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How Iran views return to nuclear talks
The National News
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Iran will only re-enter nuclear talks if the US offers clear aims and takes steps to rebuild trust – but will abide by a ceasefire if Israel does the same, current and former Iranian officials told The National. Iran was surprised by the sudden...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Qatari Emir
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed expressed hope that the Israel-Iran ceasefire would bolster “security, stability and peace across the Middle East” in talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. The UAE leader praised Sheikh Tamim for his role in securing the...
UAE judokas begin four-year plan for Olympic glory at 2028 Los Angeles Games
The National News
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While the 2024 Paris Games did not go according to plan for the UAE, preparations have already begun to get the Olympic mission back on track. The UAE sent six judokas to Paris who formed the core of the Games contingent of 14 athletes alongside...
Fifa Talent Development Scheme (TDS)
Seychelles Nation
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Part of the delegation shortly after arriving in France (Photo: Contributed) Fifa Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Young talents on training camp in France A contingent of some 50 talented young Seychellois male footballers taking part in the Fifa...
F1 The Movie review: Less story, more speed – and that’s exactly the point
The National News
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Reality is stranger than fiction. That’s certainly the case with Formula One. It’s a weird, wild world – more dangerous, more duplicitous and far more intricate than any one film could manage to capture. So if you’re an F1 superfan, obsessed with...
How to AdultEpisode 1: Landing your dream job
The National News
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One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job. In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the...
Iranians voice relief and reservations after ceasefire with Israel declared
The National News
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Tehran was quiet and people apprehensive on Tuesday morning as news came through of a ceasefire with Israel and subsequent violations, residents of the Iranian capital said. “People are being cautious. Everywhere was closed, except two or three...
UpdateSome international airlines suspend flights to the UAE
The National News
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Update: Indian airlines resume flights to UAE Several international carriers have suspended flights to the UAE amid the tension between Iran and Israel. While many flights were temporarily affected on Monday following Iran's thwarted attack on...
Comment'Peacemaker’ Trump becomes wartime President
The National News
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Pakistan has announced it will formally recommend US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his “pivotal leadership” and role as “peacemaker” during the recent Kashmir crisis. Setting aside India's denial that Mr Trump facilitated an...
'It makes us all safer': Nato hails Trump over Israel-Iran ceasefire
The National News
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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has backed US President Donald Trump's intervention in the war between Israel and Iran, and subsequent ceasefire efforts, as the alliance's leaders gathered in The Hague for a summit. The summit's initial focus on...
Mahmoud Khalil wants to 'hold accountable' Trump officials who sought his deportation
The National News
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Following his release from immigration detention, Palestine activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil wants those in the Trump administration who sought his deportation to be held responsible. "I want to make sure that...
China and Africa consolidate dynamic partnership
Friends of Socialist China
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June 16, 2025
On June 11, 2025, the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Changsha, capital of China’s Hunan Province. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
Global stocks mixed as Israeli and Iranian air strikes go on
The National News
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Global stocks were mixed on Friday as Iran and Israel exchanged air strikes and the US considered whether to join the conflict that has been raging for more than a week, damaging investor sentiment. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite...
Israeli politicians laud US strikes on Iran
The National News
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Israeli politicians across the ideological spectrum have welcomed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with only a minority of left-wingers warning that an open-ended war could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. Former prime...
Saudi Arabia's Steer Studios chief on his video game company's global ambitions
The National News
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Next month, Riyadh will host Esports World Cup, the biggest gaming tournament on earth. With an increased prize pool of $70 million, the event reinforces Saudi Arabia's ambitions when it comes to growing its gaming sector. Saudi Arabia is also...
Fordow: Everything you need to know about Iran’s nuclear crown jewel
The National News
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Fordow was Iran’s nuclear stronghold: deeply buried, heavily fortified, and politically charged. More than just a uranium enrichment site, it was a symbol of Iran’s defiance. To Tehran, Fordow acted as insurance and a bargaining chip in nuclear...
UpdateUAE and regional flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted
The National News
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UPDATE: Flights cancelled to the UAE As conflict between Israel, the US and Iran escalates, flight suspensions continue and more cancellations are expected. Israel closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the early hours of...
'I feel powerless': Emiratis and UAE residents stranded abroad as Iran-Israel conflict rages
The National News
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Emiratis and UAE residents have been stranded abroad as governments and airlines cancel flights in response to the Israel-Iran conflict. The closure of Iranian and Israeli airspace, along with disruptions to other countries in the region, has left...
US government issues security alert for Americans travelling abroad
The National News
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The US State Department has issued a security alert for all its citizens travelling abroad in the wake of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. "The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure...
Nine killed by Israeli shelling and gunfire as Gaza death toll rises
The National News
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Nine people were killed on Sunday by Israeli shelling and gunfire in southern and central areas of Gaza. Six were killed when Israeli forces opened fire on people near an aid centre to the north-west of Rafah, the Wafa news agency reported. Two...