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Asian Network,04 Mar 2026,60 mins

Iran attacks, AI and Muslim voting

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As the US and Israel's war with Iran continues, Iran has launched counter attacks on surrounding countries, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. British south Asians reveal what life is like in Dubai while facing drones and missile attacks. Plus, AI expert Sidrah Hassan unpacks the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and its potential. She discusses this with gap year student Ana Chatoo and music writer Ishaan Dasgupta. The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK with Monika Plaha. Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Hello
    Hello
    Sigala, Leigh‐Anne & Jonita Gandhi
  3. 2.
    Door
    Door
    Mickey Singh, Annural Khalid & MXRCI
  4. 3.
    Saiyaara (from Saiyaara)
    Saiyaara (from Saiyaara)
    Faheem Abdullah