Vanessa Ghanem

Total exceeds host nation Germany’s original expectations for financial backing

Beijing avoids taking sides, seeking to protect Iran ties while shielding critical Gulf economic interests

Abdalla Hamdok speaks to The National before heading to talks in German capital for third anniversary of civil war

Fragile truce offers brief respite but leaves major gaps – and uncertainty over what comes next

Parishioners turn out in large numbers for Good Friday services in Abu Dhabi

The National examines region's strategic reserves and import routes amid threats of prolonged conflict

Scale of Tehran’s attacks has angered regional countries – and the sense is growing that it must be confronted to prevent future aggression

Traditional model of limited co-ordination and mostly national defence is no longer viable, analysts say

Emirati ambassador Jamal Al Musharakh highlights contradiction between Tehran's words and actions

Regime's conflicting signals reflect internal divides and the absence of a unified decision-making authority

Political commentator Nadim Koteich says Middle East conflict is heading towards a decisive phase, but both sides are searching for a way to end it without appearing to lose

Israelis accused Beirut of 'empty rhetoric' on Hezbollah disarmament

In Beirut, however, the deployment may still cause some worry

Gulf Air extends suspension of flights

Qatari authorities evacuating area around US Embassy amid loud explosions and missile interceptions over the capital