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  • Christmas in Tehran. The collapse of nuclear diplomacy and the return of sanctions sent the rial to historic lows, compounding economic pressure and leading to protests. EPA

    AnalysisView from Tehran: Hard strategic lessons drive Iran towards self-reliant deterrence

  • Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia died on December 30, aged 80. AP

    CommentKhaleda Zia's death closes Bangladesh's founding chapter

  • New Syrian currency - bank notes

    No faces, no places: Syria unveils new banknotes to replace Assad-era currency

  • Dr Hussain Khansaheb, an Emirati marine engineer, joined an expedition to Antarctica this month. Photo: Dubai Holding

    Inside the Emirates Polar Programme aiming to protect 'planet's thermostat'

  • Manny Pacquiao at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

    Pacquiao targets January fight announcement as Mayweather rumours persist

  • Women walking at Al Hol camp in October, 2023. Set up by the UN in 1991 to shelter Iraqi refugees fleeing the fallout from the Gulf War, the camp has become one of Syria’s most complex humanitarian and security challenges. AFP

    EditorialSyria has an opportunity to empty its 'ISIS camps' for good

  • The ADGM approval will allow the Bank of Palestine to accept deposits and arrange deals and investments. EPA

    Bank of Palestine receives initial approval for full banking licence from ADGM

  • Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

    Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand


The UAE ended its military presence within the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen in 2019 but retained some specialised teams as part of counterterrorism efforts. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

UAE announces withdrawal of remaining counter-terrorism personnel from Yemen

Decision comes after Saudi Arabia struck armoured vehicles belonging to its forces in the southern port of Mukalla

MENA

Yemeni Presidential Council members denounce 'unilateral decisions' by chairman

MENA
Sudanese Armed Forces' leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan rejects any political solution to the civil war that does not include disarming the Rapid Support Forces. AFP

US 'deeply concerned' by SAF rhetoric and preconditions for truce in Sudan

MENA

Iran's Pezeshkian pledges banking reforms and orders talks with prote

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The former Icelandic Embassy on Park Street in Mayfair sold for £22 million. Photo: Beauchamp Estates

Gulf buyers drive sales of 'bargain' luxury properties in London

UK

Russia to toughen stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine of attacking Putin residence

Europe

Syria imposes curfew in Latakia after sectarian violence

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2025: Year in review

  • Lebanon's government has vowed to disarm militia groups, including Hezbollah. AFP

    CommentThis year so much changed in Lebanon - and yet so much more stayed the same

  • The Middle East has seen a proliferation of conflicts, even amid a renewed push among several of the region's leaders for diplomacy. AFP

    CommentBuffeted by great powers, where does the Middle East stand at the end of 2025?

  • Joshua Liam Herderson, Stefania Gadda, Jade Oukid, and Tonin Janvier in Sirat (2025) photo: Los Desertores Films

    The 10 best films of 2025

  • Terence Crawford shows off his belts following his undisputed super middleweight title win over Canelo Alvarez. AFP

    Boxing in 2025: Usyk and Inoue shine, Netflix joins party and Crawford retires

  • DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 08: People watch soldiers and military vehicles parade through the streets to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. The first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is being marked today across the country. Former leader Bashar al-Assad was granted asylum in Russia after he fled the country and his government collapsed on December 8, 2024. The fall of the regime, which ended over five decades of the Assad family's rule, came after a rapid offensive by opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). A transitional government, headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly the HTS leader), is now in place and working on the country's reconstruction and political transition. (Photo by Chris McGrath / Getty Images)

    Beyond the HeadlinesThe year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025

  • South Africa captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship trophy after defeating Australia in the final at Lord's in June. Getty Images

    Cricket in 2025: South Africa are the victors, India and Pakistan the villains

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of the best and most popular video game releases of 2025. Photo: Kepler Interactive

    Top 10 games of 2025, from Clair Obscure: Expedition to Doom: The Dark Ages

  • Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah with the Premier League trophy at the end of the 2024/25 season. AFP

    Premier League 2025: Salah hits headlines at Liverpool, Arsenal dream of title


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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the biggest game release of 2026. Photo: Rockstar Games

    Guide to video games releasing in 2026, from Grand Theft Auto 6 to Tomb Raider

  • A civilian aircraft flies past the moon in Hsinchu, Taiwan. EPA

    Best photos of the dayFrom a plane flying past the moon to a flash flood in the West Bank

  • In a fast-evolving job market, traditional academic credentials may not be able to keep pace. Getty Images

    CommentDegrees may soon be a thing of the past - embrace 'skills passports' instead

  • Bella Hadid walks the runway for Saint Laurent's womenswear spring/summer 2026 show. Getty Images

    Colour-blocking to power shoulders: The biggest fashion trends for 2026

  • Patrick McCabe has been working in Gaza since November 2023. Getty Images

    Gaza aid worker named in New Year Honours List

  • Achraf Hakimi, centre, made his first appearance at this Afcon as a second-half substitute in the win over Zambia. Reuters

    Afcon 2025: Hakimi returns, Salah rested as Morocco and Egypt advance to last-16

  • Cynthia Erivo, left, and Idris Elba are among 1,157 people on King Charles's New Year honours list. PA Wire

    Cynthia Erivo and Idris Elba on King Charles's New Year Honours List

  • Langsua National Park in Norway hosts a four-day dog sledding adventure. Getty Images

    Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 16 destinations


Headlines

Turkish gendarmerie special forces officers at the site of a deadly shoot-out in Yalova. Reuters

Turkey arrests more than 350 ISIS suspects in raids

Operations follow Monday's deadly clash in north-western province of Yalova

MENA

'We'll knock them down': Trump warns Iran over nuclear programme

US
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd Al Fattah apologised for his 'shocking and hurtful' posts, but claimed some had been 'completely twisted'. AP

UK orders urgent inquiry into British-Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' tweets

UK

Israel records sharp rise in arrivals of western Jews but drop in immigration

Europe
US actor George Clooney and his wife Amal pose on the red carpet in London in 2021. AFP

George Clooney and Lebanese-born wife Amal become French citizens

Europe

Eurostar partially reopens Channel Tunnel to trains after power supply fault

Europe

Iraqi parliament elects Farhad Al Atroushi as second deputy speaker

MENA

No more dams on Nile without our approval, Egypt warns Ethiopia

MENA

Somalia warns Israel’s Somaliland recognition threatens Horn of Africa stability

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  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Father-son duo Patrick and Michael Chalhoub in a campaign for Level Shoes, one of Chalhoub Group's companies. Photo: Chalhoub

    'My grandparents built this to make a small living': CEO Michael Chalhoub

  • Kasseem Daoud Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, pictured in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Saudi Brox

    Why the Gulf has become central to Swizz Beatz’s creative vision

  • One of the students at the Prada Academy in Scandicci. Photo: Prada

    Why Prada is betting on craftsmanship: Inside the Scandicci leather atelier

  • Conway Stewart is one of a growing crop of brands revitalising the fountain pen. Photo: Conway Stewart

    How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

  • With its slim case, leather strap and silvered dial, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is an apt dress watch for the season. Photo: Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

  • 3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

    Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

  • New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

    December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more


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The headquarters of the Lebanese Electricity Company (Electricite du Liban) in Beirut. EPA

Lebanon turns to Egyptian gas to ease electricity shortages

Energy

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Economy

Silver shines with new record as global markets head into 2026

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Culture

Zayed National Museum launches softer lighting and sound elements in galleries

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30 most anticipated films of 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Dune: Part Three

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Works by Egyptian painter Ali Hassan, left, and Indian artist Akbar Padamsee, top right, depicting Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. Photo: Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation

Mumbai exhibition traces artistic exchange between India and the Arab world

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