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A man views a tattered Palestinian flag flying in a ruined building in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on September 16, 2024 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)

Ceasefire talks 'distant' and Iran dispute with India - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

A Sherrif block the street outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024 following a shooting incident at former US president Donald Trump's golf course. Trump's campaign reported Sunday that there had been "gunshots in his vicinity" but added that the Republican presidential candidate was safe. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Apparent Trump assassination attempt and Israel investigates Lebanon leaflets - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

TUCSON, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 12: Republican presidential nominee, former U. S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign event at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on September 12, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Former President Donald Trump held a campaign event to speak on the economy. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump says no more debates and Putin warns Nato - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

An internally displaced Palestinian boy inspects his family's shelter at a UNRWA-run school, a school-turned-shelter known as al-Jaouni, following an Israeli air strike in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, 11 September 2024. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 18 Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured following Israeli air strikes. The Israeli military stated that it conducted a 'precise strike' on militants operating inside a Hamas command and control center in the area of Nuseirat in central Gaza. More than 40,000 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis have been killed, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), since Hamas militants launched an attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip on 07 October 2023, and the Israeli operations in Gaza and the West Bank which followed it. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

Six UNRWA staff killed and El Sisi denounces 'hunger as weapon'

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 10: People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U. S. President Donald Trump at a debate watch party at The Abbey, an iconic gay bar, on September 10, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Harris and Trump are facing off in their first presidential debate of the 2024 presidential cycle. Mario Tama / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump and Harris hold heated debate and Israel rams polio convoy - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 10: Teams conduct a search and rescue operation after Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced Palestinians in Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, Gaza on September 10, 2024. It was reported that a 9-meter-deep pit was formed due to attack, at least 20 tents were burned and many people were buried under the sand. (Photo by Abdallah F.s. Alattar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel bombs displacement camp and Sheikh Khaled meets Modi - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

Queen Rania of Jordan speaks at the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, northern Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo / Luca Bruno)

Queen Rania condemns Gaza 'double standard' and filmmaker voices support - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's headlines

UAE's defender #04 Kouame Kouadio celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers football match between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on September 5, 2024. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

UAE secure World Cup qualifier win and Egypt army chief visits Gaza border - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands before a map of the Gaza Strip, telling viewers that Israel must retain control over the Salah Al Din corridor, on September 2, 2024. Reuters

Salah Al Din a 'red line' for Israel and Lebanese ex-bank chief charged

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

This handout photograph taken and released by Turkish Presidency Press Office on February 14, 2024, shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) being welcome by his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) as he arrives at Cairo International Airport during his official visit to Egypt. (Photo by TURKISH PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / TURKISH PRESIDENCY PRESS OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

El Sisi to visit Turkey and new Nissan Patrol unveiled - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website on September 2, 2024, Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy makes a statement on arms sales to Israel. Britain said Monday it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a "clear risk" that they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law. (Photo by PRU / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, SATIRICAL, ADVERTISING PURPOSES - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / PRU "

UK places partial arms embargo on Israel and Kuwait opens new embassy

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

Protesters invade an highway during an anti-government rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza since October, in Tel Aviv on September 1, 2024. Families of Israeli hostages have called for a nationwide general strike starting September 1 night to force the government to reach a deal to secure the release of captives still held in Gaza. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Israeli union strikes and Salah scores for Liverpool - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today's trends

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