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Hamish Falconer addresses the MEA event sponsored by The National at the UK Parliament on Monday. Victoria Pertusa / The National

Hamish Falconer issues UK’s grave concerns over Israel’s UNRWA ban

Trump and Carter reflect two sides of the American reality

Newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, left, with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri as he delivers a speech in Beirut on Thursday. AFP

CommentAoun presidency will ignite Saudi-led re-engagement with Lebanon

Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ExclusivePacquiao on his love for UAE, Hall of Fame and comeback plans

Maye Musk addresses delegates at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Maye Musk on raising the world’s richest person and Trump’s humour

A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP

What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

Day 1 at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. Antonie Robertson/The National

EditorialBeing a good influence at the 1 Billion Followers Summit

Destroyed Russian military vehicles in Kyiv. The lack of money will increasingly weaken Russia's war effort this year, and could in turn, impact its energy industries. AFP

Business InsightsRussia may be approaching the limits of war production

(FILES) President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Nawaf Salam listens on the second day of a two-day hearing in the case that Mexico has filed against Ecuador, at the International Justice court in the Hague, on May 1, 2024. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun picked Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as prime minister following consultations with lawmakers on January 13, 2025, the presidency said. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s new Prime Minister

Former envoy to UN receives enough support from MPs during consultations with President Joseph Aoun

Profile: Salam's appointment marks new chapter in Lebanese politics

Israel and Hamas ‘give approval in principle’ to Gaza deal brokered by US, Qatar and Egypt

An air tanker drops fire retardant on the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on January 13. AP

LA fires: Biden ‘deeply saddened’ as death toll rises to 24

Latest updates40 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in a day, rescuers say

Yusra Mardini at the International Media Investments (IMI) stage at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. Photo: The National / IMI

ExclusiveOlympian Yusra Mardini on returning to Syria after 10 years in exile

Sudan’s de facto government lays out post-war vision

Iran adds 1,000 long-range attack drones to fleet

Syria transition

Geir Pedersen, UN special envoy to Syria, in Damascus on December 18, 2024. Reuters

UN envoy for Syria calls for long-term sanctions relief

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, left, greets Syria's new leader Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus on Saturday. AFP

Lebanon and Syria to strengthen border security, Mikati says

Fighters affiliated with Syria's new administration checking a driver's paperwork in western Damascus, in December. AFP

Syria says it foiled ISIS attempt to target Damascus shrine

People gather to enter Umayyad Mosque for prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP

Crowd crush at landmark mosque in Syria’s capital kills four

Syrian women hold portraits of their missing loved ones during a protest march in Idlib last month. EPA

There are many paths to justice – which will Syria choose?

HTS-aligned forces are heading towards Tishreen Dam on the Euphrates. Reuters

HTS-backed forces battling Kurdish militia for control of two key dams in Syria

Geir Pedersen, UN special envoy to Syria, in Damascus on December 18, 2024. Reuters

UN envoy for Syria calls for long-term sanctions relief

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, left, greets Syria's new leader Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus on Saturday. AFP

Lebanon and Syria to strengthen border security, Mikati says

Fighters affiliated with Syria's new administration checking a driver's paperwork in western Damascus, in December. AFP

Syria says it foiled ISIS attempt to target Damascus shrine

People gather to enter Umayyad Mosque for prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP

Crowd crush at landmark mosque in Syria’s capital kills four

Syrian women hold portraits of their missing loved ones during a protest march in Idlib last month. EPA

There are many paths to justice – which will Syria choose?

HTS-aligned forces are heading towards Tishreen Dam on the Euphrates. Reuters

HTS-backed forces battling Kurdish militia for control of two key dams in Syria

Geir Pedersen, UN special envoy to Syria, in Damascus on December 18, 2024. Reuters

UN envoy for Syria calls for long-term sanctions relief

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AI’s growing influence in content creation discussed at Dubai summit

The National explores the use of artificial intelligence in content creation at the 1 Billion Followers Summit.

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

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Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time after retiring with a record of 29-0. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Khabib claims rude treatment by staff before being kicked off flight

British double agent Kim Philby was exposed as one of the UK's biggest traitors by heiress Flora Solomon, whom he had tried to recruit to conduct espionage. Getty Images

Spy Kim Philby was exposed by anti-Israel reports from Beirut

Pete Hegseth arrives for a meeting with Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, on Capitol Hill in Washington on January 8. Bloomberg

Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee to run the Pentagon?

Doom eating entails snacking mindlessly whilst scrolling through bleak news or videos on social media. Getty Images

Binge eater-turned-life coach cautions on the dangers of doom eating

A TikTok influencer protests outside the US Supreme Court, with the deadline on which the app could be banned in the US fast-approaching. Getty Images

Clock ticking on TikTok's future as ban date deadline approaches

Etihad Airways ranked fifth in airlineratings.com's world's safest airlines list. Photo: Etihad

Emirates and Etihad among world’s safest airlines for 2025

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has seen his team lose just two matches across all competitions since taking over at Anfield. AFP

Slot admits Liverpool losing to Forest ‘not the shock I thought it was at time’

Nearly 60 per cent of organisations say they are adjusting their cybersecurity plans to account for threats such as cyber espionage. EPA

WEF warns of widening global cybersecurity gulf

Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time after retiring with a record of 29-0. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Khabib claims rude treatment by staff before being kicked off flight

British double agent Kim Philby was exposed as one of the UK's biggest traitors by heiress Flora Solomon, whom he had tried to recruit to conduct espionage. Getty Images

Spy Kim Philby was exposed by anti-Israel reports from Beirut

Pete Hegseth arrives for a meeting with Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, on Capitol Hill in Washington on January 8. Bloomberg

Who is Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee to run the Pentagon?

Doom eating entails snacking mindlessly whilst scrolling through bleak news or videos on social media. Getty Images

Binge eater-turned-life coach cautions on the dangers of doom eating

A TikTok influencer protests outside the US Supreme Court, with the deadline on which the app could be banned in the US fast-approaching. Getty Images

Clock ticking on TikTok's future as ban date deadline approaches

Etihad Airways ranked fifth in airlineratings.com's world's safest airlines list. Photo: Etihad

Emirates and Etihad among world’s safest airlines for 2025

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has seen his team lose just two matches across all competitions since taking over at Anfield. AFP

Slot admits Liverpool losing to Forest ‘not the shock I thought it was at time’

Nearly 60 per cent of organisations say they are adjusting their cybersecurity plans to account for threats such as cyber espionage. EPA

WEF warns of widening global cybersecurity gulf

Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time after retiring with a record of 29-0. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Khabib claims rude treatment by staff before being kicked off flight

Volunteers pack aid for Lebanon at the Sharjah Expo Centre in October. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

UAE humanitarian drive for Lebanon raises Dh200m as 6,000 tonnes of aid sent

The three-month UAE Stands with Lebanon campaign delivered crucial support to the war-hit nation

UAE and Malaysia join forces for artificial intelligence advancement

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, speaks in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top diplomats on Syria. AFP

European talks on Syria sanctions relief overshadowed by doubts on Trump’s moves

British military aircraft passing Gaza hostage intelligence to Israelis

Dr Amna Al Dahak, the UAE's Minister of Climate Change and Environment, speaks on the opening day of the Irena Assembly. Photo: Irena

World urged to boost renewable energy drive at Abu Dhabi conference

Road to Net Zero

War expenses drive sharp rise in Israel’s 2024 budget deficit

UAE sends aid ship carrying 3,000 tonnes of relief supplies to Lebanon

Iraq’s Sudani seals illegal migration returns deal on UK visit

Tech companies to access UK health data under AI growth plan

Business

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Offshore rig for oil drill on the shore of Walvis Bay, Namibia. The country aims to commence its first oil production by 2029. Reuters

Shell’s $400m write down ‘not end of Namibia’s oil and gas dream’, minister says

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ offers to fully acquire Aramex

Aldar raises $2.45bn in syndicated revolving credit facility

Culture

Limitless Orchestra at Dubai Opera review: Hans Zimmer as you've never heard before

Music & On-stage

Art Jameel’s Night School offers new ways to learn about Dubai

Quoz Arts Fest 2025 will take place at Alserkal Avenue on January 25 and 26. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Quoz Arts Fest 2025 guide: What not to miss

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A holy man prays on the day devotees gather at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela (The Great Pitcher Festival), in Prayagraj, India. Reuters

Villagers welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Snake by watching a bullfight in Congjiang County, in China's Guizhou province. AFP

Dancers perform in a parade during the annual Perahera Festival at the Kelaniya Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. AFP

Demonstrators and students gather in front of Serbia's Constitutional Court building during a protest to demand accountability for the Novi Sad railway station accident, in Belgrade. AFP

Smoke rises from a building destroyed after an Israeli air strike on the Bureij camp in central Gaza. AFP

Cars race during Stage 7 of the Dakar Rally 2025, between Al Duwadimi and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia. AFP

Barcelona players celebrate winning the Spanish Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. AP

A car drives past destroyed homes and vehicles after the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates. AP

A holy man prays on the day devotees gather at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela (The Great Pitcher Festival), in Prayagraj, India. Reuters

Villagers welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Snake by watching a bullfight in Congjiang County, in China's Guizhou province. AFP

Dancers perform in a parade during the annual Perahera Festival at the Kelaniya Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. AFP

Demonstrators and students gather in front of Serbia's Constitutional Court building during a protest to demand accountability for the Novi Sad railway station accident, in Belgrade. AFP

Smoke rises from a building destroyed after an Israeli air strike on the Bureij camp in central Gaza. AFP

Cars race during Stage 7 of the Dakar Rally 2025, between Al Duwadimi and Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia. AFP

Barcelona players celebrate winning the Spanish Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. AP

A car drives past destroyed homes and vehicles after the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates. AP

A holy man prays on the day devotees gather at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela (The Great Pitcher Festival), in Prayagraj, India. Reuters

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