Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Palestinians in Deir Al Balah, central Gaza, celebrate the announcement of the ceasefire agreement. Bloomberg

Will the fighting really end in Gaza?

Ceasefire announcement has sparked celebrations in enclave devastated by 15 months of war

A former rebel who took part in the overthrow of Bashar Al Assad's government inspects the ID of a driver at a checkpoint in Homs, Syria. AP

Can HTS deliver for Syria?

Why is the Palestinian Authority cracking down on Jenin?

After a year of conflict, could 2025 be the year of resolution in the Middle East?

UAE news

The UAE sent 25 trucks carrying more than 309.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food supplies, shelter tents, and other essential items, into the Gaza strip as part of the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Photo: Wam

UAE launches largest phase of relief operation in Gaza to aid displaced people

More than 309.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid carried by 25 lorries were sent this week into the Gaza strip

UAE

Dubai resident jailed in Iraq over contract dispute faces new prison sentence

UAE

Resident's bank account drained by scammers posing as Dubai utility provider

UAE

Dubai’s new Salik toll gate charges come into effect on January 31

UAE

Gazan refugees in UAE given hope of a return home

UAE

Emirati genetic research could revolutionise UAE's personalised medical care

UAE

President praises strength of the UAE three years after Houthi attack

UAE

Gaza truce negotiators hammer out final details

British hostages’ families wait for news of releases as Israel approves ceasefire

UAE launches largest phase of relief operation in Gaza to aid displaced people

What is the $TRUMP memecoin and what is its real value?

Gunman kills two Iranian supreme court judges in Tehran

Australian Open: Jabeur knocked out while ruthless Swiatek smashes Raducanu

SpaceX targets February for next Starship test flight after craft explosion

Al Qaisi remains on course to regain UAE Warriors featherweight title

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal

Best photos of January 18: Cold water endurance in Japan to China National Acrobatic Troupe in Monaco

Quiz of the week

Healing trauma and building bridges: The challenges of peace after the Gaza war

10 countries Sheikh Hamdan has travelled to, from Cannes to Maldives and Mongolia

Uploading our minds to live forever digitally 'could happen this century'

Syria's Damascus airport to resume international flights from January 7

Pictures of the week: From celebrations in Gaza to the MBZ-Sat launch

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne reveals story behind viral hit 'Asli Ana'

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne reveals story behind viral hit 'Asli Ana'

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