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Aryna Sabalenka won her third Grand Slam title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the US Open final. AFP

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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 23, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on September 4. AFP

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The threat of the spread of polio in Gaza has been exacerbated by the complete halt of rubbish collection in the enclave. AFP

Apocalyptic scenes in southern Gaza shock polio vaccination team

Water levels at Habbaniyah have receded by several dozen metres after five consecutive years of drought which has ravaged parts of Iraq, keeping away the holidaymakers who would flock there during summer. AFP

From lush to dust: Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah continues to dry up

The Manama skyline. Since 2000, Bahrain’s economic strategy has emphasised creating an environment that draws in foreign capital through regulatory and fiscal inducements. Getty

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This aerial view shows the Liberia-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Navigator Gemini at the pier of the liquid gas wharf in Iraq's southern port of Umm Qasr on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Hussein FALEH / AFP)

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Migrants attempting to cross the English Channel get on a boat in Wimereux, France. Reuters

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Wind turbines at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany. EPA

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Aryna Sabalenka won her third Grand Slam title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the US Open final. AFP

Sabalenka overcomes tragedy to cement status as queen of hard courts

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 23, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on September 4. AFP

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The threat of the spread of polio in Gaza has been exacerbated by the complete halt of rubbish collection in the enclave. AFP

Apocalyptic scenes in southern Gaza shock polio vaccination team

Water levels at Habbaniyah have receded by several dozen metres after five consecutive years of drought which has ravaged parts of Iraq, keeping away the holidaymakers who would flock there during summer. AFP

From lush to dust: Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah continues to dry up

The Manama skyline. Since 2000, Bahrain’s economic strategy has emphasised creating an environment that draws in foreign capital through regulatory and fiscal inducements. Getty

CommentBahrain's new tax isn't just about boosting revenues

This aerial view shows the Liberia-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Navigator Gemini at the pier of the liquid gas wharf in Iraq's southern port of Umm Qasr on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Hussein FALEH / AFP)

Iraq's excessive oil output poses challenges for Opec

Migrants attempting to cross the English Channel get on a boat in Wimereux, France. Reuters

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Wind turbines at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany. EPA

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Aryna Sabalenka won her third Grand Slam title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the US Open final. AFP

Sabalenka overcomes tragedy to cement status as queen of hard courts

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 23, and US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on September 4. AFP

CommentThe simplest way for Kamala Harris to expand her lead over Donald Trump

The threat of the spread of polio in Gaza has been exacerbated by the complete halt of rubbish collection in the enclave. AFP

Apocalyptic scenes in southern Gaza shock polio vaccination team

Water levels at Habbaniyah have receded by several dozen metres after five consecutive years of drought which has ravaged parts of Iraq, keeping away the holidaymakers who would flock there during summer. AFP

From lush to dust: Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah continues to dry up

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FILE - Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's three-member War Cabinet, announces his resignation in Ramat Gan, Israel, on June 9, 2024. The departure of Gantz after eight months spent in Israel's war cabinet does not immediately appear to challenge government but does put pressure on Netanyahu. His resignation will likely embolden and empower Israel's radical ultranationalist cabinet ministers who have fiercely opposed all cease-fire deals. (AP Photo / Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

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Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet Al Abbasi after signing an agreement to buy 12 Caracal H225M multi-role helicopters from Airbus, in Baghdad on September 5. AFP

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Queen Rania of Jordan speaks at the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, Italy. AP

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The border fence between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in Rafah, southern Gaza. EPA

Gaza-Egypt border control dispute could shape the enclave's future

Jumeirah beach Dubai. The UAE is home to many wealthy people from overseas. Getty Images

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Director Neo Sora was among those who protested against the Gaza war during the film festival. Getty Images

Celebrities show solidarity with Palestinians at Venice Film Festival

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Iraq's Najlah Imad Lafta during her table-tennis final win over Maryna Lytovchenko at the Paris Paralympics. Getty Images

Lafta secures historic table-tennis gold for Iraq at Paris Paralympics

British director Asif Kapadia's 2073 premiered last week at the Venice International Film Festival. EPA

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Jannik Sinner poses with the US Open trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. AFP

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The border fence between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in Rafah, southern Gaza. EPA

Gaza-Egypt border control dispute could shape the enclave's future

Jumeirah beach Dubai. The UAE is home to many wealthy people from overseas. Getty Images

Wealthy Britons look to move to Dubai over impending UK tax changes

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Director Neo Sora was among those who protested against the Gaza war during the film festival. Getty Images

Celebrities show solidarity with Palestinians at Venice Film Festival

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Iraq's Najlah Imad Lafta during her table-tennis final win over Maryna Lytovchenko at the Paris Paralympics. Getty Images

Lafta secures historic table-tennis gold for Iraq at Paris Paralympics

British director Asif Kapadia's 2073 premiered last week at the Venice International Film Festival. EPA

Asif Kapadia doesn't want to leave saving the planet to Gen Z

Jannik Sinner poses with the US Open trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz in the final. AFP

Sinner outclasses Fritz to become first Italian man to win US Open

The border fence between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in Rafah, southern Gaza. EPA

Gaza-Egypt border control dispute could shape the enclave's future

Jumeirah beach Dubai. The UAE is home to many wealthy people from overseas. Getty Images

Wealthy Britons look to move to Dubai over impending UK tax changes

Year of Elections Algeria

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Director Neo Sora was among those who protested against the Gaza war during the film festival. Getty Images

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Algerian men celebrate the re-election of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers, Algeria, 08 September 2024. EPA

Algeria's Abdelmadjid Tebboune re-elected as President

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This aerial view shows the Liberia-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker Navigator Gemini at the pier of the liquid gas wharf in Iraq's southern port of Umm Qasr on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Hussein FALEH / AFP)

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Jewish filmmaker calls out Israel's 'genocide in Gaza' at Venice Film Festival

Jewish filmmaker calls out Israel's 'genocide in Gaza' at Venice Film Festival

Iraq’s Lake Habbaniyah becomes a fading memory amid severe drought

Iraq’s Lake Habbaniyah becomes a fading memory amid severe drought

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The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft on the launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Reuters

A Dubai Metro train passes the Museum of the Future on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. September 9, 2024, will be Dubai Metro’s 15th Anniversary. Pawan Singh / The National

Students of dance schools attend the OnDance dance festival at Piazza Duomo in Milan, Italy. EPA

Demonstrators during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, in Tel Aviv. Reuters

Pope Francis wears a traditional hat during a meeting with the faithful in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. AP

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning the final against Jessica Pegula at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Reuters

Fire crews monitor the Line Fire in Running Springs, California. AP

Ambra Sabatini of Italy falls during the Women's 100 metres T63 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, at Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Reuters

Iraq’s Zainulabdeen Al Madhkhoori competes against China’s Jie Zhang in the wheelchair fencing Men's Epee team final in Paris. AFP

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft on the launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Reuters

A Dubai Metro train passes the Museum of the Future on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. September 9, 2024, will be Dubai Metro’s 15th Anniversary. Pawan Singh / The National

Students of dance schools attend the OnDance dance festival at Piazza Duomo in Milan, Italy. EPA

Demonstrators during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government amid the Israel-Gaza conflict, in Tel Aviv. Reuters

Pope Francis wears a traditional hat during a meeting with the faithful in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. AP

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning the final against Jessica Pegula at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Reuters

Fire crews monitor the Line Fire in Running Springs, California. AP

Ambra Sabatini of Italy falls during the Women's 100 metres T63 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, at Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Reuters

Iraq’s Zainulabdeen Al Madhkhoori competes against China’s Jie Zhang in the wheelchair fencing Men's Epee team final in Paris. AFP

The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft on the launch pad at the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Reuters

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