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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Altercations between Armed Militias in Libya

Cairo – Forces fighting ISIS in Sirte and loyal to the government of national accord became involved in the struggle between the government and the illegitimate forces in Tripoli. Of the first foreign states to comment on recent developments, France officially condemned the occupation of the Libyan

ADNOC to Merge Three of Its Shipping Units

Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Tuesday its intention to consolidate the operations of three of its shipping, marine and services companies to create a single world-class entity. The merge will include Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company, ADNATCO, Petroleum Services Com

King Mohammed VI Starts a Tour in East Africa

Rabat- Moroccan Royal Palace announced on Tuesday that King Mohammed VI left Casablanca heading to the Republic of Rwanda as part of a royal tour that will also lead the Sovereign to Tanzania and Ethiopia. This is the first tour by the Moroccan Monarch to East Africa, where Morocco’s presence and pr

UK Inflation at Highest Level in 2 Years

Cairo- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on Tuesday that inflation in Britain has hit its highest level in nearly two years. The announcement comes while the United Kingdom prepares for Brexit. Meanwhile, the tumbling of British Pound is spreading fears from raising the prices of im