EXPLAINED: 52 - The Real Truth

Charles Wins Hearts in Germany as Soft Power Pays Off

King Charles III won plenty of hearts during his three-day visit to Germany, his first foreign trip since ascending to the throne following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, last year. Charles' tour saw a number of firsts that show the importance both countries placed on it — at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Say Officer Killed in Israeli Strike on Syria, Vows Revenge

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have admitted that one of their officers was killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Friday. The Guards vowed to retaliate, but the increasing frequency of Israeli airstrikes on Syria suggests that Israel is determined to confront Iran's strong presence in the country.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Verstappen Takes Pole Position at Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen will have his best chance of claiming an inaugural Australian Grand Prix title after taking pole position in his Red Bull for Sunday's race on the Albert Park circuit. But the two-time world champion was not pleased with the performance of his RB19 despite setting a track record…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Houthis Allocate $500,000 for Sectarian Events

Houthi militia has allocated, within a week, about half a million dollars for a series of sectarian events in Sanaa and the other cities under their control celebrating the so-called "Day of Resilience," according to informed sources. A source close to the group told Asharq Al-Awsat that the militias organized…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Ali Kassem, Asmaa Galal Deliver Great Performance in 'El Harsha El Sab'a'

Over the past few hours, the performance of actors Ali Kassem and Asmaa Galal in “El Harsha El Sab'a” drama, screening on MBC Egypt and Shahid VIP, was trending on social media. Ali Kassem plays the character of “Sharif”, who falls in love with Salma (actress Asmaa Galal) but has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

US Extends Carrier Deployment After Syria Attack

The United States has decided to extend the deployment of the George H.W.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

UAE Central Bank Revokes License of Russia’s MTS Bank

The Central Bank of the UAE announced that it has been decided to cancel MTS Bank’s Abu Dhabi licence, wind down its operations within six months from the date of the decision, under the supervision of the Central Bank, and close the branch. This decision comes after considering the available…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Israeli Police Fatally Shoot Man at Jerusalem's Holy Site

Israeli police shot and killed a man who allegedly tried to steal an officer’s weapons at a flashpoint Jerusalem site late Friday, police said. The police said the slain man was 26 years old and from an Arab village in southern Israel, The Associated Press reported. Authorities said the incident…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

'El Nar Bel Nar'…Racist Dialogues Spark Controversy

The drama “El Nar Bel Nar”, screened on LBC and Shahid platform, is leading the trend on social media. Since its first episodes, it lured the audience for exposing a real struggle that affects the Lebanese and Syrians alike. Its fifth episode, which included a racist dispute between stars Caresse…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Türkiye Becomes Last NATO Nation to Ratify Finland Membership

Türkiye on Thursday became the final NATO nation to ratify Finland's membership of the US-led defense alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers unanimously backed the Nordic country's accession two weeks after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly blessed the bid. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the ratification,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023