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Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivers a speech in Damascus on Saturday. AFP

TrendingSyria forms new government and Israel-Lebanon tensions flare

Iman Al Alwani holds photos of her father, Maan Abdul Latif Al Alwani, and one of her brothers, Muhaid Al Alwani. Maan was killed in the 1982 massacre in the city, and Muhaid in the government crackdown to the protests that began in 2011. Lizzie Porter / The National

Special reportHama massacre survivors break 40-year silence

Children are particularly vulnerable to measles and symptoms include a cough, fever and blotchy skin rash. AFP

Global vaccination efforts under threat after sharp rise in US measles cases

Walton Goggins stars as Rick Hatchett in The White Lotus. Photo: HBO

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The US state of Texas is home to more than 50 Fortune 500 companies. Getty Images/Nick Donaldson

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The wreckage of vehicles sits in a field in Syria's southern province of Daraa, on March 11. AFP

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Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have had an indifferent start to the IPL. AP

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Trump and Vance have flatly rejected any criticism for the Signal debacle. Reuters

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Netanyahu vows to implement 'the Trump plan' by evicting Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks have fuelled fears that a deal to stop the fighting in Gaza is far off. Reuters

Netanyahu vows to implement 'the Trump plan' by evicting Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister insists military pressure on Hamas 'is working', despite domestic criticism

Eight Red Crescent workers among 14 bodies found after Israeli attack in Gaza
Hamas says it agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposals but Israel makes counter-offer

Houthi supporters protest against US air strikes on Yemen. The latest round of American attacks began in mid-March. EPA

US strikes on Houthis complicate Yemeni peace process

Experts say push to end decade-long civil war requires more than military force

Trump 'very angry' with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil if Ukraine deal blocked

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Myanmar earthquake impact made worse by severe damage to critical infrastructure

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Palestinians perform Eid Al Fitr prayers in Gaza

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Syria replaces controversial justice minister Shadi Al Waisi

Syria replaces controversial justice minister Shadi Al Waisi

Lantern maker in Gaza brings light to children's lives amid war

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Sudanese Army chief

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Sudanese Army chief

Rescued African manatees thrive in Abu Dhabi

Rescued African manatees thrive in Abu Dhabi

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Florida in 2024. PA

Prince Harry accused of bullying by chairperson of charity he founded

Motorists in Bangalore drive pass a 'Make in India' lion statue. New Delhi needs to put in place policy that will enhance and expand the competitiveness of India's manufacturing base, particularly in the short to medium term. EPA

CommentHow looming US tariffs could be a 'good crisis' for India

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Omar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Nico O'Reilly and Bernardo Silva during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)

Marmoush scores as Man City beat Bournemouth to reach FA Cup semi-finals

A new deadline of April 5 is fast approaching and there is still no indication if China-based ByteDance will fully divest TikTok to keep it operating in the US. Reuters

TikTok ban update: Tensions run high as another US deadline looms

As Ramadan comes to a close, Laila El Haddad, a Palestinian American from Gaza, prepares dishes native to her homeland. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Gaza activist and author observes sombre Eid Al Fitr in US

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

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How useful are products that promise to balance your hormones? Getty Images

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Ed Sheeran’s heart-shaped Azizam balloon floats above Dubai's Bla Bla. Photo: Warner Music Middle East

Ed Sheeran launches giant heart-shaped balloon in Dubai

Imad Abu Zureiq, second from the right in left image, was welcomed to the presidential palace by President Ahmed Al Shara. Photo: Sana / AFP

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

Imad Abu Zureiq, who is under western sanctions, has been pictured meeting Syria's new leader

'There will be bombing' if Iran fails to reach nuclear deal, Trump warns

BBC radio stations and podcasts to go dark for overseas listeners

UAE sends 5,000 food packages to Sudanese refugees in Chad

Sudan's army chief vows to continue fight against RSF after retaking capital

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Visitors stroll under cherry blossoms as they near full bloom, in Tokyo. Reuters

Eid al Fitr morning prayers in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Palestinians arrive for Eid Al Fitr prayers at the historic Omari Mosque in Gaza city. AFP

Muslims perform morning prayer around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah at the start of Eid Al Fitr. AFP

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar. Reuters

A statue of Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary Hans Egede is silhouetted during a partial solar eclipse in Nuuk, Greenland. Getty Images

People watch red-carpet arrivals from a distant vantage point during the Billboard Women in Music Awards at the YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, California. EPA

Slovenia's Domen Prevc launches himself through the air at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Planica, Slovenia. AFP

Visitors stroll under cherry blossoms as they near full bloom, in Tokyo. Reuters

Eid al Fitr morning prayers in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Palestinians arrive for Eid Al Fitr prayers at the historic Omari Mosque in Gaza city. AFP

Muslims perform morning prayer around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah at the start of Eid Al Fitr. AFP

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar. Reuters

A statue of Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary Hans Egede is silhouetted during a partial solar eclipse in Nuuk, Greenland. Getty Images

People watch red-carpet arrivals from a distant vantage point during the Billboard Women in Music Awards at the YouTube Theatre in Inglewood, California. EPA

Slovenia's Domen Prevc launches himself through the air at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Planica, Slovenia. AFP

Visitors stroll under cherry blossoms as they near full bloom, in Tokyo. Reuters

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