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World Cup round-up: Qatar crushed 6-0 by Canada, Mexico through to knockouts and Morocco return to action
Episode 1554
Qatar's World Cup campaign suffered a heavy blow overnight, losing 6-0 to Canada in Vancouver after two red cards left them chasing the match.
The re…
22 hours ago
US-Iran talks delayed, Israel seizes land and UAE tightens social media rules
Episode 1553
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, negotiations to turn this week’s US-Iran agreement into a lasting peace deal are delayed after Swiss offi…
23 hours ago
US-Iran pact signed, Lebanon unresolved and Khamenei's funeral
Episode 1552
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, the US and Iran formally sign an interim agreement aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Ho…
1 day, 21 hours ago
World Cup round-up: England thrill, Ronaldo struggles and Qatar face Canada tonight
Episode 1551
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas in a match that had everything. Harry Kane scored twice, drawing level with Gary Lineker as England's top World Cu…
1 day, 22 hours ago
World Cup round-up: Messi hat-trick, Iraq's return and Jordan's debut before England kick off tonight
Episode 1550
Lionel Messi marked his 200th international appearance and sixth World Cup with a hat-trick, as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City. He is now …
2 days, 20 hours ago
US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain
Episode 1549
In today's episode of Trending Middle East, we look at the details of the proposed US-Iran agreement, with reports suggesting Tehran could receive sw…
2 days, 22 hours ago
First ships cross Strait of Hormuz blockade line and Israel strikes south Lebanon
Episode 1548
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the first Iranian vessels pass the US blockade line without incident, providing an early test of an agree…
3 days, 21 hours ago
World Cup round-up: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran all draw, with Iraq, Algeria and Jordan to kick off next
Episode 1547
The first major shock of the 2026 World Cup arrived last night. Cape Verde, playing in their first World Cup, held Spain to a goalless draw. Goalkeep…
3 days, 23 hours ago
World leaders support US-Iran deal, Israel strikes Beirut and UAE launches AI authority
Episode 1546
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, attention turns to implementation after the US and Iran announced a peace agreement and the reopening of …
4 days, 21 hours ago
World Cup round-up: Tunisia thrashed, Iran reach Los Angeles and Egypt & Saudi Arabia kick-off tonight
Episode 1545
Tunisia suffered one of the heaviest defeats of the opening round, losing 5-1 to Sweden in Monterrey, in a damaging start to their World Cup campaign…
4 days, 22 hours ago