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The National
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Replay: Truce and threats, what's next in the Israel-Iran conflict?
As all sides claim victory, including the US, a panel of The National's correspondents and editors shares its take on what has happened since the 12-day war began, and weighs in on what could come next. US bureau chief Thomas Watkins, Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm, Arab Affairs editor Vanessa Ghanem and Istanbul correspondent Lizzie Porter joined Trending Middle East podcast host Yasmeen Altaji for a live discussion, answering questions from the audience.
The National
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Iran and Israel in fragile ceasefire and aid site violence in Gaza
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared fragile just minutes after it came into effect, with both sides launching attacks. Violence continues to plague aid distribution operations in Gaza. Today is the second day of the Nato summit. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Qatar reveals it helped broker Iran ceasefire This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and Sunniva Rose, Europe Correspondent.
The National
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
An attack against Syria's Druze and a UN report on Sudan's war
Tension flared in Damascus after the latest in a string of attacks on minority groups. The UN accused both Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing widespread atrocities against civilians. The UAE has launched a major humanitarian project serving sub-Saharan Africa over the next five years. On this episode of Trending Middle East: At least 12 killed in militant attack on Druze suburb of Damascus This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and Sarah Forster, National Editor.
The National
25-03-2025
- Health
- The National
Israel pressures Lebanon and Iran wants new version of nuclear deal
Israel is upping pressure on Lebanon through violations of its ceasefire agreement. Iran says the nuclear deal in its original state can't be revived. The UAE has pledged $64.5 million to a long-standing hospital in East Jerusalem. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce Iran says previous nuclear deal cannot be revived and parties must reach new agreement 'Truly a lifeline': UAE pledges $64.5m for East Jerusalem hospital to support Palestinian health care This episode features Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem and Assistant Foreign Editor Aveen Karim.
