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Syrian Free Army commander Col Salem Turki Al Antri

InterviewEnd to US support in Syria ‘would be nightmare’ in ISIS fight

A man poses in front of the rubble of the house in Rafah, southern Gaza, where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by an Israeli air strike on October 16 last year. Photo: Mohammed Abu Amra

Hundreds visit house where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed

Omar Marmoush received a rapturous reception from Eintracht Frankfurt fans before his move to Manchester City. AFP

Marmoush: Man City look to ‘new Salah’ to save their season

Al Muhajreen Palace in Damascus was commissioned by the Ottoman governor of the Levant, Nazim Pasha. Danny Makki for The National

Inside Bashar Al Assad’s favourite presidential palace

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, right, with former British prime minister Tony Blair in Davos. Yves Herman / Reuters

Postcard from DavosSyrian Foreign Minister Al Shibani looks to the future

Screen capture of the Houthi drone as seen via the sensor of the French helicopter. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES via Navy News

Drones get cheaper and deadlier as armies race for low-cost defences

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. AP

CommentIranian politicians' debate over sending aid to California is revealing

President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. AP

What is DEI? Trump puts federal diversity employees on paid leave and moves to close offices

Houthi fighters take part in a military parade in Sanaa, Yemen. The group has attacked commercial shipping in the Red Sea since the start of the Gaza war. Reuters

Yemen’s vice president backs Trump’s tough line on Houthis

US redesignates Yemen's Houthis as foreign terrorist organisation
Crew of Galaxy Leader released by Houthis after 430 days
Trump's Middle East envoy says he will be 'outside overseer' in Gaza

Iraqi MPs request court to review vote on personal status law amendments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Donald Trump at the White House during the US President's first term. AFP

Saudi Crown Prince pledges to boost investment to more than $600bn in US

Sudan’s army and allies advance in two-pronged offensive on capital

T.M. Roh, president of Samsung Electronics' mobile division, unveiling the Galaxy S25 series at the company's Unpacked event in San Jose, California. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Samsung Galaxy S25’s AI aims to get ‘more personal’ with users

Latest updatesHundreds begin leaving homes in Jenin camp after Israeli eviction order

Health care for Gazan children a priority as volunteer doctors plan return

Davos 2025

Tom Fletcher, UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Markus Schreiber / AP

Top UN humanitarian official urges new US administration to remain 'engaged with the world'

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of Dubai Culture, spoke at the World Economic Forum about Dubai's ability to host large-scale events successfully. World Economic Forum / Greg Beadle

Sheikha Latifa on how the UAE is becoming a leader in hosting large-scale events

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks at Davos. EPA

Palestinian Authority should control Gaza with no armed groups, Jordan’s Foreign Minister says

Rafael Grossi, IAEA director general, says Tehran has dramatically ramped up its uranium refinement. Rory Reynolds / The National

Iran 'pressing the gas pedal' on uranium production, warns UN's top inspector

President Sheikh Mohamed alongside Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Todd McClay, Minister of Trade of New Zealand after signing the UAE - New Zealand Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

UAE expands Cepa network to shield economy amid trade risks

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Davos: Bridging the gender gap in political power

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the World Economic Forum in Davos. AFP

Zelenskyy plays fighter, charmer and joker in Davos, but hints endgame nearing

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum began in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20.

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Yemen's Vice President speaks to The National at Davos

Gen Aidarus Al Zoubaidi says economic, political and military pressure on the Houthis could lead to their collapse.

Unboxing Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone

Unboxing Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone

A two-state solution is the only way forward says Jordan's foreign minister

A two-state solution is the only way forward says Jordan's foreign minister

Abu Dhabi Pearls Centre unveils secrets of pearl production

Abu Dhabi Pearls Centre unveils secrets of pearl production

Trump criticises Washington service after rebuke from bishop

Trump criticises Washington service after rebuke from bishop

Gaza ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: UAE Presidential Court; Reuters

Sheikh Abdullah and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire

Israeli troops and military vehicles prepare to enter Jenin in the occupied West Bank, near Muqeible. AFP

EditorialIsrael is shifting its war machine to the West Bank

US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. AFP

Trump's Middle East envoy says he will be 'outside overseer' in Gaza

Steve Sosebee is the co-founder and executive director of Heal Palestine and also the founder of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, which has been assisting the children of Gaza for more than 30 years. Antonie Robertson / The National

Health care for Gazan children a priority as volunteer doctors plan return

Palestinians chase humanitarian aid lorries after they arrive through the Karam Abu Salem into Gaza. AP

Lorries navigate multiple security checks as Egyptian aid arrives in Gaza

A man poses in front of the rubble of the house in Rafah, southern Gaza, where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by an Israeli air strike on October 16 last year. Photo: Mohammed Abu Amra

Hundreds visit house where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed

Representative Elise Stefanik at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Bloomberg

Elise Stefanik refuses to answer if Palestinians have right to self-determination

Palestinians freed from prisons are driven to freedom as part of a deal between Hamas and Israel, in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Reuters

Severe medical problems among Palestinian detainees and hostages freed under Gaza truce

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: UAE Presidential Court; Reuters

Sheikh Abdullah and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire

Leaders emphasise importance of UAE-US partnership to international peace and security

Europe on high alert for undersea sabotage by Russian spy ship

Turkish rescue workers assess the damage following the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey. AFP

Turkey detains nine people in connection with deadly ski resort hotel fire

Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border

Ahmad Al Hamidi was one of the 2015 generation of Syrian refugees in Germany. Now, he has German citizenship and is running for the Bundestag. Photo: Silke Magino

Syrian refugee challenges far right for a voice in German election

UK’s eVisa system troubles block entry for its foreign residents

Trump tells Putin: ‘Time to make a deal’ on Ukraine

How parents and schools deal with children being vulnerable online

Lemkin Institute calls out Elon Musk’s Nazi salute with red flag alert

In focus

Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, discussed plans to reimagine the Saudi national anthem with German composer Hans Zimmer. Photo: @Turki_alalshikh / X

Hans Zimmer to reimagine Saudi Arabia's national anthem

Liverpool are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with a game in hand, and take on third-bottom Ipswich on Saturday. Reuters

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to win big, Man City edge Chelsea

The Cullen house from the Twilight films is immortalised in Lego form. Photo: Lego

Best film and TV-inspired Lego sets, from Twilight to Harry Potter

Paul Hughes insists Usman Nurmagomedov would be making a 'massive mistake' in underestimating him ahead of their title fight. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hughes happy with underdog tag ahead of title shot against Nurmagomedov in Dubai

An alley in the Old City of Damascus. Syria's rich artistic heritage was severely constrained under the Assad regime. AFP

Syrian art enthusiasts enjoy new-found freedom in post-Assad era

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is one of several new luxury hotels opening around the world in 2025. Photo: Aman

25 of the hottest hotels opening around the world in 2025

Chart of the week: UAE attracts more migrating millionaires than any other country

Chart of the weekUAE attracts more migrating millionaires than any other country

The UAE has become a major draw for millionaires from around the globe. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Millionaires on the move are choosing the UAE

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DP World completed a $400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru last year, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80 per cent. Photo: DP World

DP World considers additional investments to expand Peru port operations

Why Microsoft sees UAE as ‘hugely important hub’ for AI

Abu Dhabi-listed Phoenix Group enters Africa with Ethiopian Bitcoin mining deal

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Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide

Best film and TV-inspired Lego sets, from Twilight to Harry Potter

Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, discussed plans to reimagine the Saudi national anthem with German composer Hans Zimmer. Photo: @Turki_alalshikh / X

Hans Zimmer to reimagine Saudi Arabia's national anthem

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Displaced Palestinians pursue an aid truck in Rafah, southern Gaza. More supplies are able to enter the enclave since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday. EPA

Sunrise over peaks at the border between Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Passengers read the Rodong Sinmun newspaper on a digital monitor at Kaeson station on the Pyongyang Metro, in the North Korean capital. AFP

Travellers at Hongqiao railway station in Shanghai, ahead of China's Lunar New Year holidays. Bloomberg

A helicopter surveys a wildfire, named Lilac Fire, in San Diego County, California. AFP

Toronto Police chief Myron Demkiw addresses the media behind a wall of drugs, announcing the seizure of 835kg of cocaine in Canada's biggest city. AP

The aftermath of a fire that killed at least 76 people at the Grand Kartal Hotel at Kartalkaya ski resort, in Bolu province, northern Turkey. AP

A worker strings buoys together to deter migrants from crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico into Eagle Pass, Texas. New US President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal migration. Reuters

Displaced Palestinians pursue an aid truck in Rafah, southern Gaza. More supplies are able to enter the enclave since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday. EPA

Sunrise over peaks at the border between Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Passengers read the Rodong Sinmun newspaper on a digital monitor at Kaeson station on the Pyongyang Metro, in the North Korean capital. AFP

Travellers at Hongqiao railway station in Shanghai, ahead of China's Lunar New Year holidays. Bloomberg

A helicopter surveys a wildfire, named Lilac Fire, in San Diego County, California. AFP

Toronto Police chief Myron Demkiw addresses the media behind a wall of drugs, announcing the seizure of 835kg of cocaine in Canada's biggest city. AP

The aftermath of a fire that killed at least 76 people at the Grand Kartal Hotel at Kartalkaya ski resort, in Bolu province, northern Turkey. AP

A worker strings buoys together to deter migrants from crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico into Eagle Pass, Texas. New US President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal migration. Reuters

Displaced Palestinians pursue an aid truck in Rafah, southern Gaza. More supplies are able to enter the enclave since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday. EPA

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