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President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, on January 9 in Palm Beach, Florida. AP

What to expect in Donald Trump's first 100 days in office

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk gestures during a rally for U. S. President-elect Donald Trump, the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U. S. , January 19, 2025. REUTERS / Brian Snyder

Exploration to soar under Trump and Musk, space firm boss says

An explosion on the Chios Lion tanker ship after a Houthi attack in the Red Sea last July. EPA

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Mutarad Al Hilal Al Kouma next to the grave of his uncle, Abdo Ali, who was killed by an Israeli air strike. Matt Kynaston / The National

'We want them to leave our country': Syrians fear Israeli land grab in military advance

The Congress Centre at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Bloomberg

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People in Dearborn, Michigan, protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza. AP

CommentJoe Biden has betrayed Arab Americans

Saudi artist Sarah Brahim and French artist Ugo Schiavi are presenting a minimalist glass temple installation at Wadi AlNaam. Photo: The Royal Commission for AlUla

AlUla Arts Festival returns to celebrate history of ancient oasis city

President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration marks a pivotal moment as eyes turn to his Middle East foreign policy, following the Gaza ceasefire. AP

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President Donald Trump celebrates with son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump, as well as children Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump after being sworn in. AP

'The golden age of America begins right now', says Trump

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LiveReleased Israeli hostages given gift bags by Hamas

Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut on January 17, 2025. AFP

Lebanon moving closer to forming cabinet at critical juncture

Partial solar eclipse to coincide with end of Ramadan this year

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha celebrate winning the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh. Reuters

Davos: Saudi Arabia looks to ‘recession-proof’ football to hit visitor targets

Tourists deterred from visiting UK ‘by high taxes and lack of investment’

Relief and rage as hostage deal frees first Palestinian detainees

Gaza ceasefire

Lorries carrying humanitarian aid for Unicef enter the Gaza Strip at the Karam Abu Salem border point in southern Gaza on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Bloomberg

Gaza market ‘filled with goods’ as humanitarian aid flows in

Humanitarian aid lorries entered the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing from Egypt, as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday. AP

EditorialWithout law and order, Gaza will be an uphill struggle for aid agencies

People gather around and on top of a Red Cross bus carrying freed Palestinian detainees near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, early on January 20. Reuters

Israel releases 90 Palestinians as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

A combination image of Israeli hostages Emily Damari, left, Doron Steinbecher, centre and Romi Gonen, who were kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Reuters

Hamas releases three Israeli hostages from Gaza under ceasefire agreement

Aid lorries enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing on Sunday. AP

Hundreds of aid lorries enter Gaza from Egypt as truce takes hold

Protesters in London this weekend. Police arrested 77 people over a variety of alleged offences. AP

Dozens arrested during pro-Palestine protest march in central London

Displaced Palestinians return to central Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on January 19 after a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas movement took effect. AFP

Israel’s war on Gaza: A timeline of major events

Under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, clothing, medicine, food and tents have been delivered to tens of thousands of Gaza residents. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE reaffirms support for Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect

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Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rubbled homes and broken health care as residents return to Rafah

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

President Joe Biden has only hours left in office before Donald Trump takes over at noon on Monday. AP

Biden issues last-minute pardons for people who could become targets under Donald Trump

With only hours left in his administration, Joe Biden pardoned five of his relatives, Dr Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and those who investigated January 6 Capitol attack

Teenager admits murders that started UK riots and possessing terrorist manual

A man walks past a mural in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in Dublin. Reuters

Irish bill cutting trade with Israeli settlers to be rewritten

Turkish-backed Syrian fighters renew military push against Kurdish militias

President Sheikh Mohamed and Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan

Previous UK government spent £130 million on IT for failed Rwanda scheme

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Iran signals to Russia it is time to end Ukraine war

Hatton hunts Hillier ahead of Dubai Desert Classic final day

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Bitcoin is expected to benefit from US president-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance. Reuters

Bitcoin prices soar: Where is the cryptocurrency headed as Trump takes office?

The UAE's national airline welcomed 1.7 million travellers in December. Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto

Travel unpacked: Etihad’s reveals busiest month of the year

The website associated with Melania Trump's memecoin shows 15 per cent of the tokens will be available for public distribution. AP

$MELANIA memecoin beats $TRUMP token on first day

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight belt for a fourth successive time with victory over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. AFP

Has Makhachev surpassed Khabib as the greatest UFC lightweight of all time?

The 2025 Berlin Film Festival will kick off on February 13. Getty Images

Seven Mena films screening at this year's Berlinale

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Phil Foden grabs double as Man City hit Ipswich for six to return to top four

Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh. Reuters

Best is yet to come for Syrian entertainment industry, says Bassem Yakhour

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first 2025 episode of Saturday Night Live. AP

Dave Chappelle urges Trump to have empathy for people in Palestine

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Culture

Actor Ben Affleck and actor-singer Jennifer Lopez purchased the 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom estate in Los Angeles in May 2023 for $60.8 million after marrying in July 2022. AP

Celebrity Net Worth: JLo and Ben Affleck agree to split proceeds from sale of $68m LA mansion

Kuwait’s Agility ‘bullish’ on Trump-led US economy as US-Gulf ties deepen

IMF lowers Middle East 2025 growth forecast on Saudi Arabia revision

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AlUla Arts Festival returns to celebrate history of ancient oasis city

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Khalida Jarrar arrives in the occupied West Bank city of Beitunia after being released from an Israeli prison under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. AP

The Esplanade theatre in Singapore undergoes maintenance work. AFP

Devastation in central Rafah, Gaza. Palestinians have begun to return to their homes after a ceasefire came into effect. AFP

Air pollution causes a haze in Bangkok, where government and private sector employees have been asked to work from home to help tackle the issue. Reuters

Motorcycle riders with India's Border Security Force rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters

Lanterns and decorations light up China's Chongqing municipality as part of Lunar New Year celebrations. AFP

Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos, centre, and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk attend a dinner hosted by US president-elect Donald Trump, at the National Building Museum in Washington. Reuters

Former UK prime minister Liz Truss attends the Power 30 Awards, an event sponsored by TikTok for influencers who supported Mr Trump during his election campaign. Reuters

Khalida Jarrar arrives in the occupied West Bank city of Beitunia after being released from an Israeli prison under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. AP

The Esplanade theatre in Singapore undergoes maintenance work. AFP

Devastation in central Rafah, Gaza. Palestinians have begun to return to their homes after a ceasefire came into effect. AFP

Air pollution causes a haze in Bangkok, where government and private sector employees have been asked to work from home to help tackle the issue. Reuters

Motorcycle riders with India's Border Security Force rehearse for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India. Reuters

Lanterns and decorations light up China's Chongqing municipality as part of Lunar New Year celebrations. AFP

Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos, centre, and Tesla and X owner Elon Musk attend a dinner hosted by US president-elect Donald Trump, at the National Building Museum in Washington. Reuters

Former UK prime minister Liz Truss attends the Power 30 Awards, an event sponsored by TikTok for influencers who supported Mr Trump during his election campaign. Reuters

Khalida Jarrar arrives in the occupied West Bank city of Beitunia after being released from an Israeli prison under the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. AP

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