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Finland and Sweden 'meet every Nato requirement', Biden says
US president unequivocally backs Nordic nations' bids to join defensive military alliance
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An image that illustrates this article Joe Biden set for first Asia trip with North Korea as nuclear fears loom
Joe Biden set for first Asia trip with North Korea as nuclear fears loom

US

An image that illustrates this article Washington hosts meeting of Saudi and US defence chiefs
Washington hosts meeting of Saudi and US defence chiefs

US

An image that illustrates this article US prepares for $691m military sale to Egypt
US prepares for $691m military sale to Egypt

US

An image that illustrates this article Lloyd Austin meets Israel's Benny Gantz in Washington
Lloyd Austin meets Israel's Benny Gantz in Washington

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

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

EDITOR'S PICKS
'Jealous, controlling, drunk' Depp's ship was already sinking
'Jealous, controlling, drunk' Depp's ship was already sinking

US


NYU holds on-site commencement ceremony for Abu Dhabi students
NYU holds on-site commencement ceremony for Abu Dhabi students

US


Apple board 'previews mixed-reality headset'
Apple board 'previews mixed-reality headset'

Technology


George W Bush confuses war in Ukraine with Iraq invasion
George W Bush confuses war in Ukraine with Iraq invasion

Iraq


Call a tow truck, the Muskmobile has broken down
Call a tow truck, the Muskmobile has broken down

Comment


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Today's best photos: from a shark in the deep to an activist covered in rubbish
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Amber Heard's sister tells trial she was caught in the middle of violence
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Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars turn out in force for 'Top Gun: Maverick' premiere
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India celebrated at Cannes as first-ever ‘Country of Honour’
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From Sinatra to Lady Gaga: when film, pop and sporting royalty met the queen
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What's on the agenda at Davos 2022: Business Extra
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Today's best photos: from Cannes Film Festival to Alexei Navalny
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Emirati artist pays homage to Sheikh Khalifa with digital art
UKRAINE CRISIS
An image that illustrates this article G7 pledges $18.4bn Ukraine support package
G7 pledges $18.4bn Ukraine support package

World

An image that illustrates this article ‘Way through’ for Nordic states to join Nato, says UK’s Wallace
‘Way through’ for Nordic states to join Nato, says UK’s Wallace

UK

An image that illustrates this article Germany's former chancellor under EU pressure to quit Rosneft
Germany's former chancellor under EU pressure to quit Rosneft

Europe

An image that illustrates this article US accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine
US accuses Russia of using food as a weapon in Ukraine

US

US NEWS
First US case of monkeypox found in Massachusetts
Small outbreaks of the viral disease have been reported in Europe and Canada

US

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An image that illustrates this article ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli freed from prison to halfway house
‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli freed from prison to halfway house

US

An image that illustrates this article US disinformation board paused and executive director steps down
US disinformation board paused and executive director steps down

US

An image that illustrates this article Former Minneapolis policeman Thomas Lane pleads guilty in George Floyd caseStory gallery icon
Former Minneapolis policeman Thomas Lane pleads guilty in George Floyd case

US

BUSINESS
Surging inflation plunges Sri Lanka into default
Country warns inflation may accelerate to 40% in the coming months as government struggles to halt an economic meltdown

Economy

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An image that illustrates this article Rishi Sunak’s windfall tax threat causes split in Downing Street
Rishi Sunak’s windfall tax threat causes split in Downing Street

Business

An image that illustrates this article Global debt surges to record $305tn in first quarter on US and China borrowing
Global debt surges to record $305tn in first quarter on US and China borrowing

Economy

An image that illustrates this article Why Tesla was removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index?Story gallery icon
Why Tesla was removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index?

Technology

WORLD
An image that illustrates this article Lloyd Austin meets Israel's Benny Gantz in Washington
Lloyd Austin meets Israel's Benny Gantz in Washington

US

An image that illustrates this article UN envoy highlights Iran's humanitarian situation amid stalled nuclear talks
UN envoy highlights Iran's humanitarian situation amid stalled nuclear talks

MENA

An image that illustrates this article Short trip home for former king of Spain
Short trip home for former king of Spain

UK

An image that illustrates this article Boris Johnson avoids more Partygate fines as police conclude probe
Boris Johnson avoids more Partygate fines as police conclude probe

UK

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
Covid-19 may be linked to severe hepatitis in children, study finds
At least 348 children diagnosed with unexplained hepatitis, with some having liver transplants and a small number dying

UAE

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An image that illustrates this article Coronavirus: UAE reports 349 new cases
Coronavirus: UAE reports 349 new cases

Health

An image that illustrates this article Covid-19 resurgence delays Apple plan for staff return
Covid-19 resurgence delays Apple plan for staff return

Technology

An image that illustrates this article Oil prices surge as China starts easing Covid-19 restrictions
Oil prices surge as China starts easing Covid-19 restrictions

Energy

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 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 One 'small' detail in the Iran nuclear talks is creating a huge problem for Biden
One 'small' detail in the Iran nuclear talks is creating a huge problem for Biden

Comment

An image that illustrates this article Call a tow truck, the Muskmobile has broken down
Call a tow truck, the Muskmobile has broken down

Comment

UAE
An image that illustrates this article UAE to send Dh35m of humanitarian aid to Somalia
UAE to send Dh35m of humanitarian aid to Somalia

Government

An image that illustrates this article Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru in Dubai for ‘save soil’ campaignStory gallery icon
Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru in Dubai for ‘save soil’ campaign

Government

An image that illustrates this article Engineering and tech employers in UAE struggling to find right job candidatesStory gallery icon
Engineering and tech employers in UAE struggling to find right job candidates

UAE

An image that illustrates this article UAE space tourist’s Blue Origin flight delayedStory gallery icon
UAE space tourist’s Blue Origin flight delayed

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Nasa’s Voyager 1 sends back strange data from interstellar spaceStory gallery icon
Nasa’s Voyager 1 sends back strange data from interstellar space

UAE

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 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

An image that illustrates this article 'The Time Traveler's Wife' looks at what happens after the happily ever after
'The Time Traveler's Wife' looks at what happens after the happily ever after

Television

An image that illustrates this article Berlin art show probes Beirut’s fabled Golden AgeStory gallery icon
Berlin art show probes Beirut’s fabled Golden Age

Art

TRAVEL
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

An image that illustrates this article Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches 'city check-in' services
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches 'city check-in' services

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Why is Huntsville, Alabama, the best place to live in the US?Story gallery icon
Why is Huntsville, Alabama, the best place to live in the US?

News

An image that illustrates this article Seven new destinations for UAE travellers to visit this summerStory gallery icon
Seven new destinations for UAE travellers to visit this summer

Destinations

LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars turn out in force for 'Top Gun: Maverick' premiereStory gallery icon
Cannes Film Festival fashion: stars turn out in force for 'Top Gun: Maverick' premiere

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article What are nap dresses? 10 pieces inspired by the comfortable cottagecore trendStory gallery icon
What are nap dresses? 10 pieces inspired by the comfortable cottagecore trend

Fashion

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 Deepika Padukone's Cannes 2022 diary and red-carpet looksStory gallery icon
Deepika Padukone's Cannes 2022 diary and red-carpet looks

Fashion

An image that illustrates this article Who are the top five highest-paid models?Story gallery icon
Who are the top five highest-paid models?

Fashion

TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Apple board 'previews mixed-reality headset'
Apple board 'previews mixed-reality headset'

Technology

An image that illustrates this article Dubai forms task force to track digital economy
Dubai forms task force to track digital economy

Technology

An image that illustrates this article Dnata to convert its vehicles and equipment to electric in sustainability push
Dnata to convert its vehicles and equipment to electric in sustainability push

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article Major UK retailer stops Russia-linked malware attack with Darktrace
Major UK retailer stops Russia-linked malware attack with Darktrace

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 Everton fans go wild after stunning comeback saves Premier League status - in picturesStory gallery icon
Everton fans go wild after stunning comeback saves Premier League status - in pictures

Football

An image that illustrates this article Marcos Alonso's moment of magic secures Chelsea third place in Premier LeagueStory gallery icon
Marcos Alonso's moment of magic secures Chelsea third place in Premier League

Football

An image that illustrates this article Gareth Bale will always be 'in the memories of Real Madrid fans', claims Carlo Ancelotti
Gareth Bale will always be 'in the memories of Real Madrid fans', claims Carlo Ancelotti

Football

An image that illustrates this article World Cup 2022: Female referees at the men’s tournament for the first timeStory gallery icon
World Cup 2022: Female referees at the men’s tournament for the first time

Football

An image that illustrates this article Vieira, Lampard and Gerrard have big hands to play in league finale
Vieira, Lampard and Gerrard have big hands to play in league finale

Football

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

An image that illustrates this article 'Luxury' May 2022: taking stock of sustainability
'Luxury' May 2022: taking stock of sustainability

Luxury

An image that illustrates this article 'Luxury' magazine May cover shoot: sustainable fashion amid Abu Dhabi's mangrovesStory video icon
'Luxury' magazine May cover shoot: sustainable fashion amid Abu Dhabi's mangroves

Luxury

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