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The National
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
South Lebanon votes and UNRWA calls for aid deliveries
Voters in southern Lebanon cast their ballots on Saturday in municipal elections. UNRWA said that at least 500 to 600 aid lorry loads of supplies are needed every day in Gaza. An Iraqi filmmaker made history with a win at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend. On this episode of Trending Middle East: This episode features Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.
The National
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Years-long Gaza ceasefire is on the table, and Lebanon drops banking secrecy
Hamas and Israeli negotiators are engaged in what have been called 'serious' talks in Cairo on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. Tension is flaring between India and Pakistan; India has now suspended visa services to Pakistanis with immediate effect. The Lebanese parliament has approved a law aimed at removing banking secrecy in the country. On this episode of Trending Middle East: This episode features Hadya Al Alawi, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.
The National
15-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Lebanon under US pressure and EU boosts aid to Palestine
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.
The National
18-02-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel's deadline to withdraw from Lebanon, and Middle East weighs in on Russia talks
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 issues in the Middle East. More than 150,000 people arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday for the first day of Idex, the Middle East's largest defence expo. Listen for more on today's episode of Trending Middle East. US Secretary of State in Saudi Arabia with Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts on agenda Israeli strike on Lebanon kills senior Hamas commander as withdrawal deadline looms Idex 2021: What to expect at the Middle East's biggest defence expo This episode features Jamie Prentis, reporting from Beirut; and Nick Webster, Health Editor.
