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A billboard in Beirut that reads, in Arabic, 'A new era for Lebanon'. AP

Lebanon aims to win back Gulf tourists and investors to save its economy

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, left, and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich face travel bans and asset freezes. EPA

EditorialIsrael's disconnection with allies and partners has rarely been clearer

Achraf Hakimi scored the opening goal of the Uefa Champions League final as PSG blew away Inter Milan. Reuters

Top 10 Middle East footballers to watch at the Club World Cup

Israeli Minister of Finance and leader of the Religious Zionist Party, Bezalel Smotrich, arrives to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, 05 March 2023. EPA / GIL COHEN-MAGEN / POOL

TrendingIsrael cancels Palestinian bank waiver and Syria issues swimwear rules

Elon Musk now says he regrets some, but not all of his criticism of US President Donald Trump. AP

'They went too far': Will Trump forgive Musk after his 'regrets' post?

Elahe Hoseinnejad, 24, was killed by a taxi driver last month in Tehran. Photo: @Elahe.Hoseinnejad / Instagram

CommentIranian women are oppressed by much more than government policy

Protestors hold Palestinian flags and stand on the Monument to the Republic during a rally in support of the "Gaza boat" in Paris on June 10. AFP

Will France recognise Palestinian statehood at UN conference next week?

From left, Axiom-4 crew members Tibor Kapu, Shubhanshu Shukla, Peggy Whitson and Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewksi inside the Dragon spacecraft. AFP

Grounded: Fuel leak sparks delay for India's first astronaut in four decades


Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has accused Iran of seeking to 'sanitise' undeclared nuclear sites. Reuters

UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in breach of non-proliferation duties

  • US prepares to evacuate non-essential staff from Middle East as regional tension flares
  • Oil prices steady but face volatility from US-Iran tension

Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes after take-off

Asia
People intent on joining the Global March to Gaza in Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday, bound for Cairo. EPA

Activists face arrest and deportation from Egypt as symbolic Global March to Gaza stalls

MENA

Syria says Israeli raid captured civilians, not Hamas fighters

MENA
Graduates at a commencement ceremony at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. AFP

US could soon lift international student visa restrictions

US

Gaza offline after fibre optic link severed in Israeli bombardment

MENA

Half a million Syrians return home from across region since Assad fall

MENA


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Brian Wilson’s 2016 performance in Dubai was a rare regional stop on his tour. Antony Robertson for The National

Remembering the night Brian Wilson performed Beach Boys classics in Dubai

Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba of Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Club World Cup: Al Ain carry UAE flag against Europe’s elite

High-rises and hotels aside, the swanky One Bangkok district features public artworks by Thai and international artists. Getty Images

How Thailand has reinvented itself in 20 years

Plestia Alaqad's The Eyes of Gaza is a collection of poems and diaries written since October 7. Plestia Alaqad / Hachette

Palestinian author hopes future readers won’t believe her book

Some microplastics pollute water more than others

Data explainedSome microplastics pollute water more than others

Camel herders take a shortcut with their caravan of camels back to the farm on a dirt road under a highway at Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Best photos of June 11: Camel herders in Abu Dhabi to protests in Northern Ireland

Christopher Walken photographed by Glen Lurchford for Saint Laurent. Saint Laurent

The changing face of fashion brand ambassadors

Brazil striker Marcos Leonardo has been in lethal form for Al Hilal this season. Getty Images

Al Hilal 'dream big' as they seek to make mark for Saudi Pro League

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US to pull personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

President Donald Trump vows Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons

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Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback?

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Major accident injures nine people in the UAE

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Zegna holds first show outside Italy in UAE

Zegna holds first show outside Italy in UAE

What does the London framework mean for US-China trade?

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Headlines

The US embassy in Manama, Bahrain, said its staffing levels remained unchanged despite reports of non-essential personnel being withdrawn from diplomatic missions in the Middle East. AP

US embassy in Bahrain open as normal despite Trump's evacuation order

Washington issues warning after tension rises over Iran's nuclear programme

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US discourages world leaders from attending Saudi-French conference on Palestine

US
A woman wearing a burkini on a beach in Latakia on Wednesday. AFP

Syrian women unsettled by government’s burkini order when swimming

MENA

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif begins UAE visit

UAE
Israeli hostage Yair Yaakov was killed on October 7, 2023, during Hamas’ attack on southern Israel. AP

LatestIsrael recovers bodies of two hostages from Gaza

MENA

UAE President invited to G7 summit in Canada

UAE

Binance now available across Syria after sanctions lifted

Technology

Ex-Lebanese economy minister arrested over corruption allegations

MENA

EU plans to remove the UAE from its 'high-risk' money-laundering list

Business



Club World Cup

Lionel Messi, centre, has scored 15 goals and provided six assists in 20 games for Inter Miami this season. AP

Fifa Club World Cup Group A guide

PSG head coach Luis Enrique lifts the trophy after the team won the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. PSG won 5-0. EPA / FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Fifa Club World Cup Group B guide

Munich mayor Dieter Reiter, left, and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich arrive at the champion celebration at the City Hall at Marienplatz Square in Munich, Germany, May 18, 2025. EPA

Fifa Club World Cup Group C guide

Cole Palmer lifts the Europa Conference League trophy after Chelsea's win over Real Betis. Getty Images

Fifa Club World Cup Group D guide

Dejected Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez after their Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. AP

Fifa Club World Cup Group E guide

Niko Kovac guided Borussia Dortmund to fourth spot in the Bundesliga and into next season's Uefa Champions League. Reuters

Fifa Club World Cup Group F guide

Achraf Hakimi scored the opening goal of the Uefa Champions League final as PSG blew away Inter Milan. Reuters

Top 10 Middle East footballers to watch at the Club World Cup

Brazil striker Marcos Leonardo has been in lethal form for Al Hilal this season. Getty Images

Al Hilal 'dream big' as they seek to make mark for Saudi Pro League

Business

Culture

Lebanon’s MEA plans to launch a low-cost airline and build a second terminal at Beirut airport to support growing passenger demand and expand its network. AFP

Lebanon's Middle East Airlines considers low-cost wing in 'new phase' of growth

Aviation

Whistle-blowers must report tax fraud judiciously

Economy

Kezad Group to create 'next generation' business district in Abu Dhabi

Economy

Culture

Stolen Syrian antiquities flood online marketplace after Assad fall

Culture

Seat inspired by spinning dolphins shines light on Gulf marine life

Art & Design

An installation by Jude Maharmeh, for the Unstable Grounds show at 421 Arts Campus. Antonie Robertson / The National

Young Emirati photographer gets first solo show in UAE

Culture


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Pictures of the Day
The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
The Strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower, in Istanbul. AP
Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. A US parachute display team was set to land at the site to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's army. Reuters
An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
An auctioneer oversees bidding for a figurine of plush toy Labubu in Beijing. Reuters
US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
US police detain a protester near City Hall after immigration raids in Los Angeles. AFP
US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
US soldiers take part in a parade at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Fort Myer, Virginia. AP
Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
Workers push mannequins dressed in indigenous costumes ahead of independence day celebrations in Manila, the Philippines. AFP
The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
The Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur Basilica are illuminated against the night sky. AFP
Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP
Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP
Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP
Syrians gather at a beach in the coastal city of Latakia. The country's government has issued directives that say people should wear modest clothing at beaches and swimming pools. AFP

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