Asharq Al-Awsat Editorial

Editorial desk and wire-service reports (AFP, Reuters, AP) as published in the Asharq Al-Awsat English Edition. This archive preserves the original text (2005–2017); attribution appears in the article dateline where provided by the source.

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French Delegation’s Visit to Syria Draws Criticism

Paris – A visit by three French lawmakers to Syria and Lebanon taking place from January 5-10 has raised several questions in Paris. the lawmakers planned meet with head of Syrian regime Bashar Assad and Foreign Minister Walid Moualem in Syria, in addition to Lebanon’s recently elected President Mic

Saudi-Lebanese Discussions Tackle Ten Topics

Riyadh- Saudi-Lebanese discussions will mainly tackle ten topics including: Saudi deposits, double taxation rules and facilitation of transfers between the two countries, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Other topics to be discussed also include: mechanisms of joint cooperation in the health

U.S. Drop-off Operations Target ISIS in Deir Ezzor

Beirut – The U.S.-led coalition against ISIS conducted on Monday drop-off operations near the province of Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria, killing more than 25 militants and detaining many others. Kurdish sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the operation was the result of successful intelligence

Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Support to Bahrain

Riyadh- The Council of Ministers reiterated the state’s support to Bahrain against terrorism and extremism, denouncing the attack against a Bahraini prison, which has left one soldier dead. Chairing the Cabinet session at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin

ISIS’ Confusing Religious and Political Messages

Riyadh- The terrorist attack that targeted a night club in Istanbul on New Year’s Eve was part of ISIS’ strategy to hit religious events and celebrations. But carrying it on New Year’s Eve was a sort of warning that the organization’s future plan includes a constant wave of attacks against Turkey. T

U.S.-Iranian Skirmishes in Strait of Hormuz

New York, Washington, Riyadh- The Strait of Hormuz witnessed on Sunday a skirmish between a U.S. Navy destroyer and Iranian vessels linked to the “Revolutionary Guards” after they closed in at high speed, officials at the U.S. Pentagon uncovered on Monday. According to those officials, the USS Mahan

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Iraqi Army Encircles ISIS Laboratories in Mosul

Mosul- Iraqi Special Forces advanced on Monday towards the eastern coast of the Tigris River, which divides the city of Mosul, and surrounded Mosul University where the ISIS organization has used its laboratories. “The Baladiyat neighborhood is done (recaptured) and Sukkar should be done before nigh

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Arabs amid Uprisings

For years now, Arabs have been going through consequent uprisings, on which they can’t cast a blind eye since it is on their land or near it, and affects the security and stability of their states and people. Matter of the fact is that the Middle East has touched on uncharted territory, bringing the

Istanbul Attacker Identified as ISIS Uzbek Recruit

Ankara- Turkish authorities revealed that the terror attacker responsible for New Year’s horrific shooting at an Istanbul nightclub has been identified. The assailant is responsible for the death of 39 people, who he shot to dead during the early hours of the New Year’s Day. The man was identi

Abu Mugheera from Guantanamo Bay to Syria

London – A British extremist who has been formerly detained in Guantanamo Bay detainee fled to Syria and is now fighting for al-Qaeda. The terrorist – who dubbed himself Abu Mugheera al-Britani– has written in detailed memoire about his experience in the notorious U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo. Bri