Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrump says Iran deal is close, Emaar unveils megaproject and World Bank cuts Gulf outlook
Episode 1544
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, President Donald Trump says the US has reached a “great settlement” with Iran and that a formal agreement…
1 week ago
World Cup round-up: Three red cards and a host nation off to a flying start
Episode 1543
The 2026 Fifa World Cup opened with a result, record and refereeing performance nobody will forget quickly.
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Estad…
1 week ago
World Cup 2026: Daily round-up trailer
The Fifa World Cup 2026 is here, and Trending Middle East is covering every match day.
Join sports journalist Mina Rzouki for your daily morning roun…
1 week, 1 day ago
US-Iran strikes escalate, Dubai launches longevity authority and UAE businessman supports crash victims
Episode 1541
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US has carried out a second consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while President Donald Trump warns …
1 week, 1 day ago
Iran and US exchange strikes, Israel orders residents to leave Tyre, and new rules for Dubai visa
Episode 1540
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran says it launched attacks on US military targets across the region in response to American strikes ne…
1 week, 2 days ago
Violence grips Lebanon, Houthis issue Red Sea threat and Etihad predicts summer recovery
Episode 1539
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran and Israel halt attacks against each other after the heaviest exchange of strikes in weeks, but figh…
1 week, 3 days ago
Israel and Iran exchange attacks, regional airspace closures and Trump seeks to calm tensions
Episode 1538
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, a fragile regional ceasefire comes under renewed pressure after Israel launches strikes across Iran in re…
1 week, 4 days ago
Lebanon truce faces hurdles, UAE tightens wage rules and Dubai launches SME initiative
Episode 1537
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the latest ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel faces an early test as Iran and Hezbollah insist any last…
2 weeks ago
Kuwait releases airport strike footage, Lebanon ceasefire agreed and UAE confirms no Ebola cases
Episode 1536
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Kuwait releases CCTV footage it says shows a missile striking Kuwait International Airport, as authoritie…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, ceasefire hopes fade in Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi renters get relief
Episode 1535
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and civilian shipping in the Gulf, while US fo…
2 weeks, 2 days ago