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Second earthquake strikes Turkey-Syria, Biden’s surprise Kyiv visit — Trending

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On today's episode, a new 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits the Turkey-Syria border region at a depth of 7.7km, killing three people and injuring 213.

The UN Security Council approves a statement expressing “dismay” at Israel's plans to legalise settlements on occupied Palestinian territories, and says it opposes all unilateral measures that “impede peace”.

The trial of a four-day working week in the UK is celebrated as a “major breakthrough” after the majority of companies announce their intention to continue with the shorter week.

US President Joe Biden hugs his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives in Kyiv for a surprise visit, which coincides with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US pledges $100 million for Turkey, Idex in Abu Dhabi, Meta’s paid verification — Trending

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Iraqi Jassim Al Asadi freed, Dubai home to largest solar-powered data centre — Trending

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On today's episode, a UAE-drafted UN Security Council resolution calling on Israel to “immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory” is expected to be put to a vote on Monday.

The death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has climbed above 41,000, with hopes fading of finding more survivors.

Iraqi environmental activist Jassim Al Asadi has been freed, two weeks after being kidnapped by unidentified gunmen.

Dubai is now home to the world’s largest solar-powered data centre, which is located in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park worldwide.

UAE orders $50 million for Syria, Jordanian parliament budget - Trending

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On today's episode, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed orders an additional $50 million in aid to support people in Syria affected by last week's earthquake.

Jordan's parliament passes the state budget for this year, forecasting slight deficit reduction and constant inflation and economic growth, state media said.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Turkey on Sunday to see the response to the deadliest catastrophe in the country's history.

Actress Raquel Welch, passes away at the age of 82. She first became prominent in the 1960s and is widely remembered for her films ‘One Million Years BC’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage’ to name a few. In her storied career, she had at least 70 film and television credits.

Elon Musk at WGS, Google search queries about UFOs — Trending

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On today's episode, anticipation builds up as Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is expected to speak on the final day of the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will never forget the help sent by others after last week's powerful earthquake that has killed more than 31,600 people so far.

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stresses the significance of holding Cop28 in the UAE and sees it as an “opportunity to zero in on what has been an elusive target” — meeting climate targets.

According to Google, there is a lot of search interest in UFOs, with other search queries being “what is in the sky”, “what are the objects spotted in the sky”, and “objects spotted in the sky”.

Earthquake humanitarian aid, World Government Summit — Trending

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On today's episode, Syrian President Bashar Al Assad agrees to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid through two more border crossings from Turkey for an initial period of three months.

Rescuers pull a boy, 13, from beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey's southern Hatay province.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is “deeply concerned” about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to build about 10,000 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Heads of state, ministers and delegates are going into day two of the World Government Summit in Dubai to discuss the future of government, the global economy and how technology will affect our lives.

UN remorse over Syria quake aid, Dubai air taxis, Super Bowl — Trending

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On today's episode, the UN's emergency relief co-ordinator Martin Griffiths says the humanitarian agency has failed the people of north-west Syria after efforts to deliver aid to the victims of last week's earthquake stall.

The three-day World Government Summit officially begins in the UAE, under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”.

Dubai is expected to have air taxis flying over its skies within three years, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

Rihanna performs her biggest hits and announces her second pregnancy as she makes her long-awaited return to the stage at the Super Bowl.

Turkey and Syria Emergency, UAE’s Hope Mars probe — Trending

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On today's episode, more than 21,000 people have been killed in Turkey and Syria as a result of Monday's earthquake.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Washington while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expresses his hope that more than one border crossing is made available for the delivery of aid to Syria.

The UAE’s Hope Mars probe moves into a new orbit around Mars to study one of the planet’s tiny moons.

EU emergency funds, Twitter glitches, LeBron James record - Trending

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On today's episode, the EU will supply funding to Turkey and Syria through its Civil Protection Mechanism and emergency humanitarian assistance worth €6.5 million ($7m).
Twitter says they are “working” to fix problems experienced by users on the social platform.
Moody's Investors Service cuts Egypt's credit rating due to reduced buffers and shock absorption capacity.
LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mark of 38,387 points.

State of Emergency and Turkey, US President Joe Biden - 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, more than 7,800 have been killed as a result of the earthquake that affected Turkey, Syria and other neighbouring countries. The ICRC called on Syria’s warring sides to allow aid groups into rebel-held Idlib to assist victims of the earthquake. US President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. IAEA chief has suggested an alternative agreement to Iran nuclear deal to break impasse.