Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Protestors in Malaga, southern Spain, take part in a demonstration against the US operation in Venezuela. AFP

Why the US action in Venezuela is unnerving the Middle East

History of American militarism and threats of escalation keeping the region on edge

The US military launched large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on its personnel. Reuters.

How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?

The year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025

How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again

UAE news

Parkonic has introduced a new monthly fee for residents of Discovery Gardens to park a second vehicle outside their homes. Pawan Singh / The National

Residents asked to pay Dh945 a month for parking second car in Dubai's Discovery Gardens

New charges came into effect on Thursday

UAE

UAE sends $1.5 million to UN human rights programmes

UAE

Great Arab Minds winner to share Dh1 million prize money with medical students

UAE

My Dubai RentJeweller uses stunning Dh220,000 duplex as craft studio

UAE

Water shortages: Why 'world's greatest challenge' is solvable

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Turkish Foreign Minister

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Serbia

UAE

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