Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Displaced Palestinians carry aid supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. AFP

Can Israel be trusted to distribute aid in Gaza?

An occupying power must enable humanitarian assistance, but critics say Israel’s US-backed aid foundation presents a conflict of interest

Syrians celebrate in Damascus following President Ahmad Al Shara's speech after the lifting of US sanctions. EPA

As sanctions lift, can Syria hold together?

Will Middle East tension ease after Trump visit?

What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

UAE news

The first flydubai flight to Damascus in 12 years landed on Sunday. Fly Dubai first flight in Damascus. Photo: Sana

Flydubai plane lands at Damascus airport to end 12-year absence

UAE's envoy to Syria welcomes passengers on the tarmac as post-war Syria looks to the future

UAE

Abu Dhabi health drive raises Dh500 million for patients with chronic diseases

UAE

Emirati mother's epic solo motorcycle trips across Middle East

UAE

Large blaze contained at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah fuel depot after 24-hour battle

UAE

RTA announces new project to upgrade Umm Suqeim Street

UAE

InterviewMadagascar looks to deepen investment ties with the UAE, says top diplomat

UAE

VideoInside the UAE's plant biobank

UAE

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israel's announcement of new West Bank settlements

Review: Ramy Youssef-starring Mountainhead is a bitter satire of big tech

Swiatek survives French Open scare while Sabalenka powers into quarter-finals

'We've not seen a plan,' WFP director says of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Syria's Al Shara in Kuwait seeking stabilisation support

Flydubai plane lands at Damascus airport to end 12-year absence

Piastri wins Spanish GP as Verstappen pays penalty for late collision

Viral post on Dubai Mall dress code etiquette sparks debate

Macron's wife filmed shoving him in face during Vietnam trip

Sharjah fire: Survivors tell of escape from blaze that killed five

How the global space race could blast another hole in the ozone layer

Quiz of the week

Which nine countries voted against Palestine's UN membership?

UN plans 20% budget cut amid liquidity crisis, internal memo says

10 countries Sheikh Hamdan has travelled to, from Cannes to Maldives and Mongolia

Who is Rahim Al Hussaini, the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims

Raging fire at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port brought under control

Raging fire at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port brought under control

Eneron Magnus: Abu Dhabi police's new autonomous vehicle with a cell inside

Eneron Magnus: Abu Dhabi police's new autonomous vehicle with a cell inside

Elon Musk appears with black eye at White House farewell

Elon Musk appears with black eye at White House farewell

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