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Episode 1514
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, tensions are rising around the Strait of Hormuz after renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE, drawing widespr…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Make it in the Emirates starts, US to escort ships in strait, Iran receives response on peace plan - Trending
Episode 1513
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US prepares to begin escorting foreign vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under a new initiative ai…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sudan arms smuggling case, Senate blocks Iran war vote and Gulf travel recovers
Episode 1512
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, 13 suspects are set to stand trial in the UAE over a multimillion-dollar plot to funnel weapons to Sudan’…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lebanon's hunger crisis, US-Iran legal deadline and Dubai's financial crime crackdown
Episode 1511
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, UN-backed forecasts warn that almost a quarter of Lebanon's population could face acute hunger, as the co…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Opec exit marks new phase in UAE oil production strategy – Trending
Episode 1510
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the UAE confirms its exit from Opec as a long-term strategy to gain greater flexibility in oil production…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Iran containment ‘failed miserably’, UAE official says
Episode 1509
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Dr Anwar Gargash said Gulf efforts to contain Iran have failed, warning the region must prepare for a lon…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Iran puts forward new plan for Strait of Hormuz amid renewed diplomatic push
Episode 1508
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran puts forward a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, as diplomatic activity i…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended
Episode 1507
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to be extended as talks in Washington show signs of progr…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Lebanon-Israel talks to resume and Hormuz risks remain
Episode 1506
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Lebanon and Israel are set to resume talks in Washington amid continuing efforts to extend a fragile ceas…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
US extends ceasefire with Iran – but regional tensions persist
Episode 1505
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US extends its ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the naval blockade of Iranian ports. The announc…
1 month, 4 weeks ago