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Chinese Balloon shot down

Fares Garabet 05 February , 2023
Opinion

The Riyadh I saw

Through my visit to the city, I had the opportunity to see old Riyadh, its neighbourhoods, concepts, and meanings. The journey started from "Al…

Reem Al-Kamali 05 February , 2023
An Israeli settlement Nevi Yakov in eastern Jerusalem. In the background is the Palestinian neighbourhood of Beit Hanina. AFP
Politics

Palestinian options at a standstill with no breakthrough in sight

The year 2022 did not witness any breakthrough in the intractable conditions of the Palestinians, their internal situation, the status of their…

Majed Kayali 05 February , 2023
Opinion

100 days into office, Sunak fails to live up to promises

When Rishi Sunak became British prime minister last year, he entered Downing Street promising to restore good government after a period of…

Con Coughlin 05 February , 2023
King Charles III inherits throne in uncertain time
Profiles

King Charles III inherits throne in uncertain time

During his many decades as Prince of Wales, Britain’s new king earned a reputation for his strongly held views on subjects ranging from climate…

Con Coughlin 26 January , 2023
From his early beginnings in politics to his brush with death, Ibrahim Abdelmeguid sheds light on his very eventful life. Marian F. Moratinos
Culture & Social Affairs

Why Egyptian novelist Ibrahim Abdelmeguid doesn't seek validation from his literary peers

Cairo: I usually get anxiety when I have to do something, but this time I’m feeling so nervous that I try looking for an escape so that I do not have…

Rabab Kassab 04 February , 2023
Opinion

Economic reforms face uphill battle in oil-dependent Kuwait

Kuwait: 2022 was a tough year for the global economy. Many countries across the world faced structural challenges and a decline in economic activity…

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 05 February , 2023
Despite mention of Umm Kulthum, the Rolling Stone list reveals cultural shortcomings of a title craving influence. Eduardo Ramon
Culture & Social Affairs

Arab culture still unseen by the West despite Umm Kulthum’s recognition by Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 greatest singers of all time has sparked angry criticism for excluding many notable singers and focusing mostly on…

Shadi Alaa Aldin 04 February , 2023
After severe drought, rainfall gives hope that growth prospects in the country can bounce back and become stronger than ever. Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

Moroccan economy sees rebound after difficult year

There is a tradition in Morocco whereby its growth prospects are measured by how much it rains in the new year. The country’s economy is largely…

Mohamed Sharki 04 February , 2023
Ruins of the Tachara, Persepolis. Portrait from Iran 1,000,000-rial 2020 Banknotes. Shutterstock
Business & Economy

Why global sanctions on Iran matter

For a decade, the Iranian economy has managed to avoid complete collapse despite the exhausting impact of the harsh sanctions imposed upon it. The…

Khaled Kassar 04 February , 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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