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Trump: 'A whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran fails to make a deal

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP)

Trump: 'A whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran fails to make a deal

  • Israel threatens Iran's railways as 'final' US deadline looms
  • Strikes on Gulf energy sites risk triggering stagflation
  • UAE intercepts one ballistic missile and 11 drones on Tuesday
The area around the Israeli consulate in Istanbul was sealed off after one person was killed in a shooting

One killed and four injured in 'terrorist attack' near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Israel condemns shooting and Turkey launches investigation after two police officers injured

MENA

Four Israeli soldiers held on suspicion of spying for Iran

MENA

Eni discovers 2 trillion cubic feet of gas off Egypt's coast

Energy
An employee of Ukrainian SkyFall company conducts a test flight with a P1-Sun interceptor drone at an undisclosed location in Ukraine in March. AFP

How Ukraine became the go-to for interceptor drones in the Gulf

UAE

Qatari tankers abort Hormuz crossing in blow to first LNG shipment since war

Energy

Etihad cuts fares by 50% on selected routes amid Middle East conflict

Travel
Mariam lost her arm when her home in Gaza was shelled. She came to the UK via Egypt. Photo: Project Pure Hope

Gazan girl arrives in UK for treatment a year after losing arm in Israeli strike

UK

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War comment and analysis

  • Iran has blocked access to the Strait of Hormuz for most marine traffic since last month. Getty Images

    CommentThe 21-mile gap in international law that could reshape the global order

  • The Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree blazes after being hit by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. EPA

    EditorialThe IRGC shouldn't be the ones who decide which seafarers get to go home

  • Authorities across the region have seen elevated risks of various financial crimes. AFP

    CommentFinancial fraud thrives in the fog of war – and the UAE is ready for it

  • The arfaj has been Kuwait’s national flower since 2008. Kuna

    DispatchKuwait’s national flower becomes symbol of solidarity as forces repel Iran attacks

  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy is obstructing most marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil normally passes. AFP

    EditorialIran's expansionist worldview is the biggest obstacle to a real peace deal

  • Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles in Tehran. AFP

    AnalysisHow Iran could shoot down US aircraft after weeks of relentless bombing

  • Dr Anwar Gargash has said any political solution must include clear guarantees that Iran’s attacks on Gulf states will not be repeated. Victor Besa / The National

    Dr Gargash says Iranian proposal for US deal overlooking attacks on Gulf is fundamentally flawed

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    Weekend EssayThe humanitarian toll of the Iran war extends far beyond its battlefields


Headlines

A Palestinian girl on a gurney after being injured at Al Maghazi refugee camp. AFP

Israel kills 10 in Gaza as locals clash with 'collaborators'

Hamas said it will not discuss disarmament until Israel fulfils first phase of peace plan

MENA

Defence spending boost 'to lift UK economy'

UK
Three drivers were injured in the accident in Dubai on Tuesday. Photo: Dubai Police

Driver seriously injured in Dubai after pulling over to pick up number plate

UAE

JD Vance in Hungary to boost Orban's bid for re-election

Europe
Yousef Hayder Al Waaeli has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE public raise Dh10m to treat Dubai boy's rare condition

UAE

AnalysisTurkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria

MENA

Wife of Dubai resident held in Iraq fears for his life unless travel ban ends

UAE

Drone attack kills couple in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

MENA

Dozens killed in latest wave of Israeli air strikes across Lebanon

MENA


Spotlight

  • Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is challenged by Atletico Madrid's Clement Lenglet in their La Liga match in Madrid. Getty Images

    Barca hold upper hand ahead of Champions League showdown with Atletico

  • TOPSHOT - Children covered in white powder pose for a photograph near the Door of No Return monument in Ouidah on April 6, 2026. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
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    Best photos of the dayFrom boys at the Door of No Return to Artemis II celebrations in space

  • The 2026 Venice Biennale will be begin in May. EPA

    Palestine Museum US to present Gaza tatreez exhibition at Venice Biennale

  • Harry Kane (48) and Michael Olise (16) have scored 64 goals between them this season. AFP

    Real v Bayern: Kompany and Kane face ultimate test of European aspirations

  • The 1977 Warner Bros and ITC science fiction movie, Capricorn One, depicted a fake Nasa mission to Mars. Warner Bros

    Deep Fake Nine: Why some believe Artemis II mission is hoax

  • Cristiano Ronaldo took his goal tally to 967 in senior football with a brace in Al Nassr's 5-2 win over Al Najmah. Getty Images

    Saudi Pro League talking points: Ronaldo back for final run-in

  • Myah aged 8 does her distance learning in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    CommentDistance learning is teaching UAE children one of the skills they need most

  • Muhammad Waseem, centre, in action for Fujairah at the ICC Academy, Dubai Sports City. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Camera

    PSL: Karachi Kings duo Waseem and Tanveer excel on flying visit to Dubai


Interview

Jeff Zucker on the future of media

CEO of RedBird IMI believes the industry is entering a new era shaped by AI, independent creators and giant mergers, with companies needing scale and long-term vision to survive


Business

Culture

The UAE hospitality sector has experienced a slowdown amid the Iran war. Getty Images

'Can my restaurant manager cut my salary due to a slowdown in business?'

Money

Strikes on Gulf energy sites stoke global and regional stagflation fears

Economy

Global investors with $20tn in assets to expand in Middle East despite war

Economy

Culture

National Pavilion UAE announces six-artist show for Venice Biennale

Art & Design

Arab celebrities and cultural figures who died in 2026

Culture

The 2026 Venice Biennale will be begin in May. EPA

Palestine Museum US to present Gaza tatreez exhibition at Venice Biennale

Culture


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US launches record 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran

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