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Palestinians gather to receive aid in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. Reuters

Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel bombs homes

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, which can carry the GBU-57 bunker-buster to devastate Iran's nuclear programme. AFP

America's big bunker-buster that could sink Iran's nuclear programme

Will President Trump, for a third time, grant ByteDance an extension that keeps TikTok operating in the US? Reuters

Will TikTok be banned on June 19?

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia sends a plume of thick grey ash into the sky. AFP

In picturesIndonesian volcano spews 10km-high ash cloud

Flotations of homegrown companies have reduced to a trickle in London. Getty Images

CommentCity of London loses its lustre just as foreign investors queue for UK

Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, U. S. - June 13, 2025 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Nathan Ake during training REUTERS / Marco Bello

Manchester City prepare for rise of the Rayans at Club World Cup

Shiite Muslims take part in a protest against Israeli air strikes on Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan. EPA

TrendingMiddle East calls for de-escalation and G7 summit wraps

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minster of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Adnoc's chief executive, said AI offers significant growth opportunity. Photo: ADNOC Group / X

Rising Middle East tension a reminder that energy a 'cornerstone of peace'

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FILE PHOTO: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, May 20, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader / WANA (West Asia News Agency) / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY / File Photo

Khamenei says Iran will not surrender after Trump's 'absurd' threat

Trump urges Tehran's 'unconditional surrender' as US edges closer to war
Comment: If Trump joins Israel in striking Iran, the US will enter another forever war

Footage released by Mossad claims to show Israeli agents launching drones in Iran. Photo: Mossad

How many alleged Mossad agents has Iran arrested and where?

At least 44 detained from June 14-18 over alleged drone factories, spying and explosives

A satellite image appears to show damage to a warehouse at Bid Kaneh military site in Iran. Photo: Maxar Technologies

Inside Israel’s most extensive strikes yet on Iran

Technology war fuelling communications paranoia

ExclusiveSyrian government sends 3,000 troops to border with Iraq

Iranian strikes are 'different ball game' in devastated streets of Tel Aviv

PodcastOil up, stocks down: Market volatility amid Iran-Israel war

Israel-Iran conflict

Smoke from an Iranian missile strike in Hertzliya, Israel, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Iran fired several waves of drones and missiles over the last 24 hours, while Israel continued hitting Tehran, killing one more senior military official and setting the state-television complex ablaze with a strike during a live broadcast. Photographer: Kobi Wolf / Bloomberg

PodcastIran and Israel: What's next?

Russian ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya speaks to reporters in New York. Reuters

Russia warns of 'unpredictable consequences' if Iran-Israel conflict escalates

President Sheikh Mohamed spoke to Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday. Photo: Wam/Getty

President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Iranian President amid Israel war

An F-15 jet releases a flare as it flies over Gaza, as seen from Israel. Reuters

How Israel's actions in Syria cleared safe corridor to dominate Iranian skies

A home in Tamra, nothern Israel, that was destroyed in an Iranian missile attack. Bloomberg

Israel 'running low on Arrow missile interceptors'

Tehran has faced days of Israeli strikes extending from military sites to residential areas. AFP

Stay or go? Tehran stalked by doubt as war with Israel hits home

People mourn the victims of an Iranian missile strike on the city of Tamra. AFP

CommentIran-Israel conflict: The US could have averted this in 2003

Seyed Ali Mousavi, left, Iran’s new ambassador to the UK, meeting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi before departing for his mission. Photo: Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Iran's ambassador to UK confronted in parliament over 'price of peace'

Explained: How US involvement could affect Israel-Iran war

The US Air Force is the only military to have the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, also known as the bunker-buster

Oil volatility surges as Middle East tensions escalate

Oil volatility surges as Middle East tensions escalate

Iranian Hajj pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia cross into Iraq by bus

Iranian Hajj pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia cross into Iraq by bus

Between two conflicts: Lebanon watches from the border

Between two conflicts: Lebanon watches from the border

Iran shows more missiles being launched

Iran shows more missiles being launched

In focus

Running across seven weeks, the festival-style Esports World Cup is open to elite gamers, fans and content creators. Getty Images

Saudi ups its esports game with Ronaldo as ambassador and $70 million in prizes

Hady Habib in action at the Qatar Open in February 2025 in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images

Rain can't dampen Hady Habib's mood as he attempts to qualify for Wimbledon

Violinist Renee Youssef, 14, during the final rehearsals of the National Youth Orchestra of Dubai before the group head to perform at Carnegie Hall. Victor Besa / The National

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

British-Nigerian actor Sope Dirisu describes the multilayered action-drama show Gangs of London as positively Shakespearean. Photo: OSN

What makes OSN crime-drama Gangs of London 'positively Shakespearean'?

Ali Roozitalab and Maya with Dr Gelah Magtuba after the dog was rescued from the Dubai Marina fire. Photo: Ali Roozitalab

Dubai Marina resident reunites with dog stuck in burning building for 27 hours

The final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, June 8. AP

CommentAnti-doping: 'Enhanced Games' are against the very ethos of sport

Elio is the second Pixar film to be set in space, and the first to feature aliens. Photo: Pixar

Elio review: Pixar's cosmic tale rekindles hope for a kinder world

A demonstrator holds an upside-down US flag with the SOS message while protesting against the Trump administration during the 'No Kings' national rally in Denver, Colorado on June 14, on the day of President Trump's military parade in Washington. AFP

CommentUS Democrats need to go back to being a party that believes in government

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EgyptAir currently has has a fleet mix of 65 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Photo: Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities

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

Deal takes Egyptian flag carrier's total order up to 16 aircraft

UAE can make AI as important as internet, Emirati official says

Clockwise from top left: Amor Ghabbari, Abed Karrouz, Azize Benaniba, Mohamed Bouriche, Mohamed Abdelhadi and Mahmoud Haidous have been convicted. Photo: National Crime Agency

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

Russia kills 15 in one of the 'most horrific attacks' of Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference on the Middle East situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris. EPA

Activists urge France to reorganise postponed Palestinian statehood forum

Scrutiny renewed by new air leak on ageing International Space Station

German court jails Syrian doctor for crimes against humanity

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers 'planned to target two others'

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses regional developments with Iraq's Prime Minister

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, left, says Jack Grealish must rediscover his motivation. AFP

Guardiola offers Grealish no guarantees on his Manchester City future

Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, U. S. - June 13, 2025 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Nathan Ake during training REUTERS / Marco Bello

Manchester City prepare for rise of the Rayans at Club World Cup

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

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

Khalid Essa, right, is the goalkeeper and captain of Al Ain. EPA

'This will go down in history': Al Ain relishing big stage at Club World Cup

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

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, left, celebrates with Jeremy Doku after scoring against Fulham on the final day of the Premier League season. AP

ExclusiveGundogan excited to be part of new-look Man City at revamped Club World Cup

Enzo Fernandez wheels away in celebration after scoring Chelsea's second goal. AFP

Poor turnout as Chelsea ease to victory over LAFC at Club World Cup

Soufiane Rahimi and Al Ain start their Club World Cup campaign against Serie A giants Juventus. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Rahimi on Al Ain's chances at Club World Cup: 'Nothing is impossible'

A stable US dollar and buoyant financial markets were key contributors to personal wealth growth globally last year. Reuters

Personal wealth grows by 4.6% across the globe

Passengers 'should be confident' about safety of Boeing planes

Five luxury villas to be built on land sold for $100m in Palm Jumeirah

Review: Nintendo Switch 2 is breaking records, but is $500 upgrade worth it?

Palestinian political poster exhibition in London speaks to 'urgency' of moment

British-Nigerian actor Sope Dirisu describes the multilayered action-drama show Gangs of London as positively Shakespearean. Photo: OSN

What makes OSN crime-drama Gangs of London 'positively Shakespearean'?

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