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

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

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

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

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

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.

 

Dubai is getting a new university to support students from underprivileged backgrounds, backed by a Dh400 million donation from local developer Sobha Realty.

 

Rumours continue to surround Kate Middleton’s prolonged absence from the public eye.

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

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 President Vladimir Putin claimed his fifth term in office on Sunday. Exit polls showed him winning Russia's election, despite widespread protests at polling stations.

 

Former US president Donald Trump increased his dark language at the weekend, warning of a “bloodbath” if he loses the election in November, and saying some immigrants are “not people”.

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

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 the Princess of Wales and her three children.

 

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah made history with Liverpool after scoring his 20th goal of the season. He is the first player in the club’s history to reach that mark in seven consecutive seasons.

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

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 rare space event known as a nova explosion is expected to be visible from Earth before the end of September.

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

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, despite global condemnation of a further attack.

The UAE has announced plans to intensify humanitarian efforts to help Palestinians in Gaza during the holy month, said Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council.

 

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

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 the Asian Champions League after they defeated Al-Nassr in a penalty shoot-out victory in Riyadh.

In one of the biggest upsets of the tennis season, Novak Djokovic has been knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters.

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

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 the UAE, the first day of Ramadan started with a weather alert for foggy conditions across the country with motorists urged to drive carefully due to poor road visibility.

 

In sport, Brahim Diaz is trending. According to reports by Marca and other Spanish media, the Real Madrid star and Malaga-born Brahim Diaz has chosen to represent Morocco.

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

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 have delivered a total of 169 tonnes of aid since the operation was launched.

 

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed has ordered the release of 735 prisoners for Ramadan this year.

 

Dubai, meanwhile, has issued a law mandating a 20 per cent annual tax on foreign banks operating within the emirate, with exceptions granted to those licensed within the Dubai International Financial Centre.