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Expos date back to 1851 and have been responsible for some of the wonders of the world, including the Eiffel Tower. Al Majalla rounds up the best reading on these amazing events. Rangel Garcia
Culture & Social Affairs

Explore the rich history of world expos with this booklist

As Saudi Arabia bids to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, "expo" has increasingly become a buzzword.The term is short for “Exposition" which, in turn,…

Ibrahim Qaadouni 17 August , 2023
As Egypt hopes to free itself from the pressure posed by the dollar, it looks to join BRICS, which some see as a potential counter-alliance and future rival of G7. Ewan White
Business & Economy

Egypt seeks BRICS membership to free itself from the dollar

At a time when the world at large is facing major financial challenges, Egypt is trying to find sustainable solutions for its economy, hoping free…

Marcelle Nasr 16 August , 2023
Opinion

Don't "clone" Hezbollah and risk losing Lebanon

On 10 August, a truck overturned on a curve in Kahale, Lebanon, a small town on the Beirut-Damascus Highway.At first, it could have easily been…

Alia Mansour 16 August , 2023
Opinion

Two years after takeover, Taliban unrepentant and ordinary Afghans bear brunt of suffering

When the Taliban finally achieved its goal of seizing control of Afghanistan two years ago, hopes were raised that the new Taliban regime would adopt…

Con Coughlin 16 August , 2023
Syrian refugee children play under posters depicting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey at a camp on the outskirts of Kahramanmaras in southeastern Turkey, Aug. 31, 2019. NYT
Politics

Syrian refugees in Turkey: A 'problem' that cannot be wished away

There is no return home in sight for millions of Syrians who fled during the civil war. According to UNHCR, 77% of the 6.5 million Syrians abroad…

Omer Onhon 16 August , 2023
A man blows into a vuvuzela while waving Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso flags as supporters cheer from the stands for artists performing during a concert in support of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) AFP
Politics

Eye on Niger: Who will win in a multipolar contest for Africa influence?

The dust has yet to settle on the coup d’etat that toppled President Mohamed Barzoum of Niger on 10 July.What makes this event particularly…

Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy 15 August , 2023

Nato flexes muscles during Polish Army Day parade

August, 2023
AFP
AFP

Nato soldiers from US, Romania and Croatia take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw.

AFP
AFP

French soldiers take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw during the Polish Soviet War.

AFP
AFP

French-made Rafale fighters and a Polish Air Force US-made F-16 take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 win over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw.

AFP
AFP

Polish soldiers take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw.

Reuters
Reuters

Members of the Polish military forces ride Leopard 2PL during the military parade on Armed Forces Day, celebrated annually on August 15 to commemorate Poland's victory over the Soviet Union's Red Army in 1920.

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AFP

Polish soldiers take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw.

AFP
AFP

People watch a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2023, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw during the Polish-Soviet War.

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Reuters

Member of the Polish military forces salutes, as he participates in the military parade on Armed Forces Day, celebrated annually on August 15 to commemorate Poland's victory over the Soviet Union's Red Army in 1920, in Warsaw.

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Reuters

Polish President Andrzej Duda attends the military parade on Armed Forces Day, celebrated annually on August 15 to commemorate Poland's victory over the Soviet Union's Red Army in 1920, in Warsaw, Poland, August 15, 2023.

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Reuters

Polish paratroopers parachute with Polish national symbols as a military parade takes place on Armed Forces Day, celebrated annually on August 15 to commemorate Poland's victory over the Soviet Union's Red Army in 1920.

Opinion

Normalisation with Syria faces a new setback. It will not be the last.

The process of normalisation between Damascus and various Arab capitals has, for the time being, seemingly come to a halt.Normalisation efforts were…

Ibrahim Hamidi 15 August , 2023
China and Taiwan: An imbalanced confrontation Diana Estefana Rubio
Infographics

China and Taiwan: An imbalanced confrontation

China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually fall under Beijing's control. On its part, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from…

Al Majalla - London 15 August , 2023
While many countries have applied to join - which will certainly be a topic of discussion at the upcoming summit - BRICS members will have to reckon with the upsides and downsides of global expansion. Ewan White
Business & Economy

Building blocks of a global power: Why countries are increasingly turning to BRICS

BRICS has proven its presence in world politics and its ability to drive economic growth and innovation. And its upcoming summit is expected to…

Toufic Chanbour 15 August , 2023
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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
Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand answers journalists' questions during an interview as part of her visit to the NATO headquarters in Brussels on 11 May 2026. NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP
Business & Economy

How Canada is navigating Trump’s threats

26, Sep 2026

Foreign Minister Anita Anand on how Ottawa is handling the US trade and tariff war

Ravi Agrawal
A B 1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident in which several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, UK, on 27 September 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
Politics

Alleged plot against UK airbase raises eyebrows

28, Sep 2026

Five Britons arrested near RAF Fairford base out on bail, as Iran condemns 'malicious speculation' about its alleged role

Con Coughlin
Pooja Sreenivasan
Science & Technology

How AI is giving forgotten books a new lease of life

29, Sep 2026

A wave of bulk purchases is sweeping through second-hand bookshops, but the lack of transparency is raising eyebrows

Mohammed Mansour
Lina Jaradat
Politics

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

Al Majalla - London

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