Trending Middle East

Apr 17 2025 996 ep. 2 mins 379
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Iraq's path to recovery and high-tech medicine in the UAE

Apr 17 2025 7 mins  
Iraq is finally crossing the bridge from violence to influence, the country’s top UN official has said. EU officials are working to combat rising anti-Muslim sentiment, a senior anti-discrimination official told The National. The UAE has gathered the genetic data of more than 800,000 Emiratis in a major advance in diagnosing conditions at an early stage. On this episode of Tren

Framework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions

Apr 16 2025 7 mins  
Talks between the US and Iran this week will create a framework to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. Tensions between Algeria and France have flared up this week amid tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions. Egypt’s finance minister has presented an ambitious national budget to parliament, proposing record spending, tax increases and subsidy cuts. On this episode of Trending Midd

Jordan foils 'plot' against kingdom and Israeli medics refuse to serve

Apr 15 2025 6 mins  
Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and importing rockets illegally and the possession of explosives. Israeli medics are refusing to serve in Gaza. Judicial officials in Turkey have rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending the outcome

Lebanon under US pressure and EU boosts aid to Palestine

Apr 14 2025 6 mins  
Lebanese sources have told The National the government is under pressure from the US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff. The European Union is upping its financial aid to Palestine. A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Lebanon under pressure f

Iran and US plan further talks, and Al Shara visits UAE

Apr 13 2025 4 mins  
Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of nuclear deal talks next week. Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara visited the UAE on Sunday. Lebanon marks 50 years since the start of its civil war this week. On this episode of Trending Middle East: 'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism Syrian leader Al Shara expected to visit UAE Lebanon

UAE accuses Sudan of false claims and markets react to Trump tariff pause

Apr 10 2025 5 mins  
The UAE has accused Sudan’s army of lodging false allegations at the International Court of Justice. Stocks in Asia posted the biggest jump in two years after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some of the drastic tariffs he put in place earlier this month. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country plans to recognise a Palestinian state within month

Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

Apr 09 2025 7 mins  
Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of millionaires living in Dubai has doubled in the past decade, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on November 11 US and

Iran and US to engage in nuclear talks, as Trump and Netanyahu discuss hostage hopes

Apr 08 2025 7 mins  
Iran says it is set to engage in indirect talks with the US over the possibility of a nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said new negotiations were under way that are intended to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza. The US military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels is likely to become more intense. On today's

Decline in global market continues, and France condemns Gaza displacement

Apr 07 2025 5 mins  
The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed” to any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Iran-backed factions in Iraq could be ready to disarm ahead of potential nuclear talks between Iran and the US. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Middle East markets tum

Middle East markets slump and conflict continues in Sudan

Apr 06 2025 5 mins  
The US and the Middle East are bracing for another week of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect. Conflict in Sudan is threatening to move the civil war to Sudan’s previously unscathed north. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called Israel’s detention of two UK Members of Parliament “unacceptable”. On today's episode o