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Trump warns Iran amid global condemnation of Houthi threat

Saudi-owned vessel targeted while sailing in Red Sea, while other ships are forced to change course after threats

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. Hamish Falconer has been appointed Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations. AFP

UK minister Falconer tells of anguish over Gaza after cabinet reshuffle

Fears raised that his former Middle East post could be downgraded in flurry of Foreign Office appointments

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. AP

Trump ties US-Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords

GCC chief condemns Houthi threats to close Bab Al Mandeb strait

New Hamas leader elected by narrowest of margins with Gaza's backing

French Minister of State Eleonore Caroit handed over 21 tonnes of medical aid to the Egyptian Health Ministry. Photo: Eleonore Caroit

French minister condemns impact of 'ceasefire on paper' in Gaza

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Reconstruction after the previous Gaza wars was never completed, hindered by Israel's blockade on building materials and equipment, a new report says. AFP

Gaza reconstruction to cost seven times more than three previous wars combined

Israel's two-year bombardment has affected every facet of daily life in the strip

'Stay alert': US warns citizens in Israel over rise in gangland violence

Iraq and Iran sign agreements on PM Al Zaidi's first visit

Rubio says Iran 'paying the price' but not ready for deal

Danish consulate in UAE warns of surge in fraudulent Schengen visa applications

Trump threatens to strike Tehran if Hormuz attacks continue

Yemen's STC says rise in Houthi smuggling set stage for Red Sea blockade

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Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched attacks at its Gulf neighbours. AFP

Why was the US-Iran agreement not enough to end the war?

Truce agreed on June 17 appears dead in the water as retaliatory attacks intensify

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara met US President Donald Trump during the Nato summit in Ankara. Getty Images

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Ajman has broken new ground by harnessing artificial intelligence to renew a trade licence in a transaction that was fully automated. Victor Besa / The National

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Achievement viewed as key step in UAE government's high-tech future vision

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Ruler of Fujairah in Abu Dhabi

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Sheikh Mohammed approves statistics overhaul to reflect changing UAE economy

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