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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A Primer on the Dollar’s Surge

This week, the dollar strengthened to levels not seen in more than a decade, raising questions about the causes and sustainability of the increase, as well as the consequences for the global economy. How large is the dollar’s move? The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has gained 3.1 percent since l

John Bolton…Extremist Politician Seeking a Role

Washington – Since the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections, the political circles in Washington have witnessed the nomination of many figures to serve in important positions in the coming administration. Over the few past days, John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the

South Syria…Calm Imposed by International Balances

The interrupted bombing of the Syrian regime forces in South Syria hasn’t changed the temporary calm status that dominates the region from around one year; power balance between the two parties has almost been absent amid foreign efforts, which have waited changes in the U.S. administration’s foreig

Russia, Europe, Iran and the Region

Since electing the U.S. Donald Trump, Europe has been in worry due to his electoral statements on the relation with Russia and him praising the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The simplest evidence over these concerns is the urgent conference called for by the European foreign ministries to discus

Saudi Arabian Airlines Starts Direct Flights to Ankara

Ankara- Saudi Arabian Airlines, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, has started direct flights to the Turkish capital, Ankara. There will be four weekly flights to Ankara; (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday) from Jeddah and three flights from Madinah (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Saudia will start fl

Houthis Violate the 48-hour Yemen Truce

Riyadh, Aden- Houthi militias and former President Abdullah Saleh forces committed at least 15 violations in the first hours of the 48-hour truce declared by the Arab Coalition in Yemen starting at mid-day Saturday. The Command of Coalition Forces to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said the ceasefire is