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?

Egypt

US President Donald Trump returns to the White House after addressing the UN General Assembly in New York. AFP

ExclusiveIran 'presents US with plan for ceasefire and Hormuz opening'

Sources tell The National that Tehran is seeking negotiations timeline and plan includes halt to attacks on Arab neighbours

MENA

Do hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb hold remains of Nefertiti?

MENA

Where are they now? Bouaddi, Maza and the Arab stars of 2026 World Cup

Football

Egypt sets out new case against Ethiopia in Nile dam dispute

MENA

Lebanon

A suspect was arrested in Lebanon after a man was killed by a rock smashing his windscreen. Photo: Internal Security Forces / X

Spate of rock-throwing attacks adds to security fears in Beirut

Fears rise after man was killed when large stone hit his car on airport road

MENA

Today's cartoonShadi's take on ceasefire breaches in Lebanon

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South Lebanon faces security gap as Unifil withdrawal nears

MENA

CommentLebanon’s Joseph Aoun is learning the limits of US influence over Israel

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