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A burnt construction vehicle was bombed in an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Ansaryeh. AFP.

Beyond the HeadlinesHow Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits people injured when a car exploded in New Delhi, killing 13. AFP

India holding back on blaming Pakistan for Delhi blast marks a strategic shift, analysts say

Tyrant Kings display. Victor Besa / The National

First lookJourney through 13.8 billion years at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

Investors remain worried about an AI bubble bursting, but survivors of the dotcom crash say an overall correction is more likely. AFP

A dotcom-crash victim explains why the AI bubble is different

Kidney disease is driven by poor lifestyle choices, obesity and diabetes. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

Early screenings key to cutting chronic kidney disease as cases surge in region

Funerals were held two days after the Israeli strike on Ain Al Hilweh camp in Lebanon. AP

Mourners at Ain Al Hilweh question Israel's deadly strike on Lebanese camp

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

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

President Sheikh Mohamed and Canada's Carney discuss trade ties

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 20, 2025: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), meets with The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada (L), at Al Shati Palace. ( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

President Sheikh Mohamed and Canada's Carney discuss trade ties

Leaders discuss efforts to bolster deep-rooted relations between their nations as economic agreement sealed

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

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

Europe panics over secret US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine

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

Lebanon captures notorious 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

A UAE aid convoy arrives in Gaza as part of a humanitarian campaign launched after the outbreak of the war between Israel and Hamas. Photo: Wam

UAE ranked among world's largest humanitarian donors in UN list

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Syrians have begun returning to their country to find their villages, like Al Salloumieh, pictured, devastated - leaving the burden of rebuilding on them. Ahmad Fallaha/The National

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

Ruud Gullit shakes hands with playing partner Joost Luiten during a Pro-Am prior to the DP World Tour Championship. Getty Images

Gullit on watching Champions League with McIlroy and his love of golf

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

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

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Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa with the European Commissioner for Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, in Brussels. EPA

Israel 'to blame for Palestinian Authority financial crisis'

Europe to throw 'all its political capital' into pressuring Israel to release taxes

Trump to host New York's Mamdani in White House

The war-devastated suburb of Ain Tarma, in eastern Damascus. Both Syria and Lebanon have trouble supplying their people with electricity. AFP

Jordan, Syria and Lebanon seek to revive dormant energy deals

Ukraine to cede territory to Russia and restrict military under US peace plan

Displaced women queuing for aid at a displacement camp in Al Dabba, Sudan. Reuters

Sudan's Al Burhan welcomes Trump's pledge to end war after rejecting truce

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

Trump calls for sedition trials after Democrats tell troops to refuse 'illegal orders'

UAE launches global trade strategy to attract businesses

Turkey appoints ambassador to Syria after 13-year absence

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

Skyscrapers in the King Abdullah Financial District of Riyadh. AFP

Why international developers are considering projects in Saudi Arabia

US stocks reverse gains as Fed rate cut hopes dim

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

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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