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Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

The city that Christians believe was the birthplace of Jesus is in sombre, silent remembrance for the more than 45,000 lives lost in Israel-Hamas war.

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Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

2024: A great year of sport for the region

2024: A great year of sport for the region

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

The National's favourite films of 2024

The National's favourite films of 2024

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

One Syrian woman’s search for her missing father

One Syrian woman’s search for her missing father

Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

2024: A great year of sport for the region

2024: A great year of sport for the region

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

The National's favourite films of 2024

The National's favourite films of 2024

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

One Syrian woman’s search for her missing father

One Syrian woman’s search for her missing father

Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

Israeli defense minister acknowledges role in Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination for the first time

2024: A great year of sport for the region

2024: A great year of sport for the region

Israel Gaza War

Pope Francis condemns Gaza air strikes as 'cruelty, not war'

Pope Francis condemns Gaza air strikes as 'cruelty, not war'

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Israeli air strikes in Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over Israel

Israeli air strikes in Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over Israel

Gaza house 'containing sleeping children' struck by Israeli air strike

Gaza house 'containing sleeping children' struck by Israeli air strike

Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell will break out' unless Gaza hostages are freed

Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell will break out' unless Gaza hostages are freed

Ireland's PM accuses Israel of engaging in 'distraction' policies

Ireland's PM accuses Israel of engaging in 'distraction' policies

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

Southern Lebanon roads packed as displaced return after Israel-Hezbollah truce

Southern Lebanon roads packed as displaced return after Israel-Hezbollah truce

US Politics

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

UAE News

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

A Closer Look: How Hazza Al Mansouri's trip to space sparked the Emirati space programme

A Closer Look: How Hazza Al Mansouri's trip to space sparked the Emirati space programme

UAE Property and Homes

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

In focus

Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP

Lima says UAE must raise game in Arabian Gulf Cup clash with Kuwait

Pope Francis pictured in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on December 7. The manger scene is a powerful reminder of Jesus in the beginning – born a humble outcast. Reuters

The manger and the keffiyeh are powerful symbols of hope

Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Rome's Jubilee Year, which begins on Christmas Eve, is expected to draw millions of visitors to the Eternal City. AP

Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens and Ajman unveils new tourist attractions

Kelly Hoppen is a South African-born British interior designer, author and former 'dragon' on the BBC's Dragons' Den. Photo: Venni

One Last Thing: Quickfire with interior design star Kelly Hoppen

Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' handling soldiers of fallen Assad regime

South Indian star Prabhas in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. Photo: Vyjayanthi Movies

How South Indian films dominated the box office in 2024

Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP

Lima says UAE must raise game in Arabian Gulf Cup clash with Kuwait

Pope Francis pictured in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on December 7. The manger scene is a powerful reminder of Jesus in the beginning – born a humble outcast. Reuters

The manger and the keffiyeh are powerful symbols of hope

Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Rome's Jubilee Year, which begins on Christmas Eve, is expected to draw millions of visitors to the Eternal City. AP

Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens and Ajman unveils new tourist attractions

Kelly Hoppen is a South African-born British interior designer, author and former 'dragon' on the BBC's Dragons' Den. Photo: Venni

One Last Thing: Quickfire with interior design star Kelly Hoppen

Weapons collected as part of the continuing Syrian disarmament process, in Hama. Lizzie Porter / The National

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' handling soldiers of fallen Assad regime

South Indian star Prabhas in the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. Photo: Vyjayanthi Movies

How South Indian films dominated the box office in 2024

Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP

Lima says UAE must raise game in Arabian Gulf Cup clash with Kuwait

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