In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran puts forward a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, as diplomatic activity intensifies.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes kill at least 14 people, with continued exchanges of fire despite continuing ceasefire pressures.
In Washington, new details emerge after a gunman opens fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting a major security response.
In the UAE, the government launches a Dh1 billion industrial fund aimed at boosting local manufacturing and strengthening supply chains.
In Dubai, the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland could take months or even up to a year, as legal and security challenges slow the process.
Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.
