• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
World Cup 2026
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
PuzzlesNewslettersTN MagazineWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
World Cup 2026
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
World Cup 2026
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
Business
Opinion
Future
Climate
Health
Culture
Lifestyle
Sport
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

Lemma Shehadi

Lemma Shehadi

Senior Correspondent
Location
London
Lemma Shehadi covers stories of Middle East interest in the UK. She has reported from the Middle East, Europe and South Asia. She won The Independent’s Rupert Cornwell Prize for foreign journalism to write a series on the Yazidis of Iraq and the Caucasus in 2019. She was a One World Media Fellow 2022, looking at the impact of wildfires and reforestation in the marginalized north of Lebanon.
Follow on X

Articles

Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, said Tehran must not be allowed to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage. AFP
Play02:09
Hormuz Strait must be reopened, says UAE's Lana Nusseibeh

Lana Nusseibeh calls on Iran to abide by framework agreement signed with US last month

EuropeJuly 14, 2026
The Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree hit in March during the Iran war. Renewed escalation in Hormuz will put the world in a 'tougher spot', analysts say. EPA
Hormuz traffic drops as shipowners show 'little appetite' to risk crossing

Washington moves to reinstate its Iranian blockade and charge a 20 per cent fee on cargo, as vessels go dark or reroute through the strait

EnergyJuly 13, 2026
Oil tankers and cargo vessels are anchored off Oman as they wait to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Getty Images
Charging fees in Strait of Hormuz risks driving global inflation, experts warn

Oil could become expensive to transport, analysts say

EnergyJune 26, 2026
Ships anchored off the coast of Oman. Getty Images
Biggest ships need deepest water to traverse Strait of Hormuz, expert warns

Evacuation corridors will help, but recognised channels were chosen for 'safety of navigation', says shipmasters federation chief

MENAJune 25, 2026
Wind turbines in China. Rising demand has slowed down progress on energy efficiency, says the head of the UN’s renewable energy agency. AFP
Irena chief hails unexpected boost in global clean energy

Progress in new capacity but distribution lags as lifestyle changes drive up demand

UKJune 23, 2026
Keir Starmer's landmark recognition of Palestine last year appeased the growing pro-Palestinian movement in the UK, who say Israel is still able to act with impunity. AFP
Palestine campaigners propose five tests for UK's next Prime Minister

New leader will face difficult choices on Palestine following Keir Starmer's resignation

UKJune 22, 2026
A rainstorm over the Amazon rainforest. AFP
Rainfall loss from deforestation could cost trillions

London Climate Action Week opens to call urging governments to treat nature's assets like forests and coral reefs as vital to growth

UKJune 22, 2026
Kit Malthouse said there is frustration among MPs about the government 'dragging its feet' over Israel's settlement expansion. Getty Images
UK accused of 'gaslighting' public about sanctions on West Bank settlers

MP Kit Malthouse urges government to ban settlement trade

UKJune 19, 2026
Oslo's UN envoy urged the warring sides in Sudan to adhere to international law. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Norway warns of imminent atrocities in Sudan's Al Obeid

Dozens of civilians killed in drone strikes so far as paramilitary group prepares to assault central city

EuropeJune 18, 2026
Solar panels on the roofs of houses in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Getty Images
UK solar panel sales surge boosted by plug-in rule change

Households' move to renewables needs to feature in political debate on net zero, says Good Energy chief

UKJune 18, 2026
Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Isfahan, central Iran. They visited the country as part of a global motorcycling trip
UN experts call on Iran to free detained UK couple

Special rapporteurs send letter to authorities to demand case against Lindsay and Craig Foreman is 'reopened and quashed'

UKJune 18, 2026
Police made dozens of arrests as demonstrators outside the Court of Appeal held up banners expressing support of Palestine Action, in defiance of the court's ruling. Reuters
Camera7
Ban on 'violent' Palestine Action is lawful, UK Court of Appeal rules

Group co-founder Huda Ammori vows to keep fighting proscription at Supreme Court

UKJune 15, 2026
Palestine Action activists who raided Israeli-owned arms firm sentenced as terrorists

At least 72 people arrested on terror-related charges on Friday after demonstrating support outside court

UKJune 12, 2026
Palestinians and Israeli left-wing activists protest against new settlements in the West Bank. AFP.
Sadiq Khan condemns London event promoting ‘illegal’ land sales in West Bank

British politicians urge government to intervene to stop the event

UKJune 12, 2026
The Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad, one year on. EPA
Relatives of Air India crash victims seek answers one year on

Anguish as delay to final crash report is confirmed

AsiaJune 12, 2026
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.