The Syrian civil war has left its economy in ruins. In addition to GDP shrinking by more than 90% between 2010 and 2024, the population remains trapped in deprivation, with 69% of the population…
Global business insolvencies are forecast to increase by more than 11% in 2024 and to peak with a rise of 2% in 2025, according to Allianz Trade’s Global Insolvency Outlook 2024.Looking ahead to 2025…
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In 2015, Iran and world powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, France, and Germany, reached an agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), that saw the…
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Unofficial results of the US presidential election, which took place on Tuesday, showed that Republican candidate Donald Trump won 292 votes in the electoral college, compared to 224 votes for his…
Americans are voting in a historic presidential election that could shape world politics for years to come. More than 160 million voters are expected to cast their votes today, Tuesday, 5 November…
As the global community apprehensively watches the escalating rhetoric between Israel and Iran, the risk of direct confrontation between the two countries increasingly rises. This will have…
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The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza tells Al Majalla a ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed and warns of a humanitarian 'vacuum' without UNRWA
Al-Jolani has a chance to learn from the Taliban's mistakes. The decisions he now makes will have major consequences for Syria's future and that of the region.
In an interview with Al Majalla, the head of the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression says that accountability is key to ensuring peaceful coexistence in a country torn apart by war
From Gaza to Lebanon and Syria, this is the story of a year of tumult and surprise which has reshaped the region and echoed through global affairs. And Trump's return means more uncertainty ahead.
Al Majalla reviews the lives and careers of some of the world's most impressive writers, poets and artists who leave behind indelible cultural marks for future generations to appreciate