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Thirteen to face trial in UAE over $13m plot to smuggle weapons to Sudan's army

The investigation found the case is linked to arrangements requested by the armament committee of the Sudanese government, led by army chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, centre. AFP

Thirteen to face trial in UAE over $13m plot to smuggle weapons to Sudan's army

The UAE announced the travel ban late on Thursday night. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE bans citizens from travelling to Iran, Iraq and Lebanon

Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces travel ban due to 'regional developments'

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UK terrorism threat raised to 'severe' after Golders Green attack

US President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. CNP / Bloomberg

Trump hails Iraq's Al Zaidi and signals ‘new chapter’ in ties

Family of Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi fear she is dying in prison

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Israeli attacks kill nine in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

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A fishing boat takes to the Iraqi Hawizeh Marshes in Maysan province, after water returned due to rainfall following a long period of drought. AFP

Rain revives Iraq's Hawizeh Marshes after years of drought

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Iran recruiting online for attacks against UK Jews

UN chief: 'Open the strait and let world economy breathe'

Sophia the robot joins live orchestra in AI-themed concert

Manus on Markets: Oil surges over threat of US military action

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters

Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Indian diamond

'I think it's great': Trump reacts to UAE decision to leave Opec

US reveals war in Iran has cost $25bn so far

Former member of staff recalls birth of Sheikh Mohamed at Kanad Hospital

President Sheikh Mohamed meets King of Bahrain

Opec's days of manipulating the market are over

Threats to send asylum-seekers to Africa are racist

It's no longer enough to simply keep the Strait of Hormuz open

There's more that unites the UK and US than divides them, but there's a caveat

Too steep for the Veep? Why Trump made Vance his point man in the Iran talks

The UAE built its economic resilience years ago. Now it is paying off

Iran recruiting online for attacks against UK Jews

UN chief: 'Open the strait and let world economy breathe'

Sophia the robot joins live orchestra in AI-themed concert

Manus on Markets: Oil surges over threat of US military action

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters

Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Indian diamond

'I think it's great': Trump reacts to UAE decision to leave Opec

US reveals war in Iran has cost $25bn so far

Former member of staff recalls birth of Sheikh Mohamed at Kanad Hospital

President Sheikh Mohamed meets King of Bahrain

QuoteOpec's days of manipulating the market are over

QuoteThreats to send asylum-seekers to Africa are racist

It's no longer enough to simply keep the Strait of Hormuz open

There's more that unites the UK and US than divides them, but there's a caveat

Too steep for the Veep? Why Trump made Vance his point man in the Iran talks

The UAE built its economic resilience years ago. Now it is paying off

Opec's days of manipulating the market are over

Threats to send asylum-seekers to Africa are racist