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The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
Gaza aid site shooting and Iran-US nuclear talks
Aid handouts in Gaza are under new scrutiny after a deadly shooting. The US has sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are offering financial support to state employees in Syria. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: 'This is an ambush': Gazans walk into gunfire at US-backed food banks Iran's Araghchi says nuclear programme within framework of agreements in call with IAEA chief Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister pledges financial support for Syria state staff This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent; and Mina AlDroubi, senior foreign reporter.
The National
28-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Controversial aid group begins deliveries in Gaza and ceasefire talks falter
The US-Israeli Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it started distributing aid. Iraq's Oil Ministry is suing the semi-autonomous Kurdish region. Negotiations in Cairo and Doha for a Gaza ceasefire are 'not leading' to a deal yet. On this episode of Trending Middle East: US-backed Gaza aid foundation is distraction from what is really needed, UN says Head of US-Israeli aid agency for Gaza resigns over lack of 'humanitarian principles' Gaza ceasefire talks not leading to a deal yet, source says Iraqi Oil Ministry files lawsuit against Kurdish region over unilaterally signed energy deals This episode features Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter, Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent, and Sinan Mahmoud, Baghdad Correspondent.
The National
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Gaza ceasefire talks and Libya in turmoil
Gaza ceasefire talks are continuing in Qatar. The Prime Minister of Libya's UN-backed government has told armed groups to "stand with the state'. Armed groups in Syria who have not joined state ranks have been given 10 days to do so. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Gaza talks focus on plan for 70-day truce and the release of up to nine hostages 'Stand with the state', Libya Prime Minister tells armed groups after clashes Syria's remaining armed rebel groups given 10 days to join state forces This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel vows retaliation for Houthi strike and an attack in Sudan
The Israeli military said it was investigating after a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday landed near Israel's main airport. Sudan 's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Sunday attacked a military airbase in the city of Port Sudan. In Gaza, children are escaping attacks as sole survivors of their families. On this episode of Trending Middle East: This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent, and Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.
The National
07-03-2025
- Politics
- The National
US engaged in talks with Hamas and UK lifts sanctions on Syria
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 of sanctions on Syria. The EU's 27 leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for emergency talks on boosting defence spending. US-Hamas direct talks focused on hostage exchange and a transition to the second phase of Gaza's ceasefire UK lifts sanctions against dozens of Syrian entities including central bank European leaders hold 'watershed' defence talks after US pulls plug on Ukraine This episode features Hamza Hendawi and Sunniva Rose.
