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Protesters join the Ireland - Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration in Dublin
against what they characterise as the use of disproportionate force by Israel in the ongoing siege of Gaza. AFP
Politics

As bombs fall on Gaza, a semantics war erupts in Europe

Mark Stone is a Sky News reporter from the United States. On 24 October, he imparted the latest news from the UN. Clearly visible over his right…

Bryn Haworth 29 October , 2023
The grain deal between Russia and China is part of a growing trade portfolio and has important implications for both countries and the rest of the world. Majalla/Agencies
Business & Economy

Food for thought: Why Russia-China grain pact is a big deal

In a deal valued at around $25.7bn, a Russian export firm, EPT grain export company, signed an agreement on 17 October 2023, to supply China with 70…

Nazareth Seferian 29 October , 2023
What 'Barbie' and 'The Little Mermaid' say about the world as we know it. Manon Biernacki
Culture & Social Affairs

What 'Barbie' and 'The Little Mermaid' say about the world

Ever since its premiere on 21 July, Barbie has dominated pop culture discourse around the world, East or West.It crossed one billion dollars at the…

Areej Jamal 29 October , 2023
Founded in secularism, this strong republic faces further change. Religious groups are rising, it has joined NATO but not the EU, and has yet to resolve the Kurdish question. This is its story so far. Majalla
Documents & Memoirs

Turkey turns 100: A moment of pride at a challenging time for the nation

The Republic of Turkey was founded on 29 October 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the victorious nationalists who brought the nation as…

Omer Onhon 29 October , 2023
Syria's Prime Minister Hussein Arnous inspects damage at the runway of Damascus International Airport on the outskirts of the Syrian capital on October 13, 2023 after an Israeli air strike. AFP
Politics

Syria strikes show US a “cool customer” in containing Gaza crisis...for now

On 26 October, the United States carried out air strikes on two positions outside Al-Bukamal in Eastern Syria in response to 10 separate attacks by…

Andrew Tabler 28 October , 2023
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani takes oath after parliament gives a confidence vote to Cabinet led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in Baghdad, Iraq on October 27, 2022. Getty
Politics

One year on: How has Al-Sudani's government performed in Iraq?

In Iraq, the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has been in power for a year, the same amount of time it took to form after the…

Ayad Al-Anbar 28 October , 2023
Aerial view of Berlin skyline and Spree river in beautiful evening light at sunset in summer, Germany. Shutterstock
Culture & Social Affairs

Rebuilding torn cities in Syria, using Berlin as a model

Berlin: Can you be jealous of a city? I first felt this when I encountered Berlin. I wrote about the emotions that overwhelmed me on the final day of…

Sawsan Jamil Hasan 28 October , 2023
Opinion

Gaza: After the military war comes the narrative war

Over three weeks ago, Hamas launched its Al-Aqsa Flood operation across Gaza’s border with Israel, plunging Palestine and the world into a renewed…

Makram Rabah 28 October , 2023
China has a huge interest in ensuring that the Gulf region is stable. A regional war that disrupts the oil supply can potentially bring China to an economic halt. Majalla/Agencies
Politics

Where does China’s interest lie in the Middle East?

Long embracing political non-interference as a core principle, China has deviated from the deeply entrenched foreign policy norm in the Israeli-Gaza…

Shirley Ze Yu 28 October , 2023
Egyptian officials have been talking to Iran since Israel's war on Gaza began earlier this month and warning of potentially catastrophic consequences for the region should the conflict expand. Majalla
Politics

Israel's war on Gaza could set tone for Egypt-Iran ties

Egypt is reportedly trying to convince Iran to refrain from adding fuel to the fire over Israel's war on Gaza, warning that the war could expand to…

Amr Emam 27 October , 2023
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The Houthis: the new Hezbollah?

24, Sep 2026

Just as Iran used Hezbollah to expand its influence in the Levant, it is now using the Houthis to give it leverage in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea amid its war with the US

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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
A rebel fighter seen behind a Kingdom of Libya flag near the front line along the western entrance gate of Ajdabiyah, on 18 April 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Politics

A tale of two Libya's: internal division meets external unity

19, Sep 2026

In Libya today, things have never been better. They have also never been worse. Just depends on who you ask

Tarek Megerisi
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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
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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