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The National
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
An attack against Syria's Druze and a UN report on Sudan's war
Tension flared in Damascus after the latest in a string of attacks on minority groups. The UN accused both Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing widespread atrocities against civilians. The UAE has launched a major humanitarian project serving sub-Saharan Africa over the next five years. On this episode of Trending Middle East: At least 12 killed in militant attack on Druze suburb of Damascus This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; and Sarah Forster, National Editor.


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.