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The Voice of a Changing Region. Established in 1975, Arab News is the Middle East’s leading English language daily. www.arabnews.com

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These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.

- #Lebanon PM says country facing dangerous escalation as Israeli strikes continue

- #Oman Maritime Security Centre warns of suspected sea min... more

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT

- Pentagon chief says #US ready to restart strikes on #Iran if no deal

- US sanctions Iranian buyers of military technology

- #Israeli forces ... more

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.

- Trump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on moving forward with #Iran deal

- Lebanese and #Israel officers meet, Aoun tells Se... more

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT.

- #Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sites

- Lebanon to hold military talks with #Israel at #Pentagon on Friday

- Report says... more

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Daniel Benaim
MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow; former senior advisor in the Biden administration
Middle East Institute
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S14 E3 | Daniel Benaim, MEI Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow
Ehud Olmert
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Former Israeli government
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Faisal Abbas
Editor of Arab News; noted regional journalist and author
Arab News
Episode: The Gulf in Cross Fire: A conversation with Faisal J. Abbas
Fouad Siniora
Former Prime Minister of Lebanon
Lebanon government, Taif agreement architect
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S14 E1 I Fouad Siniora, Former Prime Minister of Lebanon
Mustafa Noman
Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister
Yemeni Government
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S14 E1 | Mustafa Noman, Yemeni Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
Fahad Nazer
Spokesperson for the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington
Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S13 E14 | Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson, Saudi Embassy in Washington DC
Michael Ratney
Former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia and longtime American diplomat
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S13 E13 | Former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Amjad Tadros
Former CBS producer and author of 'The Fixer'
Book: The Fixer
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S13 E12 | Amjad Tadros Ex-CBS Producer author of ‘The Fixer’
John Pagano
CEO of Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global
Episode: Frankly Speaking | S13 E11 | John Pagano CEO of Red Sea Global

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Katie Jensen
Host of Frankly Speaking

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    “ لا تصدق كل ماتسمعه.هنآك ثلاث جوانب للقصة.أنت ، وهم والحقيقة “. "Don’t believe everything you hear. There are always three sides to a story. Yours, theirs and the truth “.

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- The show is valued for timely, policy-focused insights into Middle East geopolitics.
- Listeners appreciate the concise, issue-driven discussions with varied expert guests.
- Some feedback notes the conversations can be dense but highly informative for sponsors and guests seeking depth.

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Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Q: Ahead of Israel's elections, do you see a shift in political leadership that could change regional policy?
Olmert believes there is a real likelihood of a coalition shifting toward opposition parties, including Arab party participation, which could alter Israel's security and diplomatic approach.
Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Q: What are your thoughts on the allegations of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank?
He contends that certain actions by settlers and security forces amount to war crimes and ethnic cleansing, calling for accountability and international scrutiny rather than defensiveness.
Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Q: How did you view the Obama-era deal in hindsight, and what does that mean for today?
Olmert indicates the Obama deal was not perfect but preferable to the status quo; it could serve as a constructive framework if updated to reflect current realities and stronger verification.
Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Q: Do you think a renewed Iran nuclear agreement is feasible, and what should it look like?
He argues for a new agreement between the US and Iran that halts enrichment, includes comprehensive IAEA supervision, and avoids humiliating any party, suggesting this as the most realistic path to stability.
Frankly Speaking | S14 E2 | Ehud Olmert, Former Prime Minister of Israel
Q: What is the endgame you see for the current US-Israel approach to Iran?
Olmert emphasizes that without a clear endgame and robust diplomatic agreement, military actions risk becoming an endless stalemate, and advocates for pursuing a new, verifiable deal with sanctions and inspections to curb Iran's nuclear activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arab News

What is Arab News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show covers high-stakes geopolitics in the Middle East, with frequent focus on US-Saudi relations, regional diplomacy, conflicts (notably in Gaza), humanitarian issues, and the economic ambitions shaping the region (Vision 2030, tourism development, and major projects). Guests include former diplomats, ministers, journalists, and business leaders, offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on policy, security, and global power dynamics.

- It often centers on strategic dialogues, peace process prospects, and the interplay between international organizations, national governments, and regional actors. The tone tends to be analytic and policy-forward, with emphasis on practical implications for stakeholders like governments, multinationals,... more

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1. Daniel Benaim
2. Ehud Olmert
3. Faisal Abbas
4. Fouad Siniora
5. Mustafa Noman
6. Fahad Nazer
7. Michael Ratney
8. Amjad Tadros

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