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Beautiful aerial view over old town of Nicosia, Northern Cyprus and Selimiye Mosque in Cyprus. shutterstock
Politics

A Turkish ‘ghost state’ haunts the world’s disparate response to a divided Cyprus

The glittering Mediterranean has many famous and historic places, long-favoured by sun-seekers and visitors drawn by its incredible natural beauty…

Omer Onhon 27 September , 2023
Trump and Biden remain the unrivalled candidates of their respective political parties, but criminal trials and low approval ratings could hinder their chances of clinching the presidency. Mona Eing + Michael Meissner
Politics

Americans gear up for an action-packed election season

With just a little more than a year until America’s pivotal elections, few voters seem happy about how things are shaping up. In US politics, a year…

Brian Katulis 27 September , 2023
The incident happened last year, but the video was recently reposted and now has over 50 million views, with people expressing outrage over the incident and solidarity with the little girl. Screenshot
Culture & Social Affairs

Video of black gymnast snubbed in medal ceremony sparks racism debate in Ireland

The video makes for very uncomfortable viewing. In Ireland’s National Indoor Arena, a female judge is hanging medals around the necks of young girls…

Bryn Haworth 26 September , 2023
Opinion

A book by al-Qaeda's new leader reveals shifting strategies

Al-Qaeda chose the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to unveil a substantial 381-page Arabic-language book authored by Sayf al-Adl, the suspected new…

Haid Haid 26 September , 2023
Lord Mayor of London: UK is a magnet for investment hunters and asset management MAJALLA
Business & Economy

Lord Mayor of London: UK is a magnet for investment hunters and asset management

London is currently the world's second-largest financial and asset management centre after New York. It’s known for catering to high-net-worth…

Ahmed Maher 26 September , 2023
Natural disasters in first half of 2023 rack up $194b price tag Diana Estefana Rubio
Infographics

Natural disasters in first half of 2023 rack up $194b price tag

The first half of 2023 saw a surge in natural disasters, preliminarily estimated at $194b, with the fifth-highest economic impact on record and the…

Al Majalla - London 26 September , 2023
Opinion

As al-Assad visit to China grabs global headlines, Iran's actions in Syria become a footnote

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad travelled to China on his first visit since 2004, accompanied by his wife and a large delegation.The visit —…

Alia Mansour 26 September , 2023
Moscow's edge over Kyiv has been its naval power, as Ukraine has virtually no navy. But over the past few weeks, a successful Ukrainian offensive has helped tip the scales in the conflict. Majalla/Agencies
Politics

Ukraine offensive makes waves in the Black Sea

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a fight in the Black Sea was not exactly in everyone’s minds. The military…

Michael Horowitz 26 September , 2023
China`s Chang'e 4 lunar probe lands on the moon's surface with the sun in the background. Shutterstock
Science & Technology

Chinese lunar mission peels back hidden layers of the moon

The moon, our celestial neighbour, has fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts for centuries. Over the years, numerous missions have unveiled…

Khaled Yousri 26 September , 2023
On this day, exactly two months ago, a coup took place in Niger, delivering another blow to France's declining influence in the Sahel. Instead of backing its ally, the US has taken a more nuanced position. Majalla/Agencies
Politics

Did US pragmatism in Niger underpin France's decision to end its military presence?

President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country. This…

Khattar Abu Diab 26 September , 2023
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A US Navy sailor directs a Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma helicopter on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is supporting US military operations in the war with Iran on 16 August 2026. US. Navy/REUTERS
Politics

US troops leave Iraq, but double down in the region

30, Sep 2026

Why 30 September should be understood less as a US exit from the Middle East than as the end of a particular model of American intervention

Caroline Rose
Eduardo Ramón
Documents & Memoirs

Exclusive interview with the man who caught Eli Cohen

30, Sep 2026

Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive

Ibrahim Hamidi
Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita & Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar agreed to advance their
relationship on security, trade, and regional integration on 16 September 2026. @USAmbUN/X
Politics

Morocco expands ties with Israel: why now?

28, Sep 2026

After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive

Mohamed Sharki
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping view portraits of former US presidents at the White House, Washington, DC, on 24 September 2026. Reuters
Politics

US-China summit: did Xi get what he wanted?

29, Sep 2026

Why the Chinese president's visit to Washington could be considered a success, despite no big movement on trade, Taiwan, and technology

Charbel Barakat
Soldiers from the Ethiopian National Defence Force chant slogans after completing their training at an officers' training ground 70 kilometres northeast of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on 14 September 2021. AFP
Politics

Turmoil in Tigray: the view from Ethiopia's neighbours

30, Sep 2026

While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'

Sergey Eledinov

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