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A general view of a sign of obedience a statue depicting Sasanian king Shapur I capturing Roman emperor Valerian, during its unveiling at Revolution Square in the capital Tehran, on November 11. AFP

CommentIran is leaning on ancient history to bolster nationalism after the Israel war

Sudanese in a displacement camp in Al Dabbah. Famine has been declared in parts of the country. Reuters

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?

Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The British Prime Minister could learn from Denmark's tough stance on immigration. Reuters

CommentStarmer's premiership hinges on reform – in more ways than one

Manus on Markets: SoftBank dumps entire $5.8bn Nvidia stake

Manus on MarketsSoftBank dumps entire $5.8bn Nvidia stake

Chief executive Sam Altman said OpenAI is open to ideas that would help the company and the US 'meet the moment'. Reuters

CommentHave AI and Big Tech executives jumped the shark?

Monday's meeting in the Oval Office was the first time that a Syrian head of state visited the White House. AFP

EditorialWhite House visit shows there is no going back for Syria

People participate in a protest against Israel and in support of Palestine near the Cop30 summit in Belem, Brazil. EPA

'Climate doesn’t have borders': Palestine and Ukraine at Cop30

Iraq election 2025 webinar

Q&A replayThe National discusses Iraq election players and promises


Iraq’s PM Al Sudani rides high in national vote, leading in Shiite heartland

Supporters of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani were celebrating the initial results on Wednesday night. Reuters

Iraq’s PM Al Sudani rides high in national vote, leading in Shiite heartland

With no single party expected to win a majority, lengthy talks loom between leading blocs

MENA
Red Cross workers have previously helped to release people detained in Yemen, with 153 freed in January after ICRC medical checks. EPA

Houthis raid Red Cross offices in Sanaa for first time

Yemeni rebels confiscate laptops and mobile phones as contact lost with staff

MENA

India calls Delhi Red Fort explosion a 'terrorist incident'

Asia

IEA expects increasing oil demand to peak at 113 million bpd in 2050

Business
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani and President Ahmad Al Shara meeting the Syrian American community in Washington. Sana

Syria's Al Shibani to raise flag at London embassy on UK visit

UK

First ultra-large cargo ship makes Red Sea transit since start of Israel-Gaza war

MENA

Egyptian mediators in Gaza to resolve standoff over trapped Hamas fighters

MENA
UAE fans fly the flag before the team's qualifying match in Qatar last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'We are all brothers': UAE and Iraq fans united ahead of World Cup clash

UAE


In focus

Nora Al Matrooshi speaking at the Global Women's Forum held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai last year. Pawan Singh / The National

The Desert Beyond: Emirati-made film to chart UAE's historic space journey

Liverpool's Florian Wirtz against Manchester City. Reuters

Ask Mina: Liverpool's balancing act with Wirtz, resurgence of Man City

Glen Powell stars in director Edgar Wright's The Running Man, which is being released in UAE cinemas on November 13. Getty Images

Glen Powell details 'masterclass' Tom Cruise gave him before The Running Man

The Midnight, designed by Archer Aviation, can carry up to four passengers and a pilot. Photo: Abu Dhabi Investment Office

Electric air taxis: Adio and Archer Aviation speed up plans for Abu Dhabi

Dubai Basketball's Kenan Kamenjas and McKinley Wright during their 102-86 EuroLeague win against Crvena Zvezda.

Dubai Basketball show their class to topple EuroLeague leaders Crvena Zvezda

Megha Saha owns a villa in Senses at the Field, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

My Own HomeIndian couple find value for money in Dh4.5 million four-bedroom villa

One of Vietnam's oldest pagodas, Tran Quoc is on a small islet in Hanoi's West Lake. Getty Images

Hanoi in 48 hours: What to see, do and eat in the Vietnamese capital

South Korea's Jang Eun-sil, front, and Kim Min-jae in Physical: Asia. Photo: Netflix

Latest Physical: Asia leaderboard - who’s winning and which countries are left

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Cop30

People participate in a protest against Israel and in support of Palestine near the Cop30 summit in Belem, Brazil. EPA

'Climate doesn’t have borders': Palestine and Ukraine at Cop30

Joana Bento de Sousa, left, and Regina Benta Silva Guajajara from Brazil's indigenous community at Cop30 in Belem. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Indigenous voices call for action as Cop30 gets under way

World leaders pose ahead of the Cop30 UN climate conference in Belem, Brazil on Friday. Dozens of countries have failed to update pledges on cutting emissions. AFP

EditorialCop30 must renew the optimism of Dubai's climate summit

Brazil has halved deforestation in the Amazon in two years, showing that concrete climate action is possible. EPA

CommentBrazil's Lula da Silva: Cop30 promises to be a moment of truth

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region. Cop30 will launch an initiative to provide funds for developing nations that conserve their forests. AFP

Brazil's Cop30 summit has high hopes - but will it signal a sustainable future?

2025 looks set to be a crucial year for the climate sector. Reuters

Climate themes to watch in 2025


Headlines

At the White House, from left, Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, US Vice President JD Vance and US special envoy Tom Barrack. AFP

Syrian government's militant past could hinder alliance with US against ISIS

Washington confirms Al Shara government has agreed to join Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

MENA

Anger as Iranian food seller sets himself on fire in protest

MENA
Herman Narula, co-founder and chief executive at Improbable, has said he is preparing to move to Dubai. Getty Images

Tech millionaire Herman Narula plans Dubai move over 'bonkers' UK exit tax

UK

UN says 42 feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libya

MENA
A Middle East Airlines flight arrives at Beirut's international airport. AFP

Lebanon's Middle East Airlines plans to launch low-cost airline in 2027

MENA

Saudi Defence Minister meets senior US officials at White House

Gulf

New Gaza aid system lets charities talk to US and Israel

MENA

Twenty soldiers dead after Turkish military plane crash in Georgia

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'Limit to everything': Hezbollah chief's warning on Israeli strikes

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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Bedouins a l'Atelier by Omar Onsi

'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

'Scarcity is not a goal' for Hermes, says executive VP Guillaume de Seynes


The Inside Brief

Inside Emirates: Boeing delays, Airbus talks and leadership tips with Sir Tim Clark

In this episode of The Inside Brief, Manus Cranny sits down at Emirates headquarters with company president Sir Tim Clark for a candid conversation about growth, negotiation, and the future of global aviation


Business

Culture

Oil production pipes aboard a production and storage vessel off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The country is hosting the Cop30 climate talks. Bloomberg

IEA expects increasing oil demand to peak at 113 million bpd in 2050

Business

Aldar acquires Kezad assets for $155m to boost industrial property portfolio

Property

Dana Gas to explore redevelopment of natural gasfields in Syria

Energy

Culture

Rare artworks by Saudi artists part of Sotheby's second auction in the kingdom

Culture

A celebration of light and legacy: Emirati heritage in spotlight at Dhai Dubai

Culture

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, says ICOM Dubai 2025 represents Arab world's collective identity. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sheikha Latifa says museums play 'vital role in building humanity’s future'

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The northern lights over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. PA
The northern lights over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England. PA
A flooded street in Naivasha, Kenya, about 90km north-west of Nairobi. EPA
A flooded street in Naivasha, Kenya, about 90km north-west of Nairobi. EPA
A flooded street in Naivasha, Kenya, about 90km north-west of Nairobi. EPA
A flooded street in Naivasha, Kenya, about 90km north-west of Nairobi. EPA
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
An Afghan baker in the Fayzabad district of Badakhshan province. AFP
More than 350 bagpipers perform at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, breaking the world record for largest bagpipe ensemble, beating the previous record of 333 set in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2012. Getty Images
More than 350 bagpipers perform at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, breaking the world record for largest bagpipe ensemble, beating the previous record of 333 set in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2012. Getty Images
More than 350 bagpipers perform at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, breaking the world record for largest bagpipe ensemble, beating the previous record of 333 set in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2012. Getty Images
More than 350 bagpipers perform at Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, breaking the world record for largest bagpipe ensemble, beating the previous record of 333 set in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2012.
Veteran's Day at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. AP
Veteran's Day at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. AP
Veteran's Day at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. AP
Veteran's Day at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. AP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
Art installation The Shen by Mert Ege Kose during the fifth running of the Forever is Now art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
A Chinese People's Liberation Army honour guard member holds a flag during a welcoming ceremony for Spanish King Felipe VI in Beijing. AFP
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A displacement camp in Nuseirat, Gaza. AFP
A displacement camp in Nuseirat, Gaza. AFP
A displacement camp in Nuseirat, Gaza. AFP
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The opening of carnival season in Cologne, Germany. AP
The opening of carnival season in Cologne, Germany. AP
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