Yasmeen Altaji

Abu Dhabi, Chicago

Assistant Podcast Producer at The National

Podcasts @TheNationalNews | Founder @thewordmideast | ✍️/🎙️ @AJEnglish @BBC @MiddleEastEye | @ColumbiaJourn + @MedillSchool + @BienenSchoolNU

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Articles

Jordan foils 'plot' against kingdom and Israeli medics refuse to serve

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Yasmeen Altaji

Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and importing rockets illegally and the possession of explosives. Israeli medics are refusing to serve in Gaza. Judicial officials in Turkey have rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending the outcome of his corruption trial.
Lebanon under US pressure and EU boosts aid to Palestine

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Lebanese sources have told The National the government is under pressure from the US and other foreign officials to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff. The European Union is upping its financial aid to Palestine. A second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome.
Iran and US plan further talks, and Al Shara visits UAE

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

There has been a longstanding need from the Indian community to have a religious premises where they can practise their beliefs. Currently there is a very, very small temple in Bur Dubai and the community has outgrown this. So this will be a major temple and open to all denominations and a place should reflect India’s diversity. It fits so well into the UAE’s own commitment to tolerance and pluralism and coming in the year of tolerance gives it that extra dimension.
UAE accuses Sudan of false claims and markets react to Trump tariff pause

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

The UAE has accused Sudan’s army of lodging false allegations at the International Court of Justice. Global markets continue to fluctuate amid uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on some of his sweeping tariffs. French President Emmanuel Macron has said his country plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months.
Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

It is among the greatest health debates of our time; splashed across newspapers with contradicting headlines - is coffee good for you or not? Depending on what you read, it is either a cancer-causing, sleep-depriving, stomach ulcer-inducing black death or the secret to long life, cutting the chance of stroke, diabetes and cancer.
Decline in global market continues, and France condemns Gaza displacement

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed” to any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Iran-backed factions in Iraq could be ready to disarm ahead of potential nuclear talks between Iran and the US.
Middle East markets slump and conflict continues in Sudan

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said. Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
Israel's new Gaza corridor and Hungary's ICC exit

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are seeking shelter after one of the biggest mass displacements of the war. Hungary is leaving the International Criminal Court. Gulf Co-operation Council countries were largely spared from US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Israel plans new corridor to break up southern GazaHungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visitsWhat is the ICC?
Israel expands Gaza offensive, and Iran's nuclear capacity

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010 Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise...
Israel bombs Beirut, and Trump to visit Gulf countries | The National

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Israel said it bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump expects the first overseas trip of his second term in office to include visits to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. The US says Syria’s new government is a step in the right direction, but it might not be enough for sanctions to be lifted.