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US calls for Gaza ceasefire, Mother’s Day in Arab world - Trending 21.03.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Canada on military aid to Israel, Princess of Wales's medical records – Trending 20.03.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza at risk of famine, new Dubai university, Islamabad United's cricket title – Trending 19.03.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, a top UN aid official for Palestinian territories calls for “all roads” to be opened into Gaza to help avert the risk of famine in the coming weeks.   Islamabad United are crowned champions of the Pakistan Super League, the nation's top cricket competition, after beating Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final on Monday.   D...

Al Shifa Hospital attacked, Gaza truce talks, Putin claims fifth term, Trump – Trending 18.03.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported several deaths and injuries after Israeli forces opened fire inside Gaza’ Al Shifa Hospital .   A new round of negotiations for a truce in Gaza is due to begin in Doha on Monday, days after Hamas presented its latest conditions for a ceasefire that Israel dismissed as “unrealistic”.   Russian...

Gaza aid attack, Kensington Palace criticism and history maker Mohamed Salah - Trending 15.03.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the Gaza Health Ministry says at least 14 people were killed and 150 injured by Israeli forces while waiting to receive aid in the enclave.   Kensington Palace is also trending after the global news director of AFP told the BBC that the palace was no longer a "trusted source". It comes after it released a doctored photo of t...

Gaza aid ship, US TikTok ban and a nova explosion – Trending 14.03.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the popular social media app TikTok is at risk after the House of Representatives in the US passed legislation that would force its parent company, ByteDance, to sell it within six months. Open Arms, the first vessel carrying aid by sea to Gaza, is set to arrive today and offload 200 tonnes of aid for Palestinian families. A...

UNRWA on Gazan children, Netanyahu on Rafah, UAE humanitarian efforts - Trending 13.03.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, the secretary general of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has labelled Israel's war in Gaza as a “war on children” with more than 12,300 children killed in Gaza between October last year and February. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will finish the job of eliminating Hamas in the southern city of Rafah,...

Kate Middleton photo, Ronaldo's Al-Nassr defeated, Boeing whistleblower dies - Trending 12.03.2024

On today’s episode, a former Boeing employee, known for raising concerns about the aircraft maker’s production and safety standards, has been found dead in the US city of Charleston, South Carolina. Kate, Princess of Wales, has apologised for any confusion over a digitally altered family photograph that was released to mark Mother’s Day. Al Ain have ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s aspirations of winning...

Ramadan in UAE, Oscars and Oppenheimer, Brahim Diaz – Trending 11.03.2024

On today’s episode, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Oppenheimer has dominated the Oscars, winning seven awards including Best Picture and Best Director, with Cillian Murphy taking home the Best Actor award.   The ceremony also saw actors express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the continuing war and humanitarian crisis, with several celebrities wearing the “artists4ceasefire” pin.   In t...

State of the Union, Gaza aid drop and foreign banks taxes in Dubai - Trending 08.03.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends. On today’s episode, State of the Union is trending after US President Joe Biden used his speech to try to convince a sceptical American public that he deserves a second term in the White House.   Gaza aid drops continue as the UAE and Egypt send a further batch of humanitarian supplies to the besieged enclave in a joint operation. The countries...

Houthi attack, Democrats on Rafah and Elon Musk on X – Trending 07.03.2024

On today’s episode, three people were killed and at least four wounded in a Houthi missile attack on a vessel in the Red Sea – the first fatalities since the rebel group's strikes in the region began.   Dozens of Democrats in the US House of Representatives have written to President Joe Biden to warn him that an Israeli ground offensive into Rafah could violate his own requirements for military ai...

Israeli strikes southern Lebanon, Facebook and Instagram disruption – Trending 06.03.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends. An Israeli strike on a home in the village of Houla in southern Lebanon kills a couple and their son, according to Lebanese media reports. The violence on the border with Israel has killed about 300 people since October 8, with most being Hezbollah members, according to an AFP tally.   Facebook, Instagram and Messenger are back up after a more tha...

Food dropped into Gaza inadequate, Israel accuses UN agency – Trending 05.03.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

US drops aid into Gaza for first time as Kamala Harris calls for ceasefire - Trending 04.03.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Israel condemned for attacking Palestinians awaiting aid, Boeing quality plan – Trending 01.03.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

People reflect on Cop28 summit plus Donald Trump barred from Illinois ballot - Trending 29.02.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza truce, Trump wins Michigan primary election, Apple scraps EV plans – Trending 28.02.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round up of today's trends

Biden on ceasefire, Nato appoints native Arabic speaker as spokeswoman – Trending 27.02.2024

Thoraya Abdullahi gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Gaza truce talks make progress, Iraqi pharmacist wins Arab Hope Makers Award – Trending 26.02.2024

Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Progress in negotiations to pause Gaza war, Google suspends Gemini - Trending 23.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today's trends.

UAE opens Gaza prosthetic limb centre, Israeli strike kills six-year-old - Trending 22.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round up of today's trends

Prince William calls for end to Gaza fighting, Brazil compares war to Holocaust - Trending 21.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round up of today's trends

Israel attack Lebanon again, Palestine say they suffer from Israeli colonialism, US rival draft 20.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up on today's trending topics

Netanyahu on Gaza, ICJ on West Bank occupation, Oppenheimer at Bafta - Trending 19.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again brushed off calls from around the world for a ceasefire and promised to finish the job in Gaza, with a member of his war cabinet threatening to invade Rafah by Ramadan if the Israeli hostages are not released.   The UN's highest court, the International Court of Justice , will today begin a week...

South Lebanon strikes, Nasser Hospital raid and Starlink at Gaza field hospital - Trending 16.02.2024

Fatima Al Mahmoud gives a round-up of today’s trends.

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