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Kamal Shehadeh, The Lebanese Minister of Displaced and Minister of State for Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence spoke to The National on 11 April 2025. Matt Kynaston / The National

Lebanon's AI minister says $50m can transform government and make it more accountable

Britain's new RFDEW weapon can take on mass drone attacks. MoD

British military uses radio waves to defeat mass drone attack

Mohammed Mustafa returns to Perth. Photo: Mohammed Mustafa / Instagram

Blood is cheap on streets of Gaza, says returning Australian doctor

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a Parliament session to defend his Minister of Economy and Finance at the Iranian Parliament in Tehran, Iran, 02 March 2025. According to the IRNA news agency, Pezeshkian said that we are in an economic war and, following the Iranian Supreme Leader's order, we will not negotiate with the U. S. EPA / ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

CommentThe US-Iran talks have given Pezeshkian a boost

The flag of Algeria flies on the embassy in Paris. Diplomacy between the two countries is at a low ebb this week. Reuters

TrendingFramework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions

Gundam fan Kei Watanabe, his wife Eri and son Kouta, pose at the Gundam Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Victor Besa / The National

Inside Expo Osaka's anime-themed Gundam pavilion

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says he has been inspired by Pep Guardiola to one day pursue a career in management. Paul Terry / Sportimage

Exclusive'I could become a really good coach': Man City's Gundogan eyes future role

An HSBC bank branch in London. Despite its high-flown status, the bank nearly brought down the industry in the UK and imperiled operations in many other places. EPA

CommentHBSC's Lebanese troubles make the case for top-level accountability

A bank customer holds a placard reading 'The new president's priority must be depositors' savings' during a demonstration in downtown Beirut. EPA

Lebanon's bank customers won't see the $93 billion they're owed 'any time soon'

Lebanese depositors to get frozen funds back over time, Economy Minister pledges
Cartoon: Shadi's take on Lebanon's locked bank accounts

Terrorism charges for Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood 'plotters'

A Palestinian doctor surveys the damage after an Israeli air strike hit Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza city. EPA

Sick Gazans told to take herbs amid shortage of medicine and doctors

Sulaimani Forum

Syria's challenges will show Al Shara's 'real colours', says Barbara Leaf

Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

Iraq summons Lebanese ambassador over President Aoun remarks on PMF

UAE and Saudi Arabia deny reports of involvement in talks about Yemen offensive

InterviewICC ex-prosecutor says Netanyahu's freedom 'temporary' if US and Iran mend ties

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Sulaimani Forum: US, Iran and Iraq at a regional crossroads

The National reports from the Sulaimani Forum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, where top US, Iranian and Iraqi officials gather ahead of further nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran

Iran must halt nuclear programme to get desperately-needed sanctions relief

Iran must halt nuclear programme to get desperately-needed sanctions relief

Abu Dhabi Police warn against using a phone while driving

Abu Dhabi Police warn against using a phone while driving

Lebanon's AI minister vows to transform government to make it more accountable

Lebanon's AI minister vows to transform government to make it more accountable

Satellite images capture large sandstorm charging through the Middle East

Satellite images capture large sandstorm charging through the Middle East

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The Horus-4 rocket is set to take off from Etlaq Spaceport in Oman on April 24. Photo: Advanced Space Technologies

Omani spaceport to open fan zone for rocket launch

Arsenal's Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, right, celebrate after defeating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. AP

Champions League: Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Inter also advance

Penitents of "El Cerro" brotherhood take part in the Holy Tuesday procession in Seville on April 15, 2025. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

In picturesEaster in Seville to cliff diving in Mexico

Educating a child takes 12 years, and so modifying the education system in any given country means waiting at least 10 years for the effects to be tangible. Chris Whiteoak / The National

CommentHow AI can help transform the Gulf's education systems

Ananya Panday has been named as Chanel's first Indian ambassador. Photo: Chanel

Chanel names Ananya Panday as its first Indian ambassador

Rod Stewart will also perform in the legends slot at England’s Glastonbury Festival in June. PA Wire

Rod Stewart set for Abu Dhabi return before world tour retirement

William Hague will advise on the Gems School of Research and Innovation's vision and technology. Photo: Reuters

ExclusiveFormer UK foreign secretary takes key role at new Dubai school

Islamabad United's Sahibzada Farhan scored a 49-ball century against Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League in Rawalpindi. AFP

PSL 2025: Will Pakistan players embrace demands of modern T20 batting?

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani addresses the opening day of the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Wednesday. Aymen Al Ameri / The National

Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

Iraq has called for an inclusive political process in neighbouring Syria

Qatar renews support for Lebanon's army after leaders meet in Doha

Police officers from the scientific and technical police inspect one of the vehicles set on fire in the parking lot of the Tarascon prison near Avignon, France, April 16, 2025. REUTERS

Cars torched in a new wave of attacks against French prisons amid crackdown on drug gangs

US and Iran to ‘chart path forward' in second round of talks, American official says

On the second day of the trial, Meta emailed reporters over fears that redacted documents could reveal confidential information. (AP)

Meta inadvertently sends trial reporters sensitive information

Egypt presents ambitious budget to parliament with record spending

Burial fund for stabbed Syrian teenager hits target to take body home

Maldives bans Israelis from entering in protest against Gaza war

Ending Sudan's war rests with Sudanese alone, says former PM Hamdok

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World Bank President Ajay Banga says his institution has had active discussions with the new US administration. Bloomberg

World Bank president urges more open trade among developing countries

Tariffs could force Fed to make a challenging decision, says Jerome Powell

Nvidia stock slides as chip giant warns over US export policies

Culture

Singer Ghalia Benali on the enduring power of Umm Kulthum

Music & On-stage

Art Dubai 2025 shines light on state of the world

The BMW M1 Art Car by Andy Warhol is on display at Art Dubai until April 20. EPA

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Two art fairs in Dubai

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