Much sensation accompanied the opening of Beirut International Airport in Khaldeh, nine kilometres from the Lebanese capital, on 23 April 1954. It…

France’s snap elections today (June 30) will be a crucial test of the nation’s politics, pitting the far right against the far left in a contest that…

There are few constants in Back to Alexandria, but as the title suggests, this is a film about a journey—both physical and emotional. For its main…

As the dust settles on the European Parliament election results, attention has turned to the potential influence of the far right's electoral gains…

Ten years ago, jihadist militants were on the rampage in Syria and Iraq. With territory the size of the United Kingdom under his control, the leader…

Ankara and Damascus may be on their way to improve relations and reconcile. Syria’s return to the Arab League and the revival of diplomatic relations…

US President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in the first televised debate with former President Donald Trump will only add to concerns that the…

Public opinion polls on upcoming elections in Britain and France reveal a lot about the right of the far right in Europe. In Britain, the…

Songs for Times of Darkness by Lebanese writer Iman Hmeidan is a poignant story of pain and how personal and collective anguish can be intertwined…

Iranians in Iran and around the world will go to voting booths today (28 June) to elect a new president. In fact, as I write these lines, the voting…