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Hassan Ballal at the Oscars ceremony earlier this month, and being detained at his home in the West Bank

TrendingA settler attack on Oscar-winning Palestinian film director and Iranian commander visits Iraq

Palestinian children carrying food cooked by a charity kitchen, during Ramadan in southern Gaza's Khan Younis. Reuters

Palestinians fear for future as UN scales back staff in Gaza

The messages between leading US figures, exchanged in the hours leading up to American air strikes against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, contained sensitive intelligence. Getty

EditorialWhat Signalgate says about America's attitude to Yemen

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Daniil Medvedev of Russia has a drink in his match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, tournament celebrated at Caja Magica on April 30, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)

ExclusiveTop tennis stars reveal ‘paranoia’ over taking contaminated supplements

Lebanese singer Shana made an impression on The Voice France. Photo: YouTube

'I want to represent my country': Lebanese singer impresses on The Voice France

Apple's Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, available on the AirPods Pro 2, support those with mild to moderate hearing loss. AP

Apple launches Hearing Aid services in Saudi Arabia

People wait inside the Heathrow Airport a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport. Reuters

CommentHeathrow Airport shutdown is another painful reminder that Britain is broken

A man inspects a site in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, after it was targeted in an Israeli air strike. EPA

ExclusiveIsrael builds pressure on Lebanon through truce violations

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses UAE-US bilateral relations with Trump

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with US President Donald Trump about economic partnerships and regional developments. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses UAE-US bilateral relations with Trump

UAE leader also reaffirms support for two-state solution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Signal leak

Director of the FBI Kash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and director of the CIA John Ratcliffe appear before the Senate. Bloomberg

Signal war plans ‘fiasco’ in focus at US Senate intelligence hearing

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. AFP

AnalysisSignal leak reveals Trump administration’s strategic thinking

Iranian commander visits Iraq to preserve truce with US before potential landmark talks

Ukraine and Russia agree to safe navigation in Black Sea, US says

Hamdan Ballal is released from a police station in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba. AP

Oscar-winning Palestinian film director released from Israeli custody

Syria's draft constitution framework not heading in right direction, US warns

Hundreds to appear before Turkish judiciary over Istanbul mayor protests

Egypt's Gaza ceasefire proposals make little headway despite talks continuing

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Displaced Palestinians burn books to cook and keep warm

Texts from the Islamic University in Gaza city fuel fires of people seeking shelter on its campus

Activist group films Israeli settler attack that injured Hamdan Ballal

Activist group films Israeli settler attack that injured Hamdan Ballal

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

UK charity hosts Ramadan iftar for Palestine

UK charity hosts Ramadan iftar for Palestine

Donald Trump says 'more and more' countries want to join Abraham Accords

Donald Trump says 'more and more' countries want to join Abraham Accords

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Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma, left, pulled off a stunning win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL in Visakhapatnam. AFP

Uncapped players make early mark in IPL 2025

Long-term compensation incentives are not sector-specific in the Gulf, according to Cooper Fitch. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE and Saudi companies use long-term salary bonuses to attract CEO talent

Street vendors in Lahore, Pakistan, prepare fried food as the day's fasting for Ramadan comes to an end on Monday March 24. Getty Images

In picturesRamadan in Lahore to coup anniversary in Buenos Aires

Gina Krog oil and gas field in the North Sea is among the projects which could help provide about half of the oil and gas the UK needs up to 2050. Photo: Equinor

North Sea could produce ‘half of all UK oil and gas by 2050’

A dabke dance lesson followed an open iftar event in East London in aid of Palestinians in Gaza. Lemma Shehadi / The National

Palestine-inspired iftar in London promotes solidarity

Winter athletes heading up the mountain in Gulmarg, Indian Kashmir, to ski. Photo: Wasim Nabi

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Blair Hoover says her family could possibly pay cash for a home if they continue growing their assets. Victor Besa / The National

My Abu Dhabi Salary: 'I saved 65 per cent of my income and became financially free at 42'

The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, in Egypt. The ancient structures are at the centre of another debate between archaeologists. Reuters

Egyptologist questions claims of tunnels hidden under Giza pyramids

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3bn

'Over the past 18 months, Pakistan has made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability,' fund says

Chancellor Rachel Reeves eases finance industry worries with investment push

Members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces carry images of comrades killed in US air strikes in western Iraq, at a funeral procession in Baghdad. EPA

Iraq considers greater security role for PMF militia coalition

Huckabee faces tough questions over personal beliefs at Senate hearing

Former FBI agent Bob Levinson before he went missing on Iran's Kish Island in 2007. AFP

US sanctions on 3 Iranians accused in cover-up of FBI agent disappearance

Border row delays formation of new German government

Britain urged to join allies in pulling out of landmine treaty

Blatter and Platini cleared in long-running football corruption case

Israel continues strikes on Syria and Lebanon despite EU warning

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An employee sorts recyclable plastics at a sorting centre in Dubai. Renewable energy projects are rapidly proving to be financially sound. Reuters

Why smart money is betting on sustainable assets

US tariff war to make planes more expensive and may hurt Boeing, says Airbus CEO

Trump-backed crypto venture reveals plans for USD1 stablecoin

Culture

UAE-founded halal football prediction app gives fans ‘skin in the game’

Disney's Snow White opens to low box office numbers and scathing reviews

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal with his Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for No Other Land. AFP

Film industry condemns attack on Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal

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