Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Lebanese Civil Defence try to put out a fire in a building after it was hit by an Israeli air strike. Reuters.
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What is the goal of Israel’s new war in Lebanon?

With southern areas under threat of occupation, Lebanese government and Hezbollah have few options to deter invasion

A US attack aircraft prepares to launch from the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury. US Navy via Reuters.
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Who will endure the highest cost of the Iran war?

What happens if Iranian Kurdish groups enter the conflict?

How far will the conflict expand across the Middle East?

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Cheaper semaglutide medications look set to transform the market. AFP

New wave of cut-price generic weight-loss drugs to rival Ozempic and Wegovy

Patent expiry on blockbuster drugs opens door to manufacturing boom

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Heavy rain and thunder in Abu Dhabi and Dubai amid warning over 55kph winds

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Dubai schoolboy with rare disorder appeals for support to secure Dh10m treatment

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UAE hits retailers with more than 200 fines for price hikes amid Iran crisis

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UAE supermarket looks at 7,000km freight route from Europe to keep shelves full

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UAE's use of American GPUs makes US tech a 'dominant standard', Trump's AI adviser says

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President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian missile attacks with world leaders

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