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FAQs about Trending Middle East:How many episodes does Trending Middle East have?The podcast currently has 1,702 episodes available.
March 19, 2025Israel ends Gaza ceasefire and lawyers aim to prosecute war crimes against PalestiniansUN officials have called for a ceasefire in Gaza to be reinstated after Israel launched new air strikes on the enclave, killing more than 400 people. A group of lawyers and legal organisations, meanwhile, have formed a global coalition to pursue Israeli soldiers in courts. And at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, an Iranian adviser said Tehran cannot be sidelined in the quest for stability and peace in the region. This episode features foreign correspondent Lemma Shehadi....more7minPlay
March 18, 2025Syria clashes with Hezbollah and donor conference in BrusselsSyrian troops have been deployed at Lebanese border areas after clashes between Hayat Tahrir Al Sham and fighters aligned with Hezbollah. Officials gathered at a donor conference in Brussels on Monday to address reconstruction efforts and the challenges of helping Syria restore basic services, education and jobs. More than 5,800 tonnes of aid from the UAE is heading to Gaza after arriving by ship in Al Arish port in Egypt.This episode features Nada Atallah, Sunniva Rose and Ali Al Shouk....more8minPlay
March 17, 2025US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talksIran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza ceasefire talks. The Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land has secured a Dubai-based distributor after its historic win at the Oscars this year.This episode features Senior Foreign Reporter Mina Aldroubi and Features Writer Saeed Saeed....more7minPlay
March 14, 2025Iran talks in China and Syria's constitutional declarationIran meets its allies Russia and China in Beijing on Friday for nuclear talks. Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has signed a new constitutional declaration outlining plans for transitional government and justice in the country. A UN inquiry has determined that Israeli attacks on Gaza fertility centres are genocidal.This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis....more5minPlay
March 13, 2025Rising tension over Tehran's nuclear programme and Lebanon-Israel border rowRenewed tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme has raised fears that Israel may strike Iranian atomic facilities this year. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to hold negotiations to settle border disputes and release more Lebanese detainees. Hamas has said it is waiting for next steps from talks in Doha for implementing the second phase of a ceasefire with Israel. This episode features Bob Tollast, Mohamad Ali Harisi and Amr Mostafa....more7minPlay
March 12, 2025US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDFUkrainian and US officials are holding three days of discussions in Jeddah in an effort to end the war with Russia. A deal signed by Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been welcomed by Arab countries. Negotiations over a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas have resumed in Doha.This episode features Taylor Heyman, Assistant Foreign Editor and Jerusalem Correspondent Thomas Helm....more7minPlay
March 11, 2025Israel-Gaza ceasefire in flux and Syrians flee to LebanonDelayed talks for the second phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire remain in flux. Ten thousand members of the Alawite community have crossed into Lebanon over the past five days to escape the sectarian violence in Syria. Iran is sending mixed signals about the possibility of renegotiating a nuclear deal.This episode features Sara Ruthven, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief....more6minPlay
March 10, 2025Clashes in Syria and US cancels Iraq sanctions waiverMore than 1,000 people have been killed in a wave of clashes between security forces and groups linked to former President Bashar Al Assad. The US has refused to renew a 120-day sanctions waiver for Iraq’s energy imports from Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia today. This episode features Mina Aldroubi and Nada Maucourant Atallah....more7minPlay
March 07, 2025US engaged in talks with Hamas and UK lifts sanctions on SyriaThe National has learnt US officials held several rounds of direct talks with Hamas leaders in Qatar in January. The UK government has lifted dozens of sanctions on Syria. The EU's 27 leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for emergency talks on boosting defence spending. This episode features Hamza Hendawi and Sunniva Rose....more7minPlay
March 06, 2025Reactions to Gaza plan and Trump's vision for the Middle EastReactions to the Arab League’s new plan on Gaza have been pouring in since it was announced late on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump has promised a more “peaceful and prosperous” future for the Middle East. Syria and Lebanon are seeking to enhance their relations with Arab nations. This episode features Assistant Foreign Editor Hadya Al Alawi, US Correspondent Ellie Sennett and Arab Affairs Editor Vanessa Ghanem....more9minPlay
FAQs about Trending Middle East:How many episodes does Trending Middle East have?The podcast currently has 1,702 episodes available.