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Talks between the US and Iran this week will create a framework to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. Tensions between Algeria and France have flared up this week amid tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions. Egypt’s finance minister has presented an ambitious national budget to parliament, proposing record spending, tax increases and subsidy cuts.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

US and Iran to ‘chart path forward' in second round of talks, American official says

 

Tension between Algeria and France flares up amid tit-for-tat expulsions

 

This episode features Aveen Karim, Sunniva Rose and Kamal Tabikha.

Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and importing rockets illegally and the possession of explosives. Israeli medics are refusing to serve in Gaza. Judicial officials in Turkey have rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending the outcome of his corruption trial.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Jordan arrests 16 over drone and missile 'plot' against kingdom

 

Israeli medics refuse to serve in Gaza in anger over war aims

 

Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

 

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

Lebanese sources have told The National the government is under pressure from the US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff. The European Union is upping its financial aid to Palestine. A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Lebanon under pressure from US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff

 

EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority for 'good governance'

 

Rome to host second round of US-Iran nuclear talks

 

This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut correspondent; and Sunniva Rose, correspondent.

Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of nuclear deal talks next week. Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara visited the UAE on Sunday. Lebanon marks 50 years since the start of its civil war this week.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

'Constructive' Iran-US talks in Oman draw regional optimism

 

Syrian leader Al Shara expected to visit UAE

 

Lebanon haunted by civil war’s aftermath, 50 years on

 

Lebanon’s civil war: The feud that never ended

 

This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Correspondent.

The UAE has accused Sudan’s army of lodging false allegations at the International Court of Justice. Stocks in Asia posted the biggest jump in two years after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some of the drastic tariffs he put in place earlier this month. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months.

 

UAE accuses Sudan army of exploiting World Court to 'distract from own atrocities'

 

UAE says Sudan army's ICJ application is 'cynical publicity stunt'

 

Asian and European stocks join US relief rally after Trump tariff pause

 

Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June

 

This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and Sarmad Khan, Company & Markets Editor.

Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of millionaires living in Dubai has doubled in the past decade, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on November 11

 

US and Russian officials to meet for second round of embassy talks in Istanbul

 

A UK tax rate of 67% makes Dubai move the obvious choice for the non-domiciled

 

This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent, and Tariq Tahir, Senior Investigations Correspondent.

Iran says it is set to engage in indirect talks with the US over the possibility of a nuclear deal. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said new negotiations were under way that are intended to secure the release of more hostages from Gaza. The US military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels is likely to become more intense.

 

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Oman steps in again to mediate between US and Iran

 

Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme

 

Trump-Netanyahu meeting shows Israel at mercy of US whims

 

US campaign against Houthis about to get worse, Hegseth says

 

This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, foreign editor, Aveen Karim, assistant foreign editor, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent.

The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed” to any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Iran-backed factions in Iraq could be ready to disarm ahead of potential nuclear talks between Iran and the US.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Middle East markets tumble after sharp fall in Asia amid tariff chaos

 

Oil sinks as Saudi Arabia slashes prices ahead of Opec+ output boost

 

Egypt and France elevate ties to strategic partnership during Macron visit to Cairo

 

Iran-backed factions in Iraq discuss future roles amid pressure to disarm

 

This episode features Shweta Jain, Assistant Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Foreign Correspondent.

The US and the Middle East are bracing for another week of uncertainty after US President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect.

 

Conflict in Sudan is threatening to move the civil war to Sudan’s previously unscathed north.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called Israel’s detention of two UK Members of Parliament “unacceptable”.

 

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Power cuts in Khartoum and northern Sudan after attack on hydroelectric dam

 

Israel's detention of two British MPs 'unacceptable', London says

 

Middle East stocks sink to lowest level since 2020 on back of Trump tariffs and oil drag

 

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Foreign Correspondent.

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are seeking shelter after one of the biggest mass displacements of the war. Hungary is leaving the International Criminal Court. Gulf Co-operation Council countries were largely spared from US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday.

 

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Israel plans new corridor to break up southern Gaza

 

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

 

What is the ICC? International Criminal Court at heart of Israel-Gaza showdown

 

Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

 

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs explained

 

This episode features Thomas Helm, reporting from Jerusalem.