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Archaeologists in Morocco have uncovered long-lost Bronze Age settlements, cracking open new mysteries in North Africa's long history. Photo: Hamza Benattia

Glitter of King Tut's tomb has left Maghreb's past shrouded in darkness - until now

Quiz of the week

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

Wolf pups Romulus and Remus at 15 days old. Photo: AFP

After dire wolves, which other extinct species could be resurrected?

Does previewing a menu diminish the dining experience? Gemma White certainly thinks so. Getty Images

ColumnGoogle menu sleuths who pre-plan their restaurant orders leave a sour taste in my month

Al Wasl Plaza dome in Expo City Dubai, and the 'Grand Ring' wooden structure in Osaka, Japan. Getty Images/Dubai Expo 2020/The National

Weekend EssayFrom the UAE to Japan, people are at the heart of the world's fair

Tenzing Sherpa at his store in Lukla sells clothes essential for trekking. Photo: Ridhi Agrawal

The highs and lows of life as a Himalayan Sherpa

Michael Belton, chief executive of Mered, wishes he had started investing in residential properties earlier. Antonie Robertson / The National

Money and Me‘I became a millionaire at the age of 35’

Xenia Nikolskaya collected Coptic souvenirs and images on her travels through Egypt, which are the subject of her new book. Photo: Xenia Nikolskaya

The Egyptian Coptic kitsch that inspired a work of photographic devotion

US-Iran talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, with his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday. Photo: Irna

Iran and US have face-to-face meeting in Oman and plan more talks

Trump says Iran 'can't have nuclear weapon' hours before talks in Oman
Araghchi and Witkoff: Two faces behind clashing Middle East agendas
Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme
US-Iran talks in Oman: Who said what?

Trump tells Russia to 'get moving' after talks on ending Ukraine war

Palestinians carrying their belongings arrive in Gaza city after fleeing neighbourhoods to the east following Israeli eviction orders. AFP

Israel claims capture of Morag Corridor, isolating Rafah

Expo 2025 Osaka opens after huge success in Dubai

Closing British Steel's plant in Scunthorpe would put thousands of jobs at risk. Getty Images

UK parliament votes to save British Steel's last production plant

UAE to lead new Interpol body aimed at boosting global police co-operation

Gold prices may hit $3,500 in months ahead, analysts say

US-Iran talks

Reuters

US architects of original Iran nuclear deal say changed world weighs on talks

Technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor's secondary circuit, about 300km south-west of Tehran. AP

ExplainerIran talks nukes, but how close is it to building one?

The Grand Bazaar in Tehran. Private sector interest in Iran's economy, particularly from US multinationals, could materialise quickly if sanctions were eased. AFP

Business InsightsCan a nuclear deal unlock US-Iran trade, and what would it look like?

A gas flare on an Iranian oil production platform. Tension is high as Washington and Tehran prepare for a key meeting in Oman. Reuters

Iran and US double down on threats ahead of crucial talks

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. AFP

ProfileAraghchi and Witkoff: Two faces behind clashing Middle East agendas

Enrichment facilities at Iran's Natanz site, where operations are central to its nuclear programme. Tehran insists its nuclear power is for civilian applications only. AFP

TimelineTimeline: Diplomacy and confrontation in Iran's nuclear programme

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC. Reuters

US-Iran talks in Oman: Who said what?

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From conflict to canvas: Gaza stories brought to life in US exhibition

The Museum of the Palestinian People’s adaptation of Gaza Remains the Story opens in Washington featuring artworks by 33 Palestinian artists who call Gaza home.

Iran wants to focus on nuclear programme in talks with US, minister says

Iran wants to focus on nuclear programme in talks with US, minister says

'They can't have nuclear weapon' says Trump ahead of US-Iran talks

'They can't have nuclear weapon' says Trump ahead of US-Iran talks

US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

The Script to perform at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

The Script to perform at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

In focus

Egypt's Mohamed Ramadan will perform at this year's Coachella music festival in the US. Chris Whiteoak / The National

From Mohamed Ramadan to Elyanna: the rise of Arab artists at Coachella

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates scoring his side's fifth goal with Kevin de Bruyne, right, and Omar Marmoush, left, during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. PA

De Bruyne and Ederson steal the show as Man City defeat Palace

James Caan, former panellist on BBC UK Dragons' Den and investor, says few other private equity firms tend to invest in professional services. Pawan Singh for The National

UK private equity firm expands to Dubai to invest in professional services

Meta's purchase of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 is coming under intense scrutiny in a court battle where the company is defending itself against the FTC. Reuters

Meta FTC lawsuit: how Instagram and WhatsApp might be affected

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals. AP

Onana's blunders cap a miserable night for Man United and their travelling fans

Danny O'Donoghue, lead singer of The Script, at the Super Bock Arena in Portugal during the Irish band's latest world tour. Getty Images

Love and loss: How The Script found meaning again on the road

More than 81,000 millionaires live in Dubai, according to the latest figures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai's millionaires double as London drops down wealth list

Dana Hourani at home in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Lebanese singer Dana Hourani has found her own rhythm

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attends a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting in Brussels, Belgium, 04 April 2025. EPA

Ukraine's Foreign Minister restates aim to join Nato

Andrii Sybiha says Ukraine's increased military capabilities would benefit the military alliance

Yemen government 'planning push to retake key port'

Rory McIlroy returned to form at Augusta National. AFP

Mind over matter for Rory McIlroy at Masters 2025

Mahmoud Khalil: US judge rules pro-Palestine student protester can be deported

France's IMEC envoy Gerard Mestrallet at the Royal Palace in Rabat, Morocco, in October 2024, during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron. AFP

French envoy eager for Europe to strengthen trade with UAE and India

Jordan and Egypt training police and security forces for duty in Gaza

US Energy Secretary meets senior UAE energy officials at Adnoc headquarters

Takreem America Awards in Washington honour Arab contributions to science, industry, philanthropy and more

Egypt raises fuel prices for first time in 2025

Business

Culture

Options traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the end of a volatile week. AP

Trump's tariff flip-flop is a dizzying time for investors and economies

Leading US bankers warn of uncertain economic outlook

UAE-EU trade deal will attract more FDI to Emirates, economists say

Culture

Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Gaza crime thriller to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular is a new version of the famed show made for large venues. Photo: Danny Kaan

Review: Arena version of Les Miserables is not for beginners

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Pictures of the Day

Tourists take photos at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman, on April 12. AP

Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, makes an appearance during the official opening ceremony of the six-month event on April 12. Reuters

A competitor in the Iraqi Paragliding Championship flies over Zawa mountain on the outskirts of the city of Dohuk in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on April 11. AFP

Two Palestinian boys ride on their family car, escaping east Gaza city after the Israeli military issued eviction orders on on April 11. AP Photo

Trader Peter Michael Tuchman waits for the closing bell on April 11's session of the New York Stock Exchange. AFP

South Korean firefighters work at the scene of a collapsed subway construction site in Gwangmyeong on April 12. AP

The aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on April 12. Reuters

A nearly full moon rises over Rate Field during a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox on April 11 in Chicago. AP Photo

A porter takes a break while on his way to Everest base camp, at Lobuche in the Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, Nepal, on April 12. Reuter

Flower sellers at work near a collapsed building in Mandalay on 12 April as Myanmar recovers from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 3,000 people two weeks ago. EPA

An electoral official arranges ballot papers at the Lycee Leon Mba polling station in Libreville on April 12 during Gabon's presidential election. AFP

Tourists take photos at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman, on April 12. AP

Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, makes an appearance during the official opening ceremony of the six-month event on April 12. Reuters

A competitor in the Iraqi Paragliding Championship flies over Zawa mountain on the outskirts of the city of Dohuk in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on April 11. AFP

Two Palestinian boys ride on their family car, escaping east Gaza city after the Israeli military issued eviction orders on on April 11. AP Photo

Trader Peter Michael Tuchman waits for the closing bell on April 11's session of the New York Stock Exchange. AFP

South Korean firefighters work at the scene of a collapsed subway construction site in Gwangmyeong on April 12. AP

The aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, on April 12. Reuters

A nearly full moon rises over Rate Field during a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox on April 11 in Chicago. AP Photo

A porter takes a break while on his way to Everest base camp, at Lobuche in the Solukhumbu district, also known as the Everest region, Nepal, on April 12. Reuter

Flower sellers at work near a collapsed building in Mandalay on 12 April as Myanmar recovers from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 3,000 people two weeks ago. EPA

An electoral official arranges ballot papers at the Lycee Leon Mba polling station in Libreville on April 12 during Gabon's presidential election. AFP

Tourists take photos at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman, on April 12. AP

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