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US President Donald Trump revealing the reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House in Washington this week. AFP

Middle East companies prepare for limited direct hit from new US tariffs

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. AP

Beyond the HeadlinesDeal or war: What’s next for Iran’s nuclear programme?

Chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft Bill Gates talks to reporters as Microsoft announced the general availability of the new Microsoft Office System in New York on October 21, 2003. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. EPA

Microsoft turns 50: How it opened up Windows to the future

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

InterviewLebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, left, meets Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Baghdad. AFP

Iraq’s outreach to Syria: Strategic shift or symbolic gesture?

Amanda Seyfried has built her award-winning career by continuing to push herself into new territory. AFP

Amanda Seyfried: 'I'm too scared to make Broadway debut'

Participants display cartoon cut-outs depicting US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally marking Al Quds Day in Tehran. EPA

AnalysisUS and Iran walk a fine line between leverage and war

The tool goes by the acronym Frappe – framing, persuasion and propaganda explorer. Photo: MBZUAI

UAE's AI university develops tool to detect propaganda in news

Trump says stocks will boom as countries plan tariffs response

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One at the White House in Washington. EPA

Trump says stocks will boom as countries plan tariffs response

Wall Street suffers steepest decline since 2020 on Trump tariffs
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(FILES) Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh poses during a studio photo session in the capital Beirut, on December 20, 2021. Lebanon's former central bank governor Riad Salameh was arrested on September 3, 2024 after being questioned over alleged embezzlement, a judicial official told AFP. (Photo by Joseph EID / AFP)

ExclusiveHSBC accused of turning blind eye to millions syphoned out of Banque Du Liban

Leaked legal documents reveal that compliance officers raised concerns about suspicious transactions – but were overruled

InterviewWe're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says

Trump says he wants direct talks with Iran on nuclear deal

Palestinian farmers harvest wheat in Rafah, southern Gaza, in May 2022. AFP

Israel's planned 'Morag corridor' threatens vital food source for Gaza

South Korea's president ousted as court upholds impeachment

Oil prices slump as Opec+ announces surprise output increase

Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham accept the Oscars for Best Documentary Feature Film in Los Angeles. AP

'Even if I have no hope, I still have faith': co-director of No Other Land calls for action on Palestine

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Explained: Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East

Gulf countries were mostly spared from US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday, but the duties coming out of Washington are still likely to be felt across the region.

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt on his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara

Lebanese politician Walid Jumblatt on his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

King Abdullah II condemns return of violence in Gaza

King Abdullah II condemns return of violence in Gaza

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Emirati foster parent Narjes Al Blooshi and Aisha, 7, her daughter. Photo: Narjes Al Blooshi

'Blessed to be her mother': Emirati women open up about fostering children

Jack Grealish scored Manchester City's first goal in their midweek win over Leicester. Reuters

Premier League predictions: Man City power past United in Manchester derby

No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary about residents of Masafer Yatta, is the year's most controversial film. Photo: L'Atelier Distribution

ReviewNo Other Land is a powerful yet compromised work

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

Special reportPKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 19 goals in 24 SPL games for Al Nassr this season. Getty Images

Goals still flowing for Ronaldo at Al Nassr but trophies proving more elusive

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an improvement on its predecessor with important changes. Photo: Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2: All the new features, prices and release date

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Participants at the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes in 2024. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai World Cup Style Stakes: What judges will be looking for

EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / TOPSHOT - People rush injured Palestinians to the Ahli Arab Hospital (Maamadani), after an Israeli strike hit a school in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City on April 3, 2025. Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 21 people were killed on April 3 in an Israeli air strike on a school serving as a shelter for people displaced by the war. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

LatestIsraeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 29 people

At least 100 injured in three missile strikes on Al Arqam School in Al Tuffah neighbourhood

RSF shoots down army aircraft in Darfur, fuelling fears of civil war spreading north

UAE rescue teams support the relief effort in Myanmar. Wam

UAE emergency team supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

UN human rights chief warns of rising atrocity risks in occupied Palestinian territories

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu review a military guard of honour in Budapest on Thursday. AFP

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Israel creates new corridor to 'break connection' between Khan Younis and Rafah

Germany set to ease arms sales to Middle East

Iran could build a nuclear missile within six months, experts warn

UK police raid dozens of 'Turkish' barbers in money laundering crackdown

Dubai World Cup 2025

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

Participants at the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes in 2024. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai World Cup Style Stakes: What judges will be looking for

Ryusei Sakai riding Forever Young to victory in the 2025 Saudi Cup in February. Getty Images

Saudi Cup winner Forever Young well placed for Dubai World Cup challenge

Melania Trump wore a boater hat to her husband Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. Bloomberg

Melania Trump’s hat and other style inspirations for the Dubai World Cup

Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is the most successful trainer in the history of the Dubai World Cup, saddling nine winners. Getty

ExclusiveGodolphin's Saeed bin Suroor on Dubai World Cup legacy of excellence

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Opec headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The oil-producing group said it would add 411,000 barrels per day to the market next month. EPA

Oil prices slump as Opec+ announces surprise output increase

Three ways to invest $10,000 in the second quarter of 2025

Super-prime London homes £1m cheaper than a decade ago

Culture

Sotheby's to host talks and workshops at Jeddah's Islamic Arts Biennale

A Minecraft Movie review: Jack Black powers throwback charmer for all ages

Amanda Seyfried has built her award-winning career by continuing to push herself into new territory. AFP

Amanda Seyfried: 'I'm too scared to make Broadway debut'

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The waxing crescent moon behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. AFP

The clean up at the Old Royal Naval College in London before the spring and summer tourist season. PA

A girl celebrates Eid on a merry-go-round in Basra, Iraq. AFP

Butterflies at the Natural History Museum in London. EPA

The Keukenhof flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands. AP

AC Milan's Kyle Walker during the Italian Cup semi-final against Inter Milan at the San Siro. AFP

Blooming cherry blossoms in front of the Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park in the Japanese capital. AFP

Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters

The waxing crescent moon behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. AFP

The clean up at the Old Royal Naval College in London before the spring and summer tourist season. PA

A girl celebrates Eid on a merry-go-round in Basra, Iraq. AFP

Butterflies at the Natural History Museum in London. EPA

The Keukenhof flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands. AP

AC Milan's Kyle Walker during the Italian Cup semi-final against Inter Milan at the San Siro. AFP

Blooming cherry blossoms in front of the Tokyo Skytree at Sumida Park in the Japanese capital. AFP

Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters

The waxing crescent moon behind the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. AFP

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