An Israeli flag flutters outside the embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Reuters

Has Israel shut its Ireland embassy in 'a fit of pique?'

Closure of Dublin embassy marks major diplomatic low between two countries that have been at odds for decades

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EU's Kaja Kallas warns against 'leaving vacuum' in Syria

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Twelve dead in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Georgia

Europe

Why new generation of Syrians in Germany may not wish to return home

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UK and Norway launch cross-border carbon capture project

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Israel to close embassy in Dublin after accusing Ireland of 'crossing every red line'

Europe

Gunman kills two Iraqi-Kurdish migrants and two security guards in France

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People wave flags before Friday prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Reuters

Europe under pressure to agree position towards post-Assad Syria

Rebels in Damascus have sent mixed signals about the new order's openess to working with foreign powers

Europe

In a pickle: How Germany's herring shortage symbolises an economy gone to rot

Europe

Francois Bayrou takes over as Prime Minister of France

Europe

Dutch court rejects bid to stop arms exports to Israel

Europe

G7 countries ready to work with an 'inclusive' Syrian government

MENA

Syrians in France wary of taking a risk on returning

Europe

Irish leaders focus on Gaza 'suffering' with El Sisi on Dublin visit

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Syrians are awaiting the formation of a new government after more than half a century of Assad family rule. AFP

G7 countries ready to work with an 'inclusive' Syrian government

US and allies say process should install replacement for Assad regime

MENA

Syrians in France wary of taking a risk on returning

Europe

Irish leaders focus on Gaza 'suffering' with El Sisi on Dublin visit

Europe

Attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans motivated by Gaza war and not anti-Semitic, prosecutors say

Europe

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

Latest updatesIsrael assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran, minister confirms

Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

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

Today's cartoonShadi's take on dignitaries meeting Syria's new rulers

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

Unstable weather in UAE expected until after Christmas

My Dubai Rent: Filipino pays Dh48,000 for one-bedroom flat in Dubailand

Dubai opens new bridge on Hessa Street to ease traffic congestion

UAE tourist visas: Here are the latest updates for travellers

Syrians who fear retribution from rebels flee to Lebanese border

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 Marlin Luanda after it was struck by a Houthi missile. Photo: @FFEAU_ALINDIEN / X

'Bridge on fire': Tanker captain's Red Sea missile ordeal

Aleppo airport, damaged during fighting, has reopened, though sanctions hinder its full capacity. Lizzie Porter / The National

First flight since fall of Assad lands in Aleppo after departing from Damascus

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