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The funeral of a member of the Syrian security forces killed by groups loyal to the ousted Assad regime, in Hama this month. EPA

OpinionSyria’s political transition isn’t enough to end its cycle of violence

Seyyed Mohammad-Kazem Sajjadpour, a government adviser in Tehran, pictured in Abu Dhabi, says Iran is ready for 'bilateral relations, co-operation and connectivity'. Photo: Emirates Policy Centre

Iran 'cannot be marginalised' in any regional peace framework, warns political adviser

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is adding new routes to Beirut, Lebanon and Gabala, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

US President Donald Trump and Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. AP

Trump goes after new Iran deal as alternative to direct strikes

With no options, Palestinians in Gaza are being forced to live in the ruins of their former homes or take refuge in buildings severely damaged in the 15 months of fighting. AP

On the brink of collapse: Palestinians risking their lives in unsafe Gaza buildings

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through the Columbia University campus to mark one year of the war between Hamas and Israel in New York City on October 7, 2024. AFP

CommentUS attack on freedom of speech is not doing ‘Brand America’ any favours

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carries Bahrain's Al Munther nanosatellite into orbit, along with other international payloads, on Saturday. AFP

Al Munther satellite: How Bahrain is building its future in space

Palestinians gather at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza city to mourn those killed by renewed Israeli strikes on the enclave. Bloomberg

Fears of return to war in Gaza as hundreds killed in Israeli strikes

Egyptian mediators suspected Israel would resume bombing Gaza
Hamas bears sole responsibility for Israeli strikes, US says
Gazans shocked and terrified after deadly air strikes

We must find common ground with Iran, says UAE's Gargash

Hamza Mousa, 21, needed surgery when the Israeli army struck his neighbour’s house in Gaza and he was hit with shrapnel. Victor Besa / The National

'I couldn’t reach him in time': Gaza man's anguish over father's death across closed border

University academic fired in Iraq for supporting the killings of Alawites in Syria

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. AFP

Trump and Putin agree to seek energy infrastructure ceasefire in Ukraine

Egyptian ‘made $15.5m’ from people-smuggling operation, court hears

Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after border clashes kills nine

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Newcastle defender Dan Burn could win his first England cap at the age of 32. AFP

Burn on England call-up: I’m not coming to be cheerleader - I want to play

Jack Quaid's new film Novocaine is in UAE cinemas on March 27. Reuters

How Jack Quaid became 'this generation's Tom Hanks'

A BYD S6DM sport utility vehicle. The Chinese EV maker said its new five-minute supercharger aims to 'fundamentally solve users' charging anxiety'. AP

How BYD's new five-minute supercharger may drive consumer perception

Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo face Yokohama F. Marinos in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League. Reuters

Ronaldo and Nassr kept apart from rivals Hilal in AFC Champions League

The Mini Cooper S can go from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds. Photo: Mini Cooper

Eight performance sports cars under Dh300,000 that are fast and fun

In Split Fiction, two writers must work together as they navigate the worlds they write about. Photo: Hazelight Studios

Split Fiction and the best co-op games to play with a partner in 2025

Saba Karim Khan is the editor of Home #itscomplicated. Photo: Saba Karim Khan

New book captures complex relationship Pakistanis have with their country

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Beyond the HeadlinesAre crackdowns deterring Iraqi Kurdish smugglers?

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Iraq seizes one tonne of Captagon smuggled from Syria through Turkey

Seizure of seven million pills is one of the largest in Iraq in recent years

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

King Abdullah II discusses Gaza with Italian PM

King Abdullah II discusses Gaza with Italian PM

Zayed Humanitarian Day has been marked on Ramadan 19 every year since the death of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 2004. Photo: Al Ittihad

What is Zayed Humanitarian Day?

Elissa performed a theme song for one of this year's major Ramadan dramas. Photo: Mawazine

From Elissa to Ahmed Saad, Arab pop stars behind Ramadan TV theme songs in 2025

The International Charity Organisation, established in Ajman in 1984, has launched a series of initiatives over Ramadan this year. Photo: ICO

International Charity Organisation supporting 60,000 orphans over Ramadan

Vimto, a cordial drink that is high in sugar, is a traditional drink at iftar. Photo: Asmaa Al Hameli / The National

Why we want sugar and fried food during Ramadan

The event brought together more than 100 volunteers to pack boxes as part of Ne’ma’s Valuing Our Roots campaign. Photo: Ne'ma

Volunteers gather in Abu Dhabi to pack iftar boxes for low-income residents

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Sheikh Mansour for Ramadan prayer

The UAE Food Bank hopes to distribute seven million meals by the end of Ramadan. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE Food Bank distributes two million meals in first 10 days of Ramadan

President Sheikh Mohamed met with teachers, students and school administrators to celebrate Ramadan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives teachers and pupils to celebrate Ramadan

Palestinians abandon their homes in the northern Gaza Strip after renewed air attacks by the Israeli military on March 18. Reuters

Hamas bears sole responsibility for renewal of Israeli strikes in Gaza, says US

Israel has vowed to continue fighting in Gaza until all hostages held in the Palestinian territory are returned

Turkish air strike kills nine members of family in north-east Syria

Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met Trump administration officials and business leaders in the US. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE officials discuss ‘deepening collaboration’ during White House visit

Astronauts begin journey back to Earth after nine months stuck in space

A Red Cross rescuer walks towards a burning car that was hit by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese village of Burj Al Muluk on March 15. AFP

Israeli strikes in Lebanon could cause 'serious ripple effects', warns UN official

US offers $10m for information on Hezbollah financing network

Telegram’s Pavel Durov ‘feels great to be home’ in Dubai

Israel braced for mass protests over Netanyahu bid to dismiss intelligence chief

G7 preparing new Russian sanctions fearing ceasefire failure

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GII is currently investing in New Jersey and Florida. Reuters

Gulf Islamic Investments to double investment in the US

Oil prices climb and gold hits record as Middle East tensions flare

Big tech doubles down on nuclear AI needs amid concerns

Culture

Zeina Daccache brings together comedy and tragedy of ‘trapped’ Lebanese in new play

Music & On-stage

Eight films screening at Cinema Akil’s 2025 Hong Kong Film Festival

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Photo: Netflix

Netflix hit Adolescence puts spotlight on incel culture

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