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Christopher Lockyear, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) secretary general, in a sit-down interview with The National

ExclusiveMSF chief warns of Israeli push to confine medics in Gaza to field hospitals

Israeli security forces gather outside a building that was hit by an Iranian missile in Israel's central city of Holon on Thursday. AFP

CommentIsrael's hospitals are not more important than the ones it has struck in Gaza

A partial view of the Dimona nuclear power plant in the southern Israeli Negev desert. AFP

ExplainedIsrael's secretive nuclear weapons programme

Police raid the home of a suspected member of a people smuggling gang. Photo: Europol

Children forced to skipper people smuggling boats from Morocco to Spain

Strict policies on the use of plastic bags is helping to reduce waste, scientists in the US have found. EPA

Bans and charges 'cut plastic bag waste in the environment'

Jennifer Abbott, 69, was found stabbed at her home in London. Her Rolex watch is missing. PA

Film director 'killed in her London home for her Rolex'

Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, left, embraces Luka Modric of Real Madrid. EPA

Al Hilal show 'potential of Saudi football' in Real Madrid draw

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. Reuters

Federal Reserve holds US interest rates steady and expects slower pace of cuts

Iran damaged buildings in Israel in a new round of counter-strikes on Thursday. Getty Images

Trump to decide 'in next two weeks' on joining war in Iran

  • Latest: Trump to give diplomacy a chance before war decision 'within two weeks'
  • UN nuclear chief denies Iranian blame for war
  • Dozens injured in major Iranian rocket attacks across Israel
  • Israel strikes area near Arak heavy water reactor

Confusion over Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after mixed messages from Israel on strikes

MENA
Satellite images show the changing stock of aircraft at Diego Garcia airbase. Photos: Planet Labs

US bombers line up at Diego Garcia base as Iran strike looms

MENA

ExclusiveAssad-era general asks Iran for funds to launch anti-Israel front in Syria

MENA
Passengers at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut after flights were cancelled due to the air war between Israel and Iran. EPA

'It's all a farce': Travel chaos for Iraqis stranded by war

MENA

'Very bad decision' if Hezbollah joins Iran-Israel war, says US envoy

MENA

President Putin willing to help in easing tensions with Tehran, RDIF chief says

Business


Israel-Iran war

Atomic enrichment facilities at Iran's Natanz nuclear research centre. The risk to civilian lives and health from a misjudged strike on a nuclear facility is profound. AFP

EditorialThe Israel-Iran war has reintroduced nuclear disaster into the global conversation

From left, US President Donald Trump, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu each have differing agendas. AFP

Is Israel aiming for regime change in Iran?

Unifil peacekeepers have dismantled Hezbollah positions in south Lebanon. Mohamad Zanaty for The National

ExclusiveHezbollah's border tunnels lie empty as Israel's war on Iran escalates

Breaching WhatsApp encryption directly is extremely unlikely, experts say. Getty Images

WhatsApp security questioned as Israel remains the only known actor to hack it

Iran and Israel have exchanged several rounds of missile and drone fire in their worst direct confrontation yet. Reuters

InterviewIran predicted to run out of missiles ‘a lot sooner’ than Israel

An anti-Israel poster is displayed in Tehran. Hostilities between Israel and Iran have escalated rapidly. AFP

'Iran can defend itself': Tehran's proxies left on the substitute bench

Traffic jams in western Tehran as people try to leave amid Israel's bombing campaign. AFP

Israel sows panic with Tehran eviction orders that echo Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's air defences intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv. Hundreds have been killed as the countries exchange missile strikes. EPA

China not expected to provide military support to Iran in war with Israel

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Vladimir Putin says Iranians are rallying around country's political leaders

Vladimir Putin says Iranians are rallying around country's political leaders

Al Hilal fans celebrate after holding Real Madrid to draw at Club World Cup

Al Hilal fans celebrate after holding Real Madrid to draw at Club World Cup

Algerian smuggling gang convicted after cramming migrants into lorries to France

Algerian smuggling gang convicted after cramming migrants into lorries to France

Palestinians hope conflict between Iran and Israel spells end to war in Gaza

Palestinians hope conflict between Iran and Israel spells end to war in Gaza



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Diriyah Art Futures encompasses a series of sculptural pavilions. Photo: Diriyah Art Futures

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Art Futures named one of the world's most beautiful museums

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Users are increasingly adopting AI-powered assistants. Bloomberg

US tech giants contribute billions to UAE economy as AI transforms user habits

India bowler Zaheer Khan, centre, points to jelly beans thrown on the pitch during the second Test against England in Nottingham in 2007. Getty Images

Seven controversies that made India and England best of frenemies

Tucker Carlson interviews Ted Cruz. Photo: Tucker Carlson / X

Senator Cruz clashes with Carlson over Iran

Properties in Cornwall, such as the town of St Ives, have an average asking price of £1 million, according to Rightmove. Getty Images

UK's market for million-pound homes doubles

Honda carried out a launch and landing of an experimental rocket on Tuesday. Photo: Honda

Honda revs up space race after reusable rockets test success

The entrance of Gerbou restaurant. Photo: Gerbou

Dubai hotspots Gerbou and Smoked Room among world's most beautiful restaurants


Headlines

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak

Russia not in economic crisis despite 'thousands of sanctions', Deputy PM says

Alexander Novak calls Middle East a ‘black swan’ amid global economic uncertainty

Business

'Lame and lethal' aid system claims dozen more lives in Gaza

MENA
Vitalie Pirlog, who was arrested in the UAE at the request of French authorities. Photo: Moldpres

Ex-Moldovan minister wanted by Interpol arrested in UAE

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US restarts student visa interviews but applicants' social media accounts must be public

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A screengrab from video posted on social media shows the rocket exploding

SpaceX Starship explodes during ground test at Texas site

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UAE President and Putin discuss ways to contain regional conflict

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Senators introduce bill to repeal Caesar Act and end sanctions on Syria

US

Paris Air Show: Egyptair orders six more Airbus A350 wide-body jets

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Algerian gang leaders face jail after cramming migrants into lorries to France

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Club World Cup

Wydad AC's Selemani Mwalimu, left, and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki fight for the ball. AP Photo

Pep Guardiola hails new-look City as fresh faces impress in Club World Cup win

Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi during the Club World Cup defeat to Juventus at the Audi Field in Washington. Reuters

Lacklustre Al Ain given harsh lesson in Club World Cup opener

Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, left, embraces Luka Modric of Real Madrid. EPA

Al Hilal show 'potential of Saudi football' in Real Madrid draw

Igor Jesus celebrates scoring for Botafogo in their Club World Cup win over the Seattle Sounders in Seattle. AFP

Igor Jesus leads Botafogo attack against PSG having honed talents in Dubai

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Manchester City v Wydad Casablanca - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U. S. - June 18, 2025 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their first goal with Omar Marmoush REUTERS / Lee Smith

Man City ease to victory over Wydad in Club World Cup opener

Monterrey's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal against Inter Milan. Reuters

Club World Cup: Sergio Ramos scores as Monterrey hold Inter Milan

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso oversees training in Florida ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal. Reuters

New era at Real Madrid and Al Hilal as Alonso and Inzaghi begin reigns

The Fifa Club World Cup trophy at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. AFP

Club World Cup 2025 stadium guide: Venues, fixtures and travel times


Business

Culture

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell expects to see 'meaningful' inflation in the coming months. AFP

Fed's Powell looks to summer as 'meaningful' inflation approaches

Economy

Hefty sign-on bonuses used to attract financial services workers to UAE

Money

Personal wealth grows by 4.6% across the globe

Money

Culture

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

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How UAE youth orchestra will strike the right notes at Carnegie Hall

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Roswell2223, Nima Nabavi, 2023. Photo: The Third Line

Museum and gallery guide: Lebanese abstract artist enters spotlight

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A woman and her child are taken to safety after an Iranian missile struck the Israeli city of Ramat Gan. AP
A woman and her child are taken to safety after an Iranian missile struck the Israeli city of Ramat Gan. AP
A woman and her child are taken to safety after an Iranian missile struck the Israeli city of Ramat Gan. AP
A woman and her child are taken to safety after an Iranian missile struck the Israeli city of Ramat Gan. AP
Damage to the building of Iranian state TV (IRIB) after an Israeli air strike in Tehran. EPA
Damage to the building of Iranian state TV (IRIB) after an Israeli air strike in Tehran. EPA
Damage to the building of Iranian state TV (IRIB) after an Israeli air strike in Tehran. EPA
Damage to the building of Iranian state TV (IRIB) after an Israeli air strike in Tehran. EPA
Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar. AP
Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar. AP
Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar. AP
Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar. AP
Ukrainian rescuers carry a body from the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian rescuers carry a body from the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian rescuers carry a body from the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. AFP
Ukrainian rescuers carry a body from the rubble of a building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. AFP
Runners in The Kensington Palace Stakes race towards the finish during Royal Ascot 2025. Getty Images
Runners in The Kensington Palace Stakes race towards the finish during Royal Ascot 2025. Getty Images
Runners in The Kensington Palace Stakes race towards the finish during Royal Ascot 2025. Getty Images
Runners in The Kensington Palace Stakes race towards the finish during Royal Ascot 2025. Getty Images
People wait for the funeral procession for Rajendra Patankar, a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. AP
People wait for the funeral procession for Rajendra Patankar, a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. AP
People wait for the funeral procession for Rajendra Patankar, a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. AP
People wait for the funeral procession for Rajendra Patankar, a victim of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. AP
A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in the town of Chuao, Venezuela. Reuters
A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in the town of Chuao, Venezuela. Reuters
A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in the town of Chuao, Venezuela. Reuters
A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in the town of Chuao, Venezuela. Reuters
Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma inside a greenhouse at his farm in Cullinan, east of Pretoria. AFP
Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma inside a greenhouse at his farm in Cullinan, east of Pretoria. AFP
Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma inside a greenhouse at his farm in Cullinan, east of Pretoria. AFP
Protea flower grower Nico Thuynsma inside a greenhouse at his farm in Cullinan, east of Pretoria. AFP

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