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Donald Trump says his lawsuit against BBC could reach $5 billion

The BBC Broadcasting House in London. EPA

Donald Trump says his lawsuit against BBC could reach $5 billion

US President plans to call UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer this weekend

Armed tribesmen participate in an anti-Israel gathering mobilising more fighters, in Sanaa. EPA

UN Security Council urges implementation of arms embargo against Yemen's Houthis

A resolution calling for the renewal of sanctions against the group was adopted

'No peace, no talks': Army chief urges all Sudanese to take up arms

Rocket attack injures civilians in Damascus, Syrian Defence Ministry says

Director of the Arab Centre for Political Research and Studies (Carep) Salam Kawakibi has described attempts to cancel a conference on relations between Europe and Palestine as 'McCarthyism'. AFP

Pressure to cancel French academic conference on Palestine highlights 'hysterical' debate

US and Arab nations urge swift UN adoption of Gaza plan as Russia pushes rival draft

'We're watching you,' UN rights chief warns Sudan's warring parties

Israel denies building a wall inside Lebanese despite the UN findings. Photo: Al Manar

Israel accused of breaching Lebanese territory with walls north of Blue Line

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The lobby of Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, welcomes its first guests

Dubai's bustling Deira district has many amenities nearby, such as traditional souqs. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why old Dubai could hold the secret to easing modern-day traffic woes

A treasure trove of photographs, drawings and notes charting the unwrapping of the mummified pharaoh Tutankhamen have been released to the public. Photo: Griffiths Institute

Secrets of King Tutankhamun's mummy revealed after 100 years

Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed leads participants during Dubai Run 2024. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Taking part in this year's Dubai Run? Here's what to know

Simona Halep was a former world No 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

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Hamad Al Marar, managing director and chief executive of Edge Group, said the company is moving faster to meet higher demand. Victor Besa / The National

InterviewEdge CEO: Conflicts spark 'higher urgency' for arms deliveries

The health industry has experienced rapid change owing to the rise of weight loss drugs. Reuters

How weight loss drugs are changing the face of cosmetic surgery

Trainers Daniel and Claire Kubler have relocated to Bahrain. PA

The British couple picked 'out of the blue' to steer Bahrain's racing ambitions

Lebanese soldiers inspect the site of an Israeli air strike in the southern village of Tair Felsay, near the Litani river, on Thursday. AFP

Lebanese army needs more than 'moral support', president tells French official

Joseph Aoun says 12 Lebanese soldiers have been killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire began in November last year despite efforts to disarm Hezbollah

Poll finds most Americans disapprove of cartel strikes, as US announces 'Southern Spear' mission

UNRWA needs vital funding to support millions of Palestinians, says agency head

Oil tanker 'seized by Iranian forces' after leaving UAE

'The numbers are shocking': UAE calls for water security to be prioritised

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of State Rubio urge peace in phone call

Iran's Pezeshkian congratulates Iraq on 'successful' elections

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Sudanese in a displacement camp in Al Dabbah. Famine has been declared in parts of the country. Reuters

What will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?

Millions face famine and displacement as fighting continues for third year

A banner calling for a boycott of Iraq's elections in Sadr City on the outskirts of Baghdad. AP

Why voters are snubbing Iraq’s election

Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0

What’s happening behind Israel’s yellow line in Gaza?

A treasure trove of photographs, drawings and notes charting the unwrapping of the mummified pharaoh Tutankhamen have been released to the public. Photo: Griffiths Institute

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Why old Dubai could hold the secret to easing modern-day traffic woes

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of State Rubio urge peace in phone call

Who do you call when an internet cable at the bottom of the sea is severed?

Sheikh Khaled tours new Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts centre

Wife pays tribute to late historian husband honoured by UAE President

Teenagers arrested for riding modified e-bikes at more than 100kph in Dubai

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and US President Donald Trump in Riyadh. Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince will be 'honoured' during US visit, says Trump

US President considering approving a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets

Donald Trump says his lawsuit against BBC could reach $5 billion

AL DABBAH, SUDAN - NOVEMBER 8: Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman and Army Commander Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visits the newly established Al-Afadh camp in Al Dabbah, Northern State, where tens of thousands of Sudanese have taken refuge after being displaced by clashes following the Rapid Support Forces' takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on October 26, in Al Dabbah, Sudan, on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

'No peace, no talks': Army chief urges all Sudanese to take up arms

UN Security Council urges implementation of arms embargo against Yemen's Houthis

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Property development threatens habitat of Lebanon's endangered monk seals

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A new survey said that the UAE is building AI infrastructure with stronger governance foundations than most regions, while also being pragmatic about what AI can and can't do.

UAE AI 'data leaders' given highest marks in global survey

US and Arab nations urge swift UN adoption of Gaza plan as Russia pushes rival draft

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Syria will seize 'historic opportunity' to strengthen UK ties

It seems increasingly likely that Keir Starmer will soon face a direct challenge. Nick Donaldson/AFP/Getty/Reuters

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