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    Trump heads to Nato summit, Iran mourns Khamenei, Macron set for Syria visit

    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 for Ukraine are expected to dominate discussions. European allies are also expected to outline new contributions to security in the Strait of Hormuz. In Iran, millions of mourners are expected to take part in the funeral procession for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a week of ceremonies continues before his burial in Mashhad. We also look ahead to a landmark visit to Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to become the first European Union leader to visit Syria since President Ahmad Al Shara came to power, with talks focused on investment, reconstruction and regional co-operation. In business, Adnoc launches a new global LNG marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi as it expands its role in international energy markets and prepares to significantly increase its liquefied natural gas exports. And the UAE takes another step in its digital economy, with the country's dirham-backed stablecoin becoming available on regulated trading platforms, making digital payments more accessible for consumers and businesses.

    3 Min.
  2. World Cup round-up: England survive, Brazil's era ends and Fifa's integrity is now in question

    vor 11 Std.

    World Cup round-up: England survive, Brazil's era ends and Fifa's integrity is now in question

    England have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca, in one of their biggest knockout victories in decades. Jude Bellingham scored twice in two minutes, but England were reduced to 10 men after a red card for Jarell Quansah and had to defend deep and face 49 Mexican crosses. Harry Kane scored a penalty and Jordan Pickford made crucial saves. England face Norway in Miami on Saturday. Erling Haaland scored a late double as Norway won 2-1 in New Jersey to end Brazil's record of reaching at least the quarter-finals at every tournament since 1990. Haaland was quiet for most of the match but scored twice in the final minutes. Neymar replied with a late penalty and then confirmed his retirement from international football, departing as Brazil's all-time top scorer. This is Brazil's earliest World Cup exit in 36 years. The biggest controversy of the knockout stage has nothing to do with what happened on the pitch. Fifa has suspended a one-match ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after US President Donald Trump called Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review. Balogun, sent off in the last-32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, will now be available to play in the last 16 against Belgium. He's the US's top scorer at the tournament with three goals. Fifa offered no reason or explanation for suspending Balogun's ban. It just cited "article 27 of the Fifa disciplinary code". It is the first time Article 27 has been used at a World Cup. Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said he did not know the fifth of July had become April Fools' Day, adding that his federation was not just defending themselves but defending football. Meanwhile, Morocco are already through to the quarter-finals after beating Canada 3-0 and now face France in a repeat of the 2022 semi-final. Egypt face Argentina tomorrow after beating Australia on penalties, with coach Hossam Hassan dedicating the win to the Egyptian and Palestinian people after walking across the pitch with a Palestinian flag. Tonight, Portugal face Spain at 11pm in Dallas and the US face Belgium at 4am in Seattle, with Balogun now available to start. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.

    6 Min.

  3. vor 3 Tagen

    Syria bombing kills nine, Iran prepares for Khamenei funeral and Bahrain condemns Tehran at UN

    In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Syria investigates a deadly bombing near Damascus’s main courthouse, after the attack killed nine people and injured more than 20. We also look ahead to the funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Public ceremonies are to begin this weekend before a series of processions across Iran and Iraq, while officials say Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is unlikely to appear because of security concerns. At the UN, Bahrain accuses Iran of carrying out hundreds of attacks on civilian infrastructure across the Gulf, saying missile and drone strikes have targeted residential areas, desalination plants, airports and critical facilities. Bahrain warned the attacks "threaten the security of the entire region". Meanwhile, shipping data suggests traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually returning to normal, with analysts reporting growing confidence among vessel operators despite the regional tension. And in the UAE, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, launches the Companies for Good 2031 Strategy, aiming to generate more than Dh20 billion ($5.44 billion) in corporate social responsibility projects over the next five years. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

    3 Min.
  4. World Cup round-up: Algeria out, Spain roar into last 16 and Egypt face major test tonight

    vor 3 Tagen

    World Cup round-up: Algeria out, Spain roar into last 16 and Egypt face major test tonight

    Algeria are out of the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Vancouver. Breel Embolo opened the scoring after 10 minutes and Dan Ndoye added a second just after half-time. Algeria had plenty of possession but not enough quality in the final third, and they failed to build the pressure they needed after falling behind. Switzerland will face either Colombia or Ghana in the last 16. Spain beat Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles for their first World Cup knockout win since 2010, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice. Spain have scored eight goals in four matches and are yet to concede. They face Portugal in Dallas on Monday. Portugal overcame Croatia 2-1 in a match defined by VAR controversy, with a World Cup-record four goals ruled out for offside. After the final whistle, the squad gathered as Cristiano Ronaldo held up Diogo Jota's number 21 shirt in tribute to their former teammate. Egypt are the only Arab nation who can still join Morocco in the last 16. Coach Hossam Hassan has confirmed Mohamed Salah is available tonight after an intensive rehabilitation programme following his muscle strain. Tonight, Egypt face Australia at 10pm UAE time, before Argentina face Cape Verde at 2am and Colombia face Ghana at 5.30am. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.

    4 Min.

  5. vor 4 Tagen

    Lebanon agreement under pressure, Syria-Gulf trade routes expand and Dubai unveils major road project

    In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, debate continues over Lebanon’s new agreement with Israel, with former US envoy Jeffrey Feltman questioning President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should take on Hezbollah. Legal experts also warn that a clause in the agreement could complicate efforts by victims of the war to pursue international accountability. We also have the latest on US-Iran diplomacy, as Qatar says this week’s indirect negotiations in Doha made positive progress towards a permanent agreement. The talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Syria says it is ready to become a new trade gateway linking the Gulf to the Mediterranean, with officials welcoming plans for new transport corridors through Iraq that could reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthen the UAE’s role in regional logistics. In business, Dubai’s inflation reaches its highest level in months as higher fuel, transport and food prices continue to weigh on the economy following the US-Iran conflict, although economists expect price pressures to ease later this year. And Dubai approves a major new elevated road alongside Sheikh Zayed Road as part of an 18 billion dirham development package that also includes new cultural, investment and urban planning initiatives. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

    3 Min.
  6. World Cup round-up: VAR drama continues, Harry Kane's late show and Algeria's biggest night

    vor 4 Tagen

    World Cup round-up: VAR drama continues, Harry Kane's late show and Algeria's biggest night

    England survived a scare against DR Congo, falling behind after seven minutes before Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to set up a 2-1 win. Kane now has five goals at the tournament. England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City in the last 16 in the early hours of Sunday. The USA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite finishing with 10 men after Folarin Balogun was sent off following a VAR review in the second half. Malik Tillman sealed it with a free kick in the 82nd minute. Balogun will miss the last-16 match against Belgium through suspension. Speaking of Belgium, they produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the tournament, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time in Seattle. Senegal led 2-0 with four minutes of normal time remaining before Romelu Lukaku pulled one back and Youri Tielemans headed in an equaliser. Then, in the final seconds of extra time with the clock at 124 minutes and 44 seconds, Belgium were awarded a penalty through VAR and Tielemans scored the latest goal ever recorded at a World Cup, leaving Senegal devastated. In transfer news, Ismael Saibari, who scored the winning penalty for Morocco against the Netherlands, will join Bayern Munich from PSV Eindhoven after the World Cup in a deal reported to be worth up to €55 million ($62 million). Tonight, Spain face Austria at 11pm. Portugal face Croatia at 3am tomorrow, and Algeria face Switzerland at 7am. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.

    5 Min.

  7. vor 5 Tagen

    Gaza faces pregnancy crisis, Iran talks resume in Doha and experts hail UAE anti-drug campaign

    In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Gaza health officials warn that the rate of miscarriages has risen to nearly 50 per cent. Doctors blame malnutrition, contaminated water, collapsing healthcare services and repeated displacement, with hundreds of miscarriages recorded in a month. We also turn to Doha, where Qatar is hosting a round of talks aimed at implementing the interim agreement between the US and Iran. While Qatari mediators continue efforts to move the process forward, Tehran insists its delegation is meeting only with Qatari officials and not American envoys. The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains under scrutiny as proposals for voluntary shipping service fees gather momentum despite opposition from the US. In Lebanon, the implementation of a US-brokered agreement with Israel is slowing as Israeli troop withdrawals from southern Lebanese areas are delayed. That has raised new questions about the next phase of the deal. And in the UAE, experts welcome the launch of a national anti-drug campaign, saying lasting progress will depend on addressing the psychological causes of addiction, reducing stigma and making it easier to access treatment. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

    3 Min.
  8. World Cup round-up: Mexico make history, France beat Sweden and England face DR Congo tonight

    vor 5 Tagen

    World Cup round-up: Mexico make history, France beat Sweden and England face DR Congo tonight

    Mexico won their first World Cup knockout match in 40 years, beating Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca after an hour-long storm delay. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored as Mexico maintained their run of clean sheets at this tournament. Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora also became the youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match since Pele in 1958. France delivered the most complete performance of the knockout stage so far as they beat Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice. He now has 18 World Cup goals, one behind Lionel Messi's all-time record. Mbappe's teammate Michael Olise has now contributed five assists across the tournament – the first player to reach that mark at a single World Cup since 1994. Manager Didier Deschamps had returned from his mother's funeral before the match. His France team face Paraguay in the last 16 this weekend. Norway also progressed after beating Ivory Coast 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner in the 86th minute to become the fastest player to hit 60 international goals, reaching the milestone in only 53 appearances. Norway face Brazil in the next round, the only team in men's international football they have never beaten. Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands coach after their last-32 defeat to Morocco. Marcelo Bielsa has also resigned as Uruguay coach after their group-stage exit. Egypt face Australia on Friday night, after Algeria take on Switzerland that morning. Tonight, England face DR Congo at 8pm UAE time, Belgium play Senegal at midnight and the US face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 4am. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.

    5 Min.
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