Special coverage on the attack on Iran
Iraq at risk of fragmentation
Israel's war on Gaza and its regional repercussions
This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit
Can US-Russian diplomacy end the wars in Ukraine and Iran?
The famous mountain range feeds the great Asian rivers like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra, upon which almost two billion depend. Problems here will ripple across the Arab world
Local opposition is growing over power costs, water, and land use, turning AI expansion into a political hot potato
Technology keeps us connected, but it may be changing what human closeness really means
Several recent studies have delved into the psychology behind the belief in secret plots, whether it be in health, politics, or technology
Saved from default in 2024, Egypt's macroeconomic policies and central bank flexibility have helped steady the ship amid the fallout of Israel's war on Gaza and the US war on Iran
It won't help consumers, won't help Kyiv, and won't mean riches for Moscow
Gulf states haven't stopped investing in their neighbours, but resilience now weighs alongside returns and influence. Syria and Lebanon show what that means in practice
Trade routes and composition have changed, but not the overall flow, with ASEAN countries playing a bigger role
French riot police walk past burning objects in a street amid clashes with protesters in Paris as part of nationwide protests against the cost of living and rising fuel prices on 17 October 2026.
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