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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have sought to claim legitimacy ever since they overthrew the internationally recognised government in Sanaa in 2014.

All but two of 134 leading large language artificial intelligence models gave information useful to launching a mass casualty attack or building deadly weapons, in a test of the industry's safety measures.

A Google Earth update has offered the world a stark view of the destruction around Gaza, but for most people in the war-ravaged enclave it has underscored a more urgent question: where are we supposed to live?

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Sports gaming is one of the oldest methods through which fans engage with a match, a team or their favourite players.

During a tour of her Abu Dhabi home, Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo stops in a majlis dating back about 200 years, its walls lined with intricately carved wooden panels.

The firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 will be broadcast live.

Apple indicated on Thursday that it would be making a smart-home product-related announcement on October 13, releasing a video showing someone embroidering the company's famous multicoloured logo.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to develop rail links and deepen energy cooperation between the two Gulf neighbours.

A woman who was reported missing was found dead by police in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday.

The UAE is to decriminalise attempted suicide as part of amendments to the country's Crimes and Penalties Law.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US would not attack Iran before the midterm elections and that Washington was engaged in “productive discussions” with Tehran.

Two men have been arrested after being found inside an RAF base used by the US military in the UK.

The European Parliament backed proposals on Thursday to “counter the influence” of the Muslim Brotherhood and list some of its supporters as terrorists.

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were charged with conspiring to torture US citizens and others in a new indictment released on Thursday.

The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Thursday to extend an arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region until December 11, buying time for negotiations over a US proposal to widen the restrictions to the entire country.

The UK should keep a diplomatic presence in Jerusalem at all costs to prevent Israeli claims to the disputed city, a former British diplomat has said.

Discussions are continuing to postpone next month's highly anticipated Palestinian legislative elections, sources told The National on Thursday, with a decision expected in the coming days.

UAE-backed semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries has announced a $2 billion deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to bolster US chip manufacturing.

UAE-backed semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries has announced a $2 billion deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to bolster US chip manufacturing.

Elon Musk's Boring Company has signed an agreement to explore underground transport, utility tunnels and related infrastructure opportunities in Abu Dhabi.

Global ports operator DP World has signed a 15-year concession agreement with Bangladesh's Chittagong Port to operate a new terminal that is expected to boost economic activity in the South Asian nation.

British police on Thursday said that search warrants it secured to ⁠search properties linked to King ⁠Charles's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been incorrectly granted and must be quashed.

President Sheikh Mohamed has called on UAE residents to perform Salaat Al Istisqaa, the Islamic prayer for rain.

Dubai Police said this week it had seized hundreds of e-scooters and e-bikes for a variety of traffic offences during a road safety drive in one of the emirate’s neighbourhoods.

Nine sailors from Syria and one from Egypt are missing after a cargo ship was sunk in the Black Sea, with search-and-rescue operations called off.

The European Union hopes to deepen security and energy relations with Gulf countries at the second leaders' summit in Riyadh next month.

So little was known of Barcelona’s Pedro at the start of his breakthrough 2009-10 season that one respected British website listed him as four different people.

The European Union will establish a mission to support and train the underfunded Lebanese Armed Forces, the bloc's foreign affairs chief said on Thursday.

Canadian poet Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, with the Swedish Academy recognising her experimental approach to writing and her ability to bring ancient Greek literature into the modern world.

Communication channels between the US and Iran remain open, with new messages exchanged through mediators, five diplomats and sources have told The National, as efforts to reach a lasting agreement to end the nearly seven-month-old war remain elusive.

The mayor of Turkey’s most prominent opposition stronghold has defected to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party, in a move that prompted protests and criticism over the state of the country’s democracy.

One of Paris's most famous cabaret shows is coming to Dubai, bringing its signature blend of dance, music, elaborate lighting and theatrical illusion to the Middle East for the first time.

Eritrean troops have crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray region and come under fire from Ethiopian drones as they pushed south, a conflict monitor said.

The UAE and Thailand have concluded negotiations for their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which is expected to remove trade barriers and boost bilateral relations.

The World Health Organisation has demanded more information following the death of a laboratory worker at a Russian plague research laboratory.

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has vowed to “punish” Houthi rebels after deadly attacks hit airports in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia's southern region, and debris from an intercepted ballistic missile damaged civilian facilities in the capital.

The UAE on Thursday condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks against Saudi Arabian airports, expressing its support for "all measures" taken by Riyadh in response.

UFC star Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia will face Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover matchup at the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi tournament next month.

Gems Education plans to honour the life and legacy of Dubai teacher Anjana Sanalkumar with a scholarship in her memory, recognising her 33 years of service with the school group.

Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport continued to face disruption on Thursday morning following Wednesday's Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

A Jordanian princess discovered a custom-made sapphire and diamond ring had been stolen from her London home by her housekeeper when it appeared at auction, a court has been told.

Etihad Rail has confirmed variable pricing is in place on a number of its routes amid sustained demand for train travel since the long-awaited launch of passenger services - with some tickets increasing by up to Dh69.

A Syrian official has denied reports that Saudi Arabia asked Damascus to send troops to support the kingdom against the Houthis in Yemen.

Indian actor Nana Patekar, who died on Thursday aged 75, leaves behind a remarkable body of work spanning nearly five decades, from intense crime dramas and hard-hitting social commentaries to some of Bollywood's most beloved comedies.

Asma Al Hosani was moved to tears when she draped herself in the UAE flag after successfully defending her jiu-jitsu gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan last week.

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara stressed the need to bolster security and stability in the region during a phone call on Thursday.

International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran war persist.

Wizz Air has postponed the planned restart of its Abu Dhabi and Dubai routes, cancelling all flights to and from both destinations for the winter season.