US supports Afghan forces with air strikes as Taliban advance
Militants seized two provincial capitals in the north and south of the country at the weekend
Melinda French Gates now owns $5.7bn in stock after divorce
Israeli PM nominates Michael Herzog as new US ambassador
US and UK tell citizens to leave Afghanistan as major city falls to Taliban
US $1 trillion infrastructure package nears final Senate hurdle
California's Dixie Fire is 'third largest' in state's history
Kevin Durant leads USA to fourth straight Olympic basketball gold
EDITOR'S PICKS
OLYMPICS
Tokyo 2020: All the Mena medallists from a thrilling Olympics - in pictures
Saudi Arabia Olympic karate 'hero' rewarded with 5 million riyals
India showers $2m in cash and gifts on Olympic golden boy Chopra
Great Britain's Jason Kenny makes history with seventh Olympic gold
CORONAVIRUS
UAE-India flights: Covishield vaccine not yet valid for return to Emirates
Umrah will reopen to fully vaccinated foreign pilgrims from August 9
France eases Covid-19 health pass rules
Why Covid-19 is a boon to drug companies in one of the hardest-hit countries
WORLD
UN experts set to deliver stark warning on climate change
Experts will forecast how much more carbon can be emitted before targets are missed

World

Lebanon PM says 'silence speaks louder than words' as attempt to form Cabinet stalls
Boko Haram 'self-sustains' by seizing weapons from armies, study finds
Tunisia's civil society pressures Saied to appoint PM
BUSINESS
Saudi Aramco second-quarter net profit nearly quadruples on higher oil prices
The world's largest oil-exporting company recorded a net income of $25.45bn and declared a dividend of $18.8bn

Energy

Bitcoin and Ether hit two-month high
Generation Start-up: how Shyft aims to help SMEs win the e-commerce battle
Why Covid-19 is a boon to drug companies in one of the hardest-hit countries
OPINION
Tencent is policing children's gaming habits. That's a good thing
Are the Taliban overstating their surge in Afghanistan?
After enduring two lockdowns, can Kashmiris hope again?
There is no 'asterisk' needed for the Tokyo Olympics
UAE
UAE eases virus rules to allow 10 people on restaurant table and weddings for 300
UAE police arrest suspect at Ras Al Khaimah airport after two men stabbed
Abu Dhabi warns PCR test providers against flouting fixed Dh65 price rule
UAE-India flights: Covishield vaccine not yet valid for return to Emirates
UAE's 'new generation' Emirates ID unveiled
ARTS & CULTURE
All the UAE shows coming in 2021: 'Mamma Mia!' to stand-up comic Russell Peters
How Lebanon's Nour Hage made the leap from fashion design to NFTs
Filipino Peter Rosalita makes it through to ‘America’s Got Talent’ quarter finals
'Vivo': why Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest film fails to strike chord
Is Yemeni-British singer Intibint the Arab world’s answer to Lorde?
TRAVEL
Iraqi Airways launches direct flights to Abu Dhabi
Cruise lines say Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Gulf to become major fly-cruise destinations
Emirates 'flight attendant' stands on Burj Khalifa
Emirates and Etihad add more flights to UK after amber upgrade
Head of Dubai Airports hails UAE switch to amber as Expo 2020 boost
LIFESTYLE
Don't sweat it: top tips for exercising outdoors in summer
Rise in number of celebrities who 'don't wash until they smell'
Property of the week: rare Dh6.2m Al Bandar apartment is among Abu Dhabi's finest
Too cool to eat? Abu Dhabi parlour serves creative ice cream cones
Meet the chef who's bringing an African food hall to Expo 2020 Dubai
TECHNOLOGY
Global data theft costs rise to $4.2m a breach
Why Samsung leads the foldable smartphone pack
Generation Start-up: how Shyft aims to help SMEs win the e-commerce battle
Galaxy Unpacked: What to expect from Samsung's August 11 event
MOTORING
UK new car sales drop to lowest July level since 1998 amid shortages and ‘pingdemic’
World's first new-look Lotus showroom opens in Bahrain
Road test: Ram 1500 Limited Crew Cab fuses both capability and comfort
Road test: the Hyundai Kona Electric is a palatable but pricey ride
See Toyota's all-new Corolla Cross in detail
SPORT
Messi 'did everything' to stay at Barcelona as he bids emotional farewell
Kenny 'might carry on' to Paris 2024 after making history with keirin gold
Saudi Arabia Olympic karate 'hero' rewarded with 5 million riyals
Romelu Lukaku has unfinished business at Chelsea
PSG warm up for potential Messi arrival with winning start in Ligue 1
LUXURY
UAE's amber list move excites London property brokers
Property of the week: rare Dh6.2m Al Bandar apartment is among Abu Dhabi's finest
Louis Vuitton celebrates 200th birthday with a video game
An exhibition dedicated to the legacy of Dior is coming to the Middle East
Salvatore Ferragamo taps acclaimed filmmaker Wim Wenders for new campaign
PODCASTS
EXCLUSIVES
Egypt's biggest star Mohamed Ramadan talks rags to riches
Maker of world's most valuable perfume to double sales with push into US and China
Afghan education minister insists that women's dark days under the Taliban must not return
US consul general in Dubai 'optimistic' about F-35 deal