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The National
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
UK could recognise Palestinian state and Gaza's mothers dying in childbirth
The UK is close to recognising a Palestinian state. Gaza's mothers are dying in childbirth at an accelerated rate. Lebanon has sentenced a man to death over the killing of a UN Irish peacekeeper in 2022. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Keir Starmer pushes Gaza peace plan and recognition of Palestinian state Lebanon sentences man to death for killing Irish UN peacekeeper Sean Rooney This episode features Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
The National
2 days ago
- Health
- The National
Siege on Sweida, and anger after clashes in Iraq
Food and medicine levels are critically low in Sweida, Syria. Deadly clashes in Iraq have fuelled anger across the country. Wildfires rage in Turkey, Greece and Albania. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan correspondent.
The National
3 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Dropping aid into Gaza and the fate of a ceasefire
Israel has begun allowing aid to be dropped into Gaza by parachute. In Israel, far-right figures are objecting to permitting aid into Gaza. Syria, France and the US have agreed to meet on Kurdish integration. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: UAE and Jordan planes drop food and humanitarian aid into Gaza Israel claims aid trickling in after widespread condemnation of blockade Paris to host Syria talks on integrating Kurds This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo correspondent, and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.
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.
