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The National
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Limited aid entering Gaza, and Syria cracks down on ISIS
Aid is once again entering Gaza but with Israeli-imposed limitations. Syrian security troops have begun operations to 'eradicate' ISIS from urban centres. Egypt has repatriated ancient artefacts from Australia. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Syria cracks down on ISIS as authorities seek closer US ties This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent, and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.


The National
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Israel and Houthis exchange threats, and ICJ drops Sudan-UAE case
Israel and the Houthis are exchanging threats in an apparent escalation. The International Court of Justice has moved to reject Sudan's case against the UAE. President Donald Trump has announced a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced outside the US. On this episode of Trending Middle East: 'Israel got lucky': More Houthi missiles expected after rocket lands 350 metres from airport terminal UAE welcomes ICJ ruling to dismiss Sudan case US President Donald Trump orders 100% tariff on films made 'in foreign lands' This episode features Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor; Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and William Mullally, Arts and Culture Editor.


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
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
UAE and Lebanon talk travel, and fires ravage Israel
The UAE and Lebanon are working on lifting travel restrictions, which include a UAE-imposed ban on Emiratis travelling to Lebanon, following a meeting of their Presidents. Washington has reportedly been planning deportations to Libya. Firefighters in Israel are battling what authorities said might be the largest wildfire in the country's history. On this episode of Trending Middle East: This episode features Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent.


The National
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Israel strikes Syria and 100 days since Jenin operation
Israel is on the offensive in a move it claims it made on behalf of the Druze in Syria. The UAE says it has thwarted a plot to smuggle weapons and military equipment to the Sudanese Armed Forces, which is fighting a bloody civil war against paramilitaries. It's been just over 100 days of an unprecedented Israeli invasion of Jenin's refugee camp in the West Bank. On this episode of Trending Middle East: