Yemeni council chief says Houthi rebels are 'armed to the teeth' with Iranian weapons

Follow the latest UNGA updates here Rashad Al Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, said on Thursday that the country's Houthis rebels have transformed from a local insurgent force into a fully fledged international terrorist...

Medic at team of Sheikh Mansour wants changes in wake of Muamba

ABU DHABI // Bolton Wanderers returned to Tottenham Hotspur last night for the first time since Fabrice Muamba collapsed with a cardiac arrest. And the physiotherapist who conducted the player's physical examination when he joined the Premier...

Mfiondu Kabengele excited by Dubai Basketball project and opportunity to 'be a better Muslim' in UAE

Dubai Basketball's new Canadian big man Mfiondu Kabengele says he joined the emirate’s newest elite sports team to become a better player – and a better Muslim. The 2.08m former NBA centre, who played 55 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and...

'Everything is frozen for you': Macron calls Trump out after police block streets in New York during UNGA

Hours after recognising Palestinian statehood in a historic speech at the UN General Assembly on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron was prevented from crossing the street by police in New York. It was moments before US President Donald...

Palestinian ambassador says Israel is 'determined on killing'

Israel's government is defying growing recognition of Palestinian statehood because it is determined to kill as many Palestinians as possible before forcing the rest out of their homeland, Palestine's ambassador to Norway has warned. France and...

France's Bold Diplomatic Leap: Recognizing Palestine Amid Global Tensions

In a dramatic turn at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech that reverberated across the globe, announcing France's official recognition of the State of...

Hezbollah marks anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination

Hezbollah supporters were expected to gather across Lebanon on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the killing of the militant group's leader Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli air strike. Mr Nasrallah, whose body is buried in the Hezbollah...

International recognition of Palestine a result of growing global solidarity

Photo: Sept. 26 Palestine solidarity protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York On September 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium at the United Nations. The hall quickly emptied as delegates from dozens of...

Recognising Palestine is pathway to peace, UK says

The move to recognise a Palestinian state, announced by 10 countries this week, could promote normalisation of Israeli relations within the region, a UK government minister has told The National. Hamish Falconer, the UK's Middle East and North...

Editorial: Recognising Palestine is just the beginning

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Malta recognised Palestine as a state. And not a moment too soon. Malta intended to recognise Palestine formally last year, along with Norway, Spain and Ireland. Malta backed off at the last...

InterviewStuart Law aims to lose Nepal cricket’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ tag

Stuart Law must have wondered what he had got himself in to. After all, for all the advances they have made in their captivating rise in world cricket, Nepal remain outside the game’s mainstream, enviously looking in. Law played more than50 times...

China Visa Waiver Overview: Key Eligibility and Entry Conditions

1. Who does not need a visa? Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 47 countries, namely Andorra Denmark Latvia Portugal Argentina Estonia Liechtenstein Republic of Korea Australia Finland Luxembourg Romania Austria France Malta Russia...

Abu Dhabi issues attendance rules for private schools

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) on Monday updated its rules on attendance and absence for private schools. Issued with immediate effect, the update specifies what constitutes excused or unexcused absence and what...

Abu Dhabi issues attendance rules for private schools

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) on Monday updated its rules on attendance and absence for private schools. Issued with immediate effect, the update specifies what constitutes excused or unexcused absence and what...

Israel facing potential ban from European football with Uefa set to meet

Israel’s participation in European football faces its most serious threat with Uefa officials set to meet next week to consider whether to suspend the country's clubs and national teams, according to several reports. The Times newspaper first...

Stuart Law aims to lose Nepal cricket’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ tag

Stuart Law must have wondered what he had got himself in to. After all, for all the advances they have made in their captivating rise in world cricket, Nepal remain outside the game’s mainstream, enviously looking in. Law played more than50 times...

Afridi aims to settle India v Pakistan rivalry debate in final

No matter who does what in the 2025 Asia Cup, conversations eventually circle around India v Pakistan. On Tuesday, Pakistan overcame a mini collapse before dispatching Sri Lanka in their Super Four match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi....

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid review UAE's priorities

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday held talks in Abu Dhabi focused on the UAE's long-term vision for the future. The leaders reviewed efforts to drive development...

Trump to announce Gaza 'breakthrough' after presenting 21-point proposal to Arab leaders

US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a Gaza ceasefire proposal, after he presented a 21-point plan to Arab leaders at the UN this week, US officials said on Wednesday. Mr Trump plans to unveil the proposal in co-ordination with...

‘Didn’t know suffering’: Spaniard’s long road, Bagnaia helped by Aussie legend, Miller snaps: Talking Points

From 2013-19, Marc Marquez almost exclusively knew MotoGP from just one vantage point – the top of the mountain. Yes, he didn’t win the 2015 world title – Jorge Lorenzo did after a fraught battle with Valentino Rossi that Marquez, memorably,...