Alexander Betts

Al Majalla tracks a rapidly shifting battlefield where stamina, not speed, will determine the ultimate victor

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

The achievements of September's US-China summit are underwhelming: a short trade truce extension, a reciprocal tariff reduction, a coal purchase, talks on AI, and two pandas. The rest is what matters

Headlines have centred on the flight of bullion while commentators have speculated about the prompts. The reality is a little more nuanced

From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival