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Russia-Ukraine latest
Russian forces to 'inevitably' encircle key eastern Ukrainian city
Ukrainian court sentences Russian soldier to life in prison for killing civilian in first war crimes trial held since invasion began
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An image that illustrates this article Biden praises Zelenskyy in 'Time' magazine's list of most influential peopleStory gallery icon
Biden praises Zelenskyy in 'Time' magazine's list of most influential people

US

An image that illustrates this article Security guard killed in 'heinous' attack at the Qatar Embassy in Paris
Security guard killed in 'heinous' attack at the Qatar Embassy in Paris

UK

An image that illustrates this article US unveils Indo-Pacific pact to assert Asia leadership
US unveils Indo-Pacific pact to assert Asia leadership

US

An image that illustrates this article Energy a key issue as global leaders meet in Davos
Energy a key issue as global leaders meet in Davos

Editorial

An image that illustrates this article UAE warns of swarming drone assassins in ‘dystopian future’ war
UAE warns of swarming drone assassins in ‘dystopian future’ war

US

An image that illustrates this article About 20 nations agree to send fresh military aid to Ukraine, US saysStory gallery icon
About 20 nations agree to send fresh military aid to Ukraine, US says

US

EDITOR'S PICKS
New expert testimony drops bomb on Johnny Depp's claims
New expert testimony drops bomb on Johnny Depp's claims

US


Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says
Global economy faces 'biggest test' since Second World War, IMF says

Economy


Will Kate Moss testify in the Depp v Heard trial?
Will Kate Moss testify in the Depp v Heard trial?

US


Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica data breach in Washington
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica data breach in Washington

US


Davos could propel climate action
Davos could propel climate action

Editorial


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Today's best photos: from Chelsea Flower Show to AC Milan fans
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Celebrity Net Worth: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja invests in blockchain-based game
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Davos, monkeypox, UAE education - Trending
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Kravis wedding takes Italy: Kourtney and Travis say 'I do' for the third time
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Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al Gore
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America’s love-hate relationship with hummus
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Today's best photos: from purple skies in Germany to a heatwave in India
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The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines
UKRAINE CRISIS
An image that illustrates this article Russian encirclement of key Donbas city ‘inevitable’
Russian encirclement of key Donbas city ‘inevitable’

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Russia is ‘trying to destroy all life’ in Donbas cities, says Zelenskyy
Russia is ‘trying to destroy all life’ in Donbas cities, says Zelenskyy

Europe

An image that illustrates this article What are Russia's Terminator tank support vehicles in action in Ukraine's Severodonetsk?
What are Russia's Terminator tank support vehicles in action in Ukraine's Severodonetsk?

Europe

An image that illustrates this article About 20 nations agree to send fresh military aid to Ukraine, US saysStory gallery icon
About 20 nations agree to send fresh military aid to Ukraine, US says

US

US NEWS
Trevor Reed describes squalid conditions during detention in Russia
Former US marine detailed his imprisonment in Russian psychiatric facility

US

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An image that illustrates this article US flight brings tonnes of baby formula from Germany Story video icon
US flight brings tonnes of baby formula from Germany

US

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 US judge keeps pandemic Title 42 border measures in place
US judge keeps pandemic Title 42 border measures in place

US

BUSINESS
Starbucks to exit Russia after suspending activities in March
Coffee chain has 130 stores in Russia, owned and operated by its licensee Alshaya Group, with nearly 2,000 employees

Business

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An image that illustrates this article Starbucks to exit Russia after suspending activities in March
Starbucks to exit Russia after suspending activities in March

Business

An image that illustrates this article Growth has slumped sharply, OECD warns
Growth has slumped sharply, OECD warns

World

An image that illustrates this article Global electric car sales surge on strong government support, IEA says
Global electric car sales surge on strong government support, IEA says

Energy

DAVOS 2022
An image that illustrates this article Energy a key issue as global leaders meet in Davos
Energy a key issue as global leaders meet in Davos

Editorial

An image that illustrates this article Davos 2022: Gulf shines amid uneven outlook for Middle East and North Africa
Davos 2022: Gulf shines amid uneven outlook for Middle East and North Africa

Business

An image that illustrates this article Davos 2022: Dubai’s MBRGI and WEF partner to support food innovation
Davos 2022: Dubai’s MBRGI and WEF partner to support food innovation

Business

An image that illustrates this article UAE delegation presents country's ambitious vision to Davos forumStory gallery icon
UAE delegation presents country's ambitious vision to Davos forum

Government

WORLD
An image that illustrates this article Modi in Tokyo for launch of new trade pact before Quad summit
Modi in Tokyo for launch of new trade pact before Quad summit

Asia

An image that illustrates this article Albanese heads to Quad summit after being sworn in as Australian PM
Albanese heads to Quad summit after being sworn in as Australian PM

Australasia

An image that illustrates this article Thunderstorms hit Delhi as record heatwave ends
Thunderstorms hit Delhi as record heatwave ends

World

An image that illustrates this article Philippine ferry fire claims at least seven livesStory gallery icon
Philippine ferry fire claims at least seven lives

Asia

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
Saudi AI helps to diagnose post-Covid lung problems
New method could be used for a range of respiratory illnesses, research suggests

Health

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An image that illustrates this article Ireland detects new Omicron 'variant of concern' as EU warns of Covid riseStory gallery icon
Ireland detects new Omicron 'variant of concern' as EU warns of Covid rise

Europe

An image that illustrates this article Coronavirus: UAE records 321 new casesStory gallery icon
Coronavirus: UAE records 321 new cases

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Kim Jong-un attends large funeral amid North Korea's Covid concernsStory gallery icon
Kim Jong-un attends large funeral amid North Korea's Covid concerns

Asia

OPINION
An image that illustrates this article A litmus test for Trumpian Republicans in Pennsylvania
A litmus test for Trumpian Republicans in Pennsylvania

Comment

An image that illustrates this article 'Partygate' has degraded more than just Boris Johnson's image
'Partygate' has degraded more than just Boris Johnson's image

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 Can Russia recover what it's lost outside Ukraine?
Can Russia recover what it's lost outside Ukraine?

Comment

UAE
An image that illustrates this article Two killed and 120 injured in gas cylinder blast in central Abu DhabiStory gallery icon
Two killed and 120 injured in gas cylinder blast in central Abu Dhabi

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Global collaboration key to advancing scientific research, says Sarah Al Amiri
Global collaboration key to advancing scientific research, says Sarah Al Amiri

Government

An image that illustrates this article Emiratisation not a burden for private sector, UAE hiring official says
Emiratisation not a burden for private sector, UAE hiring official says

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Dusty weather on the way for the UAE again
Dusty weather on the way for the UAE again

UAE

An image that illustrates this article Dubai's 'QE2' to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubileeStory gallery icon
Dubai's 'QE2' to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee

UAE

ARTS & CULTURE
An image that illustrates this article IIFA Awards 2022 in Abu Dhabi: new performers and stars announcedStory gallery icon
IIFA Awards 2022 in Abu Dhabi: new performers and stars announced

Film

An image that illustrates this article Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al GoreStory gallery icon
Celebrities who used to be roommates, including Tommy Lee Jones and Al Gore

Arts & Culture

An image that illustrates this article Ayushmann Khurrana ventures into new territories with 'Anek'Story gallery icon
Ayushmann Khurrana ventures into new territories with 'Anek'

Film

An image that illustrates this article Nine Indian stars who have served on the Cannes Film Festival juryStory gallery icon
Nine Indian stars who have served on the Cannes Film Festival jury

Film

An image that illustrates this article Egypt’s ‘Feathers’ wins big at Cannes Critics’ Awards For Arab Films
Egypt’s ‘Feathers’ wins big at Cannes Critics’ Awards For Arab Films

Film

TRAVEL
An image that illustrates this article Amaala unveils designs for world-class yacht club on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea
Amaala unveils designs for world-class yacht club on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

News

An image that illustrates this article Flights to Saudi Arabia's Neom to launch in JuneStory gallery icon
Flights to Saudi Arabia's Neom to launch in June

News

An image that illustrates this article Chalet-style Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island to open in Ras Al Khaimah on July 1Story gallery icon
Chalet-style Movenpick Resort Al Marjan Island to open in Ras Al Khaimah on July 1

Hotels

An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia to host the region's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel
Saudi Arabia to host the region's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel

Travel

An image that illustrates this article Saudi Arabia's first all-female crew takes flight
Saudi Arabia's first all-female crew takes flight

Airlines

LIFESTYLE
An image that illustrates this article Why themed 'emotional escape' rooms are all the rage in interiors
Why themed 'emotional escape' rooms are all the rage in interiors

Home

An image that illustrates this article America’s love-hate relationship with hummusStory video icon
America’s love-hate relationship with hummus

Food

An image that illustrates this article The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest linesStory gallery icon
The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines

Luxury

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

TECHNOLOGY
An image that illustrates this article Al Masaood Group launches first UAE-built EV charging solution
Al Masaood Group launches first UAE-built EV charging solution

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica data breach in Washington
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica data breach in Washington

US

An image that illustrates this article UAE’s Ogram raises $3m in Series A funding
UAE’s Ogram raises $3m in Series A funding

Start-Ups

An image that illustrates this article Middle East EV market needs more infrastructure to grow, experts say
Middle East EV market needs more infrastructure to grow, experts say

Road to Net Zero

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 Manchester City's 'legends' celebrate Premier League title with open-top bus paradeStory gallery icon
Manchester City's 'legends' celebrate Premier League title with open-top bus parade

Football

An image that illustrates this article Man United manager Erik Ten Hag ready to break Man City and Liverpool strangleholdStory gallery icon
Man United manager Erik Ten Hag ready to break Man City and Liverpool stranglehold

Football

An image that illustrates this article Nadal strolls into second round of French Open
Nadal strolls into second round of French Open

Tennis

An image that illustrates this article Guardiola: Man City now legends with four titles in five yearsStory gallery icon
Guardiola: Man City now legends with four titles in five years

Football

An image that illustrates this article Swiatek powers through at French Open while defending champion Krejcikova is out
Swiatek powers through at French Open while defending champion Krejcikova is out

Tennis

LUXURY
An image that illustrates this article Sotheby's to present solo exhibition by 'restaurateur to the stars' Michael Chow
Sotheby's to present solo exhibition by 'restaurateur to the stars' Michael Chow

Art

An image that illustrates this article The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest linesStory gallery icon
The past and future collide in luxury fashion's latest lines

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

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