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ExclusiveGermany to maintain presence in Lebanon after Unifil ends
Nils Schmid tells The National that his country will continue training and assisting Lebanese army through naval contribution
UAE does not want new round of conflict but is braced for worst, Dr Gargash says
Gulf states must rebuild confidence in collective security, says diplomatic adviser to UAE President
InterviewIraq to stay neutral and curb Gulf threats if US-Iran war resumes, adviser says
Qasim Al Abudi tells The National that Baghdad is on track to bring militia weapons under state control by June 2027
Gulf security 'inseparable' from Middle East stability, Abdelatty says
Badr Abdelatty warns renewed US-Iran war would be more destructive
ExclusiveHezbollah to stay out of renewed war 'unless Iran faces existential threat'
Source describes US-brokered military talks in Tampa with Israel as most constructive yet
ExclusiveInside Tehran talks: Iranians link Houthi de-escalation to regional truce
Talks with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey touched on collective course of action should Iran-US war resume
France's Macron secures gas from Qatar during Gulf trip
French President wraps up three-day tour as his government seeks to bolster energy security amid domestic unrest over soaring fuel prices
AnalysisWhat are Saudi Arabia's options to deter the Yemeni rebels?
Senior US official tells The National that Trump administration has no plans to announce new military operations in Yemen
Saudi-led coalition and Houthis trade threats over oil installations
Saudi Arabia announces more missile interceptions, days after deadly strikes on airports
Riyadh keeps moving after deadly strikes, but schools go online and travellers reroute
Traffic remains heavy even as airport closures disrupt travel
ColumnFrom Italy’s defence world to the Pantheon: A reminder of what survives
A change of purpose helped save one of Rome’s most remarkable buildings
Diplomacy or war? US-Iran deadlock reaches fork in the road
Washington and Tehran continue to exchange messages through regional mediators, but both capitals are weighing up further military action
Gulf family businesses face new succession test as women seek bigger roles
Leadership and AI emerge as key issues looking ahead
ExclusiveItaly willing to boost Red Sea naval mission, says Defence Minister
Guido Crosetto tells The National Italy sent defence systems to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh requested help against Iranian and Houthi attacks
ColumnFrom Agra to Abu Dhabi: Why India's Taj Mahal made me think of my UAE home
Visiting the Mughal mausoleum offered a fresh perspective on Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
