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Opinion

In Gaza, if bombs and hunger don't kill you, aid airdrops can

The decision to begin aid airdrops into Gaza is the latest in a series of failures by the international community to 'help' the Palestinian people…

Khaled Kassar 11 March , 2024
The stories of a musical composer, a physicist, and a Nazi leader are competing for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. Laura Salafia
Culture & Social Affairs

Ten biopics up for an Oscar. But what makes this genre so popular?

A musical composer and orchestra conductor, a physicist, and a Nazi leader, three historical figures whose cinematic biographies are among the…

Samer Abou Hawwach 10 March , 2024
The EU naval mission will help provide security for shipping in the Red Sea but will not partake in air strikes on Houthis in Yemen, who vow to stop attacks when Israel ends its war on Gaza. Pep Boatella
Politics

Defence-only naval force reflects deepening EU divisions

Creating a dedicated European Union naval protection force to operate in the Red Sea may help improve security along the key shipping route, but it…

Con Coughlin 10 March , 2024
The gaming industry is having to recalibrate after the lockdown boosted user and revenue figures. Shutterstock
Business & Economy

The ‘Zoom boom’ left gaming giddy. Now it's sobering up

Just as the health effects of COVID-19 can linger on years later, so too are the economic effects of the pandemic continuing to cause ripples.When…

Khaled Kassar 10 March , 2024
A still image from the film 'Four Daughters' Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival
Culture & Social Affairs

'Four Daughters' explores themes of femininity under the Islamic State

On 17 December 2010, Mohamed Bouazizi, a Tunisian street-side fruit seller, had his produce confiscated by a municipal inspector. Bouazizi was only…

Ibrahim Haj Abdi 09 March , 2024
Gantz received red carpet treatment in the US and UK as Netanyahu's popularity both inside and outside of Israel is at an all-time low. Peter Csuth
Profiles

Benny Gantz: The former Israeli army chief who could replace Netanyahu

At a time when Israel is facing international pressure over its relentless military offensive in Gaza, the emergence of former Israeli army chief…

Con Coughlin 09 March , 2024
As the future of the US presence in the Middle East is being debated, foreign policy discussions would be incomplete without considering Russia's role in the region. Al Majalla explains. Sam Green
Politics

How the Middle East became an arena for Putin's power struggle with the US

Conflict across the Middle East continues to spiral, and the future US position in the region remains at the forefront of foreign policy discussions…

Anna Borshchevskaya 09 March , 2024
Opinion

Gulf states should not sit pretty on their oil reserves

The push towards green and away from black is inexorable. In a rapidly warming world, there is no choice but to stop using the finite and filthy…

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 08 March , 2024
Opinion

Syria's haunting prison of cruelty knows no limits

A few days ago, Syrian lawyer Muhammad Sabra took to X/Twitter to commemorate ten years since his brother Mahmoud was detained by the regime of…

Alia Mansour 09 March , 2024
The French Navy's bagpipe band Pagad Lan Bihu plays at the Pyramids of Giza in 2020. AFP
Business & Economy

Egyptians cautiously hopeful following IMF deal

Many in Egypt are hopeful after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a loan amounting to approximately $9.2bn—a jump from the $3bn promised…

Marcelle Nasr 08 March , 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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