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Back to SearchIsrael and Iran escalate, and oil prices up
Episode 1404
Conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating. Oil prices spiked and stocks fell in reaction to developments in the Middle East. Activists trying to…
1 year ago
Threats and tension after Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations
Episode 1403
Tension is escalating in the Middle East after the UN’s nuclear watchdog found Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations. Hundreds were kil…
1 year ago
Israel cancels Palestinian bank waiver, and Syrian swimwear directives
Episode 1402
Israeli and Palestinian banks are no longer able to work together. A new Syrian dress code is drawing mixed reactions. The US and China say they have…
1 year ago
UK sanctions Israeli cabinet members and Zohran Mamdani's race for New York
Episode 1401
The UK sanctioned two senior members of the Israeli Cabinet. Iran says it could strike back in the event of an Israeli attack. A candidate for New Yo…
1 year ago
Iran's 'undeclared' nuclear sites and Israel-backed groups in Gaza
Episode 1400
The UN’s nuclear watchdog has accused Iran of concealing three nuclear sites in the early 2000s. There’s new fighting in Gaza, now between Hamas and …
1 year ago
Gaza aid points to reopen, and Israeli draft dispute threatens to collapse government
Episode 1399
Aid distribution points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are set to reopen today following a temporary closure. There’s a new rift in Israel t…
1 year ago
Syria builds national army and Hajj begins today
Episode 1398
There has been more deadly violence near an aid distribution site in Gaza. Syria has recruited half of its planned national army. The Hajj pilgrimage…
1 year ago
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear
Episode 1397
Hamas says it’s ready to begin indirect talks on “points of contention” in a US ceasefire proposal. Iran and Egypt are in talks in Cairo. Emirates ai…
1 year ago
Gaza aid site shooting and Iran-US nuclear talks
Episode 1396
Aid handouts in Gaza are under new scrutiny after a deadly shooting. The US has sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are o…
1 year ago
Israel approves more settlements and Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj security
Episode 1395
Israel has approved 22 more settlements in the occupied West Bank. Authorities in Saudi Arabia are making arrests for abetting unauthorised pilgrimag…
1 year ago