Losing this perception among residents under its control jeopardises not only HTS's current standing but also its future viability

An independent state may still have a long road ahead, but a decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain to unilaterally recognise Palestine shows a shift in Western thinking

There is an alternative that can put Sudan on the path to peace. This requires bold leadership and a forward-focused vision.

From the brutal response to challengers in the 1980s, the rise of the late Iranian president mirrors the rise of the country's hardliners, whose grip on power remains vice-like despite his death.

Regional states should not wait for Iran or the US to address their security needs. It is time for them to take matters into their own hands.

With the position of Khamenei's successor now up for grabs, the fate of Iran and the region hangs in the balance

A new directive that limits Shiite pilgrims' access to the mosque coincided with the Arab summit. It could be an attempt to show that he is curbing Iranian-sponsored religious activities in Syria.

While recognising the commendable moral stances of student protestors advocating for Palestinian rights, one should still be able to critique them

Those who criticise student protests against Israel's war on Gaza are clinging to outdated and lazy narratives, placing politics before humanity

Israel's refusal to accept the US-Qatari-Egypt-brokered ceasefire deal and press on with its Rafah offensive is likely to increase its international isolation even further

There is an orchestrated campaign to discredit important voices like Queen Rania, Motaz Azaiza and Rashid al-Khalidi. This is not only unfair, but it hurts the Palestinian cause.

When the guns finally fall silent in Gaza, we could see a rehabilitated Hamas, a new Israel, and the possible emergence of a 'new Middle East'.