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      • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE on Friday. EPA
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        Modi visit shows UAE-India ties 'growing from strength to strength'

      • Angela Rayner is set to return to the limelight after being exonerated in a tax inquiry. Getty Images

        Angela Rayner - the fiery socialist who could yet become Britain's PM

      • Iraqi politicians at a parliamentary session to vote in the new government. Reuters

        Who are the ministers in Iraq's new government?

      • An artist rendering of Sphere Abu Dhabi and its LED-studded screens on Yas Island. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
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        Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

      • The food industry needs to do more when it comes to the problem of obesity. AFP

        Food industry 'needs to do more to tackle obesity'

      • A Sudanese woman walks past graves of people killed during clashes in Omdurman. AFP

        Army stings and monetary incentives behind RSF defections in Sudan

      • Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and Dina Powell McCormick, Meta president and vice chairwoman, leave a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Getty

        Nvidia's high-end chip ambitions hang in balance during Trump's China visit

      • Mourners at a funeral procession for Lebanese Civil Defence workers Hussein Jaber and Ahmad Noura, killed in a direct Israeli strike. EPA

        Lebanon's 'living dead' paramedics see colleagues killed in line of duty


      Iran struggles to keep Iraq and Lebanon in its orbit

      A phone with stickers of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his father, the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at a farewell ceremony for Iran's national soccer team ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup, in Tehran. Reuters

      Iran struggles to keep Iraq and Lebanon in its orbit

      • Iran war overshadows Brics meeting as foreign ministers gather in India
      • Latest: UAE condemns sinking of Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast
      • Beyond the Headlines: Where does China stand in US-Iran conflict?
      China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
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      Chinese leader delivers stark warning over self-ruled island during Beijing summit

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      Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks under way in Washington

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      Ali Al Zaidi sworn in as Iraqi PM after parliament endorses cabinet picks

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      Wes Streeting's resignation could trigger a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer. Reuters

      Starmer's government on life support as Streeting quits

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      Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release 1,600 prisoners

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      British couple detained in Iran cut off from contact with family

      UK
      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and David Lammy in London. Wam

      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses Iran attacks with Lammy

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      • Fear and fury at Jerusalem flag march

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      • Human rights concerns overshadow Syria-EU talks

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      • Xi and Trump strike positive tone in US-China talks

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      • Art Dubai has returned to Madinat Jumeirah for its 20th edition, bringing galleries, institutions, performances and public programming together in a more concentrated layout. Getty Images
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        Art Dubai 2026 first look: What to expect at the 20th fair

      • Tourists line the roads outside Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard. London remains one of the world’s most iconic destinations. EPA

        CommentLondon's tourism tax risks backfiring when city needs visitors most

      • Alia Bhatt attends the La Vie D'Une Femme screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals. Getty Images

        Alia Bhatt, Tara Sutaria among Indian stars at Cannes Film Festival

      • Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (2-L) celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the English Premier League match West Ham United against Arsenal FC, in London, Britain, 10 May 2026. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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        Premier League predictions: Arsenal to batter Burnley and move one step closer to title

      • Dubai-born Macneil Noronha has signed for Chennai Super Kings. Photo: Chennai Super Kings / X

        Chennai Super Kings sign Dubai-born Macneil Noronha for IPL 2026

      • From left, Shakira, BTS and Madonna will perform at Fifa World Cup's debut half-time show on July 19. Getty Images

        BTS, Madonna and Shakira to headline first Fifa World Cup half-time show

      • The UAE has approved a new treatment to address high blood pressure, a health problem on the rise in the region. Getty Images

        'Breakthrough' new blood pressure drug approved by UAE

      • Men dressed in traditional attire ride horses and fire their rifles during a Tbourida, or Fantasia, equestrian performance in the city of Bouznika on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)
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      A woman walks past a Kurdish flag in Erbil. Iraq's Kurds came under attack by Saddam Hussein's government during the 1980s. EPA

      Iraqi sentenced to death over Saddam's campaign against Kurds

      Ajaj Ahmed Hardan convicted of involvement in 'crime of genocide against humanity'

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      Jerusalem braces for tension as ultranationalist flag march begins in Old City

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      Anas Al Tikriti was turned away on Monday while travelling for a speaking engagement. Getty Images

      Muslim Association of Britain director denied entry to Canada

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      Obesity doubles cancer risk, new research shows

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      Abu Dhabi's Masdar has become a key global player in renewable energy. Reuters

      Masdar and RWE receive planning approval for 3GW UK offshore wind project

      Energy

      More than 850,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

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      UAE denies reports of visit by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

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      Canada looking beyond traditional allies to deepen Gulf ties, Defence Minister says

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      • US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

        What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

      • A satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel data on May 8 appears to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Kharg Island. AFP

        Oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island sparks concerns – but where did it come from?

      • US President Donald Trump pictured with China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan on June 29, 2019. Reuters

        EditorialHow Xi's meeting with Trump may spur Iran war progress

      • The GCC Interconnection Authority is expected to bind the member states’ regional power grids into a single, reliable network. Antonie Robertson / The National

        CommentHormuz is the centrepiece of a region undergoing transformation

      • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFP

        AnalysisHow Egypt's balancing act aims to preserve relations and prevent war

      • Iran has held close to its stated demands in talks with the US so far. AFP

        One page, 14 points, no deal: Diplomacy to end Iran war stalls

      • An aerial view of Bubiyan Island, the second largest in the Arabian Gulf. AFP

        Why Iran’s IRGC targeted Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

      • From left, Marc Domenech, Nvidia's vice president of enterprise for the Middle East, North Africa and South Europe, Aleria chief executive Eric Leandri and DDN co-founder Paul Bloch at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Greg Tanner for The National

        Analysis UAE doubles down on US tech and AI ambitions amid Iran war


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      The IMF is discussing with member countries how best to navigate the economic fallout of the war. Reuters

      Global economy heading towards 'adverse scenario', IMF says

      Economy

      L’imad and Adnoc join global investors in $30bn infrastructure partnership

      Economy

      Why Modi's UAE visit matters beyond bilateral headlines

      Economy

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      Abu Dhabi marks International Museum Day with complimentary cultural programmes

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      Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Al Mohandis is known for his romantic pop and Khaleeji songs. Photo: Maya Al Ula

      Eid Al Adha 2026: Concerts and shows to catch in the UAE over the long break

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      • Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar

        Cover storyHow Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

      • Nadine Nassib Njeim attended the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in custom-made Marli high jewellery. EPA

        Arab stars and designers shine at the opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival

      • Lepine-style Royal Pop watch with a lime green dial and coated in Super-LumiNova, by Swatch x Audemars Piguet. Photo: Swatch

        Everything you need to know about the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch

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        Initio's Supercharged collection is a fragrance that can activate joy

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        The Ineos Grenadier LeTech channels old-school 4x4 spirit for a new generation

      • The new Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag featured in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Studios

        Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag to launch at Venice Biennale

      • High jewellery houses are turning to their archives as living design tools, where history is constantly reimagined. Photo: Chaumet

        Cartier, Chaumet and Boucheron reinventing high jewellery through archives

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