The National Editorial

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Simultaneously hosting Adipec - the world's biggest energy event - and a three-day government summit reveals a readiness for future challenges

The US President-elect has a record of brokering significant new agreements in the region

Countries must collaborate to stop the criminal gangs that endanger, threaten or extort desperate people fleeing war and poverty

The many challenges facing the US require a return to bipartisanship not further polarisation

A workable set of solutions to address global warming can be centred around artificial intelligence

As badly as a halt to the violence in Gaza is required, a ceasefire in Lebanon is critical

Immunisation has saved millions of lives but persistent fears about vaccination need to be met head on

Claims that agency staff were involved in October 7 have been investigated and action taken. Banning it now looks like further collective punishment of Palestinians

A new body called Erth Zayed Philanthropies will consolidate the Emirates' humanitarian work at a time when global challenges are evolving

More attacks, such as Israel's air strikes on Iran, are the last thing the Middle East needs whatever the perceived need for self-defence or deterrence

Wednesday's incident should be a jarring reminder that militants are willing to murder anyone – be they civilian workers or a taxi driver – in pursuit of their aims

Humanity has all but eradicated this cruel illness. Finishing the job is entirely within reach

The WHO has declared the country free of the disease, but many global targets on case numbers and mortality remain off track

New ideas are emerging to give the developing world more autonomy in transactions