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H.E. Josep Borrel Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the European Commission. Antonie Robertson/The National

ExclusiveBorrell urges 'compromise' for a ceasefire in Gaza

Worn-out banknotes in Deir Al Balah, Gaza. In the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army destroyed many banks and ATMs, all branches have been closed for more than 11 months. Getty Images

The Gaza 'money launderers' cleaning worn-out currency

Germany began carrying out checks at all nine land borders on Monday in a symbolic blow to Europe's open-border ideals. AFP

Revealed: Passport checks on two thirds of Europe's 'open' Schengen borders

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Hezbollah pager attacks

Two children among 12 killed in Lebanon pager explosions

Relatives mourn Fatima Abdallah, a 10-year-old girl killed after hundreds of paging devices exploded in a deadly wave across Lebanon, during her funeral in the village of Saraain in the Bekaa valley on September 18, 2024. Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon Tuesday, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts the Iran-backed militant group blamed on Israel. (Photo by AFP)

Two children among 12 killed in Lebanon pager explosions

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. AFP

Exclusive‘The war must stop’: UN chief fears Gaza conflict will spread

Secretary General tells The National that 'what we see is a constant violation of international law' by Israel in the West Bank

Borderland Israelis prepared for war as tensions with Hezbollah soar

EditorialEvents are spiralling out of control. A Gaza ceasefire could help restore calm

CommentLebanon pager explosions show Hezbollah's leaking like a sieve

What we know about the pager attacks on Hezbollah

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Former chef to UAE sheikha, Filipina dreams big for Pinoy cuisine

A partial lunar eclipse is seen over the Kremlin and Russia's Foreign Ministry headquarters building in Moscow on September 18. Reuters

Lunar eclipse and supermoon grace skies around the world

People receive chemotherapy for cancer, provided free of charge at hospital run by the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, in Idlib, Syria. EPA

Cancer patients fleeing war zones deprived of crucial support

Germany began carrying out checks at all nine land borders on Monday in a symbolic blow to Europe's open-border ideals. AFP

Revealed: Passport checks on two thirds of Europe's 'open' Schengen borders

Fears of illegal migration and extremism linked to Middle East conflict deal blow to European ideal

Iraqi MP sounds alarm as parliament moves closer to amending Personal Status Law

Indian-administered Kashmir goes to first regional elections in a decade

Algeria’s Tebboune promises ‘true democracy’ as he is sworn in

Former Titan sub worker had 'no confidence whatsoever' in vessel's construction

Dubai air taxis will take off during first quarter of 2026, says RTA

Harris says Israel must not reoccupy Gaza and calls for end to war

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Masdar committed to open trade policy amid global supply headwinds, CEO says

UAE and Japan to start talks on trade deal to strengthen economic ties

Oracle plans to enhance cyber security measures in the Middle East

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UAE unveils campaign to promote investments in country

ExclusiveHow the Grammy Awards could soon be coming to the Middle East

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Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

Hezbollah holds Israel ‘fully responsible’ for pager explosions across Lebanon

Hezbollah holds Israel ‘fully responsible’ for pager explosions across Lebanon

Inside abandoned Israeli border town under fire from Hezbollah rockets

Inside abandoned Israeli border town under fire from Hezbollah rockets

Exploding pagers injured thousands of people in Lebanon

Exploding pagers injured thousands of people in Lebanon

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UAE and Japan to start talks on trade deal to strengthen economic ties

Exploding pagers injured thousands of people in Lebanon

Exploding pagers injured thousands of people in Lebanon

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Hezbollah holds Israel ‘fully responsible’ for pager explosions across Lebanon

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