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A burning airplane at Sanaa International Airport after Israel struck Yemen's rebel-held capital. AFP

Israel threatens to act against Iran like it has done to Hamas and Hezbollah

Israeli army has crushed Hezbollah and Hamas leadership

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

Iran rejects reports of plot against Israeli embassy in London

US set to begin using 'Arabian Gulf'

UK police question Iranian terror suspects as officials consider IRGC ban

EU ambassador says UAE is a 'strong and reliable partner'

Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport in response to Houthi attack



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Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

The UAE is pursuing Cepas to boost trade with its partners globally, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Antonie Robertson/The National

UAE industrial exports surge to $53.6bn on local manufacturing boost

Demonstrators wave flags as they gather to protest outside the India High Commission in London on Wednesday. Pakistan and India have come to the brink of conventional war on their shared border several times. AP

CommentIndia and Pakistan must finally break their long cycle of violence

Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

A rendering of the proposed Unitsky transport system for Nepal. Photo: Unitsky Transport

Nepal chooses Sharjah sky pods system to boost transport network

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Wedad Abdelaal with her sons, nine-month-old Khaled and Ahmed, seven, and daughter Maria, four, who all show signs of malnutrition, in Khan Younis. AP

Gaza’s children face rising deaths and birth defects amid Israeli siege

An Emirates Boeing 777. The airline's revenue rose by 6 per cent to Dh127.9 billion ($34.9 billion). Getty Images

Emirates posts record $5.2 billion annual profit on bumper travel demand

Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

The UAE is pursuing Cepas to boost trade with its partners globally, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Antonie Robertson/The National

UAE industrial exports surge to $53.6bn on local manufacturing boost

Demonstrators wave flags as they gather to protest outside the India High Commission in London on Wednesday. Pakistan and India have come to the brink of conventional war on their shared border several times. AP

CommentIndia and Pakistan must finally break their long cycle of violence

Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

A rendering of the proposed Unitsky transport system for Nepal. Photo: Unitsky Transport

Nepal chooses Sharjah sky pods system to boost transport network

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Wedad Abdelaal with her sons, nine-month-old Khaled and Ahmed, seven, and daughter Maria, four, who all show signs of malnutrition, in Khan Younis. AP

Gaza’s children face rising deaths and birth defects amid Israeli siege

An Emirates Boeing 777. The airline's revenue rose by 6 per cent to Dh127.9 billion ($34.9 billion). Getty Images

Emirates posts record $5.2 billion annual profit on bumper travel demand

Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles


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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media in Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday. EPA

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Abbas Araghchi accuses Israel of attempting to dictate US President Donald Trump's actions

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Iran denies aiding Yemen Houthis after Israel airport attack

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Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and vowed to respond if attacked. Mehr

Iran unveils new ballistic missile and vows to respond if attacked

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Two arrested after Iran port blast

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani at Iraq's banking sector reform conference in Babylon Hotel, Baghdad, on April 7. AP

Syria's presence at Arab summit is essential, Iraqi PM says

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Iran 'more determined than ever' to reach fair agreement with US

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US-Iran nuclear talks set for Saturday postponed, says Oman

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From fantasy to reality: Tehran eyes soft power pivot

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Hegseth warns Iran against supporting Houthis

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Iran's coming meeting with European powers

Shadi's take on Iran's coming meeting with European powers

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US announces sanctions on companies involved in trading Iranian oil

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CommentIran's tragic port blast is putting its societal divisions on pause

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Interview'Israeli sabotage cannot be ruled out in port blast'

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Iran to meet European powers on eve of further nuclear talks with US

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Man executed in Iran for espionage ties to Israel

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Customs back to normal after Iran port explosion

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Rescuers were tackling fires and identifying victims after the massive port explosion in southern Iran. Reuters

Iran port blast blamed on 'negligence'

Death toll rises to 65 after explosion at Bandar Abbas port

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Israel intercepted Iranian planes sent to rescue Assad, claims Netanyahu

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Iran says it repelled 'extensive and complex' cyber attack

MENA

Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after strikes that killed dozens

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Iran's Pezeshkian visits injured victims of port blast that killed 40

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CommentTrump should not ignore the fundamentalist forces undermining the Middle East

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Iran port blast: What it means for the country's economy and the oil market

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The explosion in Bandar Abbas is believed to have come from a depot containing volatile chemicals. AFP

Iran's Pezeshkian visits injured victims of port blast that killed 40

Regime denies military cargo was being stored at harbour where fire broke out

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Iran port blast: What it means for the country's economy and the oil market

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Bill Gates to give away 'virtually all' his personal wealth before he dies

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Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

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