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Exterior of the Freedom Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Beyond the HeadlinesWhy legal action against alleged Israeli war crimes is so slow

Iraqis board boats in the Tigris River in central Baghdad, on April 15, 2025. AFP.

TrendingIraq's path to recovery and high-tech medicine in the UAE

Supporters of the Sudanese armed popular resistance, which backs the army, ride on trucks in Gedaref. AFP

CommentExtremism's return to Sudan should alarm the world

Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. AFP

The worst-affected US products in trade war with China

The Dream Girls Tailors x adidas trainer will be available to buy in Dubai on April 19 and 20. Photo: adidas

The adidas Samba trainer gets a Dubai makeover

Microsoft's 50th anniversary at its headquarters, on April 4, in Redmond, Washington. The company will shut down its 21-year-old video calling platform Skype early next month. AP

Call ended: Skype had a good run – can its successors hang on longer?

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

A demonstrator protests against US President Donald Trump and the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, outside the White House. EPA

CommentTrump is erecting a police state in America

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Chief of Staff of Iran's armed forces, Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri, in Tehran. Reuters

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

Visit comes at critical time for the Middle East

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

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

Qatar brings together Syrian and Iraqi leaders to repair relations

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

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

Europe keen to influence US-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire at Paris meeting

Hamas says it is prepared to release all hostages in exchange for end of war

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Former US defence official talks Middle East strategy

The National talks to Mark Kimmitt, ex-US deputy defence secretary, at Sulaimani Forum

Saudi Defence Minister delivers letter to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Saudi Defence Minister delivers letter to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

New $800,000 flying car unveiled in UAE

New $800,000 flying car unveiled in UAE

Qatar's Emir blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire collapse

Qatar's Emir blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire collapse

Abu Dhabi unveils AI-powered ‘Gym of the Future’ with no wearables needed

Abu Dhabi unveils AI-powered ‘Gym of the Future’ with no wearables needed

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General view of exhibits at Art Dubai 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre on April 16. Getty Images

Art Dubai 2025 first look: What to expect at this year's fair

The Space Launch System rocket on a launch pad in Florida on April 29, 2022. Nasa via EPA

Nasa rocket that will fly astronauts around Moon next year takes shape

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United clashes with Moussa Niakhate of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)

Maguire: Lyon game pretty much sums up my six years at Man United

Kendrick Lamar wore a Tiffany & Co diamond and titanium crown of thorns to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in 2022. AP

Kendrick Lamar's best fashion moments over the years

The PAL-V flying car on display at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Antonie Robertson / The National

Production of $800,000 'flying car' prepares for lift-off in Sharjah

Chart of the week: Travel from Arab countries to the US declines

Chart of the weekTravel from Arab countries to the US declines

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the winner against West Ham United at Anfield. EPA

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to lash Leicester as Man City beat Everton

Mall of the Emirates is getting a Dh5 billion extension, and some of the stores we would like to see come include London's famous department store Selfridges. Bloomberg

Harrods, Waterstones and Uniqlo: The stores we would love to see in the new Mall of the Emirates extension

Headlines

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. AFP

Sheikh Tamim blames Israel for ceasefire failure during meeting with Putin

Doha has made a series of attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine

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

A Syrian Air plane at Aleppo International Airport, after it officially reopened in March. EPA

Syrian Air to resume UAE flights from Sunday

Jordan and Syria to step up fight against drug smuggling

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, has said the move 'will contribute to strengthening co-operation with our Chinese partners'. Photo: Adnoc / X

Adnoc opens Beijing office as it seeks to boost China business

Beirut-bound Heathrow passenger admits to $1.3m money laundering

LatestHamas ready to release all Israeli hostages to end Gaza war

Deputy sheriff's son kills two in shooting at Florida university

IMF disburses $130 million in funds to Jordan

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IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said she 'would like to see reduction in uncertainty'. Reuters

IMF chief does not expect global recession despite tariffs

IMF disburses $130 million in funds to Jordan

World Bank president urges more open trade among developing countries

Culture

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

How being lost at sea inspired Mohammed Kazem's digital work at Art Dubai

Ghalia Benali will channel the spirit of Umm Kulthum in an Abu Dhabi concert. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Singer Ghalia Benali on the enduring power of Umm Kulthum

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Pictures of the Day

Indonesian Catholics mark the crucifixion of Jesus with a performance at St Vincent A Paulo church in Surabaya, eastern Java island. AFP

A wave breaks at North Narrabeen Beach in Sydney, as large swells hit the east coast of Australia. AFP

Cambodian students hold portraits of China's President Xi Jinping and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni during a welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. AFP

A man looks at photographs of missing people attached to the Mexico-US border fence in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico. AFP

People flee Florida State University in Tallahassee after a mass shooting. Reuters

Filipino penitents flagellate themselves as they walk along a road during a Good Friday celebration in Rosario, Philippines. EPA

A tornado forms to the north of Omaha, Nebraska. AP

Shipping containers are stacked at Westport in Klang, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AP

Indonesian Catholics mark the crucifixion of Jesus with a performance at St Vincent A Paulo church in Surabaya, eastern Java island. AFP

A wave breaks at North Narrabeen Beach in Sydney, as large swells hit the east coast of Australia. AFP

Cambodian students hold portraits of China's President Xi Jinping and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni during a welcome ceremony in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. AFP

A man looks at photographs of missing people attached to the Mexico-US border fence in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico. AFP

People flee Florida State University in Tallahassee after a mass shooting. Reuters

Filipino penitents flagellate themselves as they walk along a road during a Good Friday celebration in Rosario, Philippines. EPA

A tornado forms to the north of Omaha, Nebraska. AP

Shipping containers are stacked at Westport in Klang, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AP

Indonesian Catholics mark the crucifixion of Jesus with a performance at St Vincent A Paulo church in Surabaya, eastern Java island. AFP

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