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The National
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel strikes Lebanon and Trump says Gaza ceasefire close
Israeli strikes killed several people in southern Lebanon. US President Donald Trump said a Gaza ceasefire could be close. The UAE welcomed the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Israeli air strikes kill three in south Lebanon despite ceasefire Gaza ceasefire talks intensify as Trump suggests a deal may be within reach Trump says ceasefire in Gaza possible within 'next week' This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Iran's Araghchi heads to Geneva, and Israel's secretive nuclear programme
Iran's Foreign Minister has confirmed he will travel to Geneva today. What we know about Israel's nuclear weapons programme. An Assad-era military figure seeks support from Iran. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.
The National
12-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Israel cancels Palestinian bank waiver and Syria announces swimwear directives
Israeli and Palestinian banks are no longer able to work together. A new Syrian dress code is drawing mixed reactions in the country. The US and China say they have agreed to a plan for de-escalating trade tensions. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Bezalel Smotrich blocks Israeli and Palestinian banks from working together Syria tells women to dress modestly on public beaches A fragile truce reached during US-China trade talks This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter, and Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor. Editor's Note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our two-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
12-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Israel cancels Palestinian bank waiver, and Syrian swimwear directives
Israeli and Palestinian banks are no longer able to work together. A new Syrian dress code is drawing mixed reactions. The US and China say they have agreed to a plan for de-escalating trade tensions. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Bezalel Smotrich blocks Israeli and Palestinian banks from working together Syria tells women to dress modestly on public beaches A fragile truce reached during US-China trade talks This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor. 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
31-03-2025
- Politics
- The National
Syria forms new government and Israel-Lebanon tensions flare
Syria has formed a new government. The US has launched a new offensive on the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but experts have told The National that it is not an effective strategy. And tensions have flared between Israel and Lebanon after Beirut was bombed at the weekend. On this episode of Trending Middle East: New Syrian government mirrors complex revolution spectrum Who are the key ministers in Syria's new transitional government? US strikes on Yemen will neither defeat Houthis nor stop Red Sea attacks, experts say Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire What Lebanese want from Israel: Accountability This episode features Nada Atallah, reporting from Damascus, and Mina Aldroubi, reporting from Dubai.
