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Fear and fury at Jerusalem flag march
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- Fear and fury at Jerusalem flag march
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Crowds gathered outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City for the ultra-nationalist flag march marking Jerusalem Day.
An activist at the scene described the event as a ‘festival of terror and hate’, alleging marchers shouted racist slogans and harassed Palestinians.
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- China wants Hormuz open with no Iran tolls, Rubio says
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US Secretary of State hopes Beijing will support a UN resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the critical waterway.
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- First look inside Art Dubai 2026
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Art Dubai returns for its 20th fair. Despite being scaled back due to the Iran war, the event has brought together artists, galleries and collectors from across the region and beyond. The National’s William Mullally takes a first look inside.
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- Xi and Trump strike positive tone in US-China talks.
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Xi and Trump struck a friendly rapport as the Chinese President hosted a lavish state banquet in Beijing.
Senior figures including Marco Rubio attended the dinner alongside Tesla billionare Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang.
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- Abu Dhabi pushes ahead with 2030 tourism target.
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Abu Dhabi's tourism chief said the city will push to hit its 2030 target and overcome the difficulties posed by the Iran war.
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- Sphere Abu Dhabi set to open on Yas Island in 2029.
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sphere Abu Dhabi, the highly anticipated spherical entertainment venue, will open on Yas Island at the end of 2029.
To be located between SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas Mall, the 20,000-capacity venue will be only the second of its kind in the world after Sphere Vegas.
The landmark entertainment attraction, which first opened in 2023 in Las Vegas, is famed for its 16K resolution exosphere or wraparound screen.
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- Elon Musk spins around filming as leaders await Trump-Xi talks.
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tesla billionaire Elon Musk was seen spinning around while filming on his phone as he attended high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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- Saudi Arabia gear up for third World Cup in a row
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Saudi Arabia made hard work of qualifying, eventually winning a three-team play-off on home turf to punch their ticket to the 2026 finals. There has been a change in the dugout since then, with Georgios Donis replacing Herve Renard. Captain Salem Al Dawsari, whose goal at the 2022 World Cup saw Saudi Arabia beat eventual champions Argentina, again carries national team hopes.
This video is part of a series by The National previewing the highest number of Arab teams going to the World Cup. Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments.
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- Where does China stand in US-Iran conflict? | Beyond the Headlines
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- 14:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Trade ties and tariff relief were supposed to be the key issues on the agenda during US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week. But with the Iran war unresolved and the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, the conflict is to take precedence.
China is a major importer of Iranian oil and analysts say Mr Trump will try to push Beijing to decrease its purchases as a way of increasing pressure on Tehran.
China’s relationship with Iran is significant. But Beijing also has important economic partnerships in Gulf states, which Iran has routinely attacked since the conflict began. China has been treading carefully throughout the war, not aligning itself explicitly with any one side.
A week before Mr Trump’s visit, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Beijing, when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an end to the hostilities. But the meeting also came after China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution in April to reopen the str...
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- Start-up looks to tackle UAE food waste.
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- UAE start-up Peekabox is selling surplus food at discount prices to tackle waste and ease the rising cost of living.
The app connects consumers with surplus food from more than 1,000 shops, including Costa Coffee, Carrefour and Krispy Kreme.
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- Gunfire at Philippine Senate sparks lockdown
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gunshots rang out at the Philippine Senate as security forces entered the building where a politician wanted by the International Criminal Court was taking refuge.
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- Destruction of civilian infrastructure in Lebanon
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Data shows how the number of Israeli demolitions in Lebanon continues even after the ceasefire was announced in April: 268 destructive attacks on civilian infrastructure, with the majority happening after it was imposed.
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- Beyond the west: Canada charts new course with Gulf partners | The National
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- 19:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Canada is looking to build alliances with the UAE and other nations outside its traditional partnerships as global powers such as the US and China chart their own course, its Minister of National Defence has said.
“We need to, as midsized countries, come together, build coalitions, build bilateral relationships that are strong, that are based on values and trust,” David McGuinty tells The National during a visit to the UAE.
“This is exactly how we see the United Arab Emirates and this way we get to build a much larger gathering of small countries."
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- US-China will have 'fantastic future together', Trump tells Xi
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 'Whenever we had a problem, we worked it out pretty quickly. We are going to have a fantastic future together,' said US President Donald Trump in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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- China must act on Iran crisis, Rubio says
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 'We have made clear to them [China] any support for Iran will be detrimental to our relationship,' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said while travelling with President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing.
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- US-China relationship will be ‘better than ever', Trump says in meeting with Xi Jinping
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Will the old Opec model still work with the UAE's exit?
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- 24:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The UAE's decision to leave Opec is the biggest exit the organisation has faced since 1960.
As the group's third-largest producer and one of the few members with real spare capacity, the departure of the Emirates raises urgent questions about the future of global oil markets and the organisation that has shaped them for decades.
This comes at a critical moment. The Iran war is escalating, the Strait of Hormuz is under pressure and Aramco is warning that the market has already lost about one billion barrels. Analysts say it could take until well into next year for the situation to fully recover.
In this episode of Business Extra, host Salim A Essaid speaks with Amena Bakr, head of Middle East and Opec+ insights at Kpler, about what the UAE's exit means, whether other members could follow suit and whether the old Opec model still works in a more fragmented world.
00:00 UAE quits OPEC shock
03:20 Is OPEC really ending?
09:33 ...
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- Italian midfielder Verratti on PSG’s evolution and Champions League dream.
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Italian midfielder Marco Verratti speaks about PSG’s evolution, the Champions League final against Arsenal and the club’s ambitions for the future.
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- Morocco aims for World Cup glory after coming close in 2022
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Morocco made history at Qatar 2022 by becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Despite managerial upheaval, they have the talent to go far once again. First they'll need to navigate a group including World Cup royalty in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil.
This video is part of a series by The National previewing the eight Arab teams going to the World Cup - the highest number ever. Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments.
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- Reflecting on Art Dubai ahead of 20th event | Culture Bites
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- 38:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this special live edition of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews look back at the past 20 years that shaped one of the UAE’s most significant fairs: Art Dubai.
In this episode, Art Dubai director Dunja Gottweis and Emirati artist and designer Azza Al Qubaisi join the hosts for a conversation about the evolution of the event, as well as the country’s flourishing art scene over the past two decades.
They talk about the legacy of the fair and its role in championing talent from the Middle East and wider Global South. They also address the challenges of organising this year’s event as regional tension rise. Originally planned to take place in April, Art Dubai is now set to open to the public on May 15.
Gottweis and Al Qubaisi offer advice for visitors on how to make the most of the fair, especially when short on time. And in true Culture Bites fashion, the guests and hosts share their recommendations of what not to miss this ye...
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- Nato focused on de-escalation of Iran war, says Canadian defence minister.
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nato focused on de-escalation of Iran war, says Canada’s Minister of National Defence David McGuinty in conversation with The National’s Aveen Karim.
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- Trump in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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- Billions of dollars have been pledged to help rebuild Syria
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Can China help to stop the US-Iran war?
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As US President Donald Trump heads to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping, all eyes are watching whether China could play a role in ending the conflict.
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- Lindsey Graham calls for end to Pakistani mediation in Iran war
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US senator said he did not trust Islamabad after reports claimed it allowed Iran to use their bases to park military aircraft.
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- Cairo's famous Nilometer in focus amid fears over water supply from river.
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Ancient monument has renewed symbolism amid Egypt’s dispute with Ethiopia over Nile dam.
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- Oil could hit $150 in worst-case Hormuz scenario
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Oil could hit $150 in worst-case Strait of Hormuz scenario as US and Iran exchange threats, with Trump saying ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’.
The National's Manus Cranny explains.
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- Palestinian flag flown on Barcelona parade bus
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Catalan team was celebrating winning La Liga.
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- Trump says Iran ceasefire is on life support
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US President vows to continue campaign against Tehran until 'complete victory'.
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- Emmanuel Macron calls for order at summit in Kenya.
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron took to the stage and reprimanded an audience for being noisy during a youth summit in Kenya.
He caught their attention by yelling 'hey, hey!' before asking anyone who couldn't be quiet to leave the auditorium.
Macron is on the second leg of his Africa trip, having visited Egypt at the weekend.
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- Netherlands to take measures against illegal Israeli settlements.
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said the country is working on a full ban on products from illegal settlements, while discussions continue at a European level on possible next steps.
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- Middle East Today: Round-up of the key developments in the region
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Stay on top of the region’s biggest stories with the Middle East Today, featuring exclusive reporting, sharp insights and the key developments you need to know.
Compiled each morning by Vanessa Ghanem, The National's Arab affairs editor, the Middle East Today helps you stay informed - without the extra noise.
Click the link in bio to sign up and get the Middle East Today delivered to your inbox every weekday.
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- The Editor's Briefing: A selection of must-read stories from the Editor-in-Chief.
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- From Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi, the Editor’s Briefing brings you insights and analysis on the week’s biggest events, alongside a selection of must-read stories from across The National newsroom shaping the region and beyond.
Click the link in bio to sign up and get The Editor’s Briefing newsletter delivered to your inbox every Friday.
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- Trump rejects Iran response to US proposal as oil prices jump on fading peace hopes.
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The National's Manus Cranny explains.
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- Macron took a morning jog through the streets of Alexandria during his official visit to Egypt
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Israeli air strikes kill dozens of people across Lebanon
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Israeli air strikes killed at least 39 people across Lebanon over the weekend, intensifying attacks despite a ceasefire announced last month. One of the deadliest strikes hit the southern town of Saksakiyeh, where an Israeli raid killed seven people, including a child.
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- Israeli settlers force re-burial of Palestinian man in West Bank, family says
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The United Nations has condemned the exhumation of 80-year-old Palestinian Hussein Asasa calling it 'appalling and dehumanising'. His family said they were forced to move the body after Israeli settlers 'dug out the grave'.
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- Hungary’s dancing politician steals spotlight at PM inauguration
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hungary’s dancing politician stole the spotlight again with a performance of his viral routine on the steps of parliament after Peter Magyar was sworn in as prime minister.
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- France's Macron and Egypt's Sisi visit Mamluk era citadel in Alexandria
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visit Mamluk era citadel in Alexandria.
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- Lebanese Prime Minister Salam holds key talks with Syrian President Al Shara
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived with a high-level delegation for his second official visit to Damascus to meet Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara.
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- UAE air operation delivers 600 tonnes of aid to Gaza
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Humaid Air Bridge campaign was established in February by the Ruler of Ajman. It has delivered critical aid to communities grappling with the fallout of war.
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- Sheikh Mansour discusses Middle Eastern security with Turkey's President Erdogan
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss security, stability and developments in the region.
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- Iranian political adviser compares influence over Strait of Hormuz to 'atomic bomb'
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader says the advantage they have over the Strait of Hormuz is comparable to the capability of an 'atomic bomb'.
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- US attacks Iranian oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- US Central Command has reported that it disabled two vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
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- EU ambassador praises UAE solidarity during crisis
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- EU ambassador Lucie Berger thanked the Emirates for supporting stranded tourists during the Iran conflict and protecting the more than 200,000 European citizens living in the country.
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- 'Right to life, right to hope': Gazans run marathon after hiatus due to war
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “Our children in the Gaza Strip belong in the sports fields, not in mass graves and morgues.”
This was the message from organisers of the Palestine International Marathon. The race, which was held again after a two-year pause due to the war, included amputees, some of whom were wounded during the conflict.
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- Trouble for Starmer as Labour crushed in UK elections
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister's party has suffered heavy defeats across the country, with Reform and the Green Party surging.
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- Abu Dhabi Police warn against misuse of electric scooters
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Authorities said unsafe riding and the use of scooters in unauthorised areas pose serious risks to road users.
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- ‘Only stupid countries don’t shoot back’: Rubio defends US response to Iran
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US had no choice but to respond to Iran's attacks on its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Protesters rally outside the Israeli pavillion at Venice Biennale
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Protesters gathered outside the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale, with activists temporarily blocking access to the exhibition.
Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and carried banners accusing Israel of 'artwashing genocide' during the rally in Venice.
