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Biden makes a buzz after more slip-ups, first Miss AI crowned - Trending

12 Jul 2024

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Hezbollah to stop operations for Gaza ceasefire and Clooney on Biden – Trending

11 Jul 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israeli air strike kills at least 29 in Khan Younis, UN warning for war crime - Trending

10 Jul 2024

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Gaza death toll far higher than official toll, aid ship leaves from UAE - Trending

09 Jul 2024

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Hamas ready to discuss hostage deal, Iran’s president-elect to be sworn in - Trending

08 Jul 2024

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UK’s Labour Party wins general election, Israel’s land grab hinders peace push - Trending

05 Jul 2024

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Biden rejects pressure to withdraw and voting begins in UK election - Trending

04 Jul 2024

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Indians mourn death at religious gathering, Islamic New Year - Trending

03 Jul 2024

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Palestinians ordered to evacuate to new zone, Ronald breaks down after miss - Trending

02 Jul 2024

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Protests in Paris, Hezbollah drone injures 18 Israeli soldiers - Trending

01 Jul 2024

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Trump and Biden face off during debate, Israeli army increase readiness - Trending

28 Jun 2024

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More countries urge citizens to leave Lebanon and Kenya finance bill – Trending

27 Jun 2024

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Sudan's former prime minister warns of starvation and Kenyan parliament stormed – Trending

26 Jun 2024

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WikiLeaks founder freed from prison, diplomats tour Beirut airport – Trending

25 Jun 2024

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Palestinian tied to Israeli army vehicle comments, Hajj deaths, Euro 2024 – Trending

24 Jun 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, a Palestinian man who was tied to an Israeli military vehicle in the occu...

Israel warned against war with Hezbollah, Donald Sutherland and Ozempic – Trending

21 Jun 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, a Saudi diplomat warns Israel against war in Lebanon and insists that...

Hezbollah warns Israel, countries report Hajj deaths – Trending

20 Jun 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned that “no place” would be ...

Israeli offensive in Lebanon, Hajj completed, Putin in North Korea – Trending

19 Jun 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.  On today’s episode, Arab leaders have congratulated Saudi Arabia on a successful Hajj se...

Protests in Israel, US envoy, Emirates Red Crescent - Trending

18 Jun 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Jerusalem in the ...

Hajj draws to a close, Netanyahu criticises 'tactical pause' in Gaza - Trending

17 Jun 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, more than 1.83 million Hajj pilgrims have begun their last rites, incl...

Hajj starts today, Israeli tanks advance deep into western parts of Rafah – Trending

14 Jun 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.   On today’s episode, Israeli tanks advance deep into the western parts of Rafah, amid a...

Dozens killed in Kuwait building fire, latest on Gaza ceasefire push – Trending

13 Jun 2024

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Egypt and Qatar receive response from Hamas, UN report shows child abuse cases - Trending

12 Jun 2024

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UN adopts ceasefire resolution in Gaza, Apple to introduce generative AI - Trending

11 Jun 2024

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Gantz withdraws party from war cabinet, Eid Al Adha holidays - Trending

10 Jun 2024

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Hajj and Eid Al Adha dates confirmed, Netanyahu plans to address US Congress – Trending

07 Jun 2024

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UAE and Jordan condemn Al Aqsa storming, Netanyahu on 'very intense action' - Trending

06 Jun 2024

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International Criminal Court sanctions, Slovenia recognises Palestinian state - Trending

05 Jun 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel advises citizens to avoid Maldives, Arab countries on new ceasefire deal – Trending

04 Jun 2024

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Maldives to bar Israelis from visiting, Mexico to elect first female president – Trending

03 Jun 2024

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Trumps says trial was 'rigged', hundreds rally against Netanyahu interview - Trending

31 May 2024

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White House sets new proposal for Gaza, Israeli military establishes corridor - Trending

30 May 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

'All eyes on Rafah' message shared across Instagram, Mexico joins ICJ case - Trending

29 May 2024

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UN rights chief horrified by Rafah attack, Dr Al Neyadi at Arab Media Summit – Trending

28 May 2024

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Israeli strikes kill at least 35, turbulence injures 12 on flight from Dublin – Trending

27 May 2024

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Colombia to open embassy in Ramallah, UAE to invest $10 billion in Pakistan - Trending

24 May 2024

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Palestinian state recognised, Iranian president's funeral – Trending

23 May 2024

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Blinken criticises ICC decision, investigation launched for Singapore Airlines - Trending

22 May 2024

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Biden calls ICC arrest warrants outrageous, Iran declares five days of mourning - Trending

21 May 2024

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Raisi killed in helicopter crash, Saudi King diagnosed with lung infection – Trending

20 May 2024

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Arab states call for peacekeepers, South Africa urges ICJ to halt Rafah assault - Trending

17 May 2024

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Algerian found alive after 25 years, Hamas chief on ceasefire talks – Trending

16 May 2024

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Biden approves $1 billion arms package for Israel, new flagship ChatGPT - Trending

15 May 2024

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White House on protecting Palestinians, Israeli settlers attack aid vehicles – Trending

14 May 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Social media users block celebrities, Palestine Drinks take off massively – Trending

13 May 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

People pay tribute to Sheikh Hazza, Netanyahu says Israel will ‘stand alone’ – Trending

10 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel's Rafah assault condemned, Eurovision artist performs with keffiyeh - Trending

09 May 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel seizes Rafah border, Jordanian King says ground attack must be prevented – Trending

08 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel bombs Rafah despite Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire, protests in Tel Aviv – Trending

07 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Music star Mohammed Abdu treated for cancer, Al Jazeera condemns Israel ban – Trending

06 May 2024

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Turkey blocks trade with Israel, Boeing whistleblower dies - Trending

03 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

UAE expects more wet weather, Sheikh Tahnoon dies at age 82 - Trending

02 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Dubai announces distance learning, Google criticised for cloud services - Trending

01 May 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

US believes ICC has no jurisdiction over Israel, IMF approves fund for Pakistan - Trending

30 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

New passenger terminal in Dubai, more US colleges join pro-Palestinian protests – Trending

29 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Ethiopian Airlines causes stir in Lebanon, Dubai flood traffic fines - Trending

26 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Netanyahu on pro-Palestine protests, 'Children of Zayed' takes TikTok by storm - Trending

25 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

UNRWA donors resume funding, pro-Palestinian protests at US campuses - Trending

24 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel cannot prove allegations against UN staff, Columbia University protests - Trending

23 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Dubai Crown Prince calls on developers for support, Netanyahu threatens Hamas - Trending

22 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Iran fires air defence batteries, US vetoes Palestinian push for UN membership - Trending

19 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

President Sheikh Mohamed calls for quick storm response, Qatar's mediator role - Trending

18 Apr 2024

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Disruption and damage across UAE, Iran prepares for Israeli retaliation - Trending

17 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack, downpour and thunderstorm in UAE - Trending

16 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Iran retaliation ends, West Bank settlers injure Palestinians - Trending

15 Apr 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Death of OJ Simpson, Al Hilal beats Al Ittihad in Abu Dhabi - Trending

12 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Sons of Hamas leader killed, Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran - Trending

11 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Eid Al Fitr celebrations, Germany defends stance on Gaza war – Trending

10 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Total solar eclipse, last day of Ramadan - Trending

09 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Khan Younis withdrawal, Eid Al Fitr temperatures in UAE, solar eclipse – Trending

08 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Biden gives Netanyahu Gaza warning, McDonald’s to buy back Israel restaurants - Trending

05 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

World Central Kitchen convoy attack latest, Iran supreme leader on strike - Trending

04 Apr 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza's infrastructure damage, World Central Kitchen victims, Taiwan’s quake - Trending

03 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, Israel has caused at least $18.5 billion in damage to Gaza's infrastru...

World Central Kitchen, Iran’s embassy in Damascus attack, Biden’s iftar - Trending

02 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.   On today’s episode, the founder of food charity operating in Gaza World Central Kit...

Netanyahu recovering after surgery, Erdogan defeated by opposition party - Trending

01 Apr 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israeli strike kills 36 Syrian soldiers, 45 pilgrims die in South Africa crash - Trending

29 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

At least 16 killed in south Lebanon, UN calls for sanctions against Israel - Trending

28 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Major bridge in US collapses, US warns Israel against ground offensive - Trending

27 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel urged to heed UN resolution, France on high alert after Moscow attacks – Trending

26 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Four men charged over deadly Russia attack, aid to Gaza – Trending

25 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Hostage deal between Hamas and Israel makes good progress, full moon in UAE – Trending

22 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

US calls for Gaza ceasefire, Mother’s Day in Arab world - Trending

21 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Canada on military aid to Israel, Princess of Wales's medical records – Trending

20 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza at risk of famine, new Dubai university, Islamabad United's cricket title – Trending

19 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, a top UN aid official for Palestinian territories calls for “all roads”...

Al Shifa Hospital attacked, Gaza truce talks, Putin claims fifth term, Trump – Trending

18 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported several deaths and injuries after ...

Gaza aid attack, Kensington Palace criticism and history maker Mohamed Salah - Trending

15 Mar 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the Gaza Health Ministry says at least 14 people were killed and 150 ...

Gaza aid ship, US TikTok ban and a nova explosion – Trending

14 Mar 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the popular social media app TikTok is at risk after the House of Repres...

UNRWA on Gazan children, Netanyahu on Rafah, UAE humanitarian efforts - Trending

13 Mar 2024

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Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the secretary general of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has labelled Israel'...

Kate Middleton photo, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr defeated, Boeing whistleblower dies - Trending

12 Mar 2024

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On today’s episode, a former Boeing employee, known for raising concerns about the aircraft maker’s production and safety standards, has been foun...

Ramadan in UAE, Oscars and Oppenheimer, Brahim Diaz – Trending

11 Mar 2024

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On today’s episode, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscars, winning seven awards including Best Picture and Best D...

State of the Union, Gaza aid drop and foreign banks taxes in Dubai - Trending

08 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, State of the Union is trending after US President Joe Biden used his s...

Houthi attack, Democrats on Rafah and Elon Musk on X – Trending

07 Mar 2024

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On today’s episode, three people were killed and at least four wounded in a Houthi missile attack on a vessel in the Red Sea – the first fatalit...

Israeli strikes southern Lebanon, Facebook and Instagram disruption – Trending

06 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. An Israeli strike on a home in the village of Houla in southern Lebanon kills a couple and thei...

Food dropped into Gaza inadequate, Israel accuses UN agency – Trending

05 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

US drops aid into Gaza for first time as Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire - Trending

04 Mar 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel condemned for attacking Palestinians awaiting aid, Boeing quality plan – Trending

01 Mar 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

People reflect on Cop28 summit plus Donald Trump barred from Illinois ballot - Trending

29 Feb 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza truce, Trump wins Michigan primary election, Apple scraps EV plans – Trending

28 Feb 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round up of today's trends

Biden on ceasefire, Nato appoints native Arabic speaker as spokeswoman – Trending

27 Feb 2024

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Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza truce talks make progress, Iraqi pharmacist wins Arab Hope Makers Award – Trending

26 Feb 2024

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.