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Tension has grown between Iraq's central government and the paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces . AFP

TrendingIraq dismisses PMF commanders, and on board a Jordanian aid drop to Gaza

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Getty

CommentBroke Britain must move on from Robin Hood governments

Aryna Sabalenka faced criticism for her comments about Coco Gauff after the French Open final. Getty Images

Sore losers or being authentic? Sabalenka and Osaka should be cut some slack

While the UAE is a desert nation, it possesses crucial water resources such as those found at Hatta Dam. Victor Besa / The National

Gulf Connections: When water is more precious than oil

Reliance Industries' crude oil refinery in Jamnagar in the Indian state of Gujarat. Indian refineries have stopped spot buys of Russian crude and secured at least 22 million barrels of non-Russian oil for September and October. AP

Business InsightsWhy US tariff sledgehammer approach with India can prove counterproductive

Fertility rates in the UAE continue to decline, with experts citing a focus on career over family as a crucial factor. AP

Editorial More couples should be able to afford IVF

A man wears a Donald Trump kipa as people attend a 'Rise Up for Gaza' rally calling for humanitarian aid and an end to the siege of Gaza at Columbus Circle in New York on Friday. AFP

CommentTrump has weaponised tariffs against friends and enemies – except Israel

GCHQ's Benhall building in Cheltenham. Within 'The Doughnut' lies a brilliant 'mix of minds' tackling Britain's foes. Getty Images

Inside UK's eavesdropping nerve centre - where neurodivergence is welcome


Arab nations criticise Netanyahu for 'new stage of genocide' in Gaza

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Arab nations criticise Netanyahu for 'new stage of genocide' in Gaza

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Jordanian military personnel prepare to drop much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza. Francesca Maria Lorenzini for The National

Flying over Gaza: a silent aid crew and the weight of history

As aid missions intensify, Jordanian crews continue air drops over Gaza amid mounting international pressure on Israel

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Several buildings damaged after Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey

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Blast at weapons depot in southern Lebanon kills six soldiers

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President Sheikh Mohamed has welcomed a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Azerbaijani leader on Armenia peace deal

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Hundreds arrested in London for supporting Palestine Action

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Iraq dismisses two senior PMF commanders over attack on government building

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After being shut down in 2022, plans are under way to restart the Palisades nuclear reactor in West Michigan. Photo: Holtec

'Zombie reactor': Demand from AI gives new life to US nuclear plant

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is known for its striking white marble domes. Victor Besa / The National

UAE attractions lead TripAdvisor’s list of best places to visit in the Middle East

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz celebrates with Curtis Jones after scoring against Yokohama F Marinos in a pre-season friendly. Reuters

Liverpool 2025/26 salaries: New signings Wirtz and Ekitike among highest paid

Olga Sukhanova says she would love to buy her spacious apartment close to the water. Chris Whiteoak / The National

My Dubai RentEntrepreneur would buy Dh113,000 'dream apartment' if rules changed

Shah Rukh Khan in the Bollywood blockbuster Pathaan. Photo: Yash Raj Films

From War 2 to Pathaan: Bollywood blockbusters shot in the UAE

Mohamed Hatem, 19, trains for strength, survival and sanity

‘Gym rat in Gaza’: Meet the resilient bodybuilder training through the rubble of war

Kaouther Ben Hania's film The Voice of Hind Rajab is set to premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival. Getty Images

Six Arab films premiering at Venice Film Festival

Tom Cruise in the 1986 film Top Gun that helped make Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses a fashion must have. Paramount Pictures/Alamy

From walrus ivory to Wayfarers: A short history of 2,000 years of sunglasses

The Sheeheet sinkhole in Oman's Dhofar region is ringed with slippery mud, prompting authorities to put up a fence and warning signs. AFP

Oman's giant sinkholes attract tourists but visitors should heed warning signs

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Salah calls out Uefa tribute to 'Pele of Palestine' that failed to mention Gaza

Gaza footballer Suleiman Al Obaid was shot while waiting for food aid in Rafah

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Fire breaks out near Shubra El-Kheima metro station in Egypt

Fire breaks out near Shubra El-Kheima metro station in Egypt

Vertical Baghdad: New towers signal progress, but at what cost?

Vertical Baghdad: New towers signal progress, but at what cost?

Israeli anti-war protesters storm channel's live broadcast

Israeli anti-war protesters storm channel's live broadcast

Fire engulfs Cordoba’s historic mosque-cathedral

Fire engulfs Cordoba’s historic mosque-cathedral


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The UAE says it has supported regional and international efforts to achieve a ceasefire and protect the welfare and safety of Sudanese civilians. EPA

UAE calls for end to Sudan civil war as misinformation hampers peace efforts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday reiterated its commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in the country

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UAE consumers unfazed by record gold prices

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Fable, a company backed by Amazon, has unveiled its new project, Showrunner, an AI platform described as the 'Netflix of AI'. Photo: Fable

AI that creates 'original series' in minutes sparks fear among creatives

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Fortuna Dusseldorf defend decision to cancel Weissman transfer over Gaza posts

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Najih and Wajdan Tawil, 89 and 75, were held in their home in Al Bireh after Israeli soldiers burst in. Photo: Fawzi Hussein

ExclusiveIsraeli soldiers blindfold elderly couple in terrifying ordeal

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Trump to meet Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss Ukraine

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UAE attractions lead TripAdvisor’s list of best places to visit in the Middle East

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Acwa Power leads consortium to develop Kuwait $4bn power and water project

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Mo Salah criticises Uefa tribute to 'Palestinian Pele' that made no mention of Gaza

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The Al-Zour North project will expand Kuwait’s electricity generating capacity. Andrew Henderson / The National

Acwa Power leads consortium to develop Kuwait $4bn power and water project

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‘Can my salary be deducted if I take sick leave during probation?’

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World Bank agrees $650m loan to help Turkey manage disasters and revive economy

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From War 2 to Pathaan: Bollywood blockbusters shot in the UAE

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Six Arab films premiering at Venice Film Festival

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From arish architecture to sculptures made from palm fronds and sheet metal, the show centres on life in Al-Ahsa. Photo: Jameel Arts Centre

Saudi oasis rich in farms and oilfields makes fertile ground for art exhibition

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A crowd of people take part in the annual City to Surf fun run in central Sydney, Australia. AFP
A crowd of people take part in the annual City to Surf fun run in central Sydney, Australia. AFP
A crowd of people take part in the annual City to Surf fun run in central Sydney, Australia. AFP
A crowd of people take part in the annual City to Surf fun run in central Sydney, Australia. AFP
Flamingoes gather together at a research centre in Fuente de Piedra, Spain. EPA
Flamingoes gather together at a research centre in Fuente de Piedra, Spain. EPA
Flamingoes gather together at a research centre in Fuente de Piedra, Spain. EPA
Flamingoes gather together at a research centre in Fuente de Piedra, Spain. EPA
The 'Sturgeon Moon' rises over Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. Reuters
The 'Sturgeon Moon' rises over Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. Reuters
The 'Sturgeon Moon' rises over Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. Reuters
The 'Sturgeon Moon' rises over Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain. Reuters
Protesters face off with police outside the Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, amid calls for the Israeli government to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. AFP
Protesters face off with police outside the Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, amid calls for the Israeli government to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. AFP
Protesters face off with police outside the Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, amid calls for the Israeli government to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. AFP
Protesters face off with police outside the Defence Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, amid calls for the Israeli government to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. AFP
Hot air balloons lift off at the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. PA
Hot air balloons lift off at the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. PA
Hot air balloons lift off at the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. PA
Hot air balloons lift off at the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. PA
A firefighting plane helps tackle a wildfire in Keratea, southern Greece. EPA
A firefighting plane helps tackle a wildfire in Keratea, southern Greece. EPA
A firefighting plane helps tackle a wildfire in Keratea, southern Greece. EPA
A firefighting plane helps tackle a wildfire in Keratea, southern Greece. EPA
A forest fire burns in Alvite, Portugal. EPA
A forest fire burns in Alvite, Portugal. EPA
A forest fire burns in Alvite, Portugal. EPA
A forest fire burns in Alvite, Portugal. EPA
Singaporean military jets perform a flypast at the 60th National Day parade. Reuters
Singaporean military jets perform a flypast at the 60th National Day parade. Reuters
Singaporean military jets perform a flypast at the 60th National Day parade. Reuters
Singaporean military jets perform a flypast at the 60th National Day parade. Reuters
Italian pyrotechnics company Lieto Fireworks launches the 60th International Fireworks Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. EPA
Italian pyrotechnics company Lieto Fireworks launches the 60th International Fireworks Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. EPA
Italian pyrotechnics company Lieto Fireworks launches the 60th International Fireworks Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. EPA
Italian pyrotechnics company Lieto Fireworks launches the 60th International Fireworks Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. EPA

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