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Gundam fan Kei Watanabe, his wife Eri and son Kouta, pose at the Gundam Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Victor Besa / The National

Inside Expo Osaka's anime-themed Gundam pavilion

An HSBC bank branch in London. Despite its high-flown status, the bank nearly brought down the industry in the UK and imperiled operations in many other places. EPA

CommentHBSC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability

Sir Jonathan Symonds, chairman of GSK, addressed the growing focus on longevity during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ExclusiveGSK chief hails Abu Dhabi's 'bold' genome project as health deal is struck

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says he has been inspired by Pep Guardiola to one day pursue a career in management. Paul Terry / Sportimage

Exclusive'I could become a really good coach': Man City's Gundogan eyes future role

Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association. Suhail Rather / The National

US tariffs' impact on airlines similar to that of 9/11, Iata chief says

Protesters in Tel Aviv call for the return of Gaza hostages and an end to the war. Dissenting voices from the public are now being joined by those from the Israeli military and reservists. Reuters

'Hardest decision I ever made': Israeli medics refuse to serve in Gaza

A nurse prepares cancer medicine in the pharmacy of Beirut's Rafic Hariri University Hospital on September 15, 2021. For patients to know that a potentially life-saving treatment exists but remains out of reach because of price is intolerable. EPA

EditorialWorking to make cutting-edge cancer treatment cut-price

A still from a video released by the Jordanian Ministry of Government Communication relating to a drone and missile plot against kingdom. Photo: Ministry of Government Communication - Jordan

TrendingJordan foils 'plot' against kingdom and Israeli medics refuse to serve

A bank customer holds a placard reading 'The new president's priority must be depositors' savings' during a demonstration in downtown Beirut. EPA

Lebanon's bank customers won't see the $93 billion they're owed 'any time soon'

Customer funds remain frozen with lenders after the country’s economy collapsed in 2019

Terrorism charges for Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood 'plotters'

Palestinians protest in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, on March 26, chanting anti-Hamas slogans and demanding an end to the war. Reuters

'Hamas is finished': Gazans call for group to accept ceasefire deal

Sulaimani Forum

Syria's challenges will show Al Shara's 'real colours', says Barbara Leaf

Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

Meta inadvertently sent trial reporters sensitive information

InterviewICC ex-prosecutor says Netanyahu's freedom 'temporary' if US and Iran mend ties

Qatar renews support for Lebanon's army after leaders meet in Doha

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Satellite images capture large sandstorm charging through the Middle East

A powerful sandstorm swept through the Middle East, heavily impacting central and southern Iraq

Emirati adventurer completes polar hat-trick

Emirati adventurer completes polar hat-trick

Sulaimani Forum: US, Iran and Iraq at a regional crossroads

Sulaimani Forum: US, Iran and Iraq at a regional crossroads

Lebanon's AI minister vows to transform government to make it more accountable

Lebanon's AI minister vows to transform government to make it more accountable

Maldives bans Israeli citizens from entry over Gaza war

Maldives bans Israeli citizens from entry over Gaza war

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The Horus-4 rocket is set to take off from Etlaq Spaceport in Oman on April 24. Photo: Advanced Space Technologies

Omani spaceport to open fan zone for rocket launch

Penitents of "El Cerro" brotherhood take part in the Holy Tuesday procession in Seville on April 15, 2025. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

In picturesEaster in Seville to cliff diving in Mexico

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Marquinhos celebrates after the second leg against Aston Villa as PSG advanced 5-3 on aggregate. AFP

PSG and Barca book Champions League semi-final spots despite second-leg defeats

Educating a child takes 12 years, and so modifying the education system in any given country means waiting at least 10 years for the effects to be tangible. Chris Whiteoak / The National

CommentHow AI can help transform the Gulf's education systems

Ananya Panday has been named as Chanel's first Indian ambassador. Photo: Chanel

Chanel names Ananya Panday as its first Indian ambassador

Rod Stewart will also perform in the legends slot at England’s Glastonbury Festival in June. PA Wire

Rod Stewart set for Abu Dhabi return before world tour retirement

William Hague will advise on the Gems School of Research and Innovation's vision and technology. Photo: Reuters

ExclusiveFormer UK foreign secretary takes key role at new Dubai school

Islamabad United's Sahibzada Farhan scored a 49-ball century against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League in Rawalpindi. AFP

PSL 2025: Will Pakistan players embrace demands of modern T20 batting?

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani addresses the opening day of the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Wednesday. Aymen Al Ameri / The National

Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

Iraq has called for an inclusive political process in neighbouring Syria

US and Iran to ‘chart path forward' in second round of talks, American official says

A local market in Cairo, Egypt. Inflation has fallen sharply, from 33.3 per cent in March 2024 to 13.6 per cent in March this year. EPA-EFE

Egypt presents ambitious budget to parliament with record spending

Burial fund for stabbed Syrian teenager hits target to take body home

Abdalla Hamdok shortly before his government was toppled in a coup in 2021. AFP

Ending Sudan's war rests with Sudanese alone, says former PM Hamdok

Maldives bans Israelis from entering in protest against Gaza war

Aviation industry 'off-track' on net-zero goals, executives warn

Tension between Algeria and France rises amid tit-for-tat expulsions

Iran says uranium enrichment is 'non-negotiable'

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Airplanes at King County International Airport-Boeing Field in Seattle, US. Progress towards net zero has slowed by fuel shortages and weak policy support. Reuters

Aviation industry 'off-track' on net-zero goals, executives warn

Dubai business leaders confident free trade zones will survive tariffs

A sovereign wealth fund won’t solve America’s debt problem

Culture

Art Dubai 2025 shines light on state of the world

How being lost at sea inspired Mohammed Kazem's digital work at Art Dubai

Ghalia Benali will channel the spirit of Umm Kulthum in an Abu Dhabi concert. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Singer Ghalia Benali on the enduring power of Umm Kulthum

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