• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Opinion

Trump's Venezuela raid shows it's time to create a new rules-based order

Sphere of influence may be a reality, but the international community should not take a defeatist attitude

Sholto
Byrnes



The National

Today's cartoonShadi's take on the US pulling out of dozens of UN, international organisations


Video

EU chooses loans over seizure in Ukraine funding decision

Europe has rejected using seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine, opting instead for a €90 billion loan out of its own coffers




Why we need to design AI for families

Yasar
Jarrar

Trump's Venezuela move was about taking a decisive step to restore deterrence

Marco
Vicenzino

Trump's coup in Venezuela is a demonstration of a new idea of American power

Hussein
Ibish

Comment

Do diaspora demonstrations in London and elsewhere carry any weight?

Damien McElroy

Why can't the US media get it right on Gaza?

James
Zogby

Don't foul up the Premier League by meddling with its refereeing culture

Omar Al-Ubaydli

Speaking plainly, languages are the key to success

Heath Monk

Donald Trump may as well kiss his dream of winning the Nobel Peace Prize goodbye

Gavin Esler


Editorial

The battle for better health is won one bite at a time

Israel's NGO ban is about punishment, not security

A destabilised Yemen is a danger to the whole region

Venezuela crisis adds to a sense of global disorder

Iran's self-inflicted economic woes harm not just its people, but the region

Why family will be at the heart of the UAE in 2026



Columnists

Mandatory health insurance has already emerged as a critical pillar of healthcare access in several GCC markets. Chris Whiteoak / The National

In 2026, 'connected care' will be at the heart of healthcare delivery in the Gulf

Azad Moopen

We live in a world where power does not feel the need to explain itself

Mohamad Ali Harisi

What the UAE actually did in Yemen - and why it will still matter

Mohamad Ali
Harisi

After a year of breathtaking changes in the Arab world, 2026 will be a wildcard

Mina Al-Oraibi

Governments must be employers of ambition, not a last resort

Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab

Superpowers are failing to heed the lessons of regime change

Mudhafar Al-Jbori

What we remember, what we forget and the stories that shape a year

Nick March



A world in search of harmony can find wisdom in this group of countries

Sholto Byrnes

Zoos used to be entertainment venues, but now they're central to conservation

Nouf Al Naqbi

Buffeted by great powers, where does the Middle East stand at the end of 2025?

Raghida Dergham

A global system without US participation is bad for everyone

The National Editorial

Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Protestors in Malaga, southern Spain, take part in a demonstration against the US operation in Venezuela. AFP

Why US action in Venezuela is causing so much anxiety in Middle East

The US military launched large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on its personnel. Reuters.

How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?




The year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025

How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again

More episodes

Week in cartoons


  • The National
  • The National
  • The National
  • The National
  • The National
  • The National
  • The National

Newsletters

  • Middle East Today

    Middle East Today

    Expert insight, analysis, exclusive reports plus all the latest news from the region, about the region

    PreviewSign up
  • The UAE Today

    The UAE Today

    Your essential source for must-read news from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the rest of the Emirates

    PreviewSign up
  • Energy This Week

    Energy This Week

    Your insight into the latest trends in oil, clean energy and more in the UAE and beyond

    PreviewSign up
  • Beshara

    Beshara

    Your weekly dose of good news and inspiration, delivered to your inbox

    PreviewSign up
  • The Arts Edit

    The Arts Edit

    Your guide to Middle Eastern arts and culture from the region, and about the region

    PreviewSign up
  • Future Beat

    Future Beat

    A round-up of stories shaping the world, from AI and green tech to science and medicine

    PreviewSign up
  • Checking In

    Checking In

    Expert travel advice on destinations, getting there, and what to do on arrival

    PreviewSign up
  • View From London

    View From London

    The stories that matter to you from across Europe, brought to you directly by our London bureau

    PreviewSign up
  • Weekender

    Weekender

    Make the most of your weekend with long reads, features and our quiz of the week

    PreviewSign up
  • On The Money

    On The Money

    Stay ahead in personal finance with expert tips on investing, saving and spending

    PreviewSign up
  • View From DC

    View From DC

    Insight from The National's Washington DC team on US politics and its impact on the Mena region

    PreviewSign up
  • Emirati

    Emirati

    UAE Chief Reporter Shireena Al Nowais explores stories shaping the Emirates and its people

    PreviewSign up
  • The Climate Edit

    The Climate Edit

    Stay updated on climate change, sustainability and innovations shaping the Mena region’s future

    PreviewSign up
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.