Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends
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Ahmed Al Shara declared Syrian President and Gaza hostage release set for Thursday
(upbeat music) This is Trendanger, daily rundown of news from the Middle East and around the world, brought to you by the National. From Abu Dhabi, I'm Yasmin Al-Taji, here are today's headlines. The rebel coalition that overthrew Bashar al-Assad has declared Ahmad al-Shaba, president of Syria, and a consolidation of power for the man who played the leading role in toppling the former government. (speaking in foreign language) The constitution that was in place under the former regime has been annulled, and the military and quote all security agencies of the Baigon regime, unquote, have also been dissolved, according to Colonel Hassan Abdullah Ali, spokesman for the rebel umbrella group known as the operations room. A Palestine advocacy group said Israeli authorities will release 110 Palestinian detainees on Thursday. That's part of an exchange under Agaza ceasefire deal in effect, as agreed to, with Hamas. The group of detainees sent to be released includes 30 minors. Three Israeli hostages and five Thai captives will also be released. And President Sheikh Mohammed on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary in Abu Dhabi. According to state news agency Wham, the leaders discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations and enhance cooperation, particularly on economy, trade, investment, and development. That's all for this morning's headlines. You can get these stories at our site and visit the national news.com/podcasts for more like this. (speaking in foreign language) The National. (upbeat music) (upbeat music)