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  • Houthi supporters display mockup rockets during an anti-Israel protest in Sanaa. The Yemeni group may soon be forced to choose between remaining an armed rebellion or becoming part of a national deal. EPA

    CommentIs the era of militias in the Arab world finally ending? Iraq may have just said so

  • An abandoned boat lies in a dried up reservoir on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen. EPA

    Business InsightsCharting a water-secure future for Middle East

  • The 95,000-hectare Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah is a scientific and cultural treasure. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    EditorialHow the Gulf is taking ownership of its cultural heritage

  • The T100 Triathlon World Tour now has a major stopover in the Gulf region. Photo: T100 Triathlon

    From Dubai to Doha: Middle East becomes new centre of professional triathlon

  • Manus on Markets

    Manus on MarketsBerlin talks, security guarantees and a nervous market

  • The US envoy Morgan Ortagus was responsible for pushing Lebanon to include civilian representatives in the committee negotiating with Israel. AFP

    CommentBeirut is in no state to normalise Lebanon-Israel relations

  • Rob Reiner, left, and Stephen King stayed lifelong friends before Reiner's death on Sunday. Photo: Boston Herald via Getty Images

    In his own wordsWhy Rob Reiner adapted Stephen King better than anyone else

  • A critically important factor in Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election win was the role an empowered grassroots movement played in New York City. Bloomberg

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'We are proud of Ahmed': Bondi hero's Syrian hometown praises brave act

Left: Australian prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Ahmed Al Ahmed at St George Hospital in Sydney. Right: the damaged family house of Ahmed Al Ahmed in the town of Nayrb. AP / Reuters

'We are proud of Ahmed': Bondi hero's Syrian hometown praises brave act

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The 'forgotten' Syrians unable to return home inside their own country

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Rob Reiner's son Nick to be charged with murder

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Trump adds Syria and four other countries to travel ban

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Paul Doyle has been jailed for 21 years and six months after driving his car into crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade. PA

Liverpool parade crash driver jailed for more than 21 years

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Eurovision host broadcaster will allow Palestinian flags and boos

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Gaza's weakened buildings start to collapse in heavy rain

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Sudan's army soldiers celebrate after entering Wad Madani, in Sudan, January 12, 2025. Reuters

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    My Own HomeSalon boss puts down roots in Dh3.3 million villa

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions of IPL. AFP

    Who are the highest paid cricketers in IPL 2026 after player auction?

  • Saleh Bakri and Cherien Dabis appear in All That’s Left of You by Dabis, one of four Arab films shortlisted for the Academy Award. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

    Four Arab films make 2026 Oscars international feature shortlist

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  • The move aims to boost sustainability. Antonie Robertson/The National

    Expanded UAE ban on single-use plastic products to begin in January

  • Cameron Green, left, and Matheesha Pathirana were snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. AFP / Getty Images

    Green and Pathirana cash in after IPL auction spree in Abu Dhabi

  • Director Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner at an event to promote their film Being Charlie in 2016. Getty Images

    Who is Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner arrested after his parents' deaths?

  • Erling Haaland signed a new 10-year contract with Manchester City in January. AP

    Manchester City announce revenue of £694.1m despite missing out on silverware


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Motorists had to navigate waterlogged roads in Dubai on Sunday and more rain is on the way. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE braced for heavy rain, thunder and 60kph winds as storm nears

Adverse weather forecast to sweep across the country on Thursday and Friday

UAE

Call for emergency UK census to include new Sunni and Shiite categories

UK
Fifa President Gianni Infantino next of the World Cup trophy during the draw for the 2026 tournament. AFP

Fifa introduces small number of cheaper World Cup tickets after pricing backlash

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US stance on Venezuela carries haunting echoes of Iraq war

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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. AP

Trump's Chief of Staff condemns how USAID was closed

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Two men charged in UK with Hezbollah terrorist training

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AI contract workers seldom recognised but have growing importance, report says

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At least 14 Egyptians dead after migrant boat sinks off Greece

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US to look into whether Israel's killing of Hamas leader breached Gaza truce, says Trump

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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

  • 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

  • The first generation of the modern GranTurismo was launched in 2007. Photo: Maserati

    Why the new Maserati GranTurismo is the best it's been in years

  • In a decade and a half, On has become one of the leading brands of trainers in the world, taking on industry giants such as Nike and Adidas. Photo: On

    On shoes co-founder reveals how it became running’s most innovative brand

  • Two Arab Sheikhs (1978) by Munira Nusseibeh. Photo: Munira Nusseibeh

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XRG has been actively increasing its operations globally and plans to double its asset value over the next decade. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Adnoc secures 95% stake in Germany's Covestro in its biggest-ever acquisition

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UAE’s clean energy capacity to exceed 22GW by 2031 to power data-centre surge

Energy

New $8.2bn Mercedes-Benz branded project launched by Dubai developer Binghatti

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How Rob Reiner’s political activism led to film about US invasion of Iraq

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Tyla ready for world's biggest stages after impressive Gulf shows

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