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Behind Victor Hugo's admiration of Islam
Culture & Social Affairs

Behind Victor Hugo's admiration of Islam

While serving as the French Consul General in Jeddah in 2012, Louis Blin began compiling an encyclopedia of French literature that referenced the…

Ali Almuqri 24 October , 2024
Opinion

Will the Lebanese embrace a narrative built on their ruin?

There is a narrative wafting out of Lebanon at the moment that many within Lebanon dare not veer away from. The party line is that "Israel’s war has…

Houssam Itani 24 October , 2024
Lebanon emergency aid is forthcoming, but not nearly enough Al Majalla
Business & Economy

Lebanon emergency aid is forthcoming, but not nearly enough

Lebanon continues to suffer from Israeli air strikes, leaving a trail of destruction of property and infrastructure, not to mention the human cost. A…

Abdulfattah Khattab 24 October , 2024
Relatives and supporters of Israelis held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 attacks call on the US to intervene for their release during a demonstration in Tel Aviv during Antony Blinken's October 22, 2024, visit. Jack GUEZ / AFP
Politics

Why hasn't Netanyahu hit Iran yet?

At Hatzerim Airbase on 23 October, Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant told Israeli pilots that “after we strike Iran, everyone will understand…

Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy 24 October , 2024
US election: Netanyahu wins either way
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US election: Netanyahu wins either way

Fares Garabet 23 October , 2024
Opinion

The day the 'dawn raiders' came for me

Living in Beirut, I had heard whispers of the “dawn raiders"— armed state security forces who arrive at your home at dawn— but never did I imagine…

Alia Mansour 23 October , 2024

Destruction, displacement tear through Gaza and Lebanon

October, 2024
AFP
AFP

A flock of pigeons flies away as a smoke cloud erupts after a rocket fired by an Israeli warplane hit a building in Beirut's southern suburb of Shayah on October 22, 2024.

REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

A person walks at the ruins of al-Omari mosque, which was destroyed in the Israeli military offensive, as Palestinians perform Friday prayers, in Gaza City.

Avichay Adraee/ REUTERS
Avichay Adraee/ REUTERS

Drone image shows displaced people in Jabalia, in this picture obtained from social media on October 21, 2024.

REUTERS/Yara Nardi
REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A woman reacts as members of security forces attempt to evict displaced people from an old hotel amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the Hamra neighbourhood of Beirut, Lebanon, October 21, 2024.

REUTERS
REUTERS

China Railway workers assemble a pipe jacking machine at the construction site of an underground railway station in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China October 17, 2024.

Mohd RASFAN / AFP
Mohd RASFAN / AFP

Crew members of the German navy replenishment ship Frankfurt am Main stand on deck as they approach Port Klang on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on October 15, 2024.

Atif ARYAN / AFP
Atif ARYAN / AFP

Afghan youths play volleyball at a field during sunset in Chimtal district of Balkh province on October 16, 2024.

JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / AFP
JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / AFP

Cyclists of team China compete during the women's team pursuit qualifying of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Ballerup, Denmark, on October 16, 2024.

MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP
MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP

Workers take part in a march against the reform of the pension system in Panama City on October 17, 2024.

AP /Charles Krupa
AP /Charles Krupa

A bald eagle flying past autumn leaves startles a flock of ducks and geese floating on Adams Pond, Friday, October 18, 2024, in East Derry, New Hampshire, US.

Morocco unemployment: A dark spot in an otherwise promising economy
Business & Economy

Morocco unemployment: A dark spot in an otherwise promising economy

Youth unemployment is becoming a hot topic in Morocco as the country drafts its 2025 budget, which will be presented in parliament on 20 October. It…

Mohamed Sharki 23 October , 2024
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh on October 9, 2024. SPA
Politics

Is Araghchi trying to save Gaza and Lebanon...or Iran?

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s new foreign minister, has just covered a lot of ground. His multi-nation tour of the region took in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt,…

Amr Emam 23 October , 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks from his plane upon arrival at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on October 22, 2024. Nathan Howard / AFP
Politics

Blinken makes final attempt at Gaza truce on last regional visit

The latest diplomatic shuttle mission by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken—which is likely to be his last before next month’s US presidential…

Con Coughlin 22 October , 2024
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Politics

Houthis seek expansion after reaching Bab al-Mandab

17 September 2026

After rapid advances, the Yemeni rebel group is fortifying its positions along the vital maritime chokepoint, while intensifying pressure in southwestern Taiz, northern Lahj, and Marib

Ibrahim Jalal
Al Majalla
Culture & Social Affairs

Backlash over Macklemore ban shows major US culture shift

16, Sep 2026

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his 'Free Palestine' speech and the British singer's meek rebuttal sparked an uproar on social media

Samer Abou Hawwach
Axel Rangel García
Politics

Francesca Albanese: the Palestine question is a global one

16 September 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, the UN Special Rapporteur says the backlash against her for speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza reveals much about the current international order

Elie Kossaifi
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

AI data centres: the costliest infrastructure race in history?

16 September 2026

Investment could reach $50tn by 2050, but electricity, semiconductors and data laws will determine where the factories of the new economy are built

Abdel-Rahman Ayas
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 13 September 2026. REUTERS
Politics

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war

15 September 2026

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Amir Handjani

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