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Rami Malek stars in The Amateur, a spy thriller in cinemas now. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from recent peaks on April 2. Getty images

AnalysisPlunge in oil prices sends recession alarm bells ringing

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead negotiations for their sides. AFP

US-Iran talks will prevent war but progress will be slow, experts say

A handout picture released by the Iraqi parliament shows Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the parliament during a confidence vote on his new government, on October 27, 2022. Iraqi lawmakers approved the new government after a year-long crisis triggered by contested elections, the office of the prime minister said. - === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
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TrendingIraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits the headquarters of Adnoc in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary

Palestinian personnel recover human remains on the grounds of Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city in April 2024, after two-week siege by Israeli forces. AFP

How war has devastated Gaza's healthcare sector

More than 81,000 millionaires live in Dubai, according to the latest figures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai's millionaires double as London drops down wealth list

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Rami Malek stars in The Amateur, a spy thriller in cinemas now. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from recent peaks on April 2. Getty images

AnalysisPlunge in oil prices sends recession alarm bells ringing

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead negotiations for their sides. AFP

US-Iran talks will prevent war but progress will be slow, experts say

A handout picture released by the Iraqi parliament shows Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the parliament during a confidence vote on his new government, on October 27, 2022. Iraqi lawmakers approved the new government after a year-long crisis triggered by contested elections, the office of the prime minister said. - === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
(Photo by various sources / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

TrendingIraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits the headquarters of Adnoc in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary

Palestinian personnel recover human remains on the grounds of Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city in April 2024, after two-week siege by Israeli forces. AFP

How war has devastated Gaza's healthcare sector

More than 81,000 millionaires live in Dubai, according to the latest figures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai's millionaires double as London drops down wealth list

shorthand gif luxury april 2025 cover

Fashion shootLuxury's April cover: The bold energy of tailored power and feminine grace

Rami Malek stars in The Amateur, a spy thriller in cinemas now. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from recent peaks on April 2. Getty images

AnalysisPlunge in oil prices sends recession alarm bells ringing

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead negotiations for their sides. AFP

US-Iran talks will prevent war but progress will be slow, experts say

A handout picture released by the Iraqi parliament shows Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the parliament during a confidence vote on his new government, on October 27, 2022. Iraqi lawmakers approved the new government after a year-long crisis triggered by contested elections, the office of the prime minister said. - === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
(Photo by various sources / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

TrendingIraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

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Jordan's King Abdullah II welcomes Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara at Marka airport in Amman on Wednesday. AFP

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US President Donald Trump has also proclaimed February 9 as 'Gulf of America Day'. AP

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Jordan’s King Abdullah meets King Charles on London visit

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses two-state solution with King of Jordan

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi offered his first public response US President Donald Trump's idea of evicting Gazans. EPA through TASS

El Sisi rejects ‘act of oppression’ after Trump proposal to move Gazans to Egypt

Egyptian President says Trump is capable of brokering just and comprehensive Middle East peace

EU gives Jordan $3bn in ‘strategic partnership’ deal

Prince William welcomes Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein to Windsor Castle

Trump's Gaza proposals trigger talks on formation of Arab opposition front

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Palestinian Authority should control Gaza with no armed groups, Jordan’s Foreign Minister says

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Princess Iman and husband Jameel Thermiotis married in 2023. Photo: @RHCJO / Twitter

Princess Iman of Jordan expecting her first child

Queen Rania reveals that her eldest daughter and husband Jameel Thermiotis have baby on the way

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Queen Rania of Jordan meets Melania Trump in Florida

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