Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, gather during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026. The country relapsed into war in July after years of calm, drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began at the end of February. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)
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How did the Houthis become so emboldened?

Rebel group's intensified attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia add to global shipping threats as a new front opens in the Iran war

The UK has announced sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements. AFP
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What will UK sanctions against Israeli settlements change?

Can Hezbollah survive without money?

What’s behind the Israel-Turkey power struggle in Syria?

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Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport. New Zealand has reduced the level of its travel guidance for the Emirates but is still warning that ‘travellers should continue to follow local advice at all times’. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New Zealand eases UAE travel warning in boost to recovering tourism sector

Ambassador to UAE backs move to lift advice against non-essential travel

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UAE uncovers 377 fake Emiratisation cases in first half of the year

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Sheikh Mohammed performs funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed in Dubai

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Etihad Rail tickets to and from Dubai go on sale

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Funeral prayers to be held for Sheikh Ahmed in Dubai

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EWEC targets 45 per cent cut in carbon emissions as Abu Dhabi's solar capacity set to soar

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UAE calls for stronger protection of global supply chains to safeguard food security

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