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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.

Sudan’s agreement, Lebanon’s business problems, Kirstie Alley — Trending

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On today's episode, Sudan’s ruling military and a major pro-democracy coalition have signed a milestone agreement to restore the country’s democratic transition.

 

London’s oldest Arabic bookshop is set to close after 44 years due to “unsustainable” costs stemming from economic challenges.

 

Business conditions in Lebanon’s private sector continue to deteriorate, falling to a seven-month low in November as new orders declined.

 

Kirstie Alley, the actress best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the sitcom Cheers, has died, aged 71.

Iran’s morality police, UAE sustainability measures, England to face France — Trending

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On today's episode, Iran's attorney general Mohammad Montazeri hints that the operations of the country's morality police have been suspended.

 

The UAE Cabinet approves a plan to introduce new sustainability standards for buildings and roads to reduce the country's carbon footprint.

 

Brazilian football great Pele says he is “strong” and grateful for the support he has received after being admitted to hospital earlier this week.

 

England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with reigning champions France.

UAE National Day, Morocco in last 16 of World Cup, Harry and Meghan documentary - Trending

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

Dubai Ruler praises Tunisia at World Cup, Buckingham Palace aide resigns - Trending

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

Arab Moon mission, Will Smith reflects on Oscars slap, Kim and Kanye divorce - Trending

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On today's episode, the Arab world’s first Moon mission is set to launch plus US President Joe Biden and other leaders applauded the USA win over Iran. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reached a settlement in their divorce, while Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah on The Daily Show about the famous slap at the Oscars in March.