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Lebanese men holding a poster of Pope Leo XIV and a Hezbollah flag in Beirut last week. AFP

Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

Prime Minister says surprise move against Iranian allies was announced 'in error'

Two drones used to attack Khor Mor gasfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Iraq open Fifa Arab Cup with win as UAE lose after red card

Iraq militia chief threatens Trump's envoy

US unveils world’s largest consulate in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Iraq begins new chapter as UN mission to end after 22 years

Why Iraq's Al Sudani has 'slim' chance of second term

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The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

Weight loss drugs could help with managing the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. Getty Images

Weight loss drugs could help to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

'You hear the voice of Baba Zayed': First visitors wowed by Zayed National Museum

Andrey Kelin speaks to The National at Russia's embassy in London. The National

InterviewRussia to seize 'much more of Ukraine' unless Zelenskyy does deal

Syria's International Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition in Damascus. Photo: Sana

Oil and gas investors return to Syria with optimism and curiosity

Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

ExclusiveUK's minister says Israel blocking aid vital to Gaza ceasefire plan

Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

EditorialZayed National Museum deepens a sense of Emirati pride

Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

WatchUAE holds weddings for 54 couples in Gaza in 'message of resilience'

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Syrian security forces display drugs seized in an operation near Damascus in October. AFP

Iraq and Syria seize drugs in joint operation to break smuggling networks

Two arrested after 57kg of hashish is recovered

US envoy tells Iraqi PM of 'essential' role Baghdad can play in regional growth

The Khor Mor gasfield after a rocket attack near Chamchamal, in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraq, on November 27, 2025. Reuters

Operations resume at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield after drone strike

Weaponising energy: Khor Mor attacks expose Iraq’s power struggles

The Khor Mor gasfield in the Kurdistan region of Iraq on Thursday, after it was hit by a rocket attack on Wednesday night. Reuters

Drone strike shuts down Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield, causing widespread blackouts

The President’s Cake review: Oscar hopeful is portrait of life in 1990s Iraq

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal on beating UAE and being one game away from World Cup

Iran-aligned blocs lead Iraq's post-election government formation marathon

US will not accept 'outside interference' in Iraq's new government, special envoy says

Iraqi's Mohanad Ali, left, after against the UAE in their World Cup qualifier in Basra. AP

Iraq must beat Bolivia or Suriname to qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup finals

Graham Arnold's team to play one-off match in Mexico in March

AnalysisIran fears erosion of last regional proxy as Iraq moves to curb militias

Can Iraq’s Oscar submission spark a revival in the country’s film industry?

UAE World Cup dream in tatters: What went wrong and where they go from here

UAE World Cup dream over after last-gasp penalty heartbreak against Iraq

Iraq v UAE: Jubilation in Basra as hosts keep World Cup hopes alive

Iran-aligned parties unite to form largest Iraqi parliamentary bloc

AL WAKRAH, QATAR - JANUARY 18: Sultan Adil of United Arab Emirates celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group C match between Palestine and United Arab Emirates at Al Janoub Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)

Iraq v UAE talking points: Set-piece problems and dealing with Arnie-ball

World Cup play-off second leg takes place in Basra on Tuesday with scores level after opening game

PKK withdraws from mountainous area along Iraq-Turkey border

Iraq v UAE: All you need to know about World Cup play-off second leg

InterviewAli Al Hamadi on Iraq's World Cup dream - and his love of Steven Gerrard

How Mustafi Al-Garawi made US college football history

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

Olaroiu warns UAE to be 'ready for storm' as World Cup battle moves to Iraq

A seamstress in Kalamazoo, home to WMU, made the Arabic badges for Mustafi Al-Garawi's jerseys.

How Mustafi Al-Garawi made US college football history

Iraqi-American at Western Michigan University talks about fans, casual observers and critics

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

Olaroiu warns UAE to be 'ready for storm' as World Cup battle moves to Iraq

UAE World Cup quest hangs in balance after play-off draw with Iraq

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