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Jordanians inspect the sealed Muslim Brotherhood office in Amman in 2016. Jordan has now banned all activities of the group and closed its offices in the kingdom. AFP

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The late Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane called 'Shepherd One' by the media. Photo by Handout (Vatican Media/ AFP

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

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(FILES) US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, and US Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Democrat of New York, speak to supporters during the "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" rally at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on March 21, 2025. As he marks 100 days in office, much ink will be spilt on Donald Trump's divisive transformation of the US government, but Democrats are themelves under scrutiny over missteps in opposing his blitz of reforms. In AFP interviews, multiple political analysts said Democrats have become a rudderless, divided party struggling to decide what it stands for. Rare glimpses of a fightback have included victory in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and a hugely popular "Fighting Oligarchy" tour by progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Photo by Jason Connolly / AFP)

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US sanctions on Seyed Emamjomeh are aimed at Washington's broader goal of bringing Tehran to account for its 'destabilising' activities. Reuters

Iranian oil 'magnate' faces more US sanctions

A mural of Pope Francis on the wall of a Baghdad church before his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. Reuters

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The New York Stock Exchange. Sweeping US tariffs sent global markets into chaos in recent weeks. Bloomberg

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Israeli blockade leaves Gaza's children defenceless against polio

Family members watch over 11-month-old Abdul Rahman Abu Al Jidyan, who was diagnosed with polio, in their tent in Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip in August last year. AFP

Israeli blockade leaves Gaza's children defenceless against polio

Denial of entry to vaccine shipments is undoing years of work to eradicate the disease, health official says

How surging gold prices are affecting sales down at the Gold Souq. Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

World Bank says Mena economic growth to pick up pace in 2025

Trump's trade war, slowing global economy and volatility in oil prices continue to pose downside risks

Jordan announces ban on Muslim Brotherhood after alleged armed plot

US and Ukraine relations plunge after Zelenskyy refuses Trump peace plan

Funerals for the victims of the Kashmir attack were taking place on Wednesday after 26 people were killed. EPA

India closes Pakistan border crossing after deadly Kashmir attack

UAE field hospital in Gaza hit by bomb shrapnel

Saudia Group to acquire 10 Airbus A330 Neos for flyadeal's long-haul expansion push

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Turkey earthquake: Magnitude-6.2 tremor felt in Istanbul

Pope Francis dies

Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid flanked by Pope Francis and President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Egyptian aide who served as Pope Francis's 'Arabic voice' pays homage

Priests take part in Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 23, 2025. REUTERS / Ammar Awad

Holy Land bids farewell to Pope Francis who cared for the region until death

Louis Sako is the head of Iraq's Chaldean Catholic Church and an outspoken advocate for the country's Christians. AP

Iraq backs head of its Catholic church to succeed Pope Francis

Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi meets Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi. Photo: @AlOraibi / X

The lasting legacy of Pope Francis in the Middle East

Members of the public line up to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as he lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City, 23 April 2025. Faithful and well-wishers will be able to pay their respects to the spiritual leader, who died on 21 April 2025, aged 88, until his funeral on 26 April. EPA / ALESSANDRO DI MEO

LatestThousands file through St Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

People gather for prayers in honour of Pope Francis after the announcement of his death, at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, on Tuesday. Getty images

World leaders confirm attendance at Pope's tradition-breaking funeral

A parishioner prays for Pope Francis outside St Mary's Church in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Thousands to pray for Pope Francis at special Mass in Dubai

From top, left to right, the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis: Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of France; Cardinal Peter Erdo of Hungary; Cardinal Mario Grech of Malta; Cardinal Juan Jose Omella of Spain; Cardinal Pietro Parolin of Italy; Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle of the Philippines; Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana and Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi of Italy

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Wildfires break out near Jerusalem

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Spring Flower Exhibition opens in Cairo

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New York woman who pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver pleads guilty

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Lebanon’s economy minister Amer Bisat says reforms will take time but are essential for recovery. Bloomberg

Lebanon's economy minister asks for patience in implementing reforms

Amer Bisat says 'it's a long road ahead', as he reaffirms commitment to depositors

Trump says he may meet Putin after Saudi Arabia trip

British MPs Andrew George, second left, and Shockat Adam, right, during their recent trip to Israel and the occupied West Bank. Photo: ICJP

UK MP tells of being detained crossing into occupied West Bank

Facebook Camera: Trail zooms in on Meta’s failed bid to challenge Instagram

Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan's Finance Minister, speaks during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. AFP

Pakistan’s economy on right track, says Finance Minister

Houthis fire missile at Israel as US strikes Yemen

French Foreign Minister urges Iraq to avoid regional conflicts

EU fines Apple and Meta for breaking digital competition rules

Gaza medic's father condemns Israel's account of 'cruel, cold-blooded' killings

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Palestinian children receive donated food at a distribution centre in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip. AP

Aid cuts and conflict threaten education lifeline for Middle East’s vulnerable

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Manchester City's James McAtee reacts after a missed chance against Aston Villa. Reuters

Club World Cup: Plenty of teams struggling ahead of Fifa's lucrative event

James Gandolfini wearing Rolex Day-Date in The Sopranos. Photo: HBO

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Rory McIlroy after winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club last year. Getty Images

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Sean Bean starred as Lord Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Photo: HBO

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Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Benn during a press conference to announce their bout. PA

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A woman carries a crucifix as she escapes the fire at a residential area in Manila, Philippines, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David REFILE - CORRECTING "IMAGE OF CRUCIFIX " TO "CRUCIFIX".

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Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed's Powell

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Duplicates by Sama Alshaibi, 2024. Photo: Ayyam Gallery

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Catholicism grew in Global South under Pope Francis

Africa is now home to 20 per cent of world's Catholic population, as church leadership shifted away from Europe

Chart of the week: Under Pope Francis, Catholicism grew in Global South as number of priests dropped

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