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Palestinian children at the site of Israeli strikes on Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza, on March 23. No child will emerge from the horrors of bombardment without the imprint of trauma, the UN has said. AFP

Special reportThe effects on children of Israel's Gaza war - measured in milestones forever lost

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Pistachio and kunafa chocolate from the Dubai Viral Style range by West London chocolatier Maison Samadi. Photo: Maison Samadi

Dubai chocolate makers in the UK savour sweet taste of success - despite pistachio shortage

Nick Donaldson / AP Photo

Weekend EssayHow trauma is scarring the lives of a million young Gazans

Seoul's popular Myeongdong Street offers dining options for Muslim visitors. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National

How Seoul's most popular street market is welcoming Muslim tourists

The writer at Skadar Lake near Montenegro's capital, Podgorica. Aarti Jhurani / The National

ColumnI travelled solo for the first time - and I’d do it again in a heartbeat

Usher performs at The O2 Arena in London during his 2025 world tour. Getty Images

How Usher's career has risen and fallen in tune with RnB itself

Emirati poet Shamma Al Bastaki oversees content development at the UAE pavilion in Osaka. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati women bring UAE pavilion to life to tell nation’s story at Osaka Expo

Second round of Iran-US talks ends positively

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the second round of nuclear talks with the US in Rome on Saturday were positive. EPA

Second round of Iran-US talks ends positively

Iran says uranium enrichment is 'non-negotiable'
Window of opportunity for a deal is shrinking, France warns
Comment: The US-Iran talks have given Pezeshkian a boost

Altar boys carry candles as Palestinian Christians attend the Good Friday mass at the Greek Orthodox church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza city on April 18. AFP

Death and destruction overshadow joy of Easter in Gaza

Christians lament inability to celebrate the occasion for second year in a row

AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

US strike on Ras Isa immediately impacts Yemen's civilians, not Houthis, experts say

US President Donald Trump has been pressing for a truce for months, but has failed to make any progress. AP Photo

Russia's Putin declares Easter truce in Ukraine

Naim Qassem warns Hezbollah 'will not allow anyone to disarm' group

LatestHamas welcomes US envoy's call to end war through hostage deal

Riyadh Air's newly unveiled business-elite seats will be installed on its Boeing 787 ahead of the start-up's first flights in 2025. Photo: Riyadh Air

'Audrey Hepburn of the sky': Inside Riyadh Air's new cabins

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Gaza's lost childhoods

Behind the death toll are 17,000 heartbreaking stories of birthdays that will never be celebrated, playtimes that will never be enjoyed, hugs that will never be received

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

Christians in Gaza observe sombre Good Friday rituals

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens to the public

Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Chad Mahamat Deby

Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Chad Mahamat Deby

The National documents how traditional salted fish is produced in Egypt

The National documents how traditional salted fish is produced in Egypt

In focus

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after securing pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AP

Verstappen grabs Saudi GP pole after Norris hits wall

The Angel Hair chocolate bar by Belgian company Tucho is bright pink and filled with a Turkish version of candyfloss. Photo: touchdalight / tiktok

The Angel Hair chocolate bar from Belgium that's going viral

Jos Buttler, right, guided Gujarat Titans to victory over Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Reuters

IPL 2025 qualification scenarios at halfway mark

Tesla vehicles at the Everything Electric show in London. Tesla has issued recalls 79 times, according to Cars.com. Reuters

Total recalls: a brief history of Tesla's biggest roadblocks

As teamLab opens, Takashi Kudo reveals personal connection to Abu Dhabi

Sharjah players after qualifying for the AFC Champions League Two final. Photo: Sharjah FC via X

Lady Gaga concert casts shadow over Sharjah’s AFC final plans

Born in a deprived Parisian suburb, Mossi Troare is passionate about the school he established in the district where he grew up. Photo: Chanel

The French fashion designer on a mission to democratise couture

WrestleMania 41 will take place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Getty Images

Wrestlemania 41: Our predictions on the anticipated matches

Headlines

Fatma Hassona worked to document the impact of the Israeli military campaign on her community. Photo: Sepideh Farsi

Photojournalist set to feature in documentary is killed in Gaza

Fatima Hassouna died earlier this week along with nine members of her family

Trump says US 'will pass' on Ukraine talks if no progress is made

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates scoring the first goal against Everton at Goodison Park. PA

Manchester City strike late against Everton to inch closer to Champions League target

Saudi minister discusses defence co-operation on rare visit to Iran

Mr Al Hassan is a seasoned Omani diplomat who has previously served as the Permanent Representative of his country to the UN. Aymen AlAmeri / The National

ExclusiveIraq has finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says

Sheikh Tamim blames Israel for ceasefire failure during meeting with Putin

'At least 74 killed' in US strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa port

Controversy in Iraq over Syrian President's invitation to Arab Summit in Baghdad

Oil prices surge more than 3% amid US-EU trade deal hopes and new Iran sanctions

Business

Culture

China's President Xi Jinping has typified Beijing’s defiance by saying his country is ‘not afraid’. AP

China's assertive stance is strategic to its global trade dominance

Adnoc opens Beijing office as it seeks to boost China business

Oil prices surge more than 3% amid US-EU trade deal hopes and new Iran sanctions

Culture

Singer Ghalia Benali on the enduring power of Umm Kulthum

Music & On-stage

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

Born in a deprived Parisian suburb, Mossi Troare is passionate about the school he established in the district where he grew up. Photo: Chanel

The French fashion designer on a mission to democratise couture

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

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Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

Business Extra

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Trending Middle East

Trending Middle East

The top news stories, field reports and insights from the Middle East and beyond

Pictures of the Day

Hare Krishna devotees dance at the passage of a chariot during the Festival of Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, in Durban. AFP

Members of the Danza Señor San Jose dance group perform behind El Santuario De Chimayo in Northern New Mexico during Holy Week on Good Friday. AP Photo

Afghan people throw a man up in the air as they gather for leisure activities on the outskirts of Kabul. AFP

Afghan refugees due for deportation to Afghanistan wait outside a registration centre in Landi Kotal, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in Torkham. AFP

Tiangong Ultra, a humanoid robot, wins the E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China. Reuters

People attend the Via Crucis procession during Good Friday celebrations in Rome, Italy. Reuters

Women at Nasser hospital, Khan Younis, mourn near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. Reuters

Emergency personnel use a crane to remove a slab at the site of a collapsed building in New Delhi, India. Reuters

Hare Krishna devotees dance at the passage of a chariot during the Festival of Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, in Durban. AFP

Members of the Danza Señor San Jose dance group perform behind El Santuario De Chimayo in Northern New Mexico during Holy Week on Good Friday. AP Photo

Afghan people throw a man up in the air as they gather for leisure activities on the outskirts of Kabul. AFP

Afghan refugees due for deportation to Afghanistan wait outside a registration centre in Landi Kotal, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in Torkham. AFP

Tiangong Ultra, a humanoid robot, wins the E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China. Reuters

People attend the Via Crucis procession during Good Friday celebrations in Rome, Italy. Reuters

Women at Nasser hospital, Khan Younis, mourn near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. Reuters

Emergency personnel use a crane to remove a slab at the site of a collapsed building in New Delhi, India. Reuters

Hare Krishna devotees dance at the passage of a chariot during the Festival of Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, in Durban. AFP

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