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A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City. May 7, 2025. AFP

Children among dozens killed in Israeli air strike that hit a crowded Gaza market

Israeli warplanes bombed the area without warning, residents say

Israeli forces storm six UNRWA schools in Jerusalem

Ochuko Ojiri has been charged by the Metropolitan Police after an investigation into terrorist financing. Photo: X

TV art expert charged over links to Hezbollah financier

US-Houthi truce sidelines Israel as Gulf states push for de-escalation

The destroyed main terminal and control tower at Sanaa International Airport. Reuters

Houthis vow response as Israeli strikes on airport cause $500m damage

US set to begin using 'Arabian Gulf'

US proposes 21-day Gaza truce, release of six hostages and resumption of aid

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Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

Why Trump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?

UAE women's cricket player Indhuja Nandakumar trains with the team in Dubai before flying out to Thailand for the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

UAE corporate tax implications for businesses that shut down

A crater is left after Lebanese Army soldiers blew up a device in the car park of the American University of Beirut Medical Centre in Beirut on September 18, 2024. The day before, pagers rigged with explosives were detonated, killing 12 people, including members of Lebanon's Hezbollah, injuring more than 2,800 others. EPA

Turkey intercepted second batch of pagers rigged with explosives

Authorities says they found batch of devices on their way from Istanbul to Lebanon

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Egypt and Greece aim to turn historic ties into 'strategic partnership'

RSF targets naval base in fourth day of attacks on Port Sudan

Sanaa airport 'disabled' after Israeli strikes on Yemen

How Lebanon's Bekaa valley became conflict flashpoint with Syria

Qatar and Egypt say Gaza war mediation efforts continue despite escalation

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Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

Humanitarian agencies fear the plan will weaponise aid and violate basic principles

US President Donald Trump arrives for a 100th day rally in Warren, Michigan. Bloomberg

Trump’s first 100 days: What ‘America first’ means for the Middle East

Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing

Why legal action against alleged Israeli war crimes is so slow

Egypt

A camp for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. AP

Qatar and Egypt say Gaza war mediation efforts continue despite escalation

Countries say they are working closely with US to protect civilians in enclave

What Trump’s proposed tariffs could mean for Arab film industry

Arab-Israeli tourists jailed for deadly assault at Egyptian Red Sea resort

More needed to end hunger, says Egyptian Food Bank chief

Lebanon

A crater is left after Lebanese Army soldiers blew up a device in the car park of the American University of Beirut Medical Centre in Beirut on September 18, 2024. The day before, pagers rigged with explosives were detonated, killing 12 people, including members of Lebanon's Hezbollah, injuring more than 2,800 others. EPA

Turkey intercepted second batch of pagers rigged with explosives

Authorities says they found batch of devices on their way from Istanbul to Lebanon

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

It would take a lot more than sheer force to disarm Hezbollah

How Lebanon's Bekaa valley became conflict flashpoint with Syria

Saudi-born businessman to take $24m battle with Lebanese bank to UK court

What Trump’s proposed tariffs could mean for Arab film industry

UAE to lift Lebanon travel ban from May 7

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