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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

Gulf poised to enter era of interest rate cuts

Israel-Gaza war live

Wireless devices explode in second wave of blasts in Lebanon

People gather as smoke rises from a mobile shop in Sidon, Lebanon September 18, 2024. REUTERS / Hassan Hankir

Wireless devices explode in second wave of blasts in Lebanon

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

Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo linked to deadly Lebanon pager attack

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

CommentLebanon pager explosions show Hezbollah's leaking like a sieve

Borderland Israelis prepared for war as tensions with Hezbollah soar

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Frances Tariga started her professional culinary career in the UAE. Photo: Tadhana

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

The Apple iPhone 16 plus during an event at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Apple Inc. introduced the latest version of its flagship device, the iPhone 16, betting it can entice consumers with modest hardware upgrades and AI technology that’s still on the horizon. Photographer: David Paul Morris / Bloomberg

iPhone 16 review: Camera Control is a nice touch, but we are waiting for Apple Intelligence

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both have their own list of celebrity supporters. AFP, Reuters

Who do celebrities support in the US presidential election?

Noor Al Jilaihawi is one of a group of Iraqi members of parliament seeking to block changes to the country's Personal Status Law. Photo: Noor Nafea Al-Julihawi / Facebook

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

Noor Al Jilaihawi has been lobbying to obstruct the passage of changes that would reverse hard-won women's rights in Iraq

Criminal messaging app Ghost shut down in global police sting

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

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

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

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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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, unveiled a new partnership between Mubadala Investment Company and Aldar Properties. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Aldar and Mubadala form $8.1bn joint venture in Abu Dhabi

iPhone 16 review: Camera Control is a nice touch, but we are waiting for Apple Intelligence

Abu Dhabi's MGX inks partnership to raise $100bn for AI infrastructure

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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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