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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IMF Chief to Stand Trial in France

Paris-There seems to be a curse for French citizens who reach the leadership of the International Monetary Fund that is based in Washington. The previous IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a Frenchman, was forced to resign in a lurid sex scandal. Current IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde might

Jeremy Corbyn Launches His Re-election Campaign

The leader of the British Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn yesterday launched his campaign to be re-elected as the party’s leader and called on party members to unite against the ruling Conservative Party. He also stressed that his party could win the general elections under his leadership. Corbyn t

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Trump With or Against Us?

Despite that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump delivered the longest speech given by a nominee in the history of the Republican National Convention, he didn’t help us much in understanding what will his foreign policy be if he wins. All what he said in his speech reverberated his previo

Opinion: Russia, Assad and the “Unique Ability”!

When you see the diplomatic activity regarding the Syrian crisis, American-Russian activity in particular, you expect something to happen. However, a careful reading of US – Russian statements do not indicate serious action. This is confirmed by the course of events; the Assad killing machine

Food Supplies, Oil Ships Return to Mukalla Port

Jeddah – The restored security at the Mukalla port led to the resumption of shipping traffic especially after al-Qaeda has been conquered. Chairman of Yemen Arabian Sea Ports Corporation Salim Ali Basamir said that Mukalla port is witnessing an active shipping activity and increased trade movement s