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'An Arabian in Iran' by Nada al-Azhari, published in May 2024, explores life in Iran from an Arab's perspective.
Culture & Social Affairs

A new book casts fresh light on the people and culture of Iran

Since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, the world has lacked insight into how the country’s people view their lives and society under the rule of…

Mohamed abi Samra 21 June , 2024
Refugees from Sudan line up to enter Egypt at the Ergin crossing. AFP
Business & Economy

Egypt has been a shelter from war for many… but at what cost?

The economic and social effects of Egypt hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East and North Africa are now being…

Marcelle Nasr 21 June , 2024
Voting was held for a new Iranian Assembly of Experts last month. The 88-member body is tasked with overseeing the Supreme Leader and choosing his replacement
Politics

Iran’s new Assembly of Experts ready to pick new Supreme Leader

When a country’s head of government dies in a dramatic helicopter crash, one naturally expects a bit of shock and changes to the schedule. Yet…

Arash Azizi 21 June , 2024
Opinion

The unlikely celebrities and influencers helping to highlight Gaza

On the face of it, Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid has little to do with French football legend Eric Cantona. He, in turn, might appear…

Samer Abou Hawwach 21 June , 2024
Opinion

The new North Korea-Russia pact reflects global changes

The signing of the new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea is a reflection of the profound realignment in…

Con Coughlin 21 June , 2024
An annoying buzzing threat that US generals could do without
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An annoying buzzing threat that US generals could do without

Fares Garabet 20 June , 2024
Morocco and Saudi Arabia have forged close links over recent years and know they could enjoy a mutually beneficial trade relationship Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

An economic Saudi-Moroccan pact drives mutual benefits

Saudi Arabia and Morocco are forging deeper economic ties after agreeing a multi-billion dollar cooperation pact in some key industrial areas.It is…

Mohamed Sharki 20 June , 2024
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media during Labour's general election campaign in Southampton, Britain, on 17 June 2024. Chris Ratcliffe/Reuters
Politics

For UK voters, the Middle East is a point of nuanced difference

Ahead of the UK’s much anticipated general election on 4 July, there is some speculation that a new British government might pursue a different track…

Lina Khatib 20 June , 2024
A woman walks past Algerian election posters. The country next goes to the polls on 7 September 2024. AFP
Politics

Algerian political parties end election boycott after reassurances

Algeria’s upcoming presidential election now has more candidates on the ballot after some of the biggest political parties dropped their boycott of…

Rabia Khreis 20 June , 2024
Opinion

Neither Hezbollah nor Israel will lose any war they fight. Lebanon will

Shortly after Hamas launched its surprise attack on southern Israel, Iran rallied its forces, most notably Hezbollah, its powerful proxy militia in…

Alia Mansour 20 June , 2024
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Politics

Houthis seek expansion after reaching Bab al-Mandab

17, Sep 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, Sep 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?

17, Sep 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, Sep 2026

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Amir Handjani

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