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Biden signs $40bn aid package for Ukraine
The funds are intended to support Ukraine through September and are significantly larger than the $33bn requested last month by the US president
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An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid meets Antony Blinken to discuss Yemen truce
Saudi Arabia's Prince Khalid meets Antony Blinken to discuss Yemen truce

Saudi Arabia

An image that illustrates this article US and South Korea consider expanded military drills to deter North Korea
US and South Korea consider expanded military drills to deter North Korea

Asia

An image that illustrates this article US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries
US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries

Markets

An image that illustrates this article Boeing Starliner completes docking with International Space Station
Boeing Starliner completes docking with International Space Station

Business

An image that illustrates this article African scientists baffled by spread of monkeypox in the West
African scientists baffled by spread of monkeypox in the West

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet
Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet

US

WEEKEND EDITION
Dispatch from Appalachia: the new opioid crisis provoked by the pandemic
Dispatch from Appalachia: the new opioid crisis provoked by the pandemic

Inside the lucrative illegal trade in Middle East artefacts
Inside the lucrative illegal trade in Middle East artefacts

How the Taliban reversed the rights won by Afghan women
How the Taliban reversed the rights won by Afghan women

Where better to celebrate the Queen's jubilee than Belgravia's own Elizabeth St?
Where better to celebrate the Queen's jubilee than Belgravia's own Elizabeth St?

Weekend Essay: Reflections on an historic week in the UAE's evolution
Weekend Essay: Reflections on an historic week in the UAE's evolution

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Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars dazzle the red carpet on day four
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'Jealous, controlling, drunk' Johnny Depp's ship was already sinking
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Dozens hurt as tornado rips through German city
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What is the best tea, from masala chai to English breakfast?
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Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya Rai dazzle on Cannes red carpet
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NYU holds on-site commencement ceremony for Abu Dhabi students
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Rihanna welcomes first child after high-fashion pregnancy
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World Bee Day: beekeepers around the world celebrate pollinators
UKRAINE CRISIS
An image that illustrates this article Moody’s cuts Ukraine’s credit rating to the third-lowest level as war raises debt
Moody’s cuts Ukraine’s credit rating to the third-lowest level as war raises debt

Economy

An image that illustrates this article Russia's rouble rises to 5-year high as gas buyers meet Putin's payment demands
Russia's rouble rises to 5-year high as gas buyers meet Putin's payment demands

Markets

An image that illustrates this article Naval convoys an option to run the blockade on Ukraine grain
Naval convoys an option to run the blockade on Ukraine grain

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia
Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia

Europe

US NEWS
Oklahoma passes ban on nearly all abortions
New legislation expected to be signed off by governor of US state

US

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An image that illustrates this article Two killed and eight wounded in Chicago shootingStory video icon
Two killed and eight wounded in Chicago shooting

US

An image that illustrates this article US to use military-contracted planes to fly in baby formula
US to use military-contracted planes to fly in baby formula

US

An image that illustrates this article Buffalo shooting: grand jury indicts suspected gunman on murder charge
Buffalo shooting: grand jury indicts suspected gunman on murder charge

US

BUSINESS
What is a bear market and what does it mean for investors?
A late rally on Friday put the S&P 500 in the green, but with the prevailing sentiment remaining negative, the relief may be temporary

Markets

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An image that illustrates this article US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries
US consumer stock rout wipes out $500bn in market value and stirs more worries

Markets

An image that illustrates this article Oil prices settle up as supply risks outweigh economic and demand worries
Oil prices settle up as supply risks outweigh economic and demand worries

Energy

An image that illustrates this article Russia's rouble rises to 5-year high as gas buyers meet Putin's payment demands
Russia's rouble rises to 5-year high as gas buyers meet Putin's payment demands

Markets

DAVOS 2022
An image that illustrates this article All you need to know about Davos 2022Story gallery icon
All you need to know about Davos 2022

World

An image that illustrates this article What's on the agenda at Davos 2022: Business ExtraStory podcast icon
What's on the agenda at Davos 2022: Business Extra

Business Extra

An image that illustrates this article Cold comfort awaits a springtime Davos
Cold comfort awaits a springtime Davos

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says SchwabStory video icon
Davos 2022 'most timely and consequential' forum in history, says Schwab

Business

WORLD
An image that illustrates this article UK sees 'immense opportunities' in Mexico trade talks
UK sees 'immense opportunities' in Mexico trade talks

UK

An image that illustrates this article Jordan offers to send firefighting aircraft to Cyprus for wildfire season
Jordan offers to send firefighting aircraft to Cyprus for wildfire season

MENA

An image that illustrates this article Fuel shortage leads to school closures in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Fuel shortage leads to school closures in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Climate change exacerbating severe dust storms in Iraq, experts sayStory gallery icon
Climate change exacerbating severe dust storms in Iraq, experts say

Iraq

EXCLUSIVES
Iran nuclear deal is unrelated to IRGC terrorist designation, top US official says
Derek Chollet speaks to 'The National' about the need to prepare for a long war in Ukraine and regional developments

US

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An image that illustrates this article Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'
Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Taqa to boost renewable portfolio through acquisitions and greenfield projects
Taqa to boost renewable portfolio through acquisitions and greenfield projects

Energy

An image that illustrates this article Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Iran still believes I’m a spyStory gallery icon
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Iran still believes I’m a spy

UK

CORONAVIRUS
UAE reports 373 new Covid-19 cases
Another 304 people recover from virus in 24-hour reporting period

Health

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An image that illustrates this article Omicron mutations BA.4 and BA.5 named as Covid variants of concern in UK
Omicron mutations BA.4 and BA.5 named as Covid variants of concern in UK

UK

An image that illustrates this article Questions raised over North Korea's low Covid death tally
Questions raised over North Korea's low Covid death tally

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Coronavirus: UAE reports 362 new casesStory gallery icon
Coronavirus: UAE reports 362 new cases

Health

OPINION
An image that illustrates this article Lebanon's independents secured a victory - is it one worth celebrating?
Lebanon's independents secured a victory - is it one worth celebrating?

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Scandal shakes the UN and gives us lessons in how to reform it
Scandal shakes the UN and gives us lessons in how to reform it

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Coming in from the cold: What Sweden and Finland bring to Nato
Coming in from the cold: What Sweden and Finland bring to Nato

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Davos has a rich history of building a better future
Davos has a rich history of building a better future

Comment

UAE
An image that illustrates this article UAE minister says world has 'moral imperative' to protect environment
UAE minister says world has 'moral imperative' to protect environment

Environment

An image that illustrates this article Sheikh Mohamed accepts further condolences from world leadersStory gallery icon
Sheikh Mohamed accepts further condolences from world leaders

Government

An image that illustrates this article Bill Gates shares vlog from Abu Dhabi's 'cool' vaccine storage warehouseStory video icon
Bill Gates shares vlog from Abu Dhabi's 'cool' vaccine storage warehouse

UAE

An image that illustrates this article UAE-bred oryx released into African game reserve  to boost conservation bidStory gallery icon
UAE-bred oryx released into African game reserve to boost conservation bid

UAE

An image that illustrates this article UAE reports 373 new Covid-19 casesStory gallery icon
UAE reports 373 new Covid-19 cases

Health

ARTS & CULTURE
An image that illustrates this article '50U': UAE tribute book celebrates the country's diversityStory gallery icon
'50U': UAE tribute book celebrates the country's diversity

Books

An image that illustrates this article Inside Oman's first Venice Biennale pavilion
Inside Oman's first Venice Biennale pavilion

Arts & Culture

An image that illustrates this article Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 10 unmissable sessions
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 10 unmissable sessions

Books

An image that illustrates this article India celebrated at Cannes as first-ever ‘Country of Honour’Story gallery icon
India celebrated at Cannes as first-ever ‘Country of Honour’

Film

An image that illustrates this article UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership
UAE cultural landscape transformed under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership

Arts & Culture

TRAVEL
An image that illustrates this article Island living at the new Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab - Hotel Insider Story gallery icon
Island living at the new Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab - Hotel Insider

Hotels

An image that illustrates this article This $300-million private jet will fly travellers and their luxury motorbikes around the world
This $300-million private jet will fly travellers and their luxury motorbikes around the world

News

An image that illustrates this article US wellness hotel Miraval to open on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastStory gallery icon
US wellness hotel Miraval to open on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast

Hotels

An image that illustrates this article Seven eco retreats to open soon in the UAEStory gallery icon
Seven eco retreats to open soon in the UAE

Hotels

An image that illustrates this article Driving from Dubai to Muscat? Here's what you need to know before you goStory gallery icon
Driving from Dubai to Muscat? Here's what you need to know before you go

Destinations

LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Wedding guest dress codes: a complete guideStory gallery icon
Wedding guest dress codes: a complete guide

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars dazzle the red carpet on day fourStory gallery icon
Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars dazzle the red carpet on day four

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article How Rihanna’s maternity style influenced my modest fashion wardrobeStory gallery icon
How Rihanna’s maternity style influenced my modest fashion wardrobe

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a timeStory gallery icon
Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a time

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Inside Dubai's first metaverse weddingStory gallery icon
Inside Dubai's first metaverse wedding

Family

TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Amazon taps its gig-driver network to deliver from malls
Amazon taps its gig-driver network to deliver from malls

Technology

An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet
Elon Musk denies sexually harassing flight attendant on private jet

US

An image that illustrates this article Elon Musk discusses Amazon forest plans with Jair BolsonaroStory video icon
Elon Musk discusses Amazon forest plans with Jair Bolsonaro

US

An image that illustrates this article Apple car: design, self-driving technology and what we know so far
Apple car: design, self-driving technology and what we know so far

Technology

MOTORING
An image that illustrates this article Most valuable car in the world sold in secret auction
Most valuable car in the world sold in secret auction

Motoring

An image that illustrates this article Tesla Cybertruck orders stopped outside US, Canada and MexicoStory gallery icon
Tesla Cybertruck orders stopped outside US, Canada and Mexico

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article How automotive industry became more profitable in midst of car-supply crisis
How automotive industry became more profitable in midst of car-supply crisis

UK

An image that illustrates this article New Ranger Rover Sport has global reveal in Dubai
New Ranger Rover Sport has global reveal in Dubai

Motoring

An image that illustrates this article Chevrolet Groove 2022 review: a zippy new ride arrivesStory gallery icon
Chevrolet Groove 2022 review: a zippy new ride arrives

Motoring

SPORT
An image that illustrates this article Kylian Mbappe staying at Paris Saint Germain after signing new deal
Kylian Mbappe staying at Paris Saint Germain after signing new deal

Football

An image that illustrates this article Lewis Hamilton admits he's struggling as Charles Leclerc takes Spanish GP pole
Lewis Hamilton admits he's struggling as Charles Leclerc takes Spanish GP pole

F1

An image that illustrates this article Abu Dhabi to host Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva exhibition fights Story gallery icon
Abu Dhabi to host Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva exhibition fights

Other Sport

An image that illustrates this article Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden win Premier League player of season awards
Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden win Premier League player of season awards

Football

An image that illustrates this article Native Trail scoops Irish 2000 Guineas for Godolphin
Native Trail scoops Irish 2000 Guineas for Godolphin

Horse Racing

LUXURY
An image that illustrates this article Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a timeStory gallery icon
Tackling food waste in Dubai, one oyster shell at a time

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect
World Bee Day: why Angelina Jolie has set out to save the humble insect

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article UK retailer doubles luxury watch sales despite Rolex shortage
UK retailer doubles luxury watch sales despite Rolex shortage

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article Stories behind Queen Elizabeth II's Delhi Durbar necklace and Sri Lanka broochStory gallery icon
Stories behind Queen Elizabeth II's Delhi Durbar necklace and Sri Lanka brooch

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article The Saudi-British singer behind Loewe's all-star campaign with Anthony HopkinsStory gallery icon
The Saudi-British singer behind Loewe's all-star campaign with Anthony Hopkins

Luxury

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