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Back to SearchSyria 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago
Israel strikes Yemen, and Piers Morgan on Gaza
Episode 1394
Israel launched strikes on Yemen on Wednesday, a day after Houthi militants fired several missiles towards it. Pro-government militias have killed si…
1 year, 3 months ago
Controversial aid group begins deliveries in Gaza and ceasefire talks falter
Episode 1393
The US-Israeli Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it started distributing aid. Iraq's Oil Ministry is suing the semi-autonomous Kurdish region. Negoti…
1 year, 3 months ago
Syria plans to reshape economy, and Jerusalem Day sparks Israeli violence
Episode 1392
Syria is about to overhaul its financial system. Palestinian residents, activists and journalists were the targets of attacks by extremist Israelis i…
1 year, 3 months ago
South Lebanon votes and UNRWA calls for aid deliveries
Episode 1391
Voters in southern Lebanon cast their ballots on Saturday in municipal elections. UNRWA said that at least 500-600 aid lorries are needed every day i…
1 year, 3 months ago
Erdogan has 'no interest' in re-election, and doctor describes dire straits for Gaza's children
Episode 1390
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he has no interest in being re-elected. A doctor describes the horrendous state of children i…
1 year, 3 months ago
Iran in indirect contact with Syria and Israeli protesters block Gaza aid
Episode 1389
Iran says it has opened “indirect” communications with the new regime in Syria. Israeli protesters are attempting to block aid deliveries to Gaza thr…
1 year, 3 months ago