The National Editorial

The beautiful game has become a sporting and cultural force that has propelled Arab leagues, clubs and national teams into the global spotlight

It is in the interest of both camps that they find unifying figures on the other side with whom they can work

While no one thinks statehood is a panacea for Palestine’s many problems, it brings the country closer to the two-state settlement that most of the international community supports

Karim Khan's application not only casts doubt on the country's claim to have a moral military, but recasts some of the nation's leaders as suspected criminals

It is a measure of Tehran's strategic importance that those who value stability in the region will be watching closely to see what happens next

In Gaza, Sudan and conflicts around the world, predicaments of the forcibly displaced are worsening

Competition for climate specialists is intense but with its Blue Visa, the Emirates is not only playing to its strengths, it is securing vital environmental expertise for future generations

Extreme heat is deadly and destabilising. It is time to drop the misapprehension that rising temperatures are merely uncomfortable or periodic problems

Innovations that offer new ways of thinking about disease and longevity can jump from the esoteric world of advanced science into popular consciousness

Voices on both sides that call for peace with justice are arguably displaying more courage and better leadership than that shown so far by Israel’s government or the militarists of Hamas

The furore over Gaza at Eurovision, celebrities facing social-media pressure to speak out on the war and university protests in the US point to a new generation that wants to see social justice

Problems with Boeing and Airbus aircraft deliveries mean the travelling public may face higher fares and fewer flight options as a lack of seats meets post-pandemic demand

Gaza’s youth are trapped in a cycle of violence that will shape the rest of their lives

Negotiators have a deal on the table, even as Rafah suffers, but now they must push it to the finish line

Israel's allies have shied away from applying leverage to protect Gazan civilians, but now is the time to do it