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World Cup round-up: Semi-finals set, referee causes storm and player dies
Episode 1585
The World Cup semi-finals are set after a weekend that produced drama, controversy and tragedy in equal measure.
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Los Angele…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Explosions in Iran, Lebanon 'pilot zone' planned and Dubai Metro Blue Line reaches milestone
Episode 1584
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, more explosions are reported across southern Iran as regional mediators work to revive negotiations betwe…
2 months ago
World Cup round-up: A France-Morocco match full of records and no Arab or African teams remain
Episode 1583
France are in the World Cup semi-finals after beating Morocco 2-0 at Gillette Stadium, ending another historic Arab and African campaign. It is Franc…
2 months ago
Sirens across the Gulf, Hormuz traffic near standstill and Dubai economy grows
Episode 1582
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, air raid sirens sound across Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait after Iran launches missile and drone attacks. Was…
2 months ago
World Cup round-up: Egypt file Fifa complaint over Argentina referee and Morocco face France tonight
Episode 1581
The fallout from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina is deepening. The Egyptian Football Association has filed a formal complaint with Fifa, calling for …
2 months ago
Sirens blare in Bahrain and Kuwait, US launches strikes on Iran and oil prices rise
Episode 1580
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, air raid sirens sound across Kuwait and Bahrain after the US renews strikes on Iran in response to attack…
2 months ago
World Cup round-up: Egypt's historic journey ends against Argentina in heartbreak and accusations
Episode 1579
Egypt are out of the World Cup, but the anger is just beginning. Argentina came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Atlanta in a match that will be debated l…
2 months ago
Strait of Hormuz shipping hit again, Macron backs Syria and Gaza governance shifts
Episode 1578
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed attack as Iran strikes vessels in th…
2 months ago
World Cup round-up: Ronaldo's dream is over, all three co-hosts are eliminated and Fifa's crisis deepens
Episode 1577
Spain are in the World Cup quarter-finals after Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal ended Portugal's tournament in Dallas. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was per…
2 months ago
Trump heads to Nato summit, Iran mourns Khamenei, Macron set for Syria visit
Episode 1576
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump heads to the Nato summit in Turkey, where Iran, defence spending and support fo…
2 months ago