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A Palestinian girl attends Eid Al Adha prayer in Gaza City. EPA

No sheep, no flour, no ceasefire: Gaza struggles to celebrate Eid

Quiz of the week

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

The writer began to make 'real changes' to her life. Dana Alomar / The National

ColumnHow I regained my confidence after losing my hair

Lebanese people celebrating the appointment of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Martyrs' Square in Beirut, in January. EPA

Lebanon's government wins praise but there is a long road ahead

Saudi skier Sharifa Al Sudairi's goal is to qualify for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Photo: Sharifa Al Sudairi

InterviewSaudi Arabia's first competitive female skier on life as a trailblazer

Abdel Rahman Elnoubi, from Alexandria to Alexandria with love. Ahmed Issawy

Two Alexandrias: Abdel Rahman Elnoubi's journey from his hometown to US politics

Nick Donaldson / The National

Weekend EssayDisability is the quiet emergency at the heart of the global health agenda

Ammar 808 draws from Tunisia’s mezoued tradition on his new album Club Tounsi. Photo: Marc Tunguz

InterviewWhy Ammar 808 is moving Tunisia's mezoued folk music to the dance floor


Debris litters a road next a building damaged in an overnight Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. AFP

Israel warns of 'no calm in Beirut' until Hezbollah is disarmed

  • Israel strikes Beirut in attack on 'drone factories'
Trump-Musk feud
On Friday Donald Trump told ABC News he was 'not particularly interested' in talking to Elon Musk. AFP

Elon Musk has 'lost his mind', Donald Trump says

US

'Trumped' again: Taking stock of Tesla's market ups and downs

Markets
Pilgrims cast pebbles at a pillar symbolising Satan in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Reuters

Pilgrims 'stone the devil' to mark end of Hajj

Gulf

Iran warns European nations over move to censure it for nuclear 'non-compliance'

MENA
Palestinians carry bags containing food and humanitarian aid packages delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U. S. -backed organization approved by Israel, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

LatestUS-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says aid sites are closed again

MENA

TV art guru jailed for 2.5 years for deals with suspected Hezbollah financier

UK

Dubai resident 'extremely malnourished' after four years in Iraqi jail

UAE


Hajj 2025

Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo / Amr Nabil)

In picturesHajj pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat

Abdallah Rafael Hernandez Mancha's story inspired the journey from Spain to Makkah on horseback, which he embarked on with a small group of Spanish Muslims. Photo: Abelkader Harkassi Aidi

Hajj by horseback: Caravan makes seven-month journey from Spain to Makkah

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat. AFP

Hajj pilgrims advised to avoid peak heat hours on Day of Arafat

Mapping the global gathering of Hajj

Data explainedMapping the global gathering of Hajj

Big fans cool pilgrims at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of Hajj. AFP

Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj

Worshippers pray around the Kaaba at Makkah's Grand Mosque before the start of this year's Hajj. AFP

What is the Hajj pilgrimage? A guide to the rituals and dates

Egyptian pilgrims share an umbrella outside the Grand Mosque. The coming together of such a large cross-section of humanity presents many serious challenges for organisers. AP

EditorialHow technology is making Hajj safer

Abdullah Al Mutawa, one of the many Emiratis making their way to Saudi Arabia from Dubai International Airport on Monday. Photo: Ali Al Shouk

'A dream come true': Joy for Emiratis embarking on Hajj pilgrimage

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Jordanians celebrate historic World Cup qualification

Jordan have qualified for the Fifa World Cup for the first time, sparking nationwide celebrations

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Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

An Egyptian dreams of weaving the Kaaba’s Kiswa like his grandfather a century ago

An Egyptian dreams of weaving the Kaaba’s Kiswa like his grandfather a century ago

Gaza's aid centre chaos laid bare

Gaza's aid centre chaos laid bare

Moment Israeli military shoots down drone fired into country from Yemen

Moment Israeli military shoots down drone fired into country from Yemen



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A woman on the quay of San Giovanni Li Cuti raises the Palestinian flag before the Freedom flotilla boat Madleen set sail for Gaza on June 1. Getty Images

Gaza 'freedom flotilla' rescues four migrants at sea

Greta Thunberg's voyage to Middle East interrupted by encounter with Libyan coastguard

MENA

Trump attacks Fed's Powell again over interest rates

Economy
Emergency services gather at the DHL distribution centre in Langenzenn, Germany. Getty Images

Sabotage fears over German DHL incident that injures 13

Europe

Europe wary of new Nimbus Covid wave as cases emerge in UK and Italy

Health
Red Sea shipping has been disrupted by Houthi attacks in a blow to global trade. EPA

InterviewEU seeks Gulf allies in quest to protect Red Sea

MENA

Council of Europe set to embrace human rights reform after backlash

UK

Trump says he has reached a deal with China on trade and rare earth minerals

US

Man charged over Instagram bomb threat on Singapore–Abu Dhabi flight

UAE

Israel arms Gaza gangs to weaken Hamas

MENA


In focus

The award-winning Oman Pavilion is a contemplative space that took a year to make. Zawraq Collective / Instagram

Oman's memory-themed pavilion wins award at London Design Biennale

British singer Ed Sheeran sings a line in Punjabi in new single, with a version entirely in the language due to be released. Reuters

Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi in new song Sapphire

Lamine Yamal, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off when Spain meet Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Yamal relishing showdown with 'football legend' Ronaldo in Nations League final

US President Donald Trump speaks to Elon Musk on March 14. AFP

How the Trump-Musk implosion played out on social media

Influencer Jacquelyn Bagan's recent post advising on modest fashion guidelines at Dubai Mall sparked a lively discussion. Photo: Jacquelyn Bagan

Tips for understanding (and mastering) modest fashion

Naser Mestarihi and his band Winterburn opened for Guns N' Roses in Bahrain last month. Credit: Naser Mestarihi

Dubai underground to opening for Guns N' Roses: A rock dream comes true

The Nintendo Switch 2 has an impressive selection of new games to play, from Mario Kart to Donkey Kong Bananza. Bloomberg

Switch 2: The best games available on launch day

The soap is collected. UNISOAP UAE is a sustainability initiative powered by Goumbook that recycles discarded hotel soaps. Westin Hotel, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotel soaps recycled in drive to cut waste and boost hygiene


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Crude futures posted modest gains after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping on tariff issues. AFP

Oil heading for weekly gain amid optimism over US-China tariff talks

Energy

Tesla shares plunge 14% as Trump-Musk rift intensifies

Markets

Investors don’t need to panic about rising bond yields

Money

Culture

Cult classic Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is coming to PS5

Culture

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

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Lebanese pop icon Elissa will bring her signature romantic ballads to Dubai Opera this November. Photo: Youness Hamiddine/Mawazine

UAE gigs and shows guide, from Elyanna to Metallica

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Pictures of the Day
Yves Holbecq from the Somme Battlefield Pipe Band plays at sunrise to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, on Gold Beach near Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France. Getty Images
Yves Holbecq from the Somme Battlefield Pipe Band plays at sunrise to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, on Gold Beach near Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France. Getty Images
Yves Holbecq from the Somme Battlefield Pipe Band plays at sunrise to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, on Gold Beach near Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France. Getty Images
Yves Holbecq from the Somme Battlefield Pipe Band plays at sunrise to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, on Gold Beach near Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France. Getty Images
Lava erupts from the crater of the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), about 35km from Guatemala's capital city. AP
Lava erupts from the crater of the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), about 35km from Guatemala's capital city. AP
Lava erupts from the crater of the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), about 35km from Guatemala's capital city. AP
Lava erupts from the crater of the Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), about 35km from Guatemala's capital city. AP
A shattered window following a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A shattered window following a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A shattered window following a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A shattered window following a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. Reuters
A Vande Bharat Express train ready for its inauguration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. It will run between Srinagar and Katra. AP
A Vande Bharat Express train ready for its inauguration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. It will run between Srinagar and Katra. AP
A Vande Bharat Express train ready for its inauguration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. It will run between Srinagar and Katra. AP
A Vande Bharat Express train ready for its inauguration in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. It will run between Srinagar and Katra. AP
The Weeknd performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US. Reuters
The Weeknd performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US. Reuters
The Weeknd performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US. Reuters
The Weeknd performs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US. Reuters
A worker polishes a component at a steel machinery factory in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. AFP
A worker polishes a component at a steel machinery factory in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. AFP
A worker polishes a component at a steel machinery factory in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. AFP
A worker polishes a component at a steel machinery factory in Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang province. AFP
Aron Zemmer of Italy plays a tee shot on day two of the Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach in Lucerne, Switzerland. Getty Images
Aron Zemmer of Italy plays a tee shot on day two of the Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach in Lucerne, Switzerland. Getty Images
Aron Zemmer of Italy plays a tee shot on day two of the Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach in Lucerne, Switzerland. Getty Images
Aron Zemmer of Italy plays a tee shot on day two of the Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach in Lucerne, Switzerland. Getty Images
Russian police officers stand guard during Eid Al Adha prayers near Moscow Cathedral Mosque. Reuters
Russian police officers stand guard during Eid Al Adha prayers near Moscow Cathedral Mosque. Reuters
Russian police officers stand guard during Eid Al Adha prayers near Moscow Cathedral Mosque. Reuters
Russian police officers stand guard during Eid Al Adha prayers near Moscow Cathedral Mosque. Reuters

Jetour T1 road test: Versatile vehicle with style and substance

Emirati architect to pick top pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka

What are the main players running in Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary?

Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Cartoon for June 7, 2025

Dubai's Salik announces road toll rates for Eid Al Adha

Rain expected for UAE Eid Al Adha staycations

My Dubai Salary: ‘I use my Dh140,000 monthly salary to support children’s charities’

Twelve ways to wish someone a happy Eid Al Adha

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire


Opinion

Violence in the name of Palestine is unacceptable. It also harms the movement

James
Zogby

For celebrities, silence on Gaza 'genocide' is no longer an option

William Mullally

Abu Dhabi's Fahid Island plans give us a peek at the city's extraordinary

Nick March

Musk's departure proves no one lasts long in the spotlight beside Trump

Hussein Ibish

The rise of AI should not diminish the role of education – it should expand it

Michael Pazinas

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung is the right man to deal with Donald Trump

Sholto Byrnes
The National

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire


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