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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Russia to Set Up Permanent Syrian Naval Base

Russia will create a permanent naval base in Syria to expand its military footprint in the Middle East, a government official said on Monday, a week after Moscow said it was considering reviving Soviet-era bases in Vietnam and Cuba. The move, announced by Russian Deputy Defence Minister Nikolai Pank

World Energy Congress Begins in Istanbul

Ankara – The 23rd World Energy Congress opened on Sunday at Lutfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center with representatives of 130 countries taking part, members of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ministers of Energy fro

150 Republican Leaders Withdraw Support for Trump

Washington – Few hours before the second presidential debate, Republican candidate Donald Trump finds himself in the hot spot again facing his Democrat opponent Hillary Clinton after a disastrous weekend. Contrary to all the previous scandals, criticism against Trump’s recording didn’t stop this tim

Pakistan Wages Cold War against India

New Delhi- While India and Pakistan are busy exchanging fire on the borders, Pakistanis are using pigeons, balloons and music to express anger against India. Since the terrorist attack in September against the Indian army camp in Auri, where 20 Indian soldiers were killed and the subsequent India st

Samsung Woes Deepen over Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Electronics took another hit Monday over its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, acknowledging it was “adjusting production” of the device after major distributors stopped offering replacements because of continued safety concerns. The South Korean electronics giant has struggled

Ashura

Bahrain’s Security Measures during Ashura

Manama – Bahraini Authorities began the implementation of security measures during Ashura. Authorities confirmed that the installed security surveillance cameras in Bahraini capital, Manama, are to maintain security and safety of residents and citizens. Manama Governor Hisham Al Khalifa said that th

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Tehran in a Quest to Restore Shi’ite Unity

Beirut- An independent Shi’ite politician said that Iran has received in the past few months parliamentary and party delegations and officials from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces for the sake of “restoring the national coalition.” The politician told Asharq al-Awsat that “Iran’s supreme le

Dubai non-Oil Trade Grows by 17% during H1, 2016

Dubai has announced that its non-oil foreign trade grew by 17% during H1, 2016. The city added up to AED647 billion from January to June 2016. Imports had the biggest share at AED401 billion, while exports and re-exports accounted for AED74 billion and AED172 billion, respectively. Sultan Ahmed Bin

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OIC Calls for Emergency Summit on Syria

Jeddah–The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called for holding an emergency Islamic Summit to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria, in particular in the city of Aleppo. During an extraordinary session of the OIC at the delegates’ level on Sunday, participants urged Islamic natio

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Deputy Crown Prince Receives Japanese Delegation

Riyadh–Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Sunday with a Japanese delegation during which the partnership between the two countries was reviewed in light of Saudi Vision 2030. The Deputy Crown Prince, accompanied by Ministe