Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

US President Donald Trump attends a business forum in Abu Dhabi on May 16, 2025. AFP.

Will Middle East tension ease following Trump’s visit?

US leader's tour highlighted role diplomacy can play to address Iran, Syria and Gaza issues

Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

Trump’s first 100 days: What ‘America first’ means for the Middle East

Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing

Egypt

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi at the Arab League summit in Baghdad, where he called on the US to push for a truce in Gaza. Reuters

El Sisi appeals to Trump to push for a Gaza truce as negotiations resume

The Egyptian leader delivered his most scathing criticism of Israel during the Arab summit meeting in Baghdad

MENA

Food prices push up Egypt's inflation in April

Business

Qatar and Egypt say Gaza war mediation efforts continue despite escalation

MENA

What Trump’s proposed tariffs could mean for Arab film industry

Film & TV

Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun greets Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the presidential palace in Baabda in January. Reuters

Lebanon banks on Arab diplomacy to ease Israeli pressure over Hezbollah

President Joseph Aoun's recent travels seek to improve previously strained ties with Gulf and Arab countries

MENA

Upscale community hub that's risen from the ashes of the Beirut Port explosion

Food

Bringer of peace: What the Middle East is expecting of Pope Leo

MENA

Lebanon Pavilion in Venice calls for ban on white phosphorus in weaponry

Art & Design

Dramatic gowns by Lebanese designers on Cannes red carpet

Fashion & Beauty

Heidi Klum and Elie Saab break Cannes red carpet rule

Fashion & Beauty

Trump lifts Syria's sanctions ahead of meeting with Al Shara

MENA

Confusion reigns as Manchester City look a team uncertain of themselves

Goodison Park will always remain the home of Everton

Trump thanks 'amazing' UAE for visit

Make it in the Emirates: UAE setting 'new manufacturing standard' in the region

A Paris trial and the uphill battle faced by Syrians in search for justice

'Dreams really do come true': Former Dubai resident JJ on winning Eurovision

Two dead and many hurt as Mexican tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Inside Abu Dhabi's first showcase of contemporary South Korean art

Who's attending the Arab League Summit in Baghdad?

El Sisi appeals to Trump to push for a Gaza truce as negotiations resume in Doha

A Paris trial and the uphill battle faced by Syrians in search for justice

Turkey discovers natural gas reserve in Black Sea worth $30 billion, Erdogan says

Artwork towering over Arab Summit aims to show beauty of Iraq's past and present

Egypt urges citizens to shelter amid protests and deadly clashes in Tripoli

Israeli air strike kills at least 24 in Gaza

Israel 'severely damages' Yemen ports in new strikes

Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House

Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House

Etihad Rail to launch passenger service in 2026

Etihad Rail to launch passenger service in 2026

Donald Trump treated to Emirati hair dance tradition during UAE visit

Donald Trump treated to Emirati hair dance tradition during UAE visit

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