Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

A flag march in Gent, Belgium, in solidarity with Palestinians. AFP

Will Europe’s shift on Israel’s war in Gaza change anything?

EU plans to re-evaluate its trade pact with Israel over concerns about human rights violations

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

Can Israel be trusted to distribute aid in Gaza?

As sanctions lift, can Syria hold together?

Will Middle East tension ease after Trump visit?

UAE news

Ahmed Abdulrahman Bukhash, an Emirati architect with a model of the Expo Live pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Emirati architect to pick top pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka

Called on to be part of a select panel in a country he calls his second home is ‘lifelong dream’ for Ahmed Bukhash

UAE

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

UAE

Most corals in the Arabian Gulf could be lost this century to climate change, study suggests

UAE

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

UAE

President hosts UAE Rulers at Eid Al Adha reception

UAE

'First day of Eid always feels great': Worshippers mark festival in UAE

UAE

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

UAE

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

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

Pictures of the weekFrom Eid Al Adha at Al Aqsa mosque to Hajj pilgrims

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

Pictures of the week: From Eid Al Adha at Al Aqsa mosque to Hajj pilgrims

Best photos of June 6: From D-Day landings anniversary to Eid Al Adha

Quiz of the week

Designs for Dubai's The Loop revealed, a sustainable 93km cycling and wellness highway

World Environment Day 2025 focuses on ending plastic pollution - in pictures

A Dubai property tycoon’s $10 billion plan to save Afghanistan

Saudi Arabia restricts entry to Makkah to holders of Hajj visa

Good news from the natural world: Five key species that are growing in number

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

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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