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Harris and Trump rake in big-money campaign contributions Diana Estefanía Rubio
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Harris and Trump rake in big-money campaign contributions

Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July, donations have poured in to support Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House,…

Al Majalla - London 24 September , 2024
Opinion

Iraq's political profiteers vie for influence over parliament speaker selection

In 1642, English philosopher Thomas Hobbes conducted a state-of-nature thought experiment in his book De Cive, placing people in a pre-social…

Ayad Al-Anbar 24 September , 2024
Two books shine a light on the dark parts of America’s history
Culture & Social Affairs

Two books shine a light on the dark parts of America’s history

All countries have their patriots, but few are as proud as America’s. They exult in the lofty ideals of the Founding Fathers. They marvel at their…

The Economist 24 September , 2024
Houthi-mobilised fighters parade during a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Houthi takeover in Sanaa, Yemen, September 21, 2024. Reuters
Politics

Houthis in Syria: Genuine threat or political posturing?

Recent threats by the Houthis to launch ground attacks against Israel—coupled with escalating Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine—have…

Haid Haid 24 September , 2024
Members of Lebanon's powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah parade with a mock missile launcher in this file photo. AFP
Politics

Will Hezbollah choose to keep its word—or its arsenal?

In less than a week, Israel has managed to significantly degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities, communications systems, and chain of command…

Hanin Ghaddar 24 September , 2024
Opinion

With every strike, a Hezbollah-Israel deal slips further away

These are difficult times for Hezbollah. In terms of its leadership, the group has all but been decapitated. In terms of its communication systems,…

Ibrahim Hamidi 25 September , 2024
Hostages forgotten? Netanyahu adds new war goal
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Hostages forgotten? Netanyahu adds new war goal

Fares Garabet 23 September , 2024
Opinion

Hezbollah vs Israel: Don't force us to choose between two killers

Since Hezbollah launched its "supportive" war against Israel, it has become clear just how deeply Tel Aviv has penetrated its security, intelligence…

Alia Mansour 23 September , 2024
Parents who can afford it are increasingly forking out money for private lessons for their children to compensate for Egypt's deteriorating education system. Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Quality education falls out of reach for many Egyptians

As the Egyptian pound continues to depreciate and prices soar, families are now having to make painful compromises. Once a free public service,…

Marcelle Nasr 23 September , 2024
Plumes of smoke rise from the site of the Israeli raid that targeted the Jabal al-Rayhan area in the Jezzine region of southern Lebanon on September 21, 2024. AFP
Politics

Israel and Hezbollah creep closer to all-out war

For nearly a year, Israel has fought a defensive war on its border with Lebanon. Since 8 October, the pattern has been familiar. Civilians on both…

The Economist 23 September , 2024
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People shout slogans as they gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran, Iran, 8 April 2026. Majid Asgaripour / Reuters
Politics

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to hold

07 April 2026

If the ceasefire collapses, China has an interest in getting the two sides back to the table, but it would be a difficult task given Tehran's deep mistrust of the US and Israel.

Xiaotong Yang
Al Majalla
Politics

5 unanswered questions on the US-Iran ceasefire

09 April 2026

The fragile truce faces significant obstacles.

John Haltiwanger
Al Majalla
Politics

The US-Iran war tanked Trump's popularity at home

07 April 2026

Instead of the "no endless wars" they were promised, Americans were thrown into a disastrous war and were feeling the economic pinch at the gas pump

Brian Katulis
Awami Rickshaw Union workers holding posters of Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, shout slogans after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in Lahore on 8 April 2026. Arif ALI / AFP
Politics

Behind the truce: Pakistan mediation proves pivotal

08 April 2026

Islamabad is humming with behind-the-scenes diplomacy to turn this tentative pause into lasting peace.

Kaswar Klasra
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shake hands during a session at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on 29 March 2026. Reuters
Politics

Palestinian executions are now official Israel policy

08 April 2026

Israel's parliament approved a draconian death penalty law last week that only applies to Palestinian prisoners, in a move that the UN says "would constitute a war crime"

Khaled Essam Eleslamboly

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