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Episodes · 25

World Cup round-up: Messi breaks scoring record, Algeria survive, but Jordan are eliminated

Jun 23, 2026 · 5m

Rubio visits Gulf to discuss Iran deal, Qatar blast kills 13 and UAE hotels see strong recovery

Jun 23, 2026 · 2m

US-Iran peace talks advance, Lebanon remains sticking point and Qatar gas plant explosion

Jun 22, 2026 · 3m

World Cup round-up: Egypt make history with first win, Morocco flying and Iraq face France tonight

Jun 22, 2026 · 5m

World Cup round-up: Qatar crushed 6-0 by Canada, Mexico through to knockouts and Morocco return to action

Jun 19, 2026 · 4m

US-Iran talks delayed, Israel seizes land and UAE tightens social media rules

Jun 19, 2026 · 3m

US-Iran pact signed, Lebanon unresolved and Khamenei's funeral

Jun 18, 2026 · 3m

World Cup round-up: England thrill, Ronaldo struggles and Qatar face Canada tonight

Jun 18, 2026 · 4m

World Cup round-up: Messi hat-trick, Iraq's return and Jordan's debut before England kick off tonight

Jun 17, 2026 · 5m

US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain

Jun 17, 2026 · 3m

First ships cross Strait of Hormuz blockade line and Israel strikes south Lebanon

Jun 16, 2026 · 3m

World Cup round-up: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran all draw, with Iraq, Algeria and Jordan to kick off next

Jun 16, 2026 · 5m

World leaders support US-Iran deal, Israel strikes Beirut and UAE launches AI authority

Jun 15, 2026 · 3m

World Cup round-up: Tunisia thrashed, Iran reach Los Angeles and Egypt & Saudi Arabia kick-off tonight

Jun 15, 2026 · 4m

Trump says Iran deal is close, Emaar unveils megaproject and World Bank cuts Gulf outlook

Jun 12, 2026 · 3m

World Cup round-up: Three red cards and a host nation off to a flying start

Jun 12, 2026 · 4m

World Cup 2026: Daily round-up trailer

Jun 11, 2026 · 1m

US-Iran strikes escalate, Dubai launches longevity authority and UAE businessman supports crash victims

Jun 11, 2026 · 2m

Iran and US exchange strikes, Israel orders residents to leave Tyre, and new rules for Dubai visa

Jun 10, 2026 · 3m

Violence grips Lebanon, Houthis issue Red Sea threat and Etihad predicts summer recovery

Jun 9, 2026 · 3m

Israel and Iran exchange attacks, regional airspace closures and Trump seeks to calm tensions

Jun 8, 2026 · 3m

Lebanon truce faces hurdles, UAE tightens wage rules and Dubai launches SME initiative

Jun 5, 2026 · 3m

Kuwait releases airport strike footage, Lebanon ceasefire agreed and UAE confirms no Ebola cases

Jun 4, 2026 · 3m

Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, ceasefire hopes fade in Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi renters get relief

Jun 3, 2026 · 3m

Trump intervenes to halt Lebanon attacks, Iraq cracks down on corruption and UAE approves weight-loss pill

Jun 2, 2026 · 3m