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Palestinian children at the site of Israeli strikes on Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza, on March 23. No child will emerge from the horrors of bombardment without the imprint of trauma, the UN has said. AFP

Special reportThe effects on children of Israel's Gaza war

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Pistachio and kunafa chocolate from the Dubai Viral Style range by West London chocolatier Maison Samadi. Photo: Maison Samadi

UK's Dubai chocolate makers savour sweet taste of success - despite pistachio shortage

Nick Donaldson / AP Photo

Weekend EssayHow trauma is scarring the lives of a million young Gazans

Seoul's popular Myeongdong Street offers dining options for Muslim visitors. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National

How Seoul's most popular street market is welcoming Muslim tourists

The writer at Skadar Lake near Montenegro's capital, Podgorica. Aarti Jhurani / The National

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Usher performs at The O2 Arena in London during his 2025 world tour. Getty Images

How Usher's career has risen and fallen in tune with RnB itself

Emirati poet Shamma Al Bastaki oversees content development at the UAE pavilion in Osaka. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati women bring UAE pavilion to life to tell nation’s story at Osaka Expo

Palestinians mourn the medics killed by Israeli fire on March 23 after their bodies were recovered days later in Gaza. Reuters

Israel admits military's 'failures' led to killing of Gaza medics

Field commander sacked for linking ambulances to Hamas 'due to poor night visibility'

'Unlikely is possible', says Oman as US-Iran nuclear talks progress

Ukrainian citizens draped in their country's flag return home after successful mediation by the UAE. Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy / X

UAE mediates release of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners in major exchange

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for attacks despite Putin's Easter truce

Passengers on the Syrian Air flight from Damascus are greeted on arrival at Dubai International Airport. Photo: Wam

First flight from Syria arrives in UAE as commercial services resume

Iraqi MPs try to keep Syrian leader out of Arab Summit

Syria's Christians make case for co-existence to visiting US Congressmen

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter with holy fire and mass

Christians around the region attend sacred ceremonies in Jerusalem, Cairo and Istanbul

Gaza's lost childhoods

Gaza's lost childhoods

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

Is the UN in danger under Trump?

Is the UN in danger under Trump?

The US and Iran Seek a Negotiation Framework in Rome Talks

The US and Iran Seek a Negotiation Framework in Rome Talks

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Two of Banksy's street art pieces are on display. Photo: World Art Dubai

Original Banksy street artworks go on display in Dubai

China's President Xi Jinping has typified Beijing’s defiance by saying his country is ‘not afraid’. AP

Business InsightsChina's assertive stance is strategic to its global trade dominance

The Angel Hair chocolate bar by Belgian company Tucho is bright pink and filled with a Turkish version of candyfloss. Photo: touchdalight / tiktok

The Angel Hair chocolate bar from Belgium that's going viral

Tesla vehicles at the Everything Electric show in London. Tesla has issued recalls 79 times, according to Cars.com. Reuters

Total recalls: A brief history of Tesla's biggest roadblocks

Jos Buttler, right, guided Gujarat Titans to victory over Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Reuters

IPL 2025 qualification scenarios at halfway mark

As teamLab opens, Takashi Kudo reveals personal connection to Abu Dhabi

Sharjah players after qualifying for the AFC Champions League Two final. Photo: Sharjah FC via X

Lady Gaga concert casts shadow over Sharjah’s AFC final plans

Born in a deprived Parisian suburb, Mossi Traore is passionate about the school he established in the district where he grew up. Photo: Chanel

The French fashion designer on a mission to democratise couture

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LatestPope condemns anti-Semitism and 'deplorable' Gaza situation

In his Easter address, Pope Francis repeats call for ceasefire in Gaza as at least 44 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on enclave in past 24 hours

Rubio denies reports US State Department will reduce presence in Africa

The UAE contributed 41.4 per cent of the Middle East’s total merchandise exports in 2024. Photo: UAE Government Media Office

UAE foreign trade hits $1.42 trillion in 2024 despite global uncertainties

Self-driving taxis to hit Dubai roads this year

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates scoring the third goal against Ipswich Town. Reuters

Arsenal put Liverpool's title party on hold with win over Ipswich

AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

Naim Qassem warns Hezbollah 'will not allow anyone to disarm' group

Second round of Iran-US talks ends positively

Trump says US 'will pass' on Ukraine talks if no progress is made

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China's President Xi Jinping has typified Beijing’s defiance by saying his country is ‘not afraid’. AP

China's assertive stance is strategic to its global trade dominance

Adnoc opens Beijing office as it seeks to boost China business

Oil prices surge more than 3% amid US-EU trade deal hopes and new Iran sanctions

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Review: Usher turns back the clock at Abu Dhabi's Club Social

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Sandstorm comics debuts Solarblader graphic novel at Middle East Film and Comic Con. Photo: @SandstormComics / X

Graphic novel set 500 years in Abu Dhabi's future unveiled at Comic Con

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Female Imblig Dhem dancers at a village in Wonosobo, Indonesia, on April 19. Imblig Dhem Dance, also known as Kuda Kepang or horse braid dance, is traditionally performed by 15 to 20 young men and women. EPA

Christians carry candles outside a church during an Orthodox Easter midnight service in Saint Petersburg, Russia. AP Photo

Pope Francis speaks from a balcony overlooking St Peter's Square on the day of the papal Urbi et Orbi address - to the city and to the world - on Easter Sunday from the Vatican. Reuters

Russian Orthodox faithful attend Easter services at the New Jerusalem Monastery in Istra, Russia. The monastery was founded by Patriarch Nikon in 1656 on a site chosen for its resemblance to the Holy Land. EPA

People rush for cover during the Israeli bombing of a camp for displaced Palestinians in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 19. AFP

A bus hangs off an flyover after colliding with a vehicle in Santiago, Chile, on April 19. AP Photo

A drone photo of sunset over Czorsztyn village in southern Poland on April 19. EPA

The capsule from a Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and Nasa astronaut Don Pettit aboard on April 20. AP Photo

Female Imblig Dhem dancers at a village in Wonosobo, Indonesia, on April 19. Imblig Dhem Dance, also known as Kuda Kepang or horse braid dance, is traditionally performed by 15 to 20 young men and women. EPA

Christians carry candles outside a church during an Orthodox Easter midnight service in Saint Petersburg, Russia. AP Photo

Pope Francis speaks from a balcony overlooking St Peter's Square on the day of the papal Urbi et Orbi address - to the city and to the world - on Easter Sunday from the Vatican. Reuters

Russian Orthodox faithful attend Easter services at the New Jerusalem Monastery in Istra, Russia. The monastery was founded by Patriarch Nikon in 1656 on a site chosen for its resemblance to the Holy Land. EPA

People rush for cover during the Israeli bombing of a camp for displaced Palestinians in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 19. AFP

A bus hangs off an flyover after colliding with a vehicle in Santiago, Chile, on April 19. AP Photo

A drone photo of sunset over Czorsztyn village in southern Poland on April 19. EPA

The capsule from a Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and Nasa astronaut Don Pettit aboard on April 20. AP Photo

Female Imblig Dhem dancers at a village in Wonosobo, Indonesia, on April 19. Imblig Dhem Dance, also known as Kuda Kepang or horse braid dance, is traditionally performed by 15 to 20 young men and women. EPA

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