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UAE accuses Sudan of false claims and markets react to Trump tariff pause
11 Apr 2025
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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...
Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place
10 Apr 2025
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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 mil...
Iran and US to engage in nuclear talks, as Trump and Netanyahu discuss hostage hopes
09 Apr 2025
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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 Mini...
Decline in global market continues, and France condemns Gaza displacement
08 Apr 2025
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The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed”...
Middle East markets slump and conflict continues in Sudan
07 Apr 2025
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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...
Israel's new Gaza corridor and Hungary's ICC exit
04 Apr 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are seeking shelter after one of the biggest mass displacements of the war. Hungary is leaving the International Cri...
Israel expands Gaza offensive, and Iran's nuclear capacity
03 Apr 2025
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Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza. Iran has warned that any attack by the US or its allies could push Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons. The...
Israel bombs Beirut, and Trump to visit Gulf countries
02 Apr 2025
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Israel said it bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump expects the first overseas trip of his second term in ...
Iran responds to US threats and Israel orders evictions
01 Apr 2025
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of “firm retaliation” for any agression from the US. After performing Eid prayer on Mond...
Syria forms new government and Israel-Lebanon tensions flare
31 Mar 2025
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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 ...
Several dead in US strikes on Yemen and submarine sinks off Egypt
28 Mar 2025
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US strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa have killed two people and injured two others. A tourist submarine has sunk off the coast of Egypt Red Sea city o...
Sudan's army retakes Khartoum airport and Istanbul mayor replaced
27 Mar 2025
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Sudan's armed forces have regained control of Khartoum International Airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Istanbul’s city council h...
A settler attack on Oscar-winning Palestinian film director and Iranian commander visits Iraq
26 Mar 2025
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Witnesses have spoken to The National about what they saw after Monday’s attack on Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning...
Israel pressures Lebanon and Iran wants new version of nuclear deal
25 Mar 2025
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Israel is upping pressure on Lebanon through violations of its ceasefire agreement. Iran says the nuclear deal in its original state can’t be revi...
Israel creates agency to oversee displacement of Gazans and Syria cracks down on Captagon
24 Mar 2025
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Israel has approved the establishment of an agency to enable the exit of Gazans who “voluntarily” want to leave the strip. Syria is cracking down ...
Gaza split in half and Germany reopens embassy in Syria
21 Mar 2025
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Palestinians in Gaza have been warned not to move between the north and south of the strip. US President Donald Trump has warned that Yemen's Iran-bac...
Hamas pursues ceasefire and Sheikh Tahnoon's White House visit
20 Mar 2025
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Hamas says it’s not giving up on negotiations, following renewed Israeli air strikes on Gaza. The UAE is a crucial partner in securing peace in the ...
Israel ends Gaza ceasefire and lawyers aim to prosecute war crimes against Palestinians
19 Mar 2025
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UN 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...
Syria clashes with Hezbollah and donor conference in Brussels
18 Mar 2025
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Syrian troops have been deployed at Lebanese border areas after clashes between Hayat Tahrir Al Sham and fighters aligned with Hezbollah. Officials ga...
US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks
17 Mar 2025
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Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targe...
Iran talks in China and Syria's constitutional declaration
14 Mar 2025
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Iran meets its allies Russia and China in Beijing on Friday for nuclear talks. Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has signed a new constitution...
Rising tension over Tehran's nuclear programme and Lebanon-Israel border row
13 Mar 2025
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Renewed tension over Tehran’s nuclear programme has raised fears that Israel may strike Iranian atomic facilities this year. Israel and Lebanon have...
US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDF
12 Mar 2025
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Ukrainian 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...
Israel-Gaza ceasefire in flux and Syrians flee to Lebanon
11 Mar 2025
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Delayed talks for the second phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire remain in flux. Ten thousand members of the Alawite community have crossed into Lebano...
Clashes in Syria and US cancels Iraq sanctions waiver
10 Mar 2025
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More 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 h...
US engaged in talks with Hamas and UK lifts sanctions on Syria
07 Mar 2025
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The National has learnt US officials held several rounds of direct talks with Hamas leaders in Qatar in January. The UK government has lifted dozens...
Reactions to Gaza plan and Trump's vision for the Middle East
06 Mar 2025
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Reactions 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 promise...
Arab states endorse Egypt's plan for post-war Gaza, and Israel strikes Syria
05 Mar 2025
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Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria’s Tartous. Saudi Arab...
Arab Summit in Cairo and Palestinian Oscars win
04 Mar 2025
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An Arab summit on Gaza is taking place on Tuesday in Cairo. Reactions from the Middle East continue to pour in after Palestinian-Israeli film No Oth...
Israel blocks Gaza aid and Druze-HTS clashes in Syria
03 Mar 2025
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Israel has suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza. Israel has also vowed to defend Syria's Druze community. Meanwhile, European lea...
PKK leader Ocalan calls for group to disband and Nvidia beats revenue forecasts
28 Feb 2025
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The leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, Abdullah Ocalan made a historic call for the group to lay down arms and disband. Meanwhile, escal...
UN's humanitarian chief on international need, and Syria's mines threat
27 Feb 2025
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The leading UN humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, says the body is overstretched and underfunded when it comes to supporting the roughly 300 milli...
Al Shara warns armed groups in Syria and Egypt sees a way forward after Gaza war
26 Feb 2025
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Syria's leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Tuesday that the country must unite around a state that has a “monopoly” on weapons. The former capital of...
Syrian National Dialogue and President Sheikh Mohamed in Italy
25 Feb 2025
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The main session of the Syrian National Dialogue is set to take place today, while President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is "keen to push forward" r...
EU to lift some Syria sanctions and Hassan Nasrallah's funeral
24 Feb 2025
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The European Union is expected to lift some sanctions on Syria this week. Syria’s Kurdish-led north-east began providing oil from its local fields...
Arab summit on Trump's Gaza plan and Armenian church in Jerusalem faces new tax threat
21 Feb 2025
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Arab states meet in Riyadh today. Christians in Jerusalem are fighting a new push by the city’s municipality to pursue disputed taxes. Syria is eyei...
Lebanon on 'armed resistance' and Rubio in the UAE
20 Feb 2025
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Lebanon's newly formed government has omitted any mention of “armed resistance” from its ministerial statement for the first time in two decades...
Egypt's counter plan on Gaza, and official says SDF will not lay down arms
19 Feb 2025
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The National has learnt details of Egypt’s plan countering US President Donald Trump’s proposed takeover of Gaza. The US-backed, mostly Kurdis...
Israel’s deadline to withdraw from Lebanon, and Middle East weighs in on Russia talks
18 Feb 2025
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Israel is supposed to withdraw from Lebanon today. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Riyadh for discussions on the war in Ukraine and iss...
Vance's Munich speech and Rubio in Israel
17 Feb 2025
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US Vice President JD Vance took centre stage at the Munich Security Conference at the weekend. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel. ...
Musk announces Dubai Loop and Captain America protests revive
14 Feb 2025
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Elon Musk and his Boring Company have signed an initial deal to bring an underground road system to Dubai. Marvel’s latest Captain America film is e...
ISIS cells in Syria and Arab counter-offer to Trump's Gaza plan
13 Feb 2025
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Syrians are seeking greater protection from ISIS cells and killings in a new era of government. Arab nations are planning a unified counter-offer to...
Hamas says ceasefire breached and King Abdullah visits Trump
12 Feb 2025
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Hamas has said it will delay the release of hostages until further notice and that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. Us President Donald Tr...
Israel's withdrawal from Netzarim and Iraqi President sues over Kurdish salaries
11 Feb 2025
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Palestinians are making their way back to northern Gaza in droves after Israel completed its withdrawal from the strategically important Netzarim corr...
Saudi Arabia condemns Netanyahu's suggestion to relocate Palestinians, and fifth hostage exchange
10 Feb 2025
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Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of pursuing an "extremist, occupying mentality". The fifth exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian detainees under ...
Middle East's USAid vacuum and Iran counters Trumps 'maximum pressure'
07 Feb 2025
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The Middle East braces for Elon Musk's USAid cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. Israel's Defence Minister orders the army to prep...
Trump’s Gaza 'takeover' and scarce aid to northern Gaza despite ceasefire
06 Feb 2025
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Trump plans to “take over” Gaza. Aid barely reaches Gaza’s north. Syria’s Ahmed Al Shara plans to reshuffle his new government. Listen to this...
Ceasefire talks and how Israel’s Iron Dome failed on October 7
05 Feb 2025
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Talks have started on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. A report reveals new failures in Israel’s Iron Dome system. Oil prices...
What Netanyahu’s US visit means for occupied West Bank, and Bill Gates talks tech and politics
04 Feb 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Al Shara in Saudi Arabia and Netanyahu in the US
03 Feb 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Trump repeats call to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan and doctors warn children are in urgent need
31 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Ahmed Al Shara declared Syrian President and Gaza hostage release set for Thursday
30 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Egypt to receive Gaza wounded and Israel strikes Lebanon
29 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji rounds up today’s trends
Gazans return to north and Smotrich withdraws resignation threat
28 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended, while Egypt and Jordan reject ‘emptying’ of Gaza
27 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Gaza ceasefire ‘not lasting peace solution’ and Etihad Rail plans Abu Dhabi-Dubai service
24 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Jenin camp ‘uninhabitable’ and US redesignates Houthis as terrorist organisation
23 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Israel intensifies attacks in West Bank and Iraq approves law allowing girls to marry at 15 - Trending
22 Jan 2025
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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.
Trump sworn in and Hamas sets date for hostage return
21 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji rounds up today’s trends
Hostage-prisoner swap begins and WFP rushes food into Gaza
20 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Gaza ceasefire back on and UN urges Lebanon to form government
17 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Gaza ceasefire and next steps
16 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
MBZ-Sat launches and Hegseth questioned
15 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Lebanon elects Nawaf Salam as Prime Minister and Gaza ceasefire is imminent
14 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon and fires threaten to spread in LA
13 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Lebanon elects president and investigators warn of Syria disinformation
10 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
UK Athletics charged in death of Hayayei and UAE condemns 'Historic Israel' map
09 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
UAE-Israel meeting in Abu Dhabi and Damac-US investment
08 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Trudeau resigns and US eases Syria sanctions
07 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Syrian troops kill two and Damascus airport to resume flights
06 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Iran commemorates Suleimani death and PA shutters Al Jazeera office
03 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
New Orleans attack and Syrian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia
02 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Leaders send new year greetings, and the UAE in 2025
01 Jan 2025
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Syria gears up for transition and Israel warns Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis
31 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 and the UAE sends more aid to Gaza
30 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israeli-Houthi crossfire escalates and air strikes in Gaza kill and injure dozens
27 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash survivors reported and Gaza hospital detonations
26 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
SDF makes gains and Houthi-Israel crossfire continues
25 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel confirms assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh and Gaza under threat of famine
24 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
HTS leader on minorities and key figures appointed in Syria's interim government
23 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
US senators' Turkey worries and UN demands Israel halt Syria operations
20 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Strikes in Yemen and Blinken on Gaza
19 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Gaza ceasefire hopes and drone delivery service in Dubai
18 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Mass grave discovered in Damascus and US strikes ISIS targets
17 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israeli air strikes hit Syria and UAE condemns settlement expansions
16 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Syria crisis summit and UAE meetings
13 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Syrian asylum applications and Saudi World Cup
12 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Rebels take Deir Ezzor and Israel bombards Syria
11 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Syrian Prime Minister says Assad abandoned government and Captagon production grinding to halt
10 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Assad in Moscow and US strikes ISIS targets
09 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Syria's Christians on edge and rebels take Hama
06 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Rights group accuses Israel of genocide and Trump nominates crypto advocate
05 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Battle for Aleppo and and French-Saudi conference on Palestine
04 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel strikes Lebanon and US monitors Syria
03 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Rebels take control of Aleppo and Trump threatens Brics tariffs
02 Dec 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends
Israeli strikes in Lebanon may constitute war crimes and Dubai raises tolls
29 Nov 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire continues and Israel appeals ICC arrest warrants
28 Nov 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect and world leaders react
27 Nov 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Israel and Hezbollah set for ceasefire and Yair Lapid plots path to regional peace
26 Nov 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
Arrests made in Zvi Kogan case and Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs
25 Nov 2024
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Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends