Israel charges 'smuggler' with running lucrative black market deliveries to Gaza | The National

Prosecutors say Mundir Badir, 48, was central figure in delivering contraband cigarettes, mobile phones and power generators

UAE cricketers make T20 debut against Nepal after being granted citizenship | The National

Khuzaima Tanveer, Akshdeep Nath, Harpreet Bhatia and Adeeb Usmani play first game as national team win by six wickets

'The war hasn’t stopped': Lebanese doubt truce as Israel tightens grip on southern Lebanon | The National

Israeli military's 'forward defence line' brings dozens of southern villages under its heel

Labour looks north for potential new leader as Manchester rivals hold summit | The National

Rayner and Burnham meet, while Starmer hopes to firm up position by addressing parliament over flawed appointment of Mandelson as US ambassador

How Thrift for Good is redefining sustainable fashion in Dubai and raising millions for charity | The National

Second-hand shop turns pre-loved fashion into funding for vulnerable children

10 patriotic songs released by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war | The National

From intimate ballads to operettas, these tracks reflect a region singing about pride during testing times

UAE sends 100 tonnes of Gaza food aid to Al Arish in Egypt under aid operation | The National

Thousands of food parcels will be distributed to families in the Gaza Strip in latest show of support

UAE dismantles 'terrorist cell' linked to Iran and arrests members | The National

Group was preparing systematic terrorist and sabotage activities within UAE

Shabab Al Ahli 'not done yet' as Dubai club target AFC Champions League title | The National

Paulo Sousa's team face Machida Zelvia in semi-final on Tuesday aiming to become only the second UAE side to win Asian title

Palestinian sovereignty is route to security, says Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa | The National

Brussels stresses support for Palestinian Authority before talks on relations with Israel

Gulf Trade Exposure Index: Nations at greatest risk from Hormuz Strait closure | The National

The National’s index identifies those economies most vulnerable to supply shortages and soaring energy prices

Iranian 'state aggression' feared as hired thugs carry out spree of London attacks | The National

Arson at a synagogue is the latest in a series of incidents

Qatar resumes flights for foreign airlines after weeks of disruption | The National

This is the first time the country is opening its airspace to international carriers since the start of Iran war

Disgruntled RSF general defects to Sudan army after desert escape from Darfur | The National

Sudan's army chief and de facto ruler Gen Al Burhan welcomes defector Al Nour Ahmed Adam in northern Sudan

Best photos of April 20: A wedding ceremony in Mumbai to US Marines boarding a vessel in the Arabian Sea | The National

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Japan triggers tsunami warnings | The National

Several coastal towns have ordered thousands of residents to evacuate

Iran’s Quds Force commander visits Baghdad as factions look to fill PM post | The National

Esmail Qaani's trip signals Tehran's desire to have direct involvement in shaping Iraq’s government

Atlantis Dubai puts seven restaurants on temporary pause | The National

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan and Ossiano are among venues not currently in operation as resort reviews demand

Israeli military acknowledges soldier smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon | The National

Incident sparked widespread outrage after image was circulated on social media

Explainer: How Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are redefining Loewe post-Jonathan Anderson | The National

Creative directors pivot to a space where American sportswear ease meets Spanish heritage

Iran launches drone strikes on US military vessels after cargo ship seized near Hormuz | The National

Tehran says it has no plans to attend new round of talks with US in Islamabad

From Qasr Al Watan to Venetian palaces, the Italian house shaping luxury interiors in the Gulf | The National

Roberto Molon, son of furniture-maker Francesco Molon, discusses crafting pieces for presidential palaces and high-end homes in the region and beyond

Emirati recovers after rare stroke mistaken for headache | The National

Abu Dhabi resident was initially sent home with painkillers

Lebanon forced into negotiations with Israel, says Geagea, because 'Hezbollah calls the shots' | The National

The leader of Lebanon’s largest Christian party blames the Iran-backed group for the war

Meet the next generation of young UAE conservationists working to make a positive difference | The National

Initial projects will let a young author write a new book and 12-year old artist produce an exhibition

'It's not over yet': Kompany says Bayern focused on treble after sealing Bundesliga title | The National

Harry Kane scores 56th goal of 2025/26 in 4-2 comeback win over Stuttgart

Race to lead the UN: Four candidates seek world's top diplomatic post | The National

Next UN chief will take office as world body faces mounting financial pressure and growing doubts over its ability to manage conflicts

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta maintains title belief despite City setback | The National

City's 2-1 defeat cuts Gunners' lead at top of Premier League down to three points with a game in hand

Back to school: Students return to classrooms amid Iran ceasefire | The National

Some schools and nurseries open doors again with safety protocols in place for staggered return

Inside Lego’s World Cup challenge to turn Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe into brick form | The National

Senior designer Freddy Charters explains how player moments, hidden details and fan research shaped a range that turns the global game into buildable storytelling