Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

Humanitarian agencies fear the plan will weaponise aid and violate basic principles

US President Donald Trump arrives for a 100th day rally in Warren, Michigan. Bloomberg

Trump’s first 100 days: What ‘America first’ means for the Middle East

Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing

Why legal action against alleged Israeli war crimes is so slow

UAE news

A man walks across a pool deck at Oceanic Hotel in Khorfakkan. Sarah Dea / The National

More than a billion litres of water evaporate from UAE swimming pools every year

But scientists say the losses could be heavily cut by using pool covers

Environment

India-Pakistan clash evokes memories of 1971 war for UAE residents

UAE

Dubai Medical University unveils AI-powered greenhouse

UAE

Sheikha Fatima honoured by President Erdogan during official trip to Turkey

UAE

Dubai unveils master plan to transform historic Jebel Ali Racecourse area

UAE

UAE programme gives hope to women and children displaced by war

UAE

Abu Dhabi closes health centres over 'sick notes for cash scam'

UAE

Premier League: Man City held to frustrating draw by Southampton

Passengers hopeful flights will operate as Pakistan reopens air space

Food prices push up Egypt's inflation in April

India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after US-led mediation

World first in cricket: UAE retire out all 10 batters to beat rain and win match

Pakistan gets approval for $1bn IMF loan amidst its conflict with India

Palestinians hit by rising settler attacks in Jordan Valley

Iranian foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia ahead of nuclear talks with US

Quiz of the week

What’s behind the enduring India-Pakistan conflict?

Pictures of the week: From a new Pope to the Met Gala

A Dubai property tycoon’s $10 billion plan to save Afghanistan

Best photos of May 10: Shabab Al Ahli celebrations to Macron in Kyiv

Emmanuel Macron's push for Palestinian statehood impeded by escalating Israeli aggression

President Sheikh Mohamed and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV

Caravan by Habitas AlUla: Airstream trailer glamping resort to open in Saudi Arabia

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

From Nixon to Trump: US presidential visits to the Gulf

From Nixon to Trump: US presidential visits to the Gulf

Pope Leo XIV elected: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first US pontiff

Pope Leo XIV elected: Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first US pontiff

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