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US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus (C) raises her hand to veto a draft resolution during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York on September 18, 2025. The UN Security Council is slated to vote on the latest call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access to Gaza, a move supported by a majority seeking to act despite repeated US vetoes. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Is it time for serious reform of the UN and humanitarian law?

Experts argue that outdated systems must adapt to manage power imbalance at the UN and restrict modern warfare

Beyond the Headlines

Dive deeper into the week's biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National's foreign desk.

Culture Bites

A lively conversation focused on the arts scene in the UAE and the ever-evolving landscape of global entertainment.

The Inside Brief

The Inside Brief with Manus Cranny is a new video podcast that delivers in-depth conversations with the leaders who shape our region and the global business world.

Business Extra

As one of the world‘s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National‘s esteemed team of business editors and reporters.

Tarab

Explore the creative worlds of the Middle East’s most compelling musicians through candid, behind-the-scenes conversations that reveal the voices shaping the region’s evolving music scene.

How to Adult

Your go-to guide for figuring out life, whether you’re just out of university or navigating your 20s

Books of My Life

You can learn a great deal about somebody from the books they read. Take a listen to storytellers and celebrities as they invite you inside the library of their life.

Trending Middle East

We bring you the top news stories, field reports and in-depth insights from the Middle East and beyond