Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Protestors in Malaga, southern Spain, take part in a demonstration against the US operation in Venezuela. AFP

Why the US action in Venezuela is unnerving the Middle East

History of American militarism and threats of escalation keeping the region on edge

The US military launched large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on its personnel. Reuters.

How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?

The year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025

How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again

UAE news

Matt Damon and Gary White of the Water.org nonprofit organisation at one of their initiatives in Indonesia in 2018. Photo: Water.org

Why the 'world's greatest challenge' is solvable

Abu Dhabi talk to hear the water crisis is a global one but many of the solutions can be found in the UAE

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Turkish Foreign Minister

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Serbia

UAE

UAE hospitals hit peak flu season as doctors say virus is worst in decade

UAE

Dubai schools warn parents about health risk of social media challenges

UAE

Gulf faces hotter and more humid climate as world nears Paris threshold

UAE

My Dubai RentJeweller uses stunning Dh220,000 duplex as craft studio

UAE

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