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The UN has hit Iran with sanctions for the first time in decades. Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine. A top UN diplomat says the prospects for peace are closer now than ever.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
UN sanctions on Iran to add inflationary pressure as currency crisis deepens
How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the UN. The National investigates killings of journalists in Gaza. Donald Trump is expected to meet Ahmad Al Shara.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
'Palestine is ours,' says Abbas as he condemns Israel and Hamas in UN speech
How (and why) Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world for journalists
Donald Trump to meet Syria's Ahmad Al Shara, official says
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There is growing pressure on the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo. The war in Gaza continues after a series of countries recognised the state of Palestine. Israel blames migration to Europe for an increase in criticism.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Syria’s Al Shara warns of regional turmoil without Israel security deal
US President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary attack on the UN during his address to the General Assembly. Iran and European powers engage in a last-ditch effort to avoid the reimposition of UN sanctions.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Trump lambasts friend and foe alike in UN address
Iran and European powers to hold talks in New York in bid to avoid restart of sanctions
France has joined a list of countries newly recognising the state of Palestine. Syria's president called for a new chapter in ties with Washington. US special envoy Tom Barrack has said Middle East peace is an illusion.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
UNGA 2025 live: France recognises Palestine at landmark UN meeting
Peace in the Middle East is an illusion, says Trump envoy Tom Barrack
The UN General Assembly high-level talks kick off today in New York. Syria's Druze leadership has invited UN investigators to probe violence in Sweida. Israel's latest offensive in Gaza has added to the burden on the remaining hospitals.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
France and nine other states to recognise Palestinian statehood as landmark UN conference looms
Syrian President Al Shara's consolidation drive faces Kur...
Syria’s talks with Israel could result in something tangible soon. Donald Trump is in disagreement with the Keir Starmer on recognising Palestine. The closure of Carrefour stores across the Middle East could be down to a number of factors.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Syria's Ahmad Al Shara says Israel talks could bring results 'in coming days'
Trump 'disagrees' with Starmer on Palestine recognition plan
Egypt is shoring up security in the Sinai and mobilizing its forces. State control of weapons is a top priority for Iraq. A US-brokered deal brings relative peace to Sweida.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
State monopoly over weapons a top priority, Iraqi PM says
Egypt seeks US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again
Sweida tensions subside but troops remain after US-brokered deal in Syria
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Independent experts commissioned by the UN have concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Lebanon marks one year since the so-called pager attacks on Hezbollah by Israel. US President Donald Trump has started his state visit to the UK.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Explained: The four acts of genocide Israel is accused of committing in Gaza
Qatar has accused Israel of lying and making Gaza unliveable. Arab nations consider a proposal to establish a joint military force. Lebanese authorities foil a drug-smuggling plot.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Qatar summit condemns Israel's 'aggressive practices' as threat to Middle East peace
Israel's attack on Qatar is part of 'strategy of expansionist ideology', says Palestinian minister
Qatar's emergency Arab-Islamic summit kicks off today. Israeli soldiers raided the home of the Oscar-winning director Basel Adra. Qatar has sent aid to Sweida.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Arab and Islamic foreign ministers gather in Doha to chart path for Israeli deterrence
West Bank home of Oscar-winning Palestinian director raided by Israeli army
Qatar sends aid to embattled Syrian Druze province of Sweida
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Qatar will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday and Monday. Turkish politicians consider the possibility of an Israeli strike on their territory. A French delegation visits Lebanon.
On Today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Sunday to discuss Israeli attack
Hamas presence in Turkey under spotlight after Israeli air strike on Doha
GCC leaders are rallying behind Qatar after an unprecedented Israeli attack on its capital. The European Commission is pausing support for Israel. And Egypt is seeking US guarantees that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
European Commission to pause support for Israel, says von der Leyen
President Sheikh Mohamed reaffirms UAE’s solidarity with Qatar in meeting with Sheikh...
World leaders condemned Israel's attack on Doha. A wave of RSF drone strikes hit Khartoum. Egypt's president ordered officials to study the possibility of pardons for seven jailed activists.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Israel's attack on Qatar: What we know
RSF drones hit key sites near Sudan's army-held capital
Egypt's President Fattah El Sisi orders government to review pre-trial detentions
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At least six people have been killed in a shooting in an illegal settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. A UAE official says the Abraham Accords have been derailed. Oil prices are up after what is seen as a modest increase in production.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
At least six killed in shooting attack in Jerusalem settlement
Abraham Accords 'overturned' by Hamas and Israeli extremists, senior Emirati officia...
Israel has offered up what it has called a comprehensive proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Middle East is back online after fibre-optic cables sustained damage. Iraq wrapped a first-of-its-kind energy event this weekend.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Israel's 'comprehensive' Gaza deal proposal to Hamas dismissed as time-buying tactic
Middle East internet slowdowns could last months after Red Sea cable damage
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has called for joint Arab action against what he called Israel’s “colonialist displacement plan". A film about Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, has received a record ovation lasting 23 minutes and 50 seconds at the Venice Film Festival. The Israeli military identifies only a quarter of the Gazans it has detained as combatants.
On today's episode of Trendin...
The US renews its push for a resolution in north-eastern Syria. The UAE says Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank would be a red line. Experts say Israeli strikes on Houthi leaders have not hit key decision-makers.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
UAE warns Israeli annexation of West Bank undermines vision of Abraham Accords
US renews push to avert all-out conflict between Syria's Kurds and Damascus
Israeli army reservists are reporting for duty ahead of a new invasion of Gaza city. Lebanon clears more than 250,000 undetonated munitions left over from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Egypt appeals to the EU to pressure Israel.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
Egypt urges EU to pressure Israel into accepting Gaza truce proposal
Mosul landmarks destroyed by ISIS are coming back to life. Rescue missions are under way in Afghanistan after an earthquake devastated parts of the country. Columbia University’s former president Minouche Shafik gets a new job in the UK government.
On today's episode of Trending Middle East:
UAE-led restoration project removes scars of Mosul’s ISIS destruction
Unesco deputy chief hails reopening of Mosul’s Al Nuri Mosque after pain...
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