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Freed Palestinian detainees are greeted after being released from an Israeli prison in Khan Younis last month. AP

‘Stripped and dragged across broken glass’: Palestians tell of jail torture

Iran's new Shahed-149 'Gaza' drone. Photo: X

How Iran’s American-style drones compare to US models

A Palestinian man in front of his destroyed home in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. AFP.

Beyond the HeadlinesThe challenges standing in the way of the Arab plan for Gaza

The $TRUMP memecoin. The memecoin launch by US President Donald Trump was an experiment that ended with an 83 per cent collapse in value from a brief high. Getty Images

US crypto reserve: next Fort Knox or financial time bomb?

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint news conference in the White House last month. AP

CommentWhat explains Trump’s odd contradictions between Israel and Ukraine?

Police presence on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. EPA

AnalysisEgypt's relations with Israel hit a dangerous low over plans for Gaza

Demonstrators calling for the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel. AFP

TrendingUS engaged in talks with Hamas and UK lifts sanctions on Syria

People dig at the site of temporary graves near Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city, shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. EPA

Displaced Gazans rebury their loved ones closer to home

Syrian security forces prepare to depart from Al Mastumah, in northern Syria, to reinforce government troops in clashes in coastal cities with militants loyal to the Assad regime. AFP

Dozens killed in clashes between Syria government forces and pro-Assad militias

Syria welcomes UK lifting of restrictions against dozens of entities
How the world can help keep Syria’s transition on track

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet with Crown Prince MbS in Saudi Arabia next week

Passengers were left stranded at the Gare du Nord after trains were cancelled. Reuters

Eurostar trains suspended after unexploded WWII bomb discovered in Paris

ExclusiveUS and Hamas discussed hostage exchange and Gaza ceasefire

Penelope Newman took part in the London study of long Covid patients who had suffered a profound loss of smell. Photo: PA

Nose surgery ‘kick starts’ sense of smell for long Covid sufferers

President Sheikh Mohamed meets CAR leader as Cepa is signed

‘Stripped and dragged across broken glass’: Palestians tell of jail torture

Workers sit down to a meal provided by the UAE Food Bank programme, in Zabeel Park in Dubai, in 2024. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE Food Bank aims to deliver seven million meals during Ramadan

Asateer at Atlantis, The Palm is a UAE Ramadan staple. Photo: Atlantis The Palm

Impressive Ramadan tents in the UAE, from Burj Al Arab's first to Emirates Palace's new majlis

The effects of fasting can improve mental clarity and self-discipline. Courtesy Madinat Jumeirah

How mental and emotional well-being can improve through fasting

Kuwaiti series Wuhoosh presents the stories of real life crimes. Photo: Shasha

Kuwaiti true crime series Wuhoosh tackles infamous Gulf incidents

The Conrad Dubai hotel is now cutting food waste to almost zero during the holy month. Victor Besa / The National

How smaller plates and good planning curb food waste during holy month

The UAE cricket team. Subas Humagain / The National

Fasting athletes on maintaining their elite performance in Ramadan

Partitions were put up at the Ibn Battuta Mall food court in Dubai during Ramadan in 2020. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE Ramadan dining rules have changed, but some courtesies remain

Road Safety UAE has published a guide for sensible driving during the holy month. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE motorists urged to be respectful during busy Ramadan commutes

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'God never forgets anyone' - the women who found Islam in Dubai prison

Inmates say faith has provided an outlet, a path to recovery and spiritual discovery

SpaceX's Starship Spacecraft explodes minutes into flight

SpaceX's Starship Spacecraft explodes minutes into flight

Scientists in Abu Dhabi recreate the conditions on distant worlds

Scientists in Abu Dhabi recreate the conditions on distant worlds

US Air Force flies B-52 bomber over Middle East

US Air Force flies B-52 bomber over Middle East

White House confirms US held direct talks with Hamas, breaking enduring US policy

White House confirms US held direct talks with Hamas, breaking enduring US policy

In focus

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington DC. Reuters

Trump’s crypto conversion is complete as he holds White House summit

Arctic sea ice, which plays a vital role in keeping the planet cool, hit a record low last month. Getty Images

Most companies not ready for financial impact of climate change, study finds

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo / Jon Super)

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to thrash Saints, Arsenal beat Man United

The Puente Nuevo or New Bridge is the crowning glory and main attraction in historic Ronda, Spain. Getty Images

A brush with a Muslim hero in Spain's historic Ronda

Louis Vuitton is launching a beauty line that is set to arrive later in the autumn. Photo: Louis Vuitton

Black Book: Louis Vuitton beauty, Jaipur Rugs and Studio Fanj homeware

Jake O'Brien during Everton training in Abu Dhabi. Tony McArdle/Everton FC

ExclusiveEverton's O'Brien on Abu Dhabi, the Moyes effect and being club's next Irish star

Egyptian prankster Ramez Galal's new series feels stale. Photo: x.com/ramezgalal

Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the prank show's guests are bored

Indian fans celebrate their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win against Australia at Dubai International Stadium. Getty Images

How to reach Dubai stadium for Sunday's India v New Zealand cricket final

US President Donald Trump after signing executive orders in the Oval Office. AFP

Trump says he will travel to Saudi Arabia in the next six weeks

US President did not confirm if he would be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin

IMF to send mission to Lebanon next week

Penelope Newman took part in the London study of long Covid patients who had suffered a profound loss of smell. Photo: PA

Nose surgery ‘kick starts’ sense of smell for long Covid sufferers

Oil on track to post worst weekly loss since October

A B-52 Stratofortress similar to this flew over the Middle East earlier this week. AFP

US Air Force flies B-52 bomber over Middle East

Sudan army's ICJ application is 'cynical publicity stunt', says UAE

Digital detox: Abu Dhabi opens child screen addiction clinic

Russia must pay to rebuild Ukraine as price of peace, says Zelenskyy rival

Jordan's military says four drug smugglers killed on border with Syria

Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian Hamas militants stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025. REUTERS / Hatem Khaled

Latest‘No way forward’ for Gaza unless Hamas ceases to exist in enclave, US says

Freed Palestinian detainees are greeted after being released from an Israeli prison in Khan Younis last month. AP

‘Stripped and dragged across broken glass’: Palestians tell of jail torture

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, left, meets Syria's interim President Ahmad Al Shara at the emergency Arab summit at Egypt's New Administrative Capital, just outside Cairo. AP

Arab League debuts for new Lebanon and Syria leaders reflect profound regional shift

Israel's new military leader Lt Gen Eyal Zamir has previously backed a tough stance against Iran. Reuters

Israel's mission against Hamas 'not complete', says new military chief

Palestinian children gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, during the month of Ramadan, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, March 3, 2025. Reuters

InterviewGaza aid stockpiles run dry after Israel’s ban on assistance, UN says

Journalists watch a screen showing Arab leaders, in the press hall of the emergency Arab summit in Egypt. AP

Averting another Nakba: Arab leaders stress Palestinians' right to their land

UNRWA workers distribute flour as Palestinians queue to receive aid in central Gaza. AFP

For many Gaza residents, Israel's aid blockade is 'worse than bombs'

Israeli soldiers carry the coffins of deceased hostages after their bodies were handed over as part of the ceasefire deal. Reuters

Intelligence experts discuss bitter aftermath of Israel’s October 7 inquiry

Business

Culture

US President Donald Trump's tariff policy has sparked volatility in oil markets worldwide. EPA

Oil on track to post worst weekly loss since October

Trump’s tariff flip-flops bring mayhem to US markets

Apple cuts prices further for its new M4-powered MacBook Air

Culture

Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the prank show's guests are bored

Sharjah's March Meeting to explore storytelling in art, food and song

Vestiges at Ayyam Gallery marks Athar Jaber's debut exhibition in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

Discomfort and awe at Athar Jaber's first Dubai exhibition

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Pictures of the Day

The Milky Way in a spectacular display over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland, north-east England. AP

A Pomeranian on day one of the Crufts dog show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. The event has been held annually since 1891. EPA

Imported iron ore is sorted into piles after being offloaded from a ship at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province. AFP

Abu Dhabi residents shopping for their iftar preparations at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Forsan Central Mall. Victor Besa / The National

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, right, meets British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, left, at the Pentagon in Washington. AFP

Bolani, flatbread stuffed with potatoes, is displayed at a bakery during Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. AFP

The Moon sets behind the Sultanahmet Mosque during the holy month in Istanbul. AP

Deer roaming through the forest in the Taunus region, near Frankfurt, Germany. AP

Filipino troops take part in a live fire exercise in Luzon, the Philippines, after the restoration of $400 million in US military aid, expanded defence ties with Japan and New Zealand, and an increased military budget. Getty Images

Crufts youngest dog handler Freddie Osborne, 6, walks his Smooth Fox Terrier at Crufts dog show. AFP

Selwyn Cobbo scores a try for Brisbane Broncos in the rugby league match against Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

A nubian ibex chews from a snack pack in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel. Reuters

The Milky Way in a spectacular display over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland, north-east England. AP

A Pomeranian on day one of the Crufts dog show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. The event has been held annually since 1891. EPA

Imported iron ore is sorted into piles after being offloaded from a ship at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province. AFP

Abu Dhabi residents shopping for their iftar preparations at Lulu Hypermarket, Al Forsan Central Mall. Victor Besa / The National

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, right, meets British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, left, at the Pentagon in Washington. AFP

Bolani, flatbread stuffed with potatoes, is displayed at a bakery during Ramadan in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. AFP

The Moon sets behind the Sultanahmet Mosque during the holy month in Istanbul. AP

Deer roaming through the forest in the Taunus region, near Frankfurt, Germany. AP

Filipino troops take part in a live fire exercise in Luzon, the Philippines, after the restoration of $400 million in US military aid, expanded defence ties with Japan and New Zealand, and an increased military budget. Getty Images

Crufts youngest dog handler Freddie Osborne, 6, walks his Smooth Fox Terrier at Crufts dog show. AFP

Selwyn Cobbo scores a try for Brisbane Broncos in the rugby league match against Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium, in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

A nubian ibex chews from a snack pack in Mitzpe Ramon, Israel. Reuters

The Milky Way in a spectacular display over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland, north-east England. AP

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