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The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear
Hamas says it is ready to begin indirect talks on 'points of contention' in a US ceasefire proposal. Iran and Egypt are in talks in Cairo. Emirates airline will resume flights to Damascus next month. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Iran makes nuclear peace pledge in 'fruitful' talks with Egypt and IAEA Hamas says it is ready for indirect Gaza truce talks to resolve 'points of contention' in US proposal Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.


The National
17-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Framework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions
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.


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.