Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Palestinian medics evacuate an elderly person from the Jenin refugee camp on the third day of Israel's military operation. EPA

Why is Israel raiding Jenin after the ceasefire in Gaza?

Israeli military has launched operation ‘Iron Wall’ and intensified security across the West Bank

President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration marks a pivotal moment as eyes turn to his Middle East foreign policy, following the Gaza ceasefire. AP

What will happen in the Middle East under president-elect Trump?

Will the fighting really end in Gaza?

Can HTS deliver for Syria?

UAE news

A rise in the use of electronic cigarettes could result in people failing to get enough sleep. Getty Images

Is vaping causing a new wave of sleep disorders?

Science of sleep shows electronic cigarettes can cause insomnia, and how technology may be able to help

UAE

How high-speed trains could reshape the UAE

UAE

My Dubai Rent: Meet the family who swapped villa life in suburbs for bustle of JBR

UAE

UAE confirms 100 aid lorries have entered Gaza since ceasefire began

UAE

UAE teachers become social media influencers to create classrooms with a difference

UAE

UAE sends 25 ambulances and medical supplies to Angola

UAE

Galaxy Leader sailor freed by Houthis says crew never let go of hope

MENA

Sectarian bloodshed mounts in Syria as HTS launches new incursion

In his first week back in office, Trump has already achieved one of his key goals

‘Policy of humiliation’: Thousands stranded as Israel blocks way home

New UAE policies are easing safe entry to the real estate market

Israel braces for tense week after latest hostage and detainee release

Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania amid navy patrols

More than 8,000 social media accounts linked to people smuggling taken down

Australian Open: Sinner retains crown after demolishing Zverev

Iraq revises law to allow girls to be married at 15

Quiz of the week

Best photos of January 26: Displaced Gazans returning home to Indian Republic Day

UAE’s digital transformation has put country on the map - and saved billions, minister says

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

Davos 2025: Saudi Arabia looks to ‘recession-proof’ football and sports tourism to hit visitor targets

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan honoured with a Happiness Card in Dubai

Iraqi MPs request court to review vote on personal status law amendments

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 30 minutes: Etihad Rail announces high-speed passenger line

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 30 minutes: Etihad Rail announces high-speed passenger line

Israel releases 200 Palestinian detainees in second swap under Gaza ceasefire

Israel releases 200 Palestinian detainees in second swap under Gaza ceasefire

Four Israeli soldiers released under Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Four Israeli soldiers released under Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

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