Special coverage on the attack on Iran
US-Iran war and the regional repercussions
Sabre-rattling social media statements are par for the course with the US president, whose performative declarations keep everyone guessing, but do they produce lasting results?
![GIORGIO VIERA / AFP](https://static.majalla.com/styles/1140x799/public/2026-05/211276.jpeg.webp?VersionId=qTIIFFR5doRK9jRt9Wj7RB2CuLUsbSIQ "People hold Cuban flags and a flag supporting US President Donald Trump while participating in the "Cuba Libre" demonstration in the city of Hialeah, Florida, on 24 March 2026.")
Has the US marked Cuba for regime change?
Small, low-cost, and difficult to jam, they give traditional defence systems little time to respond
China's J-35 is more than a new stealth fighter. It represents Beijing's attempt to challenge the global dominance of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
The growing popularity of these apps shows how people like the ability to monitor events themselves and draw their own conclusions, without media spin
Satellite technology from China and data analysis from Russia have helped Tehran be far more precise with its missiles and drones in its war against the US and Israel.
Rising prices, dollar pressures, and Red Sea disruption are making Eid al-Adha increasingly unaffordable, exposing Egypt's dependence on imports and deepening concerns over food security
Pilgrims continue to stream into Mecca despite rising travel costs and regional tensions following war in the Gulf.
Algeria is one of Africa's largest producers of hydrocarbons, and its proximity to customers in Europe makes it of growing interest as importers fret over a prolonged supply crisis from countries
We calculate the drag on growth from fitful presidential policymaking
Pilgrims pray in front of Kaaba on the day they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 24
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