, embodying the deep connection between herders, their animals, and the land.