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The National
16-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Israel and Iran escalate, and oil prices up
Conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating. Oil prices spiked and stocks fell in reaction to developments in the Middle East. Activists trying to break through to Gaza are resisting Egypt's attempts to block them. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Oil prices spike as Iran strikes back at Israel What Iran's next potential move will mean for energy security Egypt puts military on high alert and tests air defence systems amid rising regional tensions This episode features Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; Aarti Nagraj, Deputy Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent. Editor's Note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Threats and tension after Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations
Tension is escalating in the Middle East after the UN's nuclear watchdog found Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations. Hundreds were killed in a plane crash in India yesterday. Activists heading to Gaza through Egypt are facing arrest and deportation. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in breach of non-proliferation duties Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme 'No survivors' after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes into city Boeing shares drop after Air India crash Activists face arrest and deportation from Egypt as symbolic Global March to Gaza stalls This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; Paul Carey, London Deputy Bureau Chief; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear
Hamas says it is ready to begin indirect talks on 'points of contention' in a US ceasefire proposal. Iran and Egypt are in talks in Cairo. Emirates airline will resume flights to Damascus next month. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Iran makes nuclear peace pledge in 'fruitful' talks with Egypt and IAEA Hamas says it is ready for indirect Gaza truce talks to resolve 'points of contention' in US proposal Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Limited aid entering Gaza, and Syria cracks down on ISIS
Aid is once again entering Gaza but with Israeli-imposed limitations. Syrian security troops have begun operations to 'eradicate' ISIS from urban centres. Egypt has repatriated ancient artefacts from Australia. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Syria cracks down on ISIS as authorities seek closer US ties This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent, and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.
The National
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The National
Arab League endorses unified Gaza plan and Israel strikes Syria
Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria's Tartous. Saudi Arabia is lowering salary raises amid an influx of talent. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Arab plan for Gaza: technocratic rule and $50bn reconstruction Israel strikes Syrian air defence bases in latest wave of attacks Saudi Arabia jobs: Your salary guide for 2025 This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Deepthi Nair.
