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Members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces. Iran denies involvement in the PMF's decision-making. AFP

AnalysisIran fears erosion of last regional proxy as Iraq moves to curb militias

Albitar is equally enthused about breaking records and diving to disconnect. Jack Lawes for The National

Arab female freedivers go deeper to break boundaries and set records

Stephen Lang plays ruthless Soviet Red Army officer Igor Draganov in Sisu: Road to Revenge. Photo: Sony Pictures

The soul of a villain: Stephen Lang on the art of playing bad men

Nvidia’s blistering results reignite debate over AI bubble

Manus on MarketsNvidia’s blistering results reignite debate over AI bubble

Australian captain Steve Smith, left, and England skipper Ben Stokes with the Ashes Trophy in Perth. AP

The Ashes: Australia's golden generation have a legacy to protect

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid / X

UAE launches Dh36.7 billion strategy to drive foreign investment

Due to falling birth rates and people living longer, the Middle East has one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. Getty

EditorialHow the Middle East is pushing back against dementia

The President's Cake follows a nine-year-old girl looking for ingredients to bake a compulsory cake for former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Photo: Maiden Voyage Pictures

Can Iraq’s Oscar submission spark a revival in the country’s film industry?

Finland's President talks trade, diplomacy and Trump

Alexander Stubb during an interview with The National. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Finland's President talks trade, diplomacy and Trump

Finnish President is leading a business delegation in Abu Dhabi on a visit marking 50 years of relations

Hamas militants escort Red Cross members searching for hostage remains near the 'yellow line' in Gaza city. Reuters

Hamas accuses Israel of shifting 'yellow line' after deadly Gaza strikes

At least 32 people killed in air attacks despite ceasefire

Europe panics over secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine

Special report'Living like refugees': Syrians returning from Lebanon find little respite among ruins

Nouh Zaiter was was sentenced in absentia to life in prison with hard labour in 2021. Photo: Wikipedia Commons

Lebanon captures wanted drug lord Nouh Zaiter

Riyadh Air expects flights for general public to start in first quarter of 2026

Turkey appoints ambassador to Syria after 13-year absence

Members of the UAE leadership attend the launch of the UAE Global Centre of Trade programme. Photo: Wam

UAE launches global trade strategy to attract businesses

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Israeli soldiers standing on a tank at a position on Israel's border with southern Lebanon. AFP

ExclusiveUS piles pressure on Lebanon to accelerate Hezbollah disarmament

Usman Nurmagomedov after winning his rematch against Paul Hughes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Usman returns to Dubai to defend PFL title against dangerous underdog Davis

Fans using smartphones at a concert. Getty Images

OpinionWhy is no one talking of the backlash that AI could unleash?

Omar Al Ahmadi has urged men to be proactive about their health after his cancer diagnosis. Victor Besa / The National

Young Emirati issues check-up plea to men after testicular cancer ordeal

Undated handout photo issued by the National Trust of a seal with young pup Blakeney Point in Norfolk. A solar-powered webcam has been set up to livestream England's largest colony of grey seals. The National Trust said the camera, first trialled last year, has been discreetly installed in the dunes at Blakeney Point in Norfolk. It is set to film until early January when the last pups are expected to be born. Issue date: Thursday November 20, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: National Trust/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Best photos of November 20: Seal with young pup and a blast in Lebanon

Australian captain Steve Smith, left, and England skipper Ben Stokes with the Ashes Trophy in Perth. AP

The Ashes: Australia's golden generation have a legacy to protect

The £60 million penthouse on sale at Park Modern in London overlooks Hyde Park. Photo: Fenton Whelan

ExclusiveGulf buyers snap up super-prime properties in stagnant London

Democratic Republic of Congo's Chancel Mbemba celebrates after scoring the winning penalty against Nigeria in the World Cup qualifier in Rabat. Reuters

Iraq, DR Congo and their unsung heroes earn World Cup shot at play-off tournament

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A French police boat approaches a group of migrants on an inflatable dinghy trying to cross the English Channel to Britain. Reuters

French police to use nets to trap small migrant boats reaching Channel

Strategy faces criticism over safety concerns as pressure mounts to tackle problem

Turkey appoints ambassador to Syria after 13-year absence

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa will co-chair the conference in Brussels on Thursday. AFP

Palestinian officials gather at EU meeting for donor support

UAE reveals gold imports from Sudan in 2024 accounted for 1% of total trade

Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive of flydubai, dismissed the idea of buying more wide-body aircraft. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Flydubai to launch premium economy as it sheds low-cost origins

IAEA vote urges Iran to come clean about nuclear programme

UAE-led weather warning project to reach 100 million farmers by 2030

EU imposes sanctions on deputy leader of Sudan's RSF

Two Syrian soldiers killed in clashes with SDF in Raqqa

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma at the launch of his first UAE project. Shruti Jain / The National

Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma brings his soft touch to Dubai

Self-confessed watch enthusiast John Mayer at the Audemars Piguet pavilion on day one of Dubai Watch Week. Getty

Bvlgari with quote by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Dubai Watch Week

The brands organise a performance of Puccini's La Boheme at Teatro Regio in Turin for select guests. Photo: Mytheresa

Dining in Teatro Regio with Zegna and Mytheresa is an experience money can't buy

Jumeirah joins some of the biggest names in hospitality in launching its own fashion capsule. Photo: Jumeirah

New Bouguessa-designed capsule rooted in Jumeirah's hotel legacy

Dubai Watch Week has been going strong since 2015, growing year on year. Photo: Breitling

What to expect at the biggest Dubai Watch Week yet

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Riyadh Air at the Dubai Airshow. The airline says it needs three aircraft to begin public services. AFP

Riyadh Air expects flights for general public to start in first quarter of 2026

Libya nears completion of oil bidding round

Nvidia stock rises as chip giant forecasts strong fourth-quarter revenue

Seven artists to see at Abu Dhabi Art

Nomad Abu Dhabi gives new life to Zayed International Airport's old Terminal 1

Egyptian-Canadian novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad. Alamy Stock Photo

Egyptian and Lebanese writers win big at ‘Oscars of publishing' in US

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