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The Israeli Knesset’s approval of the law to execute Palestinian prisoners convicted of carrying out attacks that kill Israelis reveals the extent to…
Is the United States succeeding in Iran? It depends on who you ask. A Pew Research survey published last week found that 61% of Americans disapproved…
In a world that increasingly depends on natural resources beyond oil, Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has dealt a significant blow…
Farid al-Madhan, who was known by his pseudonym “Caesar" for years, was a military employee in Syria, serving in the forensic evidence division of…
Lebanon displacement camps and 'No Kings' rally
REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
A girl plays in a temporary encampment for displaced people in Beirut, on 30 March 2026, amid Israel's war on Lebanon.
REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
A girl roller-skates near her family tent, at a temporary encampment for displaced people in Beirut, on 30 March 2026, amid Israel's war on Lebanon.
REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
A family stand next to a fire outside their tent, at a temporary encampment for displaced people in Beirut, on 30 March 2026, amid Israel's war on Lebanon.
REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
A dressed-up demonstrator, with the words "Uncle Scam" on their costume, on the day of "No Kings" protest against US President Donald Trump's administration policies, in New York City, on 28 March 2026.
Iranian state broadcaster (IRIB)
Iran launches a wave of missiles against Israel and US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on 26 March 2026.
REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
A displaced Palestinian with an injured arm holds kittens as he shelters in a tent camp in Gaza City, on 26 March 2026.
Eduardo Leal / AFP
Chinese performer dances during the Macau International Parade in Macau on 29 March 2026.
REUTERS/Francesco Fotia
Members of the clergy carry palm branches on the day of the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, on 29 March 2026.
Narinder NANU / AFP
An artist dressed as the Hindu goddess Kali waits to participate in a religious procession on the occasion of the Ram Navami festival in Amritsar on 27 March 2026.
Henry NICHOLLS / AFP
Members of the 'Red Rebel Brigade', a climate activist group, walk past Iranian flags being displayed as they join a march against the far right, organised by the Together Alliance, in central London on 28 March 2026.
There is a concept in the philosophy of science called tacit knowledge: the unwritten, experiential understanding that cannot be fully captured in…
The Arab world has a vibrant and rich literary scene. Al Majalla picks out some choice titles in our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books,…
Since 28 February 2026, Iran has carried out a large-scale missile and drone campaign that has disproportionately targeted Gulf states rather than…
For decades, Arab security rested on the assumption that Washington would defend its Middle Eastern partners if ever needed, while in return those…
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