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The view of the UAE Pavilion from the monumental "Grand Ring", the symbol of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and expresses the concept of “Unity in Diversity.” Victor Besa / The National

Striking UAE pavilion wins award as Expo 2025 Osaka ends

Emirates was among top three large pavilions recognised for its architecture and landscape in Japan

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Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi gears up for Diwali celebrations

Seven killed as twin earthquakes strike southern Philippines

Youth and yoga at heart of UAE-India cultural projects, Emirati official says

Landslide kills 15 people on bus in northern India

India starts probe after cough syrup-linked deaths of at least 14 children

Rescue on Everest: Hundreds of trapped hikers escape from blizzard



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The closing ceremony of the IUCN Congress took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Victor Besa / The National

Conservation congress in Abu Dhabi 'unites as one voice for nature'

The Global Village opening ceremony welcomes guests with fireworks, live performances and new attractions. Antonie Robertson / The National

Global Village reopens for season 30 as fireworks light up the sky

Rendition of Sobha Realty's newly launched tower Sobha SkyParks on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Photo: Shobha Realty

New Dubai tower to be among UAE's five tallest

World Economic Forum: What is the Cost of Underinvesting in Health? (L-R) Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief, The National, Maha Taysir Barakat, Assistant Minister for Health abd Life Sciences, Amit Bouri, CEO of Global Impact Investing Network, Alison Holmes, Professor of Infectous Diseases, Fleming Imperial College London and Damiano de Felice, Chief, External Affairs CARB-X. Victor Besa / The National

The National at WEF Dubai: Counting the cost of underinvesting in health

Harry Kane scored twice as England clinched World Cup qualification with a 5-0 win in Latvia. EPA

World Cup 2026: The 28 teams to have qualified and those fighting for a place

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Flydubai to offer complimentary meals and movies in economy class

The UAE has extended the benefits of its golden visa programme. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE expands golden visa scheme to offer holders emergency support overseas

The Mercer Global Pension Index has again upgraded the UAE's standing using a weighted average of factors such as adequacy, sustainability and integrity. Getty Images

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Motocyclists ride past damaged vehicles on a flooded street in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. EPA

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A computer illustration of Naegleria fowleri protozoans infecting the brain. Getty Images

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Zoo run by Indian billionaire's son Anant Ambani cleared of wrongdoing

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India and Pakistan fans ‘will not hold back cheers’ in Dubai clash

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Rescuers search for the missing after Bali flash floods leave at least 14 dead

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Daily battle against rising sea on disappearing Philippines island

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Soldiers patrol Nepal capital after deadly protests

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Nepal's prime minister quits after 19 killed in clashes over social media ban

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Scores of people were injured during protests over Nepal's new social media ban. AFP

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Police open fire on demonstrators after Facebook, X and YouTube are banned

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Afghan earthquake death toll passes 2,000

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Time running out for earthquake survivors, say Afghan expats

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Kim Jong-un takes 'beloved' teenage daughter Ju Ae on China trip

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China's Xi Jinping hosts military parade flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un

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Inside Kim Jong-un's signature bulletproof train to Beijing

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World’s highest bridge completes stress test ahead of 2025 opening

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TOPSHOT - In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, (L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing�s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP)

China's Xi Jinping hosts military parade flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un

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