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People mourn at the morgue of Al-Awda hospital, in Nuseirat camp in central Gaza on June 20, 2025, after several Palestinians were killed as they reportedly headed to a food distribution centre in the war-stricken Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. (Photo by AFP)

At least 23 Palestinians reported killed in Israeli attack while waiting for aid

Red Crescent Society members search through rubble for victims after Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: IRCS via Reuters

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

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Botafogo's Igor Jesus scores the opening goal in the Club World Cup Group B match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles. AFP

Former UAE football star Jesus leads Botafogo to shock win over PSG

Fusion-Indian restaurant Tresind Studio melds flavours such as confit duck, ash-roasted artichoke and black lime chutney. Photo: Tresind Studio

Two Dubai restaurants make this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting with ambassadors in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

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Despite having a very good side, Manchester City were humbled by the Atlanta Chiefs in the summer of 1968. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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A woman living in a camp for displaced people in Al Mawasi, southern Gaza, feeds her children rice and lentil soup during Eid Al Adha. AP Photo

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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway between Iran and Oman in the Arabian Gulf. Getty Images

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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

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

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

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Activists during a solidarity protest in support of the Palestinian people, in Jakarta, on Thursday. EPA

CommentSouth-East Asian countries are siding with Iran – this isn't surprising

Rafael Grossi has repeatedly said he cannot verify whether Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful. AFP

UN nuclear chief Grossi denies Iranian blame for war

US envoy Thomas Barrack, left, meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut. EPA

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

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

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said his country advocates stable oil prices. Reuters

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

The European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on May 21, during a debate titled 'The EU's response to the Israeli government's plan to seize the Gaza Strip, ensuring effective humanitarian support and the liberation of hostages' EPA

CommentEurope's tepid response to Israel's strikes says a lot

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

The Israeli military issued a warning to residents to leave two villages near Iran's Arak heavy water reactor. AP

Israel strikes area near Iran's Arak heavy water reactor

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Post Malone will perform in Riyadh on July 10 and in Abu Dhabi on December 5. Reuters

Post Malone to open Cristiano Ronaldo-backed Esports World Cup in Riyadh

Expatriate residents and overseas buyers accounted for 67 per cent of sales at the launch of Fahid Island homes. Antonie Robertson / The National

Aldar nets more than Dh3.5bn in home sales at Fahid Island launch

Former India captain Rahul Dravid is presented with the Pataudi trophy by the late Tiger Pataudi in the 2007 Test series in England. Getty Images

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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the winner for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against Porto in Atlanta. EPA

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Diriyah Art Futures encompasses a series of sculptural pavilions. Hassan Alshatti / Diriyah Art Futures

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A Palestine Action protester breaks into RAF Brize Norton. Photo: Palestine Action / X

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Sheikh Abdullah meets Canada’s Mark Carney in Ottawa

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Woman, 66, charged with murder after film director killed in London home

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A mourner at the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid in northern Gaza. Reuters

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

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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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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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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the winner for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against Porto in Atlanta. EPA

Messi leads Inter Miami to historic win over Porto

Botafogo's Igor Jesus scores the opening goal in the Club World Cup Group B match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Rose Bowl stadium in Los Angeles. AFP

Former UAE football star Jesus leads Botafogo to shock win over PSG

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


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The UAE has launched a strategy to double its cumulative FDI to Dh1.3 trillion by 2031. Victor Besa / The National

UAE FDI hit $45bn in 2024 on economic diversification push

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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
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