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A man walks among the antiques on display at the exhibition Treasures saved from Gaza – 5,000 years of history, at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. AFP

Gaza treasures on display in Paris trigger mixed emotions against a background of war

Quiz of the week

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

Tariffs and ghibli are words rooted in the Arabic language. Photo: AP and Sam Altman / OpenAI

Tracing the Arabic roots of trending words 'tariffs' and 'ghibli'

Lebanon's new government has promised to reform the economy, which is still reeling from years of financial crisis and a recent war with Israel. Nick Donaldson / Getty

Weekend EssayCan Lebanon's elites finally get out of the way of the country's reform agenda?

The Gulf's multicultural population may have helped drive a new hybrid version of English. The National

How 'Gulf English' is a celebration of the region's diversity

Tourists take photos as they enter the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. Getty Images

They're not coming to America: How Trump's policies are putting off would-be tourists

The Handam Coastal Walk at Jeju Island. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National

Postcard from Jeju: From volcanic origins to a visionary future

Nnedi Okorafor has emerged as one of the most talked–about voices in global science fiction. Getty Images

How Nnedi Okorafor is redefining the sci-fi novel with Death of the Author

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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)

HSBC accused of turning blind eye to hundreds of millions syphoned out of Lebanon central bank

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

Syrian soldiers in the historic city of Palmyra. Reuters

Turkey sets sights on Syria's Palmyra airport as a military base

Ankara is planning to form a base at site in central desert city, Syrian military official tells The National

Trump tariffs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to more persistent inflation. Bloomberg

Fed chair warns of rising inflation after Trump's tariffs

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, on April 4, 2025.AFP

Dow drops more than 2,200 points as Trump tariff rout deepens

Lebanon's new central bank chief vows to combat money laundering

China-based ByteDance, owner of TikTok, has not yet indicated if it will agree to a divestment. Photo: AP

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by 75 days

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

US lawmakers introduce 'Free Iraq from Iran' bill

Syrians who 'smuggled hundreds of people across Mediterranean' arrested in Libya

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Qatar’s Lusail Sky Festival delights people with stunning aerial acrobatics

Attendees enjoyed a stunning display of paramotors, planes, fireworks and drones

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

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

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

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

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

In focus

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

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

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

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Black Book: Rimowa nostalgia and Piaget watch named after famous fan

Yuki Tsunoda ahead of first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix following his promotion to Red Bull. Getty Images

Japanese F1 Grand Prix: A storm is coming - and it’s not just the rain in Suzuka

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

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

Ukrainian rescuers working at the scene of a drone attack in Kharkiv late on Thursday. Britain and France say Russia is dragging its feet on a ceasefire. EPA

Russia 'flip-flopping' on ceasefire as it strikes Ukraine again

Britain and France angered by latest deadly raids in Kharkiv

Oil prices fall to lowest level since 2021

Sudan has been devastated by a deadly civil war which has raged for two years. AFP

UAE says companies sanctioned by US not operating in the Emirates

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran hints at nuclear weapons

Palestinians sift through the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 17 people, including some from the same family, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo / Mariam Dagga)

LatestIsraeli offensive in Gaza 'highly dangerous' for hostages, Hamas warns

Veteran Indian actor Manoj Kumar dies aged 87

Algeria pushes through anti-landmine vote at UN

South Korea's president ousted as court upholds impeachment

UAE emergency team supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

Dubai World Cup 2025

A jockey rides Little Vic from the USA during preparations for the Dubai World Cup 2025 at the Meydan racecourse in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 April 2025. The 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup horse race will take place on 05 April 2025. EPA / ALI HAIDER

LatestBuild-up to one of richest nights in horse racing

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

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

Business

Culture

Khor Mor gas processing plant in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Photo: Crescent Petroleum

Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield reaches production milestone

Oil prices slump as Opec+ announces surprise output increase

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

Culture

Amanda Seyfried says she's 'too scared' to make Broadway debut

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

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

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Pictures of the Day

A plane flies during the Lusail Sky Festival in Lusail, Qatar. Reuters

UAE Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar leaves after a press conference ahead of the Tour of Flanders cycling race in Waregem, Belgium. AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks with journalists onboard Air Force One en route to Miami. Reuters

Scientists perform a necropsy on a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth nicknamed 'Yana' at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia. AFP

Anti-Yoon protesters react after the Constitutional Court's verdict on the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul. AFP

Shipping containers stand tall at the Port of Melbourne. Getty Images

A stork nests at the LIPU Stork Centre in Racconigi, near Cuneo, northwestern Italy. AFP

Pit crew work on the car of Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll before the start of the second practice session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. AFP

Palestinian children gesture as they line up to collect a meal at a free food distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. AFP

Relatives visit graves at Pok Fu Lam Cemetery in Hong Kong on April 5. AFP

A plane flies during the Lusail Sky Festival in Lusail, Qatar. Reuters

UAE Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar leaves after a press conference ahead of the Tour of Flanders cycling race in Waregem, Belgium. AFP

US President Donald Trump speaks with journalists onboard Air Force One en route to Miami. Reuters

Scientists perform a necropsy on a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth nicknamed 'Yana' at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia. AFP

Anti-Yoon protesters react after the Constitutional Court's verdict on the impeachment of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul. AFP

Shipping containers stand tall at the Port of Melbourne. Getty Images

A stork nests at the LIPU Stork Centre in Racconigi, near Cuneo, northwestern Italy. AFP

Pit crew work on the car of Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll before the start of the second practice session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. AFP

Palestinian children gesture as they line up to collect a meal at a free food distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. AFP

Relatives visit graves at Pok Fu Lam Cemetery in Hong Kong on April 5. AFP

A plane flies during the Lusail Sky Festival in Lusail, Qatar. Reuters

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