Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

A man in Tehran reads an Iranian newspaper, as nuclear talks between the US and Iran have resumed. EPA
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What does the US want from a deal with Iran?

A weakened Tehran enters negotiations again, giving Washington leverage to extract more either by diplomacy or force

A vendor sells strawberries at the Israeli-controlled Qalandiya checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. AFP
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Where is the 'red line' in the occupied West Bank?

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

How Jared Kushner’s plan for Gaza could affect Palestinians

UAE news

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro won the opening stage of this year's UAE Tour. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi road closures announced for UAE Tour cycling race finale on Sunday

World-class athletes will vie for victory along 149km route on afternoon of February 22

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Dh100 million pledged to UAE's Mother of the Nation project to support orphan care

UAE

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza to provide Ramadan respite

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Abu Dhabi date traders enjoy fruitful Ramadan as business booms

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Thick fog surrounds Abu Dhabi as safety alert over zero visibility goes out

UAE

Singapore, Chile and UAE lead in AI adoption, study finds

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Green dream: How Sharjah is sowing the seeds for forests of Khor Fakkan

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