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ALEPPO, SYRIA - DECEMBER 14: A damaged poster showing the image of former President of Syria Bashar al-Assad is seen near the Aleppo airport on December 14, 2024 in Aleppo, Syria. Aleppo was the first major city to fall in last week's lightning offensive by rebel forces as they toppled Syria's Assad regime. (Photo by Burak Kara / Getty Images)

Human rights chief demands accountability for Assad-era abuse

The Jordanian Foreign Minister is the highest-ranking Arab official to visit the Syrian capital since HTS took over

Latest updatesIsrael assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran, minister confirms

Lebanese PM urges ceasefire monitoring committee to pressure Israel over violations

Iraq unearths remains of Kurds in Saddam Hussein-era mass grave

House ethics panel accuses Matt Gaetz of paying for sex and using drugs

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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 with Kelly Hoppen

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

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

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

Expo City Dubai is hosting a New Year's Eve party with a spectacular fireworks show. Photo: Expo City Dubai

Dubai hotels set for New Year's Eve boom as revellers make party plans early

Where Gesture Meets Story – Recent Art From the Yes Collection will be on show in the DIFC until February. Photo: The Arts Club

Why Charles Al Sidaoui wants to share his art collection with the world

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

The new French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. AFP

New French government named following months of political deadlock

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's cabinet will seek to rely on moderate politicians from right and left to stay in power

Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

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Syria's rebels court diplomacy as world flocks to assess their regime

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Saudi Arabia resumes services at Afghanistan embassy

Khamenei denies Iran has proxy forces

Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

Palestine and pressure on campus

Academic freedom comes into question as quiet firings and pending lawsuits carry into the new year.

People gather for Friday prayers at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

What next for Syria and the region after Assad?

How will the power balance in Syria shift?

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UAE news

The UAE has a comprehensive and stringent legal framework for social media usage. Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash

The UAE social media laws everyone needs to know, according to experts

Posting photos of people without consent, undermining national unity and spreading rumours can all lead to significant legal consequences

President Sheikh Mohamed receives call from Iraqi Prime Minister

UAE tourist visas: Here are the latest updates for travellers

Unstable weather in UAE expected until after Christmas

Sheikh Hamdan announces creation of Board of Young Arab Leaders

Best photos of December 22: Vietnam's lotus-shaped skylight to Romania's 'The March of Heroes'

Dubai opens new bridge on Hessa Street to ease traffic congestion

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Iraq unearths remains of Kurds in Saddam Hussein-era mass grave

Interfaith dialogue basis for tackling conflict, says UAE's Noura Al Kaabi

Spoils of war: Fight to recover Ethiopian prince's gold medal from Swiss auction block

A 19-year-old bald eagle surprises travellers at North Carolina airport

Uploading our minds to live forever digitally 'could happen this century'

Thai beach made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio film reopens to tourists

Dubai's Atlantis Aquaventure sets new Guinness World Record with 50 water slides

Good news from the natural world: Five key species that are growing in number

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

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People gather around a truck carrying the coffins of Hamas late political leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard, during a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, 01 August 2024. Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were targeted and killed in Tehran on 31 July 2024, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed. EPA / ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Latest updatesIsrael assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran, minister confirms

Comments by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz are the first time Israel has acknowledged carrying out the assassination

UNRWA chief: Nearly 15,000 children killed in Gaza and 'clock ticking' for those left

A Syrian rebel inspects Captagon pills produced at a makeshift laboratory near Damascus. AFP

Jordan seeks drug-free border with Syria, FM says during Damascus visit

Israel's eviction notices on Kamal Adwan Hospital almost impossible to fulfil, says director

A resident sets up a Christmas tree among the rubble of a church in the village of Derdghaya, southern Lebanon. EPA

Lebanese PM urges ceasefire monitoring committee to pressure Israel over violations

Iraq unearths remains of Kurds in Saddam Hussein-era mass grave

'I will be in Lebanon for a while': Five years on the run for Nissan's Carlos Ghosn

Syria's rebels court diplomacy as world flocks to assess their regime

Saudi Arabia resumes services at Afghanistan embassy

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Apple holds a market cap of $3.858 trillion. Reuters

Apple closes in on $4 trillion market cap ahead of Nvidia

TikTok ban: how the tech world and content creators are preparing

House ethics panel accuses Matt Gaetz of paying for sex and using drugs

UK news

‘Game-changing’ new weapon that costs pennies to fire can take out enemy drones

Cancer study hints at lower risk for tea and coffee drinkers

Racing driver Charles Leclerc wearing a Richard Mille RM 72-01. Getty Images

Ultra-rare Richard Mille watches the most stolen in UK