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

New Salik toll gates were launched in Dubai in November ahead of price increases later this month. Photo / The National

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

Peak hour prices for motorists will rise from Dh4 to Dh6

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

Sheikh Mohamed and El Sisi welcome proposed Gaza ceasefire

UAE

Palestinians in UAE hopeful at prospect of ceasefire

UAE

Palestinian Great Arab Minds winner says 'any refugee can change the world'

UAE

British peacekeepers' role in Ukraine needs ‘high bar’ for boots on ground

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

Iran signals to Russia it’s time to end Ukraine war

Ewen Ferguson holds halfway lead in Dubai Desert Classic

US Supreme Court allows TikTok ban to take effect on Sunday

UN eases sanctions to allow Libya to reinvest frozen cash

Middle East challenges await Trump in second term

New cruise in Dubai redefines dhow dinners with class and quality

Hamas and Israel reach Gaza ceasefire deal, pausing 15 months of fighting

Best photos of January 17: South Korea navy's cold weather exercise to Luminarias festival in Spain

Dubai's Al Sufouh Beach named world's second-most eye-catching coastline

Photo Essay: Emirati doctor provides treatment and training in Abu Dhabi hospital

As Cuba grapples with power shortages and a faltering economy, tourists stay away

South Korea plane crash: How bird strike can go from routine event to catastrophe

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

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun to visit Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip

Did Donald Trump get the Gaza ceasefire deal over the line?

Did Donald Trump get the Gaza ceasefire deal over the line?

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

Qatar announces a ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Qatar announces a ceasefire agreement in Gaza

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