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Elon Musk’s Twitter future, January 6 hearings, Jeremy Clarkson apology — Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.

 

On today's episode, conversations revolve around the bisht Lionel Messi wore as he lifted the World Cup.

 

Elon Musk has yet to make a statement about whether he will be stepping down as chief executive of Twitter.

 

In the US, a House of Representatives committee investigating the Capitol insurrection on January 6 last year recommends that former president Donald Trump should face four criminal charges.

 

Jeremy Clarkson is trending after he tweeted an apology for his remarks against the Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

Argentina World Cup win, Elon Musk poll, Iran’s central bank — Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.

 

On today's episode, Argentina are crowned 2022 World Cup champions after defeating France in a penalty shoot-out, with Google reporting that one of the top searches online has been “How many times has Argentina won the World Cup?”

 

Iran’s central bank governor blames nationwide protests for stoking inflation, which has resulted in the currency dropping by about 20 per cent in value since demonstrations began.

 

Elon Musk posts a poll asking users if he should step down from his role as head of Twitter.

Lebanon shooting, Bosnia and Herzegovina status, Global Knowledge Index — Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.

 

On today's episode, an Irish soldier with the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is killed after unidentified assailants open fire on a passing convoy.

 

EU leaders agree to offer Bosnia and Herzegovina candidate status to join the bloc, putting the volatile Balkan nation at the start of a long road to membership.

 

The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and 25th internationally on the 2022 Global Knowledge Index while travellers arriving in Egypt must now disclose the exact value of cash or goods they are carrying.

Morocco heartbreak, Iran expelled, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss - Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.

 

On today's episode, Morocco’s magical World Cup run ended after a valiant performance against reigning champions France.

 

The UAE Central Bank raised its benchmark borrowing rate after the US Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate for the seventh time in 2022.

 

World powers at the UN headquarters in New York voted in favour of booting Iran out of the body given the task of protecting and empowering women.

 

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is also on the minds of many after various media outlets report the DJ has died in an apparent suicide.

Argentina beat Croatia, Iraqi pomegranates, US nuclear fusion - Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.

 

On today's episode, in the World Cup semi-final, Lionel Messi and Argentina dominate Croatia, winning 3-0.

 

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issues a decree defining the country’s maritime borders in the Mediterranean.

 

Shoppers in the UAE will now be able to buy pomegranates grown in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

 

The US Department of Energy announces a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion, possibly a revolutionary power source.

FTX CEO arrested, Libyan charged for 1988 Pan AM flight bombing - Trending

Cody Combs gives a round-up of today’s trends.

UAE launches Moon mission, Morocco become World Cup semi-finalists

Cody Combs gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Russia releases US basketball star, Spain’s football coach fired after loss — Trending

Cody Combs gives a round-up of today’s trends.

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Saudi Arabia, Cop28 in UAE 2023 – Trending

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.On today's episode, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit to forge closer ties with Riyadh and other Arab states.Badri Khamenei, the estranged sister of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has spoken out against her brother in solidarity with her detained daughter and protesters.
Syria's government will close state agencies for two days this month due to severe fuel shortages, while US special envoy for climate John Kerry has praised the decision to hold the Cop28 climate summit in the UAE next year.

Morocco defeats Spain, Lebanon’s national income, Yemeni-led peace process — Trending

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On today's episode, Morocco knock out Spain on penalties to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals.

A new report says outside remittances account for more than half of Lebanon’s national income.

US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking calls for increased engagement and support for a Yemeni-led peace process.

Broadcaster Al Jazeera says it will file a lawsuit at the International Criminal Court over the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.