Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo / Yuki Iwamura)

Palestine and pressure on campus

Academic freedom comes into question as quiet firings and pending lawsuits carry into the new year.

People gather for Friday prayers at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, after fighters of the ruling Syrian body ousted Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

What next for Syria and the region after Assad?

How will the power balance in Syria shift?

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah stick?

UAE news

Travellers are warned to keep themselves informed of latest visit visa requirements before arriving in the Emirates. Getty Images

UAE tourist visas: Here are the latest updates for travellers

UK, US and Canadian passport holders now have 90-day tourist visas to be used within a 180-day period

UAE

Unstable weather in UAE expected until after Christmas

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan announces creation of Board of Young Arab Leaders

UAE

Best photos of December 22: Vietnam's lotus-shaped skylight to Romania's 'The March of Heroes'

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Dubai opens new bridge on Hessa Street to ease traffic congestion

UAE

My Dubai Rent: Filipino event manager pays Dh48,000 for peaceful one-bedroom apartment in Dubailand

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan pledges to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazan child

UAE

Consumers cut plastic bag use by 95 per cent under Abu Dhabi environment initiative

Saim Ayub continues remarkable rise as Pakistan sweep ODI series

Standout fashion moments from every month in 2024

How South Indian films dominated the box office in 2024

Unstable weather in UAE expected until after Christmas

TrendingHTS leader to protect minorities and key figures appointed in Syria's interim government

Saudi Arabia resumes services at Afghanistan embassy

Postecoglou 'not going to change' as Tottenham search for answers

Saudi officials warned German police over suspect in Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Best photos of December 22: Vietnam's lotus-shaped skylight to Romania's 'The March of Heroes'

Spoils of war: Fight to recover Ethiopian prince's gold medal from Swiss auction block

ISIS reorganising its ranks in Syria, warns Iraq

Afghanistan's minister for refugees killed in suicide attack

Iraq sends Syrian soldiers who fled rebel offensive back to their country

Giorgia Meloni pushes Syria returns at EU leaders' meeting

Sister of beheaded French teacher relieved after trial hears admission of one defendant's guilt

The National reports from Iran-backed militant compounds in Qusayr, Syria 

The National reports from Iran-backed militant compounds in Qusayr, Syria 

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

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