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Back to SearchLebanon seeks damages and Israel kills Islamic Group leader
Episode 1368
foreign courts in relation to the country’s largest financial scandal. The Israeli military launched a drone strike on Lebanon, a rare attack outside…
1 year, 4 months ago
Pope Francis dies and US strikes on Yemen intensify
Episode 1367
Pope Francis has died at his residence in the Vatican. US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 overnight into Monday. Adnoc …
1 year, 4 months ago
Iran-US talks hailed for progress, and opposition to Syria's Al Shara in Iraq
Episode 1366
Talks between Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme are gaining momentum. Iraqi politicians are trying to keep Syrian president Ahmed Al Sha…
1 year, 4 months ago
Iraq's path to recovery and high-tech medicine in the UAE
Episode 1365
Iraq is finally crossing the bridge from violence to influence, the country’s top UN official has said. EU officials are working to combat rising ant…
1 year, 4 months ago
Framework for Iran nuclear talks and France-Algeria tensions
Episode 1364
Talks between the US and Iran this week will create a framework to discuss Tehran's nuclear programme. Tensions between Algeria and France have flar…
1 year, 4 months ago
Jordan foils 'plot' against kingdom and Israeli medics refuse to serve
Episode 1363
Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and impor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Lebanon under US pressure and EU boosts aid to Palestine
Episode 1362
Lebanese sources have told The National the government is under pressure from the US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked securit…
1 year, 5 months ago
Iran and US plan further talks, and Al Shara visits UAE
Episode 1361
Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of nuclear deal talks next week. Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara visited the UAE on Sunday. Lebanon …
1 year, 5 months ago
UAE accuses Sudan of false claims and markets react to Trump tariff pause
Episode 1360
The UAE has accused Sudan’s army of lodging false allegations at the International Court of Justice. Stocks in Asia posted the biggest jump in two y…
1 year, 5 months ago
Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place
Episode 1359
Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of mil…
1 year, 5 months ago