Taliban effectively bar education for girls in secondary school
Classes resume for boys but girls remain in limbo with worries building the Taliban won't allow them to study
image
Thousands left homeless in Kandahar as Taliban seize properties
18 hours ago
Robert Durst: real estate magnate guilty in 'extraordinary' murder trial
14 hours ago
Biden faces political storm over 10,000 migrants stranded in Texas
3 hours ago
An image that illustrates this article SpaceX Inspiration4 civilian crew set for splashdown
SpaceX Inspiration4 civilian crew set for splashdown
8 hours ago
An image that illustrates this article World leaders head to UN for downsized General Assembly despite pandemic
World leaders head to UN for downsized General Assembly despite pandemic
12 hours ago
An image that illustrates this article Modi's birthday celebrations spark joy and criticism in India
Modi's birthday celebrations spark joy and criticism in India
a day ago
IN DEPTH
CORONAVIRUS
Fewer Covid cases in Middle East but situation is fragile, says WHO
Five countries are reporting significant surges and nine will not meet 10% vaccination target this month

MENA

image
An image that illustrates this article Unvaccinated expats under 18 can enter Kuwait with Covid jab promise
Unvaccinated expats under 18 can enter Kuwait with Covid jab promise
An image that illustrates this article Pope Francis calls for European unity in Covid-19 recovery
Pope Francis calls for European unity in Covid-19 recovery
An image that illustrates this article Covid outbreaks and surges: what to expect in the next 6 months
Covid outbreaks and surges: what to expect in the next 6 months
AFGHANISTAN
Afghan family reveals highs and lows of new life in Britain
Weeks after lawyer Sayed Hashemi fled Kabul with his wife and three sons, he tells 'The National' about starting a new life in Scotland

UK

image
An image that illustrates this article Taliban seize $12m from former officials as cash crunch hits Afghanistan
Taliban seize $12m from former officials as cash crunch hits Afghanistan
An image that illustrates this article Afghan female football players escape to Pakistan
Afghan female football players escape to Pakistan
An image that illustrates this article Duchess of Cambridge meets RAF crew who evacuated Afghans from Kabul
Duchess of Cambridge meets RAF crew who evacuated Afghans from Kabul
GULF
An image that illustrates this article Egypt's El Sisi and Bahrain's King Hamad discuss regional security
Egypt's El Sisi and Bahrain's King Hamad discuss regional security
2 days ago
Saudi crown prince launches education reform to teach global values
Saudi artist Ajlan Gharem wins Jameel Prize 6 for cage-like mosque installation
Saudi Arabia in research drive to boost defences
Bahrain's Al Dana Amphitheatre is 'ready to open its doors'
MENA
An image that illustrates this article Composer Moultaka's Italy world premiere raises funds for Beirut students
Composer Moultaka's Italy world premiere raises funds for Beirut students
How Egypt is turning to electric vehicles to fuel its sustainability goals
Israel shuts down as Jews mark Yom Kippur
Honeymooners and a Paralympic coach land on Tunisia no-fly list
Jennifer Gates celebrates bridal shower ahead of wedding to Egyptian Nayel Nassar
ASIA
An image that illustrates this article Taliban boat ride
Taliban boat ride
3 hours ago
Ruler of Dubai's charity sends 13 tonnes of aid to Afghanistan
5 hours ago
Taliban effectively bar education for girls in secondary school
8 hours ago
Afghan children at risk after closure of family reunion scheme
14 hours ago
Thousands left homeless in Kandahar as Taliban seize properties
18 hours ago
EDITOR'S PICKS
BEYOND THE HEADLINES
AFRICA
An image that illustrates this article Make no bones about it: archaeologists unearth ancient clothes-making technique
Make no bones about it: archaeologists unearth ancient clothes-making technique
An image that illustrates this article Ethiopian soldiers and rebels are committing war crimes against refugees, HRW says
Ethiopian soldiers and rebels are committing war crimes against refugees, HRW says
An image that illustrates this article France says head of ISIS in Sahara has been killed
France says head of ISIS in Sahara has been killed
EUROPE
An image that illustrates this article Notre Dame cathedral rebuild can finally begin
Notre Dame cathedral rebuild can finally begin
Holiday bookings surge as England’s entry restrictions eased
Greece inaugurates first 'closed' camp for asylum seekers
What is Aukus and why are the French angry?
UK energy security is 'absolute priority' after gas price crisis talks
THE AMERICAS
An image that illustrates this article World leaders head to UN for downsized General Assembly despite pandemic
World leaders head to UN for downsized General Assembly despite pandemic
Robert Durst: real estate magnate guilty in 'extraordinary' murder trial
Canada’s tight election enters final stretch
Indigenous Canadians still struggle with discovery of unmarked children's graves
Indigenous Canadians still grapple with discovery of unmarked graves three months on
AUSTRALASIA
An image that illustrates this article Dubai residents set world record in gruelling Pacific Ocean race
Dubai residents set world record in gruelling Pacific Ocean race
Dubai residents battle 15m waves in 4,400km Great Pacific Race
New Zealand remembers 185 who died in Christchurch earthquake on 10th anniversary of disaster
Australia: hope for condemned pigeon after leg band deemed fake
Australia modifies national anthem in nod to indigenous people
OPINION
An image that illustrates this article A new normal for the South China Sea after Australia's submarine deal
A new normal for the South China Sea after Australia's submarine deal
What is the secret to Abu Dhabi's success against Covid-19?
What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London means to the UK
Does a future exist with nuclear fusion?
How to make driving in the Middle East less stressful