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Abdul-Malik Al Houthi had been positioning himself to assume the mantle of leadership over allied militant groups in the region. Reuters

AnalysisHouthis' bid for Hezbollah’s throne put to the test a year after Nasrallah's killing

Palestinian families gather at Al Aqsa Mosque compound. Reuters

Palestinians find respite from Israeli occupation at Al Aqsa Mosque

Military officers carry the coffin of Prime Minister of Yemen's Houthi-led government Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi. Reuters.

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat will happen to the Houthis after Israel’s assassination strike?

Talented African storytellers have an opportunity to apply deep local cultural knowledge to AI tools. Getty Images

CommentHow Africa can become the template for culturally intelligent AI

Bérangère Boëll, Representative of the UN Secretary General and UN Resident Coordinator in the UAE. Wajod Alkhamis / The National

Exclusive'A nation of foresight': UAE shaping global diplomacy, says UN representative

Israeli soldiers confront a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank. The UN has recorded more than 1,000 attacks by Israeli settlers across the territory this year. David Lombeida for The National

EditorialWhy Israeli annexation of the West Bank is a red line for the Middle East

Xpanceo has designed an implant capable of restoring the sight of patients with corneal blindness. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Eye implants made in Dubai bring new treatment for blindness into view

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his then-defence minister, Yitzhak Mordechai, at the Alfei Menashe settlement in 1997. AFP

CommentNetanyahu’s 'Greater Israel' dream marks a dangerous ideological shift


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Smoke rises from a building hit by an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, September 5, 2025. REUTERS / Mahmoud Issa

Israel destroys Gaza city high-rise building ahead of ground assault

Air strike levels tower and military warns of further attacks against infrastructure that poses threat to troops

  • Three-quarters of Israeli military detainees are civilians, investigation finds
  • Gaza medics struggle with surge of mystery viruses infecting children
  • UAE aid convoy of 23 lorries carrying vital medicine and food enters Gaza

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A man rides a scooter past advertisement signs depicting a Lebanese army soldier saluting the national flag. AFP

Lebanon heads into crunch talks over disarming Hezbollah

MENA

UK drive to define Islamophobia under fire from top terror adviser

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok that Moscow would 'comply in full' with any peace deal. AP

Putin warns that western forces in Ukraine would be fair game

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Al Shara promises to 'heal Syria's wounds' with launch of development fund

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Costco could be a no-go for Iranian diplomats as US government considers ban

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(FILES) Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani acknowledges applause following the presentation of his men's fall/winter 2020/21 fashion collection in Milan on January 13, 2020. Italian fashion great Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 "surrounded by his loved ones", his company said on September 4, 2025. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

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Dubai’s Palm Islands. It is tempting to read the 'great wealth migration' to the UAE as a tale of private jets and lower taxes. That would miss the point. Getty Images

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The iX3 has a new design that will be rolled out across BMW’s future models. Photo: BMW

BMW unveils all-electric iX3 as first ‘Neue Klasse’ SUV with 805km range

Gianluigi Donnarumma joined Manchester City on transfer deadline day for a reported €30 million fee. AFP

Donnarumma to Man City signals Guardiola’s boldest shift yet

The UAE offers higher take-home pay and the opportunity to save more quickly. Chris Whiteoak / The National

What are some common financial mistakes made by UAE expats?

The Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent is dedicated to contemporary art, but also fosters research and community-building. Photo: Art and Culture Development Foundation

Uzbekistan’s rise as a cultural destination, from Silk Road to contemporary art

Views of the National Monument (Monas) from Park Hyatt Jakarta. Photo: Hyatt

Park Hyatt Jakarta review: Experience Indonesia’s dynamic capital from on high

India and Pakistan will lock horns again at the Dubai International Stadium in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. AP

Asia Cup 2025: Fixtures, TV and ticket prices for India v Pakistan in Dubai

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Egyptians celebrate the Prophet Mohammed's birthday with a procession in Cairo

Hundreds celebrated Mawlid Al Nabi, the Prophet's birthday, on the 12th day of Rabea Al Awal

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Drone strike on vehicle near Aleppo airport kills at least one

Drone strike on vehicle near Aleppo airport kills at least one

Tributes pour in for Giorgio Armani at Dubai Fashion Week

Tributes pour in for Giorgio Armani at Dubai Fashion Week

UNGA 2025: Three things to look out for at UN General Assembly

UNGA 2025: Three things to look out for at UN General Assembly

What does inshallah really mean? Five Arabic words explained

What does inshallah really mean? Five Arabic words explained


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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, seen arriving in Downing Street this week, has resigned from the government. PA

Angela Rayner quits UK government over tax scandal

Deputy prime minister bought apartment after divorce but failed to pay full duties

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Baghdad seeks to cement role on global energy stage with high-level forum

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Oil pipelines at the Gazprom Slavyanskaya compressor station, in Russia. The Ukraine war has affected oil prices. Bloomberg

Oil prices heading for weekly drop with Opec+ set for further output increase

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Palestine Action arrests expected at day of protest in London

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The Kunar province worst hit by Afghanistan's earthquake is a mountainous area where homes can be hard to access. EPA

Afghan earthquake death toll passes 2,000

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Dubai Police aim to put the brakes on speeding drivers to help save lives

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Trump to seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon

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Jordan calls for Arab action to stop Israel 'changing map of Middle East'

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Iran's Foreign Minister meets Emir of Qatar in Doha

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Covestro is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. Reuters

EU demands for Covestro deal 'beyond reasonable', says XRG

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Human capital critical to Saudi Arabia's reforms, IMF official says

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DP World's Morocco-UK-Europe service to provide 'fresher, faster' produce

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From left, Amer Hlehel, Motaz Malhees, Clara Khoury and Saja Kilani hold up a picture of the Palestinian child at the premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. EPA

The Voice of Hind Rajab receives 24-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival

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A person lights fire crackers during celebrations for Prophet Mohammed's birthday, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA
A person lights fire crackers during celebrations for Prophet Mohammed's birthday, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA
A person lights fire crackers during celebrations for Prophet Mohammed's birthday, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA
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An EA-18G Growler flies over Brisbane City in Australia. EPA
An EA-18G Growler flies over Brisbane City in Australia. EPA
An EA-18G Growler flies over Brisbane City in Australia. EPA
Indian school children and teachers take part in Teachers' Day celebrations at Sri Krishna International School in Bangalore, India. EPA
Indian school children and teachers take part in Teachers' Day celebrations at Sri Krishna International School in Bangalore, India. EPA
Indian school children and teachers take part in Teachers' Day celebrations at Sri Krishna International School in Bangalore, India. EPA
Indian school children and teachers take part in Teachers' Day celebrations at Sri Krishna International School in Bangalore, India. EPA
Kaylea Arnett of the USA dives from the Stari Most during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Mostar, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Getty Images
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In this aerial view, traditional wooden fishing boats lie abandoned in dried up marshes in Iraq's southern Basra province. AFP
In this aerial view, traditional wooden fishing boats lie abandoned in dried up marshes in Iraq's southern Basra province. AFP
In this aerial view, traditional wooden fishing boats lie abandoned in dried up marshes in Iraq's southern Basra province. AFP
In this aerial view, traditional wooden fishing boats lie abandoned in dried up marshes in Iraq's southern Basra province. AFP
Pigeons fly near the UAE flag along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Pigeons fly near the UAE flag along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Pigeons fly near the UAE flag along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Pigeons fly near the UAE flag along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A Nepalese girl wears traditional attire as she attends Kumari Puja, a mass worship ceremony at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
A Nepalese girl wears traditional attire as she attends Kumari Puja, a mass worship ceremony at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
A Nepalese girl wears traditional attire as she attends Kumari Puja, a mass worship ceremony at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
A Nepalese girl wears traditional attire as she attends Kumari Puja, a mass worship ceremony at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. EPA
Nuns take part in a prayer service near Mother Teresa's tomb during a mass marking Mother Teresa's 28th death anniversary at the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. EPA
Nuns take part in a prayer service near Mother Teresa's tomb during a mass marking Mother Teresa's 28th death anniversary at the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. EPA
Nuns take part in a prayer service near Mother Teresa's tomb during a mass marking Mother Teresa's 28th death anniversary at the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. EPA
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