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Lifestyle
Hailey Bieber’s Chocolate Manicure Looks Good Enough To Eat
Hailey Bieber stepped out in Paris with a new moody manicure
News of October 2, 2026
Politics
Israeli Supreme Court overturns Joint List, Ra’am, Cassif ban
The overturning of the ban now means Palestinian parties will continue to run in the upcoming elections.
Lifestyle
5 ’60s Dress Trends Set to Make a Comeback in Spring/Summer 2027
The mini-skirt trend of the 1960s is back in style!
Technology
The humans behind AI warfare
Israel’s war on Gaza has become a testing ground for AI-enabled warfare. But behind the algorithms, data systems and targeting tools are people making decisions
Sports
Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League commission decision | The National
Club say League's 'opinion contains clear material errors'
Business
’Flydubai incident’ tests regional aviation sector
Flydubai’s emergency landing highlights lingering security concerns as regional airlines recover from war-related disruption, rising fuel costs and fluctuating
News
Jobless man admits stabbing Saudi visitor in London robbery | The National
Ivan Stringer pleads guilty to attack on Thamer Al Qarawi in Mayfair
News
News quiz of the week: October 2, 2026 | The National
Test your knowledge of the stories that made the headlines over the past seven days
Politics
As Germans' frustration with their chancellor grows, most don't trust their leaders to solve problems
On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, Russia and Donald Trump.
News
Inside Washington’s tougher position on Iran
Washington has hardened its stance by unleashing sanctions on Iran, while Tehran retains leverage through oil, regional infrastructure and Hormuz.
News
Iran’s new Hezbollah strategy is about survival, not victory
On 1 October, Iran sent a senior delegation to southern Lebanon that included Brigadier General Hossein Yekta, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer involved in recruitment and ideological i…
Sports
Umar Nurmagomedov to make RAF debut in Abu Dhabi | The National
Dagestani set to take on Urijah Faber at the Etihad Arena in November
News
Russian Strikes Snarl Traffic on 3 Kyiv Bridges in New Disruption Tactic
Russian aerial attacks forced the partial closure Friday of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said, in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt life in the city. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials have received separate proposals for a partial truce with Russia from the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt. The proposals envision halting attacks on energy infrastructure, which have caused fuel shortages in Russia and power outages in Ukraine, and on Black Sea shipping needed to get vital grain exports to world markets.
News
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia as tensions escalate
Eritrea announced on Thursday that it was severing all diplomatic relations with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa decided to close its embassy in Asmara and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats personae non gr…
News
NKorean Leader's Sister Calls Seoul 'Despicable' after DMZ Apology Demand
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, called South Korea "despicable" Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demilitarized zone blast that wounded three of its soldiers. Pyongyang this week denied being behind a landmine blast that caused severe injuries to three soldiers last month inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the heavily mined buffer dividing the two Koreas since their 1953 armistice. South Korea's military demanded an official apology this week, calling the incident "a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement".
Culture
Cotton Queen: Sudan’s colonial past meets its cinematic future
We speak with Suzannah Mirghani about ’Cotton Queen,’ Sudan’s disrupted film history, the legacy of British colonialism and making cinema during wartime
News
Iran's proxy chief signals push for long-term militia role in Iraq after US withdrawal | The National
Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani calls for strengthening 'belt of defence' that has protected Iranian regime for decades
News
Turkey, Syria reject claims of meeting between Syrian government, Hezbollah officials
Turkey and Syria on Thursday rejected claims that Syrian government officials and representatives of the Lebanese group Hezbollah had met in Turkey, describing the reports as false, Anadolu Agency …
News
'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He…
Technology
OpenAI Says 3 Staffers Fired for Mishandling 'Sensitive' Info
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Thursday that it has fired three researchers for allegedly mishandling "sensitive information" and violating company policies, including work that involved an external organization that evaluates artificial intelligence models. The San Francisco-based AI lab did not confirm their identities, but at least two of the employees worked on safety and alignment, according to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. "We have parted ways with three individuals," OpenAI told AFP in a statement.
News
Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rift over GERD
The dispute is the latest in a years-long rift between the two countries over Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Technology
AI weapons systems are already here. Algorithms must not decide who lives and dies | Kenneth Roth
Israel’s conduct in Gaza shows the danger of using AI in warfare. Humans must remain at the center of wartime decisions
News
'I was fighting for my life': flydubai pilot tells of cockpit attack | The National
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he battled intense pain to save passengers' lives
News
UN official says criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza cost him his job
A senior official at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said his criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza cost him his job, while the agency’s director-general warned staff against e…
News
Toilet seats, toys and hair clips: The strangest items Israel still barred from Gaza
A year after the ceasefire, Palestinians still struggle to find everyday items as restrictions keep basic and non-essential goods off the market
Sports
Muhammad Waseem hits ILT20 jackpot as more than $1 million is spent on UAE players at auction | The National
Star batter rejoined MI Emirates for $210,000 which is a record fee for a UAE cricketer in a franchise tournament
News
Turkish defence ministry says Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa threaten regional stability
The Turkish Ministry of Defence said on Thursday that visits by extremist Israeli groups to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem were fuelling regional tensions and called on the internati…
News
Egypt builds rail link in Sinai, with Israel watching closely
An empty, massive expanse of desert on the Egyptian Israeli border was always viewed as a good sandy buffer against direct contact between the two states.
News
Dubai Police seize 2.3 tonnes of drugs worth Dh115m and arrest 14 suspects | The National
Force says scale of drugs haul indicates criminal ring's distribution plans
Business
Hezbollah Seeks to Ease Supporters’ Anger With Pledge to Cover Displaced Families’ Rent
Hezbollah is seeking to ease growing anger among its supporters by pledging to contribute to housing costs for families who lost their homes in the war, nearly six months after a devastating escalation that began on March 2, during which Israel occupied more than 65 villages and towns in South Lebanon.
Business
Manus on Markets: A pivot comes to the bond market | The National
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
Science
First UAE-built commercial satellite completes historic launch in major step forward in space race | The National
Altair-1 was designed and assembled in Abu Dhabi by space company Orbitworks
News
Can Baghdad gain control over paramilitary groups amid US war on Iran?
As the state seeks to bring armed groups under its control, competing interests and external pressures stand in the way
News
FBI Arrests Energy Department Employee on Charge of Trying to Support Houthis
A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, including by buying materials for homemade explosives and drones and traveling to Yemen, the Justice Department said Thursday. Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Washington, was arrested Thursday and is due to make his first court appearance Friday. Court records do not list an attorney available to speak on his behalf, The Associated Press reported.
News
France: 400 schools closed as student protests continue
Police have made around 2,000 arrests and dozens of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a "day of dialogue" but students have called for further strike action.
News
Lebanon PM says scale of war recovery beyond state’s capacity
Last month, the Lebanese prime minister said the estimated total cost of the two wars could exceed $27 billion.
News
Flydubai hero pilot tells Modi 'I could not let all those people die'
Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain who was attacked by his co-pilot onboard the Flydubai flight 1073 in an apparent attempt to crash the plane, on Friday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that although…
Lifestyle
From Yasmina El Abd to Shahd AlShehail, the Arab names joining Business of Fashion 500 | The National
Four names from region join annual index of people shaping global fashion, reflecting Middle East's growing creative influence
Culture
Row erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skin
Artwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about pharaohs’ origins
News
Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.
News
Taiz Repels Simultaneous Houthi Attacks in Fiercest Fighting in Years
Yemen’s Taiz province has witnessed its fiercest fighting in years as the Iran-backed Houthis launched simultaneous attacks on several fronts, opening a new battlefront in Samea district, while government forces intensified ground and airstrikes against Houthi positions and reinforcements across several provinces. Government forces announced 468 strikes targeting Houthi fighters and equipment on the eastern fronts, in Al-Bayda and in Al-Mansoura in western Taiz’s Al-Wazi’iyah district, claiming hundreds of casualties and the destruction of military hardware.
Lifestyle
The Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 Looks Made for Modest Dressing
From clever layering to sweeping silhouettes, the Paris runways offered plenty of inspiration for those who prefer a little more coverage
News
‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack
Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up ‘passengers would lose their lives’
News
Italy willing to boost Red Sea naval mission if Europe matches commitment, Defence Minister says | The National
Guido Crosetto tells The National Italy sent defence systems to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh requested help against Iranian and Houthi attacks
Business
Saudi Arabia Heads Into 2027 With Strong Recovery, More Diverse Growth Drivers
Saudi Arabia enters 2027 with a markedly different fiscal outlook, forecasting a strong economic recovery after a contraction linked to lower oil production, while its expanding non-oil economy increasingly cushions the impact of oil-related shocks. The preliminary budget statement projects real GDP growth of 12.8 percent in 2027, following an expected contraction of 3.6 percent in 2026, alongside a budget deficit estimated at 3.6 percent of GDP.
News
Yemen gov’t launched 20 strikes on Houthi sites in Taiz province
The renewed conflict has already displaced tens of thousands of people and could reshape control in Yemen, with implications for Red Sea shipping lanes.
News
Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent | The National
Intelligence agencies say hard-left politicians have driven the demonstrations
News
UN urges more US action on Marshall Islands nuclear legacy
The US, which administered the Pacific islands after World War Two, conducted 67 nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands from 1946 to 1958.